NWFSC Summer Musical Theatre Workshop

NWF State Offers Summer Musical Theatre Workshop

for Students Age 13 to 21 - Enroll April 28 to June 8

The Northwest Florida State College Fine & Performing Arts Division will offer its popular Summer Musical Theatre Workshop (formerly known as Camp Glee) for youth ages 13 to 21 from June 8 to July 2. Enrollment in the workshop is accepted April 28 through the first day of class on a space available basis. Enroll in person at all seven NWF State College locations or by web.

Now in its 18th year, the program provides youth the opportunity to train with college faculty in acting, voice, makeup, dance and staging and to perform at the state-of-the-art facilities of the college's Mattie Kelly Arts Center. No prior experience is necessary.

The culmination of the workshop is the production of a mini summer musical. This year’s production will be the comedy Legally Blonde, Jr. which will be presented Thursday, July 2 for two free performances at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. in the Sprint Theater at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center at the college's Niceville campus, 100 College Blvd. The performances of Legally Blonde, Jr. on July 2 are open to the public and free of charge.

The four-credit Musical Theater Workshop runs Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. on the Niceville campus and is taught by Allison Everitt, NWF State College voice professor; Uli Dunbar, NWF State dance professor, as well as Christa Whittaker, drama instructor at Fort Walton Beach High School and an adjunct NWF  State professor.

Students should enroll in THE2820 (94786) and DAA1580 (94767). Regular tuition fees apply or Dual Enrollment status/credit may be available for qualified high school age students. For more information on Musical Theater Workshop call the NWF State College Humanities, Fine & Performing Arts Division at (850) 729-5382.