What Is It?

Hope is hosting its annual Drama Camp designed to give students the opportunity to develop and practice skills in musical theater — singing, choreography and drama — as they enjoy the process of bringing a production to the stage in just one week!

This year we're producing Willy Wonka! Join us as we tell the tale of Charlie Bucket, the boy with no money but a huge heart, as he wins a golden ticket to an amazing adventure of wonder and discovery. It's the classic musical featuring all your favorite naughty children along with Grandpa Joe, the magnificent Mr. Wonka, and of course the wild Oompa Loompas... all presented with a unique steampunk style!

The cost of the camp is $125/student.

• If this is your first time to participate, use the code 1stTIME at the time of payment for a $15 discount.
• For families with multiple participants, use the code FAMILY+ to receive a $15 discount on additional registrations after the first full-price registration.

Drama Camp is open to all students ages 15 through age 21.

When Is It?

• Rehearsals: Monday, July 22 thru Friday, July 26 (8:30 AM to 4:30 PM) at Hope Theater.
• Performances: Friday, July 26 (7:00 PM) & Saturday, July 27 (2:00 & 7:00 PM) at Hope Theater.

Because of the compressed rehearsal schedule and the nature of our Drama Camp, there will be no excused absences from rehearsals or performances, and all participants are expected to arrive early and remain through the entire event.

Auditions

• Sunday, July 7 (2:00 PM)
• Monday, July 8 (6:00 PM)

Auditions will be held at Hope Christian Fellowship (4173 Bludau Drive, Warrenton, in Vint Hill).

Participants must attend either one of these auditions, or make prior arrangements with the Producer to submit a video audition. There will be no callback auditions, and participants will only be allowed to attend one of the auditions sessions.

Arrive early! You will need to fill out some information upon arrival, and important information will be shared at the beginning of each audition session.

You should come prepared to sing a song (a capella) from a Broadway musical other than Willy Wonka. No contemporary pop-songs or movie themes, please. Choose a song that demonstrates your vocal range and volume, keeping in mind that this show is a big production with very dramatic and often humorous characters. You may also be called upon to demonstrate your comedic ability and timing through improvisational work at the audition.

Performances

Friday, July 26 (7:00 PM) and Saturday, July 27 (2:00 & 7:00 PM) at the all-new Hope Theater in Vint Hill, Warrenton. Enjoy a great new stage, state-of-the art sound & lighting, and plenty of comfortable seats.

The performances are offered free to the community. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Information about Care Net Pregnancy Resource Centers will be available at the performance; those who are eager to financially support the Hope Drama Camp are encouraged to support our partners at Care Net instead.

More Information?

For more information, contact Hilary Pierce.