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Jan 6 - March 24 - $275
Acting for Film (Youth/Teens)
Ages: 11 - 18
Time: 5:30 - 7 PM
Instructor: Rob Sprankle
Min / Max: 6 / 15
Participants will learn the craft of film making from acting, camera work and directing. Participants will work together to create, film and present a short film.
Jan 6 - March 24 - $275
Acting for Film (Teens/Adults)
Ages: 15 - Adult *Note that this class may cover more mature subject matter. Possibility of "PG-13".
Time: 7 - 8:30 PM
Instructor: Rob Sprankle
Min / Max: 6 / 15
Participants will learn the craft of film making from acting, camera work and directing. Participants will work together to create, film and present a short film.
Jan 7 - March 25 - $250
Adult Musical Theatre Tap
Ages: 14 - Adult
Time: 4:15 - 5:15 PM
Instructor: Meredith Boehme
Min / Max: 5 / 12
Tap for musical theatre.
Jan 7 - March 25 - $180
Group Voice
Ages: 8 - 15
Time: 5:15 - 6:00 PM
Instructor: Ella Riley
Min / Max: 6 / 15
Vocal coaching. Learn breathing techniques, correct posture, training your ear, proper enunciation and more.
Jan 8 - March 26 - $250
"All That Jazz" Musical Theatre Dance
Ages: 9 - 14
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Instructor: Katherine Brown
Min / Max: 5 / 12
Come and learn some dance basics and other movements with Katherine Brown (she will be playing Velma in CTC's CHICAGO in March). The class will work on various dance skills and techniques that can be used in all musical theatre - and on the dance floor. Great fun and exercise.
Jan 8 - March 26 - $250
Group Acting
Ages: 16 - Adult
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Instructor: Jane Peterson
Min / Max: 5 / 10
The class will work on various acting skills and character develoPMent using a variety of techniques through scene work and monologues. Depending on the class size, we will work with 2+ people in scenes and at least one monologue. Participants will choose their scenes and monologues. This class will also help everyone with the audition process.
Jan 9 - March 27 - $180
Acting Up! Musical Theatre
Ages: 6 - 12
Time: 5:15 - 6:00 PM
Instructor: Abigail Mathias
Min / Max: 5 / 15
In this class, participants will learn acting tools and techniques, work on vocal exercises and movement - all skills needed for musical theatre. A little bit of everything and a lot of fun. They will work on small scenes and will work together on a short play for the end of the semester.
Please carefully review all dates BEFORE registering - $275
Lion King Kids (Tuesday Class)
Ages: 8 - 15
Time: see below
Instructors: Tiffany Dinsmore, Ella Riley, and Christian Banks
Max: 25
This semester we will have 2 classes: one on Tuesdays and one on Thursdays. Each class will perform the show one weekend in April.
*Please look over the dates for each class and show times BEFORE you register and check your Spring break schedule.*
You may only do one - choose between Tuesday or Thursday.
First Meeting: Dec 3 (6 - 7:30 PM)
Auditions: Dec 10 (6 - 7:30PM)
Christmas Break
Rehearsals: (6 - 7:30 PM) unless otherwise noted
Jan 7, 14, 21, 28
Feb 4, 11, 18, 25
March 4, 11
March 18 (5:30 - 7:30 PM)
SUNDAY, March 23 (2 - 6 PM) Tech rehearsal
March 25 (5:30 - 7:30 PM) Rehearsal
Tech Week: (5:30 - 7:30 PM)
Monday, March 31 - Dress Rehearsal
Tuesday, April 1 - Dress Rehearsal
Wednesday, April 2 - Dress Rehearsal
Thursday, April 3 - Dress Rehearsal
Shows:
Friday, April 4 - 6 PM Call time, 7 PM Show
Saturday, April 5 - 2 PM Call time, 3 PM Show
Stay at theatre for cast party / dinner
Saturday, April 5 - 6 PM Call time, 7 PM Show
Sunday, April 6 - 2 PM Call time, 3 PM Show
Please carefully review all dates BEFORE registering - $275
Lion King Kids (Thursday Class)
Ages: 8 - 15
Time: see below
Instructors: Tiffany Dinsmore and Abigail Mathias
Max: 25
This semester we will have 2 classes: one on Tuesdays and one on Thursdays. Each class will perform the show one weekend in April.
*Please look over the dates for each class and show times BEFORE you register and check your Spring break schedule.*
You may only do one - choose between Tuesday or Thursday.
