Gpa YOUTh PErFORMIng ARTS camp
Join Gateway Performing Arts for our annual summer camp production intensive!
Students entering 7th grade–graduating 2025 seniors will enjoy a 6-day performing arts intensive where they will grow as artists and present an hour long production! Campers will create community in rehearsals and breakout sessions (including costuming, audition dance prep, social media marketing for theater, and more!). They will also be encouraged through worship and dedicated small group time. The week will conclude with 3 performances of Newsies JR! Those cast as leading and select supporting roles will attend an additional 3-day rehearsal session to prepare their roles.
IMPORTANT DATES
ROLE PLACEMENT AUDITIONS | 1 hour & 15 minute audition slot either Tuesday, May 6 between 4:15pm-8:30pm, May 9 between 2:30pm–9:00pm or Saturday, May 10 between 9:00am–3:00pm
ROLE PLACEMENT CALLBACKS | Saturday, May 17, 10:00am–3:00pm; Exact schedule by character TBD
PRE-CAMP REHEARSALS | Monday–Wednesday, June 2–4, 9:00am–4:00pm; Exact rehearsal schedule by character TBD
CAMP DAYS | Monday–Thursday, June 9-12, 9:00am–5:00pm, Friday, June 13, 9:00am-8:00pm and Saturday, June 14, 9:00am–8:00pm
PERFORMANCES | Friday, June 13 at 6:30pm and Saturday, June 14 at 10:30am, 1:30pm & 6:30pm*
WATCH PARTY | TBD
*Campers will be double-cast, performing in two of the four performances. Casting will determine which performance campers are assigned to.
All campers are guaranteed a spot in the Newsies Jr. cast. Auditions are for role placement purposes only, but are a requirement for all campers. Audition materials and instructions will be provided in the registration confirmation email. Callbacks will be by invitation only, with call times varying by role. Exact call times for pre-camp rehearsals will be made available at the time of casting. Not all characters will be needed at pre-camp rehearsals.Camp performances are Friday, June 13 at 6:30pm and Saturday, June 14 at 10:30am, 1:30pm, and 6:30pm. Tickets will be available for purchase for $15.
Locations
Auditions | The Kings University - 2121 E Southlake Blvd, Southlake, TX 76092
Callbacks | The Kings University
Lead Rehearsals | The Kings University
Camp Week | Fort Worth Christian School - 6200 Holiday Ln, North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Performance Days | Fort Worth Christian School
Watch Party | TBD
Swag
Camp registration includes:
A Camp t-shirt
A downloadable, professionally recorded video of their performance
A bound script to keep after their performance
Costume or accessory rental for the performance
Snacks provided each day, a Chick-Fil-a dinner provided Friday night, and a pizza dinner provided Saturday night
Two FREE tickets to the Newsies JR. performance of your choice
An invitation to our first-ever camp watch party
A week of new friends and FUN growing in their gifts and talents while learning more about how to be a performer through the lens of scripture
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Students Camp Registration fee is $285
All campers will bring their own sack-lunch for camp. Snacks each day and dinner on Friday and Saturday will be provided. Campers will provide their show shoes and specific clothing items as a base layer to their performance costumes.
Parents of campers are encouraged to join the private Facebook group for camp updates and resources. Further information will be provided in the registration confirmation email.
Graduating seniors who have turned 18 by June 9, 2025 must complete a background check prior to camp
Space is limited and is expected to fill quickly.
A deposit of $100 is due at the time of registration. Final balance must be paid in full by May 9, 2025. Cost of registration will not be refunded if canceled after May 9, 2025.
For questions, email performingarts@gatewaypeople.com.