Adventure abounds in Parkway Playhouse summer performing arts camps and classes

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Burnsville, NC: This summer Parkway Playhouse Junior Students will be busy! They will be breaking evil spells, serving exquisite cuisine, and sharing an incredible adventure with Disney’s Beauty and the the Beast Jr ; which will be a two week summer production camp experience that will lead up to two public performances of a stage musical based on the Oscar-Winning Disney film.

The Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr. Summer Production Camp will be held at Parkway Playhouse from July 11-22, with performances taking place on July 22 and 23 at 6:00pm, also at Parkway Playhouse. This camp is open to students between the ages of 4-18 with tuition ranging from $180 for students 4-10 and $220 for students aged 10 and over. Space is limited and a $50 deposit is required at the time of registration. This camp is a special experience and is licensed by Disney.

Ever wondered how fights on stage and screen look so authentic? Well, for the first time ever, Parkway Playhouse Junior is offering a Stage Combat Intensive that will run from July 5-8. This three day program is for students aged 12-18 and will emphasize safety, technique, and how to incorporate characterization in basic stage combat. Tuition for this class is $100. Space is limited.

More information, including registration forms, can be found on Parkway Playhouse’s website, www.parkwayplayhouse.com or by calling 828-682-4285.

For more information about Parkway Playhouse, including performances, classes, and volunteer opportunities, please call 828-682-4285 or visit the Parkway Playhouse website at www.parkwayplayhouse.com.

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About Thomas Calder
Thomas Calder received his MFA in Fiction from the University of Houston's Creative Writing Program. His writing has appeared in Gulf Coast, the Miracle Monocle, Juked and elsewhere. His debut novel, The Wind Under the Door, is now available.

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