First Meeting: Dec 5 (6 - 7:30 PM)
Auditions: Dec 12 (6 - 7:30PM)
Christmas Break
Rehearsals: (6 - 7:30 PM) unless otherwise noted
Jan 9, 16, 23, 30
Feb 6, 13, 20, 27
March 6, 13
March 20, 27 (5:30 - 7:30 PM)
SUNDAY, March 30 (2 - 6 PM) Tech rehearsal
Tech Week: (5:30 - 7:30 PM)
Monday, April 7 - Dress Rehearsal
Tuesday, April 8 - Dress Rehearsal
Wednesday, April 9 - Dress Rehearsal
Thursday, April 10 - Dress Rehearsal
Shows:
Friday, April 11 - 6 PM Call time, 7 PM Show
Saturday, April 12 - 2 PM Call time, 3 PM Show
Stay at theatre for cast party / dinner
Saturday, April 12 - 6 PM Call time, 7 PM Show
Sunday, April 13 - 2 PM Call time, 3 PM Show
June 9 - 22, 2025 - $300
FROZEN Kids show intensive (morning)
Ages: 7 - 14
Time: 9am - 12:30pm
Instructor: Tiffany Dinsmore, McCall Bethurem & Mary Jo Johnson
Max: 25
Pre-camp meeting (auditions):
Sat, May 17: 10am - 12pm
Show dates:
June 20: 7pm
June 21: 3pm & 7pm
June 22: 3pm
2 weeks til Opening! In this camp we will do everything needed to put on a show in only 2 weeks! Rehearsals, dancing, singing, acting, making props, getting costumes, making a set. Ready or not ... a full weekend of shows! This summer's show is Frozen Kids - come beat the heat and stay cool with us!
June 9 - 13, 2025 - $175
We're Putting on a Play (play TBA)
Ages: Ages 10 - 18
Time: 1 - 4pm
Instructor: Christy Spears
Min / Max: 8 / 15
Pre-camp meeting:
TBA
Show dates:
June 14: 11am
Camp will cover: Script Knowledge, Actor’s Toolbox, Stage Directions, Memorization Techniques, Blocking, Acting/Rehearsal Techniques
The campers will come on Saturday, June 14 at 9am for a dress rehearsal and then perform the play at 11am for the public. Seats available first come first serve.
June 16 - 29, 2025 - $300
FROZEN Kids show intensive (afternoon)
Ages: 7 - 14
Time: 1 - 4:30pm
Instructor: Tiffany Dinsmore & Mary Jo Johnson
Max: 25
Pre-camp meeting (auditions):
Sat, May 17: 1 - 3pm
Show dates:
June 27: 7pm
June 28: 3pm & 7pm
June 29: 3pm
2 weeks til Opening! In this camp we will do everything needed to put on a show in only 2 weeks! Rehearsals, dancing, singing, acting, making props, getting costumes, making a set. Ready or not ... a full weekend of shows! This summer's show is Frozen Kids - come beat the heat and stay cool with us!
June 23 - 27, 2025 - $175
Fairy Tale Camp
Ages: 5 - 10
Time: 9am - Noon
Instructor: Jamie Harrington
Min / Max: 6 / 15
Have fun creating a performance of a fairy tale (campers will help choose) while learning how a show comes together. Campers will learn acting skills, learn a dance and do arts and crafts while putting together a performance.
July 7 - 11, 2025 - $175
Commercial Acting & Auditioning Camp (Kids)
Ages: 7 - 11
Time: 9am - Noon
Instructor: Jane Peterson
Min / Max: 6 / 15
Commercials will be recorded on Thursday. Friday will include a special Zoom session with industry pros to give feedback and advice.
Mock Commercial Auditions: Your child will get to choose a commercial script, develop their character, and work with "the product" to bring their audition to life.
Acting Fun: Through theatre games, improv, and team activities, campers will build confidence, improve their acting skills, and learn how to perform in front of others.
Self-Tape Skills: The kids will record their audition (just like real commercial actors do!) and get a chance to see how they can improve as they go.
Industry Feedback: The final auditions will be sent to real industry professionals for review. On the last day, campers will get a chance to meet via Zoom with casting experts who will share tips on how to improve their performance and audition skills.
Bonus for Parents: A post-camp meeting (after final camp class) will help parents learn the ins and outs of the business, including how to avoid scams and get the best start for their child in the world of commercial acting.
About Your Instructor: Jane Peterson has over 30 years of experience working with talent agents and is an expert in commercial acting for kids. She’s worked with children and adults at talent conventions and has been recognized for her outstanding work in the South Carolina Theatre Association. Jane is excited to share her tips, tricks, and knowledge with your child to help them take their acting skills to the next level
July 7 - 11, 2025 - $175
Content Creator Camp
Ages: Ages 14 - 18
Time: 1 - 4pm
Instructor: Allie Landry
Min / Max: 10 / 20
This camp will coach acting and storytelling skills for creating engaging content, aligning with teen's interest in multimedia platforms. Teens will learn how to write scripts, perform, and produce their own short skits or multimedia stories while exploring themes relevant to their generation. There will be a short performance on the last day of camp.
