Seattle Children’s Theatre Partners with SJCT

Registration is now open for new theatre workshops this summer for youth at San Juan Community Theatre, including a new partnership with one of the top 20 regional theaters in the country.

Two educators from the Seattle Children’s Theatre will visit Friday Harbor from July 15 to 19 to hold workshops for island youth, and at the same time, train island adults in teaching theater arts.  SCT teachers Bryan Sullivan and Chris Dewar will lead classes for students in grades 1-3, 4-6 and 5-7.  At the culmination of SCT’s week in Friday Harbor, students will present a performance showcase of their work in the Whittier on Friday, July 19.

“To have SCT involved is incredible!” said SJCT Artistic Director Susan Williams.  “We are so lucky to have this kind of dedication to the arts in our community.”

Williams adds that thanks to an outpouring of financial support during the “fund-a-need” for children’s programming at SJCT’s 2012 Holiday Festival, she is hopeful SCT will return annually for at least four years.

Following Seattle’s workshops, SJCT instructors will present another week-long series of classes on July 22-26.  Instructors Penelope Haskew, Amanda Smith, Lisa Duke, Traci Wilson, Grace Castle and Angel Michaels will cover various facets of theater production, including acting, dancing, singing and behind-the-scenes work.  The 90-minute and two-hour workshops are available for children ages 6-12 and 13-18.

Registration details on both weeks of workshops are available on-line at www.sjctheatre.org.   Prices vary; scholarships are available for students who qualify for the free and reduced lunch program.  For more information, contact Susan Williams at 378-3211, ext. 33.

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