Voted one of the Top 2 "Favorite Theater Arts Camps" in New Jersey!
Educate. Entertain. Inspire.
Our Education and outreach programs provide entry points for people of all ages, backgrounds and experiences into the theatrical process. Enroll today and experience an environment where creativity is nurtured, where your mind is nourished, and where your imagination rules.
"As long as humans have existed, we have told stories. Stories to entertain us, teach us, make us laugh, make us think, make us experience
something new. In a world of technology and progress, that tradition
still continues even today. It is a part of who we are. And out of all
the ways stories can be told, the most inspiring is that of live theatre.
Actors take words written on a piece of paper and turn them into
believable characters, exciting conflicts, and surprising situations.
Our Education
Outreach Programs give students chance to experience theatre in all
its forms firsthand, to learn not just by sitting back and watching, but
by doing. By being directly involved in the exploration and production
of live theatre, young people not only get a taste for what goes into the
creation of art, they also develop stronger communication skills, broaden
their intellectual and cultural awareness, and, perhaps most
importantly..create their own stories to tell."
- Message from Education Outreach Coordinator Donald Toal
Summer Theatre Camp! Registration is open!
"The Tempest"
Session I: July 12–31, 2010
Times: 10am–3pm, Mondays–Saturdays (no camp on Sundays)
Attention all budding actors ages 9-18: Have you ever wanted to be on stage? To take a story, make it come alive, and share that experience with an audience? Have you ever wanted to see just what it takes to create live theatre? Well, this July, Cape May Stage can give you the chance to do just that with our Summer SHAKESPEAREience program. Whether you’re a novice actor setting foot on stage for the first time, or a veteran performer looking to expand your skills, the Summer SHAKESPEAREience gives you the chance to experience the process firsthand, from the first rehearsal to the final performance.
Not only that, but the central material of the camp is the work of one of the greatest playwrights in human history, whose stories are still popular centuries after their creation—William Shakespeare. This summer’s production, The Tempest, promises fun for actors and audiences alike. It boasts a combination of magic, monsters and mystery sure to cast a spell over everyone involved!
Cape May Stage has established a history of educational programs that give students valuable experiences interacting with their peers and mentors. The Summer SHAKESPEAREience is no exception. Students will explore acting techniques designed for creating believable characters and honest, spontaneous performances. They will also learn methods for understanding and communicating Shakespeare’s language and style, as well as the background of his life and plays. In addition, a select few students will have the opportunity to serve as Apprentices for the camp, shadowing a mentor teacher and seeing the production process through the eyes of the director and production staff, and will even get to direct their peers in a scene from the play. Our professional teaching artists provide a supportive, insightful and (most importantly) fun environment that allows students to build new skills, communicate with their peers, and expand their horizons
And after last year’s wildly successful camp production of Much Ado About Nothing, we are giving students even more room to explore by expanding our camp program to a three-week session! Campers can enroll in whichever session best fits their schedule, and both programs will give budding actors a chance to make their mark on the stage! Bookmark this page and check back soon for updates on our camp schedule, special opportunities and more!
Advance Deposit: The total cost of the three-week camp program will be $400.00. This includes a half scholarship awarded to each Apprentice as compensation for their work. Each student/parent must send an advance deposit (non-refundable) of $50.00 with this form to secure their slot in the camp. The remaining balance of $350.00 must be paid in full by July 5, 2010 for both sessions. Checks can be made payable to Cape May Stage.
Venue Changes: Venues for the camp and final performance are subject to change. Parents will be given sufficient advance notice (no later than two (2) weeks before the beginning of camp) regarding any change in the location of the camp program.
Cape May Stage offers select designated performances to students at a discounted rate of $8 per ticket (regular student ticket rate is $12.50). Student Night was created to give all students the opportunity to see a professional Equity theatre production at a discounted rate. Students are encouraged to call Cape May Stage at (609) 884-1341 for reservations and information.
Student Night Schedule :
Check Back for more Student Nights in 2010!
Acting Classes
Cape May Stage offers a range of acting classes for both children and adults. Whether you are setting foot on stage for the first time, or seeking new techniques to enhance your acting abilities—Our professional Teaching Artists provide students with opportunities to explore what it truly means to be an actor.
Residency Workshops
These workshops bring the magic of the theater into the classroom, giving students the ability to explore theater-related topics first hand. Workshops can be tailored to a wide variety of classes and ages, and include among others
Creative Dynamics: What makes an actor's job so exciting?
Shakespeare Study: Explore the timeless appeal of the Bard through his plays
Character Creation: How do actors bring their roles to life?
Cape May Stage's goals include not only education, but giving back to the community that has shown it such dedicated support. This includes offering performances of our Equity theater productions to those who would not be able to see them otherwise—via discounted tickets, special accommodations, etc. We also have a variety of special events held throughout the community which allow people to experience the arts outside of the theater.
"Family Week 2010- Another Success!
