Summer Theatre Workshop

Now in its eighth year of producing the highest quality student productions on our very own Wagon Wheel stage, the camp that brought to life such amazing shows as A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Bye Bye Birdie, Once on this Island, and last year’s hit How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (currently in a Broadway revival with Harry Potter’s Daniel Radcliffe) is back with another spectacular show. Aimed at giving students the experience of professional theatre-making, this nine-day, fast-paced experience will bring students from rehearsal to curtain in a little more than a week. Directed by Andy Robinson and Wagon Wheel favorite Briana Borger.

What?

A nine-day camp that culminates in the production of a musical on the Wagon Wheel stage.

When?

July 18-28 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Students should bring a sack lunch. Performance will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday July 28.

Where?

Wagon Wheel Theatre

Who?

Young actors who have finished Grades 7-12 are welcome.

How do I sign up?

Please call the Wagon Wheel Box Office, or email Will Dawson at will@wagonwheeltheatre.org.

Auditions

Audition dates, times and locations will be posted as the information becomes available. Please check back, or click here to receive an email notification.

Cost

$250, which includes admission to one of our 2012 Summer Season shows.

Rising Stars

The Wagon Wheel Rising Stars will be selected from those who audition for the Summer Theatre Workshop. The Rising Stars will serve as ambassadors for the Wagon Wheel, and they will perform throughout the summer at certain events.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for both programs. Wagon Wheel Theatre believes that every child should have an opportunity to experience live theatre first-hand regardless of ability to pay. To request consideration for a scholarship, please send an email to andyrobinson9@gmail.com with information about your child’s experience level and your financial need.

Our Professional Teaching Staff

Andy Robinson (DIRECTOR) has directed the Wagon Wheel Youth Theatre Programs for seven years. He holds a Masters from NYU in Educational Theatre and has taught theatre to grades 1-12 for over fifteen years in both New York City and Chicago. He is currently Chair of the Department of Musical Theatre at the Chicago Academy for the Arts. A long time Wagon Wheel actor, his favorite roles include the 2nd Gangster in Kiss Me, Kate, Jud in Oklahoma, and the Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz. Along with Ben Dicke, he directed Brighton Beach Memoirs and The Importance of Being Earnest on the Wagon Wheel mainstage.

Brianna Borger (SUMMER THEATRE WORKSHOP) has performed in 17 productions on the Wagon Wheel stage, including memorable turns as Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast, Agnes Gooch in Mame, Muzzy van Hossmere in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Meg in Damn Yankees, and Ellie Greenwich in Leader of the Pack. Brianna also directed and performed in the 2007 Roy Hine Memorial concert on the Wagon Wheel stage. Brianna has performed with Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Porchlight Music Theatre, American Girl Place, and also toured as Anna Leonowens in the international Asian tour of The King & I. She lives in Chicago, where Brianna works as an Admission Counselor for the Chicago College of Performing Arts and continues to perform in the city. Brianna has a web site at http://www.briannaborger.com