Performula: A Musical Theatre Laboratory (Summer Camp)

The Earl Smith Strand Theatre is launching a new musical theatre camp called Performula: A Musical Theatre Laboratory this July! Students will focus on music, dance, and drama in this week-long camp, culminating in a Friday night performance on The Strand’s Stephen W. Imler Stage.

Each camp session lasts for five half-days, Monday through Friday. Students can sign up for a week-long session July 11-15 or July 25-29. Students will be grouped by grade level, with rising fourth through rising seventh grade from 9 a.m. to noon, and rising eighth through twelfth grade from 1 to 4 p.m. The price is $150 per student and only 50 spots are available per age group per week. Camp reservations will be taken exclusively in person at The Strand box office Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and noon and 1 and 4 p.m. beginning March 9. Full payment is due at sign up and both credit card and cash will be accepted.

The Performula camp concept was developed by Strand Executive Director Earl Reece. The former educator-turned-theatre director served as the director of the Cobb County Center for Excellence in the Performing Arts at Pebblebrook High School for 14 years, significantly growing the program while preparing students for the real world of performing arts. Under his leadership, graduates of the Pebblebrook program secured millions in scholarships to a long list of prestigious universities and performed on Broadway in close to 30 shows and in numerous national tours.

The historic Earl Smith Strand Theatre is a multi-use performing arts and events facility. The theatre is governed by the Friends of The Strand, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and depends on the financial support of private and corporate donors. It is The Strand’s mission to serve the community with cultural entertainment for a diverse audience and to promote economic health in the City of Marietta and Cobb County. For more information about the theatre, visit www.EarlSmithStrand.org or the Box Office at 770-293-0080 or 117 North Park Square, Marietta, 30060. The Box Office is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; 1 to 4 p.m.; and two hours before the show.