July 14 - 18, 2025 - $175
Storybook Stagers
Ages: 5 - 10
Time: 9am - Noon
Instructor: Hannah Jones
Min / Max: 5 / 12
Have fun learning about theatre and drama while taking famous storybooks and making them into a play! Performance on the last day of camp.
July 21 - 25, 2025 - $175
Stage Scribblers
Ages: Ages 8 - 14
Time: 9am - Noon
Instructor: Ella Riley
Min / Max: 10 / 20
In this one week summer camp, young actors ages 8-12 will spend 5 days brainstorming, writing, blocking, and performing a short play. The camp will include work on learning how to format a script, develop characters, and collaborate as a group!
July 21 - 25, 2025 - $175
Commercial Acting & Auditioning Camp (Tweens & Teens)
Ages: 12 - 17
Time: 1 - 4pm
Instructor: Jane Peterson
Min / Max: 6 / 15
Commercials will be recorded on Thursday. Friday will include a special Zoom session with industry pros to give feedback and advice.
Mock Commercial Auditions: Your child will get to choose a commercial script, develop their character, and work with "the product" to bring their audition to life.
Acting Fun: Through theatre games, improv, and team activities, campers will build confidence, improve their acting skills, and learn how to perform in front of others.
Self-Tape Skills: The kids will record their audition (just like real commercial actors do!) and get a chance to see how they can improve as they go.
Industry Feedback: The final auditions will be sent to real industry professionals for review. On the last day, campers will get a chance to meet via Zoom with casting experts who will share tips on how to improve their performance and audition skills.
Bonus for Parents: A post-camp meeting (after final camp class) will help parents learn the ins and outs of the business, including how to avoid scams and get the best start for their child in the world of commercial acting.
About Your Instructor: Jane Peterson has over 30 years of experience working with talent agents and is an expert in commercial acting for kids. She’s worked with children and adults at talent conventions and has been recognized for her outstanding work in the South Carolina Theatre Association. Jane is excited to share her tips, tricks, and knowledge with your child to help them take their acting skills to the next level
July 28 - August 1, 2025 - $175
It's Good to be Bad - The Villains of Broadway
Ages: 10 - 17
Time: 1 - 4pm
Instructor: Kathy Seppamaki
Min / Max: 6 / 15
Work on some "wickedly" good songs from some of the best bad guys. Mean Girls, Descendants, .... Exact songs will be chosen based on the participants. Work on vocal technique and acting to bring these songs to life. Performance on the last day of camp.
Some of the potential songs for the camp are...
It’s Good To Be Bad - The Villains of Broadway
Miss Hannigan (Little Girls)
King George III (You’ll Be Back)
Ursula (Poor Unfortunate Souls)
Dentist - Little Shop (Dentist)
Scar - Lion King (Be Prepared)
Regina George (World Burn)
Farquaad - Shrek (The Ballad of Farquaad)
Witch - Into the Woods (The Last Midnight)
Trunchbull (Matilda) - The Smell of Rebellion
Eva - Bring It On (Killer Instinct)
Miss Andrews - Mary Poppins (Brimstone and Treacle)
Group song: Rotten to the Core (Descendants the Musical)
Grace McCall Bethurem has been a musical theater performer for over 20 years. McCall grew up in Denver, Colorado performing nationally and internationally with Kids in America Theater Company.
McCall loves the performing arts and had her first paid theater role at 10 years old. She has since performed in over 30 musicals and plays. As a child news anchor on television,
McCall also received training in acting for film and television and had several film credits as well. McCall has also worked as a Production Assistant for films and commercials for the
LDS Motion Picture Studio in Provo, UT. McCall attended Brigham Young University where she studied vocal performance, theater and dance and trained alongside the nationally acclaimed BYU
Cougarettes. McCall is trained in mix/belt vocal instruction and took lessons in SLC with nationally renowned vocal coach, Dean Kaelin. Since graduating from college McCall has performed and
choreographed in the Denver Metro Area with favorite stage roles as Grace Farrell in Annie, Lola in Damn Yankees and Abigail Williams in The Crucible.
Since moving to South Carolina 6 years ago McCall has been privileged to privately train voice students and perform and direct with Chapin Theatre Company. She has also been teaching
acting at The Southern Strutt. McCall loves sharing the joy of performing with the rising generation of performers. Whether through dance, vocal performance or theater, McCall loves helping
you find your voice!
Mary Jo Johnson is a classically trained music theatre performer with 20 years of professional stage experience. Having performed in Equity theaters across the country, Mary Jo has shared the stage with many performing legends: Joel Gray, Carol Channing, Jodi Benson, Nell Carter, Brian D’Arcy James, Blair Underwood, Karen Morrow, Juliette Prowse, Tom Key, and numerous others. She has performed in over 30 musicals, and even has a few commercial and film credits as well. Her favorite roles include Annie Oakley in Annie Get You Gun, Maggie in A Chorus Line, Louisa in The Fantastics, Peep-Bo in The Hot Mikado, and Young Phyllis in Follies. Since retiring from the stage, Mary Jo has produced, directed, choreographed and vocally coached performances for theatre, industrial productions, churches, camps, and private students.
