MARIN YOUTH PERFORMERS, the youth division of 142 Throckmorton Theatre: Announcing open enrollment for ACTING OUT at MYP, Summer Camp 2012! This year our 2nd-5th graders will be performing SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK based on the Emmy Award-winning Saturday morning cartoon series!This year’s theme for the 6th-9th grade session of camp is BROADWAY ROCKS!
Join us for a rockin’ summer of theatre fun at 142 Throckmorton Theatre, Mill Valley’s premiere cultural hub! Marin Youth Performers’ summer camp offers rich, engaging theatrical experiences for young performers of all backgrounds and abilities, taught by a staff that is led by artists and teachers who perform professionally in the Bay Area.
WHERE: 142 Throckmorton Theatre in downtown Mill Valley
WHEN: M-F from 9:00 am–3:00 pm. Session 1 runs June 18-July 6 (grades 2-5); Session 2 runs July 9-20 (grades 6-9)
AGES: Two groups: Session I - grades 2-5, Session II - grades 6-9
ACTIVITIES: Our 2nd-5th GRADE CAMPERS spend their morning rehearsing and doing show-related crafts. The afternoon is spent focusing on singing, acting and dance, in small, age-based groups. Camp culminates in a live performance for friends and family to attend!
Our 6th-9th GRADE CAMPERS work in small groups, creating scenes to accompany the songs they are performing! Instructors guide the creative process, as well as giving instruction in acting, singing and dance. Campers will go on a field trip to San Francisco to attend a performance of Les Miserablés, and stage an original performance written and performed by the young actors, for their family and friends.
COST: $995, Session 1 (grades 2-5); $695, Session II (grades 6-9)
DETAILS: Marin Youth performers is the youth division of 142 Throckmorton Theatre. Our program offers a rich, engaging theatrical experience for young performers of all backgrounds and abilities.
- 2nd- 5th graders can enjoy a movie-night on Wednesday, June 27th! Session one culminates in a performance of SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK for friends and family to attend!
- 6th-9th graders will go on a field trip to San Francisco to see Les Miserablés on Wednesday, July 11th. This session culminates in an original performance written and performed by the young actors, featuring Broadway songs (that ROCK!), for their family and friends.
CONTACT: Visit www.142ThrockmortonTheatre.org or for more information email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 415-383-9613.
My story from Marin Youth Performers at 142 Throckmorton
By Russell Wirth, 9th grade, Tam High School
To grace the stage at 142 Throckmorton Theater is a dream come true for many young aspiring actors and actresses. Because there is NO audition for this camp, that dream is so much easier to achieve! With its phenomenal, accredited staff, historical stage and intimate seating, this camp is a place to either try out, or hone, your acting skills. During the school year, the Marin Youth Performers fill the theater with hilarious musical comedies and intense dramas. When summer hits, Throckmorton changes into Mill Valley’s number one Summer Acting Camp. With the theme this year, “Broadway Rocks!”, campers will spend their day growing and developing their acting, singing, dancing, and learning stage managing skills. As with the bigger shows in the school year, the campers will appreciate the small, collaborative groups that work together to come up with ideas for the show. The campers will create a strong bond, a bond that will last after camp is over. Whether you are a first time participant or a returning star, come to Throckmorton Theater camp this summer to act, share many laughs, and put on a great show!
Under the encouraging guidance of Steven Hess, campers develop their character, through a series of acting techniques, scene study, improvisation and games. You will also work with Jonathan the music Director. He will teach you how to read music, will coach you on using your voice, how to sing harmony and solos. Bidalia, or affectionately called Bea, is the choreographer. She will help even those with two left feet to learn and conquer the dance routines and have fun doing it. Throughout the two weeks, not only do you learn your lines and create an interesting character, but more importantly you will gain self confidence, have fun, find self-respect, and create strong friendships.
142 Throckmorton Camp is a terrific camp with an incredible staff and awesome campers. Every year, there are new people and new challenges. After the two weeks, they leave a whole new person filled with the knowledge of acting. They can act, sing, dance, speak, and perform like the actors on Broadway because of Steven, Jonathan, and Bea. This camp is not a “Hit or Miss,” it’s a Bull’s-Eye. I love Throckmorton Summer Camp, and I look forward to participating this summer!