Classes, Workshops and Camps
The Hippodrome Theatre classes and camps offer young people an outlet for creative expression. The classes and camps provided by professional Teaching Artists focus on providing quality educational experience opportunities, inviting children to learn, grow and create.
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Summer Spectacular - Kids Shows
Hippodrome Theatre’s Summer Spectacular proudly presents The Jungle Book. Our young campers will perform this thrilling adaptation of the classic adventure tale on our mainstage. Mowgli, a clever child, believes he is just as mighty as any wolf in his pack. However, when he discovers his true human identity, he must reconcile these contrasting selves and determine whether to stay with the pack or return to the human world of his birth. What path will he take? Can he learn the Law of the Jungle in time to conquer Shere Khan, the dreaded beast?
Session 1 – Cast:
Thursday, June 22:
- 12:30 pm (directed by Gray O’Hana Smith)
- 3:00 pm (directed by Talia Porter)
Friday, June 23:
- 10:30 am (directed by Talia Porter)
- 12:30 pm (directed by Gray O’Hana Smith)
Session 2 – Cast:
Thursday, July 27:
- 12:30 pm (directed by Gray O’Hana Smith)
- 3:00 pm (directed by Talia Porter)
Friday, June 23:
- 10:30 am (directed by Talia Porter)
- 12:30 pm (directed by Gray O’Hana Smith)
Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com)
Experience the enchanting tale of “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” at The Hippodrome Theatre’s Summer Spectacular. Our talented teen cast will guide you through the extraordinary journey of Edward Tulane, an expensive china toy rabbit. Initially self-absorbed and vain, Edward’s life takes an unexpected turn when he is accidentally thrown overboard during an ocean voyage and sinks to the depths of the sea.
Join us for this miraculous journey filled with themes of love, empathy, and personal growth, as Edward Tulane’s transformation reminds us of the profound impact of compassion and connection. Don’t miss this captivating production at The Hippodrome Theatre’s Summer Spectacular!
Session 1 – Cast:
- Thursday, June 22 at 10:30 am
- Friday, June 23 at 3:00 pm
Session 2 – Cast:
- Thursday, June 22 at 10:30 am
- Friday, June 23 at 3:00 pm
PRODUCED BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY OF WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS. 2016 The Dramatic Publishing Company
Coming soon!
Beginning in September, a group of more than twenty resident students at the Alachua Academy will participate in a performance class centered around Augusto Boal’s renowned Theater of the Oppressed. This transformative artistic and political approach aims to empower individuals by shifting them from passive spectators to active participants, referred to as spect-actors. By embracing the poetics of the oppressed, these students are equipped with the tools to challenge the cycle of incarceration among young people. Through this program, they explore the creation of alternative endings, seize opportunities to reimagine themselves, and envision a multitude of potential futures.
Scholarships for Summer Spectacular 2023
Thanks to generous donors we are able to offer a limited amount of partial and full scholarships for kids ages 11 and up for our popular Summer Spectacular Camp. Please complete the scholarship application below. All applications must be submitted by April 15, 2023.