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Joke-Writing (Code 112)
with Nadine D.
Date/Time: Saturday, April 12th 11AM to 12:30PM
Location: SPARC (Studio C)
Grades: 9th to 12th
In this workshop, we'll explore the science and art of writing jokes. We'll delve into the different types of punchlines and practice taking funny ideas from premise to product. At the end of the workshop, we’ll run a mini stand-up minute, so those who are feeling ready can share their jokes with the group!
Enroll in both spring Stand-Up workshops for $60, a $10 saving vs. à la carte!
Stand-Up Workshop Package (Code 112)
with Nadine D.
Dates/Times: Saturday, April 12 11AM to 12:30PM and Saturday, May 10 11AM to 12:30PM
Location: SPARC (Studio C)
Grades: 9th to 12th
This workshop package is for both Joke-Writing Presence for Stand-Up Performance.
Joke-Writing
Saturday, March 22nd 11AM to 12:30PM
In this workshop, we'll explore the science and art of writing jokes. We'll delve into the different types of punchlines and practice taking funny ideas from premise to product. At the end of the workshop, we’ll run a mini stand-up minute, so those who are feeling ready can share their jokes with the group!
Presence for Stand-Up Performance
Saturday, April 12 11AM to 12:30PM
This workshop is a great choice for students who are looking to improve their overall stage presence, and especially those who are interested in comedy! In this one-time class, we'll work on joke delivery, getting comfortable using a microphone and the importance of pauses, inflection, and volume when performing. The workshop will meet in SPARC’s theater, so students can practice these skills on stage!
Dance It Out Workshop Package (Grades 6-12) (Code 112)
with Josh P.
Dates/Times: Tuesday, May 6th 5:30PM to 7PM and Tuesday, May 13th 5:15PM to 6:45PM
Location: SPARC
Grades: 6th-12th
This workshop package is for both Dance It Out: Wicked and Dance It Out: Hadestown.
Dance It Out: Wicked
(Tuesday, May 6th 5:30PM to 7PM)
This workshop combines the energy of jazz and musical theatre dance, offering a dynamic class suitable for all experience levels. Set to music from the iconic musical and movie, students will have the opportunity to stretch their abilities through warm-ups, across the floor exercises, and a choreographed combination. Build confidence, enhance your technique, and get ready for an exciting, high-energy class!
Dance It Out: Hadestown
(Tuesday, May 13th 5:15PM to 6:45PM)
This workshop offers students an opportunity to explore the intersection between ballet and musical theatre dance. No prior dance experience is needed—whether you’re just starting out or have a background in musical theatre or ballet, this class is designed to support all levels. Students will work through center barre, across the floor exercises, and a combination to “Flowers” from the Tony Award winning Hadestown, all while developing their technical skills and storytelling abilities.
Dance It Out: Wicked (Code 112)
with Josh P.
Date/Time: Tuesday, May 6th 5:30PM to 7PM
Location: SPARC
Grades: 6th-12th
Dance It Out: Wicked combines the energy of jazz and musical theatre dance, offering a dynamic class suitable for all experience levels. Set to music from the iconic musical and movie, students will have the opportunity to stretch their abilities through warm-ups, across the floor exercises, and a choreographed combination. Build confidence, enhance your technique, and get ready for an exciting, high-energy class!
Enroll in both teen Dance it Out workshops for $60, a $10 saving vs. à la carte!
Theatre Olympic Games (Grades 6-12) (Code 112)
with Josh P.
Date/Time: Wednesday, May 7th 6:30PM to 7:30PM
Location: SPARC
Grades: 6th-12th
Theatre Olympic Games: Get ready for a fun-filled, high-energy theatre experience in this one-time class! In the Theatre Olympic Games, we’ll dive into many beloved improv and theatre games—designed to challenge your creativity, quick thinking, and teamwork. Whether you're a seasoned performer or a first timer, this class is all about having fun and working together as a team to rack up points.
Compete for your team: You'll be split into teams, and each game will give you the chance to earn points. The team with the most points at the end of our showdown will be our Theatre Olympic Games Champions!
More than one way to gold: In this challenge, showing good sportsmanship and supporting your team is just as important as winning points from the games. To recognize this important work, additional points will be awarded to a students' teams when they demonstrate good teamwork.
No matter how you score, this class is about celebrating creativity, collaboration, and the joy of performance.
Presence for Stand-Up Performance (Code 112)
with Nadine D.
Date/Time: Saturday, May 10th 11AM to 12:30PM
Location: SPARC (Studio C)
Grades: 9th to 12th
This workshop is a great choice for students who are looking to improve their overall stage presence, and especially those who are interested in comedy! In this one-time class, we'll work on joke delivery, getting comfortable using a microphone and the importance of pauses, inflection, and volume when performing. The workshop will meet in SPARC’s theater, so students can practice these skills on stage!
Enroll in both spring Stand-Up workshops for $60, a $10 saving vs. à la carte!
Dance It Out: Hadestown (Code 112)
with Josh P.
Date/Time: Tuesday, May 13th 5:15PM to 6:45PM
Location: SPARC
Grades: 6th-12th
Dance It Out: Hadestown offers students an opportunity to explore the intersection between ballet and musical theatre dance. No prior dance experience is needed—whether you’re just starting out or have a background in musical theatre or ballet, this class is designed to support all levels. Students will work through center barre, across the floor exercises, and a combination to “Flowers” from the Tony Award winning Hadestown, all while developing their technical skills and storytelling abilities.
Enroll in both teen Dance it Out workshops for $60, a $10 saving vs. à la carte!
Bravo Summer Company Session 1 (Code 124)
June 2 – June 13, 2025 in-person at Tuckahoe Presbyterian Church (7000 Park Ave, Richmond, VA 23226).
Hours: Mon. – Fri., 9AM to 3PM (optional extended day available at an additional cost)
- Early Arrival from 8:15AM to 9AM, $140
- Extended Afternoon from 3PM to 4:30PM, $210
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 Just-Graduated Seniors
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.