Dates/Time: Monday, May 13 from 5PM to 6PM

Location: In person at SPARC

Grades: 1st to 4th

Get to know SPARC through one of our free Pop-Up classes! Pop-Ups provide an easy opportunity to learn more about what we do in longer-term SPARC classes.

Pop-Ups are one-time workshops offering an hour of exploration through different theatrical lessons. Topics may include storytelling, dance, singing, improv games, knowledge-building theatre exercises, and more. Pop-Ups are also a great way for young people to connect with new friends who share an interest in performing arts. SPARC faculty and staff will be available after Pop-Ups to offer information about upcoming classes and opportunities for students to get involved.  

*Teachers subject to change.

 Photo Credit: Lindsey Canale

Dates/Time: Tuesday, May 14 from 5PM to 6PM

Location: In person at SPARC

Grades: 5th to 8th

Get to know SPARC through one of our free Pop-Up classes! Pop-Ups provide an easy opportunity to learn more about what we do in longer-term SPARC classes.

Pop-Ups are one-time workshops offering an hour of exploration through different theatrical lessons. Topics may include storytelling, dance, singing, improv games, knowledge-building theatre exercises, and more. Pop-Ups are also a great way for young people to connect with new friends who share an interest in performing arts. SPARC faculty and staff will be available after Pop-Ups to offer information about upcoming classes and opportunities for students to get involved.  

*Teachers subject to change.

Photo Credit: Lindsey Canale

Date/Time: Wednesday, May 15 from 5PM to 6PM

Grades: 9th to 12th

Location: In person at SPARC

Get to know SPARC through one of our free Pop-Up classes! Pop-Ups provide an easy opportunity to learn more about what we do in longer-term SPARC classes.

Pop-Ups are one-time workshops offering an hour of exploration through different theatrical lessons. Topics may include storytelling, dance, singing, improv games, knowledge-building theatre exercises, and more. Pop-Ups are also a great way for young people to connect with new friends who share an interest in performing arts.

SPARC faculty and staff will be available after Pop-Ups to offer information about upcoming classes and opportunities for students to get involved.

*Teachers subject to change.

Photo Credit: Lindsey Canale

Dates/Time: Tuesday, May 21 from 4PM to 4:45PM

Location: In person at SPARC

Grades: Pre-K (ages 4+) & K

Get to know SPARC through one of our free Pop-Up classes! Pop-Ups provide an easy opportunity to learn more about what we do in longer-term SPARC classes.

Pop-Ups are one-time workshops offering an hour of exploration through different theatrical lessons. Topics may include storytelling, dance, singing, improv games, knowledge-building theatre exercises, and more. Pop-Ups are also a great way for young people to connect with new friends who share an interest in performing arts. SPARC faculty and staff will be available after Pop-Ups to offer information about upcoming classes and opportunities for students to get involved.  

*Teachers subject to change.

Photo Credit: Lindsey Canale

Date/Time: Tuesday, May 21 from 5:30PM to 7PM

Grades: 6th to 12th

Location: In person at SPARC

Get to know SPARC through one of our free Pop-Up classes! Pop-Ups provide an easy opportunity to learn more about what we do in longer-term SPARC classes.

Pop-Ups are one-time workshops offering an hour of exploration through different technical theatre lessons. This class is a great choice for young people who love to build new things, bring their ideas to life, and get a messy along the way. Youth who are interested in learning more about technical theatre are encouraged to participate! No prior skills or experience are necessary. Pop-Ups are also a great way for young people to connect with new friends who share an interest in performing arts. 

SPARC faculty and staff will be available after Pop-Ups to offer information about upcoming classes and opportunities for students to get involved.

*Teachers subject to change.

Photo Credit: Amy Almond

June 3 – June 14, 2024 in-person at Derbyshire Baptist Church (8800 Derbyshire Rd, Richmond, VA 23229)

Hours: Mon. – Fri., 9AM to 3PM (optional extended day available at an additional cost)

• Early Arrival from 8:15AM to 9AM, $130
• Extended Afternoon from 3PM to 4:30PM, $195

Extended afternoons are not offered on the last day of camp. Youth will go home with trusted adults after their final sharing performance.

Grades: Rising 4th and 5th

Campers will explore the performing arts through theatrical techniques, song, dance, visual art, and so much more, all while crafting an original production using innovative, original ideas. Exciting camp experiences like theme days and guest artists make Bravo Jr. an unforgettable experience! Friends and family will be excited to share in your success by watching your final share.

Campers are welcome to enroll in Bravo Jr. session 2, but it’s important to note that the Bravo Jr. curriculum from session 1 will repeat in session 2.

Interested in scholarships? Read this page first.

You can read up on some helpful FAQs here.

June 3 – June 14, 2024 in-person at SPARC (2106 N. Hamilton St, Richmond, VA 23230)

Hours: Mon. – Fri., 9AM to 3PM (optional extended day available at an additional cost)

• Early Arrival from 8:15AM to 9AM, $130
• Extended Afternoon from 3PM to 4:30PM, $195

Extended afternoons are not offered on the last day of camp. Youth will go home with trusted adults after their final sharing performance.

Grades: Rising 6th to 8th

During this camp, each day is filled with engaging performing arts activities such as acting workshops, musical theatre training, audition skill building, creative movement, and artistic collaborations. Each week of camp include opportunities to share your creativity as well as an original musical theatre production at the end of camp.

Campers are welcome to enroll in Bravo session 2, but it’s important to note that the Bravo curriculum from session 1 will repeat in session 2.

Interested in scholarships? Read this page first.

You can read up on some helpful FAQs here.

June 3 – June 14, 2024 in-person at SPARC (2106 N. Hamilton St, Richmond, VA 23230)

Hours: Mon. – Fri., 9AM to 3PM (optional extended day available at an additional cost)

• Early Arrival from 8:15AM to 9AM, $130
• Extended Afternoon from 3PM to 4:30PM, $195

Extended afternoons are not offered on the last day of camp. Youth will go home with trusted adults after their final sharing performance.

Grades: Rising 9th to 12th

This challenging, contemporary, non-audition-based program will train company members in skills like acting, music, dance, and script writing. Members of Bravo Summer Company will work collaboratively to form an ensemble and use their skills to devise an original musical theatre-based piece! Carefully curated workshops and master classes taught by industry professionals round out this dynamic summer experience. Your final day will culminate with a performance of the original work that you helped to create!

Campers are welcome to enroll in Bravo Summer Co. session 2, but it’s important to note that the Bravo Summer Co. curriculum from session 1 will repeat in session 2.

Interested in scholarships? Read this page before enrolling.

You can read up on some helpful FAQs here.