APPLICATION FORM
for the PERFORMING ARTS INSTITUTE
Deadline: June 6, 2015
(Please Print)
Name_________________________________________________________________________________
Address _______________________________________________________________________________
E-Mail Addresses ______________________________________________________________________
School in ‘15/’16 __________________________________________________Grade in ‘15/’16________
Parent or Guardian ______________________________________________________________________
James Hubert Blake High School
2015 Summer Institutes for
Performing Arts
3 Amazing Opportunities for
Middle School Students
Home Phone ____________________ Work Phone: __________________ Cell: __________________
_____ I wish to attend Session 1 of the MS Performing Arts Camp, June 29 – July 10
$360
_____ I wish to attend Session 2 of the MS Performing Arts Camp July 13 - 24
$360
_____ I wish to attend the Middle School Musical Institute: June 29 – July 24
$600
_____ I wish to attend the High School GREASE! Institute: June 19 – July 24
(Only Open to Incoming 9th Grade and current high school students)
$600
Students are expected to pay when they submit this registration.
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Student Signature
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Parent/Guardian Signature
RETURN THE APPLICATION FORM
AND RETURN WITH CHECK for the Session of Your Choice
For Early Drop –Off Rates/Late Pick-Ups, please check this brochure
(MADE PAYABLE TO BLAKE HIGH SCHOOL and SEND TO:
Michael D’Anna/ James Hubert Blake HS
300 Norwood Road Silver Spring, Maryland 20905
For More Information, Call: Check the Link to the Blake Stage Company on the
Blake HS Website http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/schools/blakehs/ or E-mail
Michel_D_D’Anna@mcpsmd.org
Two Week institutes are $360
Four Week Institutes are $600
GREASE! is $600
I. Performing Arts Camps For Grades 6 thru 9
Session 1: June 29 - July 10 for Theatre
Session 2: July 13-24 for Theatre
II. Middle school SUMMER MUSICAL
Grades 6 – 9: June 29 – 24
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III. For Incoming 9 Graders in 2015 --GREASE!
June 18 – July 22ND
http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/schools/blakehs/
Find Links to our Summer Programs at the Blake Website
DEADLINE for Applications: June 6, 2015
The Staff for the Middle School Performing Arts Institute
Organization: The curriculum for the Institute is being planned by the professional staff
MIDDLE SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS INSTITUTES
The Summer Middle School Institutes for THE PERFORMING ARTS
offers students unusual and unique experiences. The 3 Institutes will provide students
an opportunity to do in-depth study and develop performance skills in specific areas
related to theatre, musical theatre, and dance with more successful achievement in
these arts.
Emphasis: Sessions will be comprised of activity-oriented training, research,
discussion, individual work/projects, and group work/projects. A culminating activity
will be presented on the various institutes’ last day. This culminating activity will give
students an opportunity to showcase work in progress and completed work.
The High School Institute/Musical Theatre Production of GREASE!:
This Institute is only open to middle school students who will be in 9th Grade for the
2015-2016 school year. Auditions will be on May 8 and 9 at Blake. The institute will
run from June 18th thru July 24th. Cost for students who attend those dates will be
$600. Performances will be on July 18, 19, 20, and 21, as well as a special Portfolio
Night presentation on July 24th. All show times are at 7:30 pm. The Sunday show is at
2 pm.
The Middle School Institute/ Musical Theatre Production:
This Institute is open to students who will be in grades 6 thru 9 in the 2015-2016
school year. Auditions will take place at Blake on May 8 and 9. The Institute will run
from June 29 to July 26. Cost for students will be $600. Performance dates are July 25
and 26 at 7 pm. The Musical selection for this show will be based on student auditions.
Currently, we are looking at the following show: THE WIZARD OF OZ.
Daily Schedule: for all Institutes will be from 9 am – 3 pm.
Eligibility: Students currently in grades 6 - 9 from any school, public or private, are
eligible to participate in this program.
Attendance: Daily attendance is required. Students will not be readmitted to the
program after a two-day absence unless pre-approved by our staff. Students whose
summer job or vacation plans conflict in any way with the program may apply but
must still pay the full price for the sessions.
Tuition: Tuition is $360.00 for the two-week Performing Arts institutes.
Tuition cost is $600 for the Middle School Musical Institute.
Tuition is $600 for the High School Institute (GREASE!)
Checks should be made payable to James Hubert Blake High School.
A session confirmation letter will be mailed on or before June 6th. Tuition is nonrefundable after June 13th. Parents who need “Before” and “After” Care options must
take note:
Before Care is $10 per day or $40 for a week/$80 for Two Weeks.
After Care is $20 per day or $80 for a week/$160 for Two Weeks.
Before Care begins at 7:30 am. After care ends at 5 pm.
Call for special arrangements.
at Blake High School. Here is information about them:
Michael D’Anna has been directing theatre for over 40 years and has garnered a
reputation as a director of outstanding plays and musicals. He has taken student work all
over the world: England, Scotland Fringe Festival, New Zealand, and has been the
teacher and mentor of professionals on Broadway, television and film including Michael
Mayer: Broadway Director, and Chris Carmack, Hollywood Film and Television actor.
Harry Winter has been teaching vocal music for over three decade with expertise in the
standard American repertoire. Mr. Winter continues to perform at the Signature Theatre
where he has appeared in SUNSET BOULEVARD and THE WITCHES OF
EASTWICK and was recently nominated for a Helen Hayes Award for his work in
SHOW BOAT. He is one of the Metro Areas top teachers of vocal music.
Michael Kelley is a recent University of Maryland graduate with a degree in theatre. He
has worked at several professional theatres in many capacities and recently performed at
several professional theatres. He currently teaches at Blake and is the Assistant Stage
Director and Director of the Blake Improv Theatre Company.
Rachel Lader is the head of the Blake Music Department who directs both instrumental
and vocal music. She directs and sings outside of school. She is an accomplished vocal
instructor.
John Ovington is a professional scenic designer who oversees our technical designs for
our summer programs.
Other instructors will be added and posted on the Blake Website.
Medical Information
Parents will be asked to supply medical information for their son/daughter for our
institute. Once you have registered, we will send you a medical form to complete and
need that returned before sessions begin.
Daily Schedule: Warm-ups * Dance/Movement Training * Vocal Training *
*Acting Training * Stage craft * Improv* Performance Projects *
No Credit: Sessions offered through the Summer Institute are not for credit.
Enrollment: Enrollment in each session is limited. Applications will be taken on a
first come, first served basis. . Sessions that do not meet the minimum enrollment
requirement will be cancelled.
No classes for the July 4 Holiday.