Explore the Arts Theatrical Arts Summer Program for Children to be held July 7-11

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The Center for the Arts at the University at Buffalo will offer Explore the Arts, its theatrical arts summer program for children entering grades 5-8 July 7-11 in the Center for the Arts on the UB North (Amherst) Campus. Registration and fee are required.

Explore the Arts is a theatrical arts summer program for children entering grades 5-8 in the fall of 2008. The program aims to develop technical and performance skills in a nurturing and integrated environment where children can participate in a shared creative experience, ultimately expanding the participants' knowledge of and interest in theatrical arts.

The five-day program will consist of daily workshops covering instruction on both technical theater and performance, including topics like scenery design and construction, creative lighting and sound operation, costume design, basic acting and dance.

The program workshops are taught by UB professional staff, faculty and area professionals. No previous theatrical instruction or experience is required as workshops will be taught at a level appropriate for the participants.

Workshops are process-oriented and do not culminate in a dramatic production. Parents and guardians will be invited to a reception on the final day of the program.

The Center for the Arts is home to several professional performance spaces, equipped with state-of-the-art theatrical equipment and fully functioning scene and costume shops.

Cost of the program is $300, and includes lunch, snacks and materials. The deadline for registration is June 20. For more information, call (716)645-6754 ext. 1388 or visit http://www.ubcfa.org.