Cape May Stage Presented Exciting Events
During The New Jersey Theatre Alliance
13th Annual Family Week at the Theatre and The Stages Festival
Cape May Stage, in cooperation with the New Jersey Theatre Alliance, participated once again in the 13th Annual Family Week at the Theatre and Stage Festival with resounding success! This annual statewide program, began March 6 and ran throughout the month, offered free and discounted tickets to attendees, and was developed to encourage families to attend professional theatre together by making the experience affordable, educational, and exciting.
Cape May Stage's offerings included events for people of all ages to the residents of Cape May County.
Cape May Stage offered weekly acting courses for teenagers ages 12-17. The class was held every Thursday afternoon in March from 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Cape May Stage's Education Outreach Coordinator, Donald Toal, taught the courses. Toal comments, “This was an ideal course for any young actor who loves being on stage. Even if you don't have acting experience (or even if you do), these courses give you the chance to explore what it takes to create a world full of living, breathing characters, and share that world with an audience that has never seen it before.” The students studied essential acting techniques that focus on creating honest, believable, and (especially) fun performances. This included physical movement and vocal techniques, improvisational acting, and monologue/scene work.
LIVE READING OF A CLASSIC RADIO PLAY FOR SENIORS
Visitors to senior recreation centers in Cape May County were treated to a trip back in time, in the form of a live reading of the classic radio play, Sorry, Wrong Number. Back by popular demand, local performers brought this classic broadcast, originally performed by Agnes Moorehead in 1943, to life, complete with traditional radio music and ‘advertisements.' The audience members got a taste for acting themselves, through participation with the performers in several improvisational acting exercises. One of our most popular events!
FREE PRODUCTION OF “A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM”
Thank you Shakespeare Live and Cape May Elementary Schools!
Cape May Stage offered a full-scale production from one of New Jersey 's premier Shakespeare Theater Companies. On Saturday March 20th, The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's touring production of “Shakespeare LIVE!: A Midsummer Night's Dream” was presented at 3 p.m. at Cape May Elementary School on Lafayette Street. This touring production offers a fresh, imaginative take on this perennial audience favorite. One audience member claimed:
“Thanks so much for a wonderful afternoon of Shakespeare. The production was EXCELLENT, and it was clear that the children and adults of all ages enjoyed it. The clever contemporary touches made me smile and even laugh out loud. Bravo!!!”
All of these programs offered were free and open to the public, and a great opportunity to enjoy the theatre arts at its finest. See you next March for another month of free fun!
The Stages Festival including Family Week at the Theatre is a co-sponsored project of The New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.
Additional support has been provided by The F.M. Kirby Foundation, The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, The George Ohl, Jr. Foundation, The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation, The New Jersey Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Johnson & Johnson, McCarter & English Attorneys at Law, The Prudential Foundation and WNYC. Beyond the Stage programming is made possible by the support of Bank of America. Discover Jersey Arts is our media partner. Visit www.JerseyArts.com for more information about other arts programming happening around the Garden State.
Attention all budding actors ages 9-18: Have you ever wanted to be on stage? To take a story, make it come alive, and share that experience with an audience? Have you ever wanted to see just what it takes to create live theatre? Well, this July, Cape May Stage can give you the chance to do just that with our Summer SHAKESPEAREience program. Whether you’re a novice actor setting foot on stage for the first time, or a veteran performer looking to expand your skills, the Summer SHAKESPEAREience gives you the chance to experience the process firsthand, from the first rehearsal to the final performance. 
Cape May Stage, in cooperation with the New Jersey Theatre Alliance, participated once again in the 13th Annual Family Week at the Theatre and Stage Festival with resounding success! This annual statewide program, began March 6 and ran throughout the month, offered free and discounted tickets to attendees, and was developed to encourage families to attend professional theatre together by making the experience affordable, educational, and exciting.
Cape May Stage offered weekly acting courses for teenagers ages 12-17. The class was held every Thursday afternoon in March from 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Cape May Stage's Education Outreach Coordinator, Donald Toal, taught the courses. Toal comments, “This was an ideal course for any young actor who loves being on stage. Even if you don't have acting experience (or even if you do), these courses give you the chance to explore what it takes to create a world full of living, breathing characters, and share that world with an audience that has never seen it before.” The students studied essential acting techniques that focus on creating honest, believable, and (especially) fun performances. This included physical movement and vocal techniques, improvisational acting, and monologue/scene work.
Visitors to senior recreation centers in Cape May County were treated to a trip back in time, in the form of a live reading of the classic radio play, Sorry, Wrong Number. Back by popular demand, local performers brought this classic broadcast, originally performed by Agnes Moorehead in 1943, to life, complete with traditional radio music and ‘advertisements.' The audience members got a taste for acting themselves, through participation with the performers in several improvisational acting exercises. One of our most popular events!
Thank you Shakespeare Live and Cape May Elementary Schools!
