Theatre Camp Prepares To Open June 22

Press release from Palm Canyon Theatre:

June 17, 2020

Palm Springs, Calif., (June 15, 2020) – The Palm Canyon Theatre (PCT) plans to start a 5-week camp beginning Monday, June 22. This will be the 24th year that PCT will hold its summer camp, but this year, the camp will be guiding by additional health and government regulations amid the coronavirus pandemic as the country’s economy reopens. PCT will follow detailed guidance from the California Department of Public Health, which announced on June 5 that day camps could reopen in the state as early as July 12. Classes will be limited in size with social distancing and all other recommended practices followed.

“As more businesses are opening, parents are going back to work, and they are looking for a safe, quality activity for their kids,” said Se Layne, PCT camp director. “For kids who are interested in the performing arts and even those kids who need to boost their self confidence, our camp is a great option.”

The camp includes instruction in acting, singing, dancing, makeup, set design, props, costuming, stage combat, improve and more. Campers will learn skills that will help prepare them for an audition or improve their self esteem for a school presentation – however far a student wants to take their development.

PCT offers its summer kids camp for young artists, ages 6-17-years-old, for five weeks, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Each week has a special theme including Western, Halloween, Princess and Super Heros, and more. Participants will be divided into small groups to learn different components of theatre. The theatre is located in the historic Frances S. Stevens School, which has several rooms to separate camp groups. PCT will follow state, county and city guidelines for running day camps, and will continue monitoring any changes in the guidance.

“It is our sincere desire to provide a fun camp experience, during these challenging times, while doing our utmost to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for both campers and staff,” said Layne.

For more information or to register for Summer Kids Camp, call the Palm Canyon Theatre Box Office at 760-323-5123 or download the registration information online at PalmCanyonTheatre.org. Palm Canyon Theatre is located at 538 North Palm Canyon Drive, at the corner of Alejo Road and Palm Canyon Drive.

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About the Palm Canyon Theatre:

The Palm Canyon Theatre is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the education of live stage production and the enrichment of the greater Palm Springs community and its visitors. The regional repertory theater company operates primarily with volunteers and produces about 13 Broadway musicals and classic plays each year, plus offers a children’s theatre camp and production. The theatre opened its doors in 1997 when Dr. William “Bill” Layne and his family renovated the historic Frances S. Stevens School located at the corner of Palm Canyon Drive and Alejo Road in Palm Springs, Calif.

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