Dates/Time: Saturdays April 15 and 22 from 10:30AM to 12:30PM

Teaching Artist: Adam*

Location: In person and indoors/outdoors at SPARC

Grades: 6th to 12th

From Kahlo to Van Gogh, everyone has a favorite painting. In this two-weekend workshop, learn the painting and planning skills needed to recreate a masterpiece of your choice! In the first class, participants will learn how to scale their chosen work of art from a printed version on paper and sketch it onto a larger canvas. Then, it's time for color! Youth will practice paint application and technique during both classes, so it's important to wear clothes you don't mind getting messy. 

When the workshop ends, each participant will have a canvas to take home, featuring their new work of art. Skills emphasized in this class translate well to scenic painting for larger settings, like understanding scale, following a plan, color theory, and brush techniques. SPARC will provide all necessary supplies.

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*Teaching Artists subject to change.

Dates/Times: Friday, April 28 to Sunday, April 30

• Friday, April 28 (4:30PM to 7PM)
• Saturday, April 29 (10AM to 4PM)
• Sunday, April 30 (11AM to 3PM - performance at 2:30PM)

Grades: 4th to 7th

Teaching Artists: Elle and Breezy*

Location: In person at SPARC

Back by popular demand! Youth who love to sing and dance will get a kick out of this weekend-long experience. Participants will come to SPARC on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to learn music and choreography for favorite numbers from Broadway shows.

Youth will practice a variety of styles of music and dance, from ballads to big, brassy showtunes. Foundational theatre skills will be further emphasized through daily warm-ups and creative theatre games. Souvenir tee shirts, a pizza party, and an opportunity to perform for loved ones in SPARC's theater round out this unique intensive-style workshop!

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You can find recent updates to SPARC's COVID-19 guidelines here.

*Teachers subject to change.

Date/Time: Saturday, May 6 from 10AM to 11AM

Grades: 5th to 8th

Teaching Artist: Breezy & Maggie*

Location: In person and outdoors at SPARC

Get to know SPARC through one of our free Pop-Up classes! We offer one Pop-Up class per age group several times per year to provide an 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.

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You can find recent updates to SPARC's COVID-19 guidelines here.

*Teaching Artists subject to change.

Dates/Time: Saturdays May 13 and 20 from 10:30AM to 12:30PM

Grades: 6th to 12th

Teaching Artist: Paul*

Location: In-person at SPARC

Learn the basic techniques needed to create out-of-this-world looks for the stage in this two-weekend fantasy makeup workshop. To start, youth will recreate looks from popular shows known for their unique uses of makeup. We’ll pull inspiration from musicals like Beetlejuice, The Lion King, Wicked, Cats, The Little Mermaid, and more! Then in week two, participants will plan and create their own makeup designs, trying new applications of their skills from week one.

This makeup workshop will involve practicing makeup on one’s own face rather than on a model. Be prepared to get a little messy, though SPARC will provide makeup wipes and time to clean up after class. Makeup and application tools are also included in the cost of this workshop. Youth will keep their makeup kits to take home for future practice and projects!.

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You can find recent updates to SPARC's COVID-19 guidelines here.

*Teaching Artists subject to change.

June 12 – June 23, 2023 (NO CAMP June 19) 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, $108
• Extended Afternoon from 3PM to 4:30PM, $162

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. Each camper will receive a souvenir t-shirt to wear during their final performance and to remember their time at camp.

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.

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You can learn more about SPARC’s Summer camps and helpful FAQs here.

You can find recent updates to SPARC's COVID-19 guidelines here.

June 20 - June 23, 2023 (NO CAMP June 19) in-person at SPARC (2106 N Hamilton St, Richmond, VA 23230)

Hours: Tues. - Fri., 9AM to 3PM

Grades: Rising 4th to 7th

SPARC’s Backstage Camp 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. Learn important skills that designers and technicians need for staging theatrical productions, like painting, making props, stage management, costuming, and more.

Students who are interested in learning more about technical theatre are encouraged to participate! No prior skills or experience are necessary. 

Interested in scholarships? Read this page first.

You can learn more about SPARC’s Summer camps and helpful FAQs here.

You can find recent updates to SPARC's COVID-19 guidelines here.

June 20 – June 30, 2023 (NO CAMP June 19) in-person at The Steward School (11600 Gayton Road, Richmond, VA 23238)

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

• Early Arrival from 8:15AM to 9AM, $108
• Extended Afternoon from 3PM to 4:30PM, $162

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. Each camper will receive a souvenir t-shirt to wear during their final performance and to remember their time at 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 learn more about SPARC’s Summer camps and helpful FAQs here.

You can find recent updates to SPARC's COVID-19 guidelines here.

June 26 - June 30, 2023 in-person at SPARC (2106 N Hamilton St, Richmond, VA 23230)

Hours: Mon. - Fri., 9AM to 3PM

Grades: Rising 8th to 12th

SPARC’s Backstage Camp 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. Learn important skills that designers and technicians need for staging theatrical productions, like painting, making props, stage management, costuming, and more.

Students who are interested in learning more about technical theatre are encouraged to participate! No prior skills or experience are necessary. 

Interested in scholarships? Read this page first.

You can learn more about SPARC’s Summer camps and helpful FAQs here.

You can find recent updates to SPARC's COVID-19 guidelines here.