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Summer Programing
Registration
now open
(see our lineup below!)
Whether your student is looking to try out theater for the first time, polish their skills, or simply have fun with friends, these one-to-two-week camps are the perfect addition to your summer plans!​
Your 5-18 year old will spend their days learning musical theater skills while rehearsing, playing theater games, participating in outdoor activities, and getting to know new friends!
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Ao1's summer programming includes kids' productions for ages 5-12, workshops for ages 8-18, and a two-week intensive JR production for our teenagers.
Shows
WHEN: June 24-28
TIME: 9 AM - 12 PM Monday-Thursday & 9 AM - 3 PM Friday
PERFORMANCE: Free for friends and family at 2 PM on Friday
WHERE: Deer Creek Community Church
DIRECTOR: Cassidy Elmer
COST: $275
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Extended care until 5pm is available for an additional $125 for the week or $25/day.
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SYNOPSIS: Doggie Town is a-buzz with excitement! Judges from the famous Wurstchester Dog Show are coming to spot new talent, and everyone is busy rehearsing for the big show. General German Shepherd is drilling on proper etiquette and discipline, the singing Dalmatians are connecting the dots, the Boxers are toning and getting in shape. But why is Rover the mutt so sad? Join the huskies, poodles, pointers and more as they help Rover discover his special talent!
Ages 5-8
BUGZ
WHEN: July 15-19
TIME: 9 AM - 12 PM Monday-Thursday & 9 AM - 3 PM Friday
PERFORMANCE: Free for friends and family at 2 PM on Friday
WHERE: Centennial Covenant Church
DIRECTOR: Cassidy Elmer
COST: $275
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Extended care until 5pm is available for an additional $125 for the week or $25/day.
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SYNOPSIS: There's going to be a picnic and everyone is pitchin' in...the Lady Bugs are in charge of proper etiquette, the Army Ants will handle security, the Fireflies are in charge of lighting, and entertainment will be provided by the Bumble Bees. Looks like everything is set! But what's this!?! The Stink Bug wants to come too! Buzz on over to the country-style hoedown and help the critters rescue the party!
Ages 8-14
Annie
Kids
WHEN: June 24-28
WHERE: Deer Creek Church
DIRECTOR: Taylor Welling
TIME: 9 AM - 3:30 PM
PERFORMANCE: Friday at 2pm
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WHEN: July 29 - Aug 2
WHERE: Centennial Covenant Church
DIRECTOR: Taylor Welling
TIME: 12 PM - 5 PM
PERFORMANCE: Friday at 4pm
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COST: $425
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Extended care until 5pm is available for an additional $50 for the week or $10/day.
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SYNOPSIS: With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie eventually foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations, finding a new home and family in billionaire, Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.
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Ages 8-14
The Aristocats
Kids
WHEN: July 15-19
WHERE: Centennial Covenant Church
DIRECTOR: Joshua Kirk
TIME: 9 AM - 3:30 PM
PERFORMANCE: Free for friends and family at 2 PM on Friday
COST: $425
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Extended care until 5pm is available for an additional $50 for the week or $10/day.
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SYNOPSIS: In the heart of Paris, a kind and eccentric millionairess wills her entire estate to Duchess, her high-society cat, and her three little kittens. Laughs and adventure ensue as the greedy, bumbling butler pulls off the ultimate catnap caper. Now it's up to the rough-and-tumble alley cat, Thomas O'Malley, and his band of swingin' jazz cats to save the day.
AUDITIONS: July 9
CALLBACKS: July 10
REHEARSALS: July 15-19 & July 22-26 (9 AM - 5 PM)
WHERE: Centennial Covenant Church (7/15-19) & West Bowles Community Church (7/22-26)
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PERFORMANCES: July 27 at 12 & 6 PM at West Bowles Community Church
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DIRECTOR: Jeff Summitt
CHOREOGRAPHER: Isabelle Blanken
MUSIC DIRECTOR: LaCretia Gelley
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COST: $525
PAYMENT OPTIONS: $262 non-refundable deposit or full tuition at time of registration (including non-refundable $262 deposit). Full tuition is due one week prior to the first day of camp and is non-refundable after this date.
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SYNOPSIS: This two-week camp is designed for your junior/senior high student. They'll spend 10 days singing and dancing to music and choreography tailored for our older kids so they can grow in their abilities and experience! A loving musical send-up of the early 1960s, small-town America, teenagers, and rock & roll, Bye Bye Birdie remains as fresh and vibrant as ever. Teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie has been drafted, so he chooses all-American girl Kim McAfee for a very public farewell kiss. Featuring a tuneful high-energy score, plenty of great parts for kids, and a hilarious script, Bye Bye Birdie remains one of the most popular shows in schools across the country. Hit songs include “Put on a Happy Face,” “One Last Kiss,” “One Boy,” “A Lot of Livin’ to Do,” “Kids!” and “Rosie.”
