Gretna Kids Playhouse Teen Theatre Workshop 2024

Join us for Gretna Kids Playhouse's Teen Theatre Workshop! (Looking for the younger kids' ages 6-11 workshop? ) For two weeks, performers will study the craft of acting through theatre games, one-on-one coaching sessions, and rehearsals - all culminating in two performances of Jennifer Simmons' hilarious Game of Myths. The Cloud Throne is up for grabs, with Zeus declaring the coveted throne will go to the do-gooder God or Goddess who’s the most helpful, compassionate, and caring. Old habits die hard, though, in this hilarious tale of mortals and myth-haps! Actors will hone their comedic skills and learn about working collaboratively, as an ensemble. At GKP, all performers have their moment in the spotlight, regardless of experience or skill level.

The workshop will be held at the beautiful Gretna Cultural Center for the Arts (Huey P. Long Ave. and 4th St.) and is open to performers ages 12-16. The workshop runs Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm, June 3-14. We will have two performances of the show on Saturday, June 15, at 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Actors must be available to participate in BOTH performances.

A t-shirt will be provided with registration. Additional t-shirts will be available for purchase. Performers are expected to wear their camp shirts onstage. NOTE: we cannot guarantee exact t-shirt sizing for teen registrations made after May 10.

Regarding payment: A discounted sibling rate of $225 is available for families with two or more participating children with the purchase of one child at the regular $275 rate. Use promo code PlusOneChild for each additional child in either session. Also available for the teen session only is a $25 early-bird discount if registration occurs on or before March 15. Use promo code EarlyBird. You may apply both discounts if registering your teen on or before March 15 as a second child.

After submitting payment, you will be provided a link to access the camper info registration form, which must be completed for each child in order to finalize your reservations.

Regarding cancellations: The fee consists of a $100 NONREFUNDABLE deposit + a balance that is refundable until 5/6/2024. No refunds for this session will be issued after 5/6. Should you need to cancel prior to 5/6, please call 504-363-1500 to request the refundable portion of your registration, which will be processed within 5 business days.

Please note that, due to the unpredictable nature of COVID-19, we reserve the right to cancel the workshop on or before 5/6/24. Should cancellation due to COVID-19 occur, GKP families will be refunded in full for the cancelled session.

A need-based scholarship will be available to one participant, thanks to the generosity of the Post Backstage. Deadline for application is April 15. You will find the scholarship application here.

For scholarship inquiries and all other questions about the program, email [email protected]. Visit Gretna Kids Playhouse on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GretnaKidsPlayhouse/.

Gretna Kids Playhouse is made possible by the Post Backstage and the City of Gretna.

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