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Cottage Theatre's Program of Lively Arts for Youth

While Cottage Theatre strives to provide performing opportunities for people of all ages, we confess we have a particular fondness for getting children involved in theatre. That's what CT PLAY is all about :  providing ways for children to experience the magic (and hard work) of putting on a play. We regularly offer roles for children within our main season, where youth can work side-by-side with adult actors. In addition we offer some just-for-children opportunities like summer camps. To make sure you hear about CT PLAY offerings in a timely fashion, please sign up for our CT PLAY e-news list.

Announcing our 2013 CT PLAY summer camps:

SKIT Camp

June 24 - 28, 2013

9:00 to 11:30 am

A half-day theatre camp for beginning performers ages 5 to 8

Learn all about acting and singing in this fun-filled camp designed especially for younger performers. SKIT Camp (Summer Kids in Theatre) is appropriate for beginning actors; absolutely no prior experience is necessary. At the end of the week, students will share what they've learned in an informal performance for family and friends.

This camp will take place in Cottage Theatre's Rehearsal Hall. Camp tuition of $75 includes a daily snack. Campers should dress comfortably and bring a water bottle.

Melodrama Camp

July 8 - 19, 2013

weekdays, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm

with performances on July 19, 20, and 21

A full-day theatre performance camp for ages 9 to 14

In this performance camp, students will rehearse and present an original melodrama (with roles for all campers) in three public performances on the Cottage Theatre stage. Performances will be held on July 19 and 20 at 7:00 pm and July 21 at 2:30 pm, during Bohemia Mining Days. Participation in the three performances is required of all campers.This camp will also include instruction in acting, singing, and dance technique.

This year's world premiere melodrama by Keith Kessler is called: The Legend Grows 'Round the Mystery Mine . . . OR The Villains Were Schooled by the Marm.

Melodrama camp tuition of $225 includes a t-shirt, snacks and one complimentary ticket to the melodrama.

5/15/13: MELODRAMA CAMP IS CURRENTLY FULL WITH A WAITING LIST. IF YOUR CHILD IS INTERESTED, PLEASE CALL US AND GET ON THE WAITING LIST. PEOPLE'S SUMMER PLANS CAN CHANGE AND WE MIGHT STILL END UP WITH SOME OPENINGS.

How to Register

Registrations will be accepted beginning on May 1. These camps typically fill to capacity so early registration is encouraged.

Registration requires completion of Registration Form AND Emergency Form. (An optional Scholarship Form is available below.)

Click on the links below to download forms. Mail completed forms to Cottage Theatre, 700 Village Drive, Cottage Grove, OR 97424 or Fax to (541)942-2934. You may also register in-person during Box Office hours of Wednesday - Friday, 10 am to 2 pm.

Registration Form

Emergency Form

Scholarships Available

A limited number of partial tuition scholarships are available for both camps. Scholarships are awarded based on need, and require a separate Scholarship Application Form.

Scholarship application deadline is June 1, 2013.

Scholarship Application

Summer Camp Brochure

For more information, download our summer camp brochure.