Workshops
Discount available for full-day combo*
(morning workshop + Annie Kids - 7/29-8/2).
Ages 10-18
Accents and Dialects
WHEN: June 24-28
TIME: 12:30 - 3:30 PM
WHERE: Deer Creek Church
DIRECTOR: Joshua Kirk
COST: $250* (*$450 if paired with Improv Workshop)
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SYNOPSIS: Having a solid accent is a must for many big roles. Shrek? Scottish! Mary Poppins? British! Sebastian? Jamaican! Lumiere? French! And what Newsie doesn't have a New York dialect?! The ability to perform an accent can open up new possibilities for you! So come learn the techniques that will help you take on that next big character!​
WHEN: July 29 - August 2
TIME: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM (Ages 8-14)
TIME: 12:30 - 3:30 PM (Ages 8-18)
WHERE: Centennial Covenant Church
DIRECTOR: Joshua Kirk, Jaime Johnson
COST: $250* (*$625 if Morning Audition Prep is paired with 7/29-8/2 Annie Kids)
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SYNOPSIS: You can love delivering monologues! This workshop offers practical tools for preparing audition monologues. Having the right monologue is key to showcasing your abilities as an actor. We will match actors with audition material that makes them shine, building strong and exciting characters. You will know how to stage yourself with physical choices that tell your story every time and learn to be comfortable with both movement and stillness so your body knows what to do at every moment. Class work will also concentrate on tricks to relax you, helping you focus more on storytelling as well as discovering how to move through introductions and transitions with confidence. Join us and learn to master your monologue! ​
Music - Learning to prepare an audition is an essential skill for any aspiring theater artist. This class will focus on supporting students in presenting a strong audition that showcases their skills and talent. Participants will work on their singing technique and will be provided with one-on-one coaching in class. Participants will come away at the conclusion of the workshop with a musical theater song that is audition-ready. Additionally, participants will gain a better understanding of their whole voice and body connection, and a stronger level of confidence in their audition, callback, performance, and presentation skills. The weeklong class will feature: breaking down the song to understand character and personal connection; audition skills - what to bring, how to present yourself to an audition panel; one on one voice coaching in a master class format, where students can learn from watching each other; individual song selection for each student, selected personally by the instructor.
Payment Information
No refunds will be given within 1 week prior to the first week of camp. Full refunds may be requested no less than 4 weeks prior to camp and within 72 hours of registration. Partial refunds will be given upon request up to one week prior to camps, minus the non-refundable deposit per person, production, workshop or camp. All requests must be in writing and refunds will be issued during the camp week. To the extent that a family has previously requested a refund per this policy, it will be necessary for that family to pay in full in order to secure a spot for future Audience of One Youth Theater (“Ao1”) sessions. Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation involving this policy. *Absolutely NO REFUNDS are given once auditions/camps have begun.
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All dates and times subject to change.
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SUMMER FUN
Ao1 Summers are filled with theme days, PJ parties, s'mores, and laughter!
PRODUCTIONS FOR AGES 5-8
Learn the ropes of theatre! Our half-day camps are the perfect way for your little singers and dancers to learn about theatre and make new friends!
Previous KIDS Shows (ages 5-8) - Kitty Cat Capers
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PRODUCTIONS FOR AGES 8-12
Your 8-12 year old will have a blast playing theatre games, learning new skills, and putting together a show. Students will audition on Monday and perform in front of family and friends on Friday.
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Previous KIDS Shows (ages 8-12) - Seussical KIDS, Kid Flix,
TEEN CAMP
This two-week intensive is designed especially for our teens. Students rehearse from 9 AM - 5 PM, learning musical theatre skills, working on material from the show, and having fun with friends. This camp culminates in two performances with full sets, props, and costumes. All experience levels welcome!
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Previous TEEN CAMPS - Fame JR, Legally Blonde JR, High School Musical JR, Bye Bye Birdie JR, Footloose JR
WORKSHOPS
Looking to feel more comfortable onstage, improve your musical theatre skills, build your resume as an actor, or nail that next audition? Ao1 Workshops are here to help!
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We offer a variety of week-long workshops designed so students can expand their skillset and build confidence as an actor all in a safe, welcoming, and fun environment.
Workshops are open to all experience levels, ages 8-18.
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Previous Workshops - Audition Prep, Rock Your Callback, Dance, Improv, Stage Combat
AO1 REFUND POLICY
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No refunds will be given within 1 week prior to the first week of camp. Full refunds may be requested no less than 4 weeks prior to camp and within 72 hours of registration. Partial refunds will be given upon request up to one week prior to camps, minus the non-refundable deposit per person, production, workshop or camp. All requests must be in writing and refunds will be issued during the camp week. To the extent that a family has previously requested a refund per this policy, it will be necessary for that family to pay in full in order to secure a spot for future Audience of One Youth Theater (“Ao1”) sessions. Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation involving this policy.
​*Absolutely NO REFUNDS are given once auditions/camps have begun.
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All dates and times subject to change.