ABOUT TEXAS ARTS PROJECT
The Texas Arts Project (TAP) is an intensive 3-week summer
training program for students ages 13-18 interested in strengthening
their skills in musical theatre, dance, voice, and acting.
Outstanding teaching, direction, and performance experiences
enhance skill, encourage cooperative work, and nurture self-confidence.
In the tradition of Theatre Focus, St. Stephen’s acclaimed
high school theatre program, TAP will emphasize nurturing
the imagination and creativity of each student.
Students select from classes in dance, voice, acting, playwriting,
filmmaking, visual arts, technical theatre and theatre production.
Rehearsals are conducted in the evenings and on weekends culminating
in a final performance showcase. Residents enjoy a wide variety
of outdoor camp activities and have the opportunity to attend
Austin’s live theatrical performances.
ABOUT ST. STEPHEN’S
The Texas Arts Project is located on St. Stephen’s
428-acre campus near Austin in the beautiful Texas Hill Country,
offering breath-taking views and state-of-the-art facilities.
In addition to comfortable dining and residence halls,
St. Stephen’s provides the Helm Fine Arts Center featuring
the Temple Family Theatre, a 410-seat performance venue and
proscenium stage; a 100-seat recital hall; and an open-air
portico overlooking Lake Austin. In addition to Helm, the
campus boasts Hines Hall Theatre and Quin Studio, two additional
rehearsal/performance spaces.
ABOUT AUSTIN
Austin is nestled among the rolling hills and lakes of Central
Texas, the seat of state government and an educational center
with seven area universities and colleges.
Austin helped brand Texas “The State of the Arts”
with professional symphony, opera and ballet companies and
over 40 professional theatre companies. Austin also boasts
numerous dance companies, vocal ensembles, orchestras, art
galleries and museums. Visit austintexas.org
for more information.
ABOUT THEATRE FOCUS
Theatre Focus is an intensive performing arts training program
offered by St. Stephen’s Episcopal School in Austin.
Founder Clay Nichols is an accomplished playwright and teaches
courses in theatre history and playwriting. David Valdez,
Director of Theatre, is a veteran director of college and
high school students. Acting Instructor Jill Leberknight (MFA)
is a celebrated performer in Austin and around the country.
ABOUT TAPESTRY
Tapestry was founded in 1989 by rhythm tap dancer Acia Gray
and ballet/jazz artist Deirdre Strand. It is based on a multi-form
philosophy of dance and dance training. Tapestry Dance Company
opened a rehearsal studio/training facility in 1990, with
their visionary ‘cross training’ program taught
by professionals in ballet, rhythm tap, modern and jazz dance,
producing diverse artists who are prepared to work for any
choreographer or dance company.
ABOUT THEATRE PROJECTS UNLIMITED
TPU is committed to creating exciting new programs in theatrical
education and performance. Founders Kevin Archambault, Ginger
Morris and John Howrey have each been recognized with awards
and nominations for their work on Plays for Youth. TPU staff
combines the talents of professional educators, performers
and artisans to provide a host of services for performfing
arts organizations and artists young and old. This summer
TPU is joined by accomplished Musical Director and Vocal Instructor
Michael McKelvey and a number of local instructors of musical
theatre to create a professional, encouraging environment
for the aspiring performer.
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