Mary Jo received a BMP in Music Theatre from Florida State University, and has taken master classes under Joseph Papp, Lynn Stallings, Honey Coles, Mandy Benson, Siri Sat Nam, Frank Hatchet, and many others. She continued to train in voice, dance and acting as she worked professionally, and just recently she began attending workshops in film and television work with Canedy Knowles, Jorjenna Marie, Jack Alcott, Bonnie Gillespie, and Clifton Gutterman.
Teaching and equipping the next generation of performers, while discovering and instilling important life-lessons along the way, Mary Jo desires to provide a positive environment for students to learn, grow and discover their unique value through the performing arts.
Tiffany Dinsmore has been a performer since she was in elementary school. She was born in Ft Lauderdale, Florida and grew up all over the state. Tiffany has been on the stage, the small screen and the big screen. She especially loves directing and watching actors grow throughout a performance. She attended Troy State University (Go Trojans!) where she studied voice, drama and stagecraft while getting her degrees in Mathematics and Biology. Since moving to South Carolina (her 8th state) she has performed on many stages around the Midlands. Some of her favorite performances have been Miami Vice, being in 2 movies with her husband, Wicked Witch in Wizard of Oz, Honey Rae Futrelle in the Jones, Hope, Wooten Futrelle sisters trilogy and Walt Disney World. Tiffany has been teaching and directing theatre close to 20 years now. She loves watching the joy on new performers faces as they fall in love with theatre.
Rob Sprankle creates art. Having studied both music and media arts, and having earned a Liberal Arts degree from The University of South Carolina, Rob has applied his love for creation to multiple forms of expression. A fairly large body of work in theatre, particularly musical theatre has been a cornerstone, but he has also worked in front of and behind the camera for multiple film and commercial projects. His greatest work, however, is at the grocery store, or at home, where his love for human interaction becomes the art of life.
Ella Riley has been working on, behind, and around the stage for almost 15 years. Currently a student at USC, majoring in Education, she has previously participated in Town Theatre’s Teen Troupe, South Carolina’s Tri-District Arts Consortium, and the several programs at the Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities. She currently serves on the board at Chapin Theatre Company and is excited to teach a class at CAPA this year!
Christian Banks is a 22 year old actor with years of experience, both community and professional. This is his third semester working with CAPA, he has stage managed and is excited to be directing again. With his training in acting, singing, and dancing, he is grateful for the privilege to help grow the next generation of Columbia thespians.
Shelby Sessler is a costumer, makeup artist, wig whisperer, voice actor and singer. Shelby has been sewing for over 20 years and designing even longer than that! An active member of the cosplay community, Shelby’s strengths are in making creative character choices that come through in the costume designs. Shelby takes pride in total transformation and over helping others learn to do the same.
Meredith Boehme has been dancing since she was 4 years old. She enjoys all types of dance but tap is her absolute favorite! She was a competitive dancer and assistant dance teacher for 8 years and has performed at the Spoleto Festival in Charleston, Jazz on Tap in Atlanta, Disney World and New York City. She has taken Master Classes from choreographers and dance teachers all over the country. Meredith graduated from Columbia College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in dance. She ran the dance program at Crooked Creek Park for 8 years and successfully grew the program after starting with just 2 students. It was there that she met Tiffany Dinsmore and was brought into the theater world. Meredith began working with Chapin Theatre Company in 2018 as a choreographer. She has also worked as a choreographer and assistant director for ICRC Children’s Theater and is a licensed Zumba instructor. Meredith believes that everyone has the ability to dance and loves to watch others learn and grow. She cannot wait to share her love of dance with all of you!
Abigail Mathias has been working on the stage for many years and has been privately trained in voice for almost 5 years. Currently, she attends the University of South Carolina, double majoring in Chemistry and Theater as well as is a part of the saxophone section in the Carolina Band. She has performed in and out of school, some of her favorite musical roles being: The Grinch in Seussical, Queen Aggravain in Once Upon a Mattress, Louie in Captain Louie, Cinderella in Into the Woods, Jafar in Aladdin, Ms. Teavee in Willy Wonka, Ariel in The Little Mermaid and Sillabub in Cats. She serves on the board of Chapin Theater Company and is excited to start teaching! She can’t wait to share her love of theatre with everyone and help students discover themselves, learn valuable skills on and off the stage, and make new friends as they grow.
Jane Peterson is a recently retired marketing professional. She has been performing on stage since age 12. Jane has a BA in acting and directing from USC. Throughout her career, she has had the opportunity to teach acting to all ages. She has been seen on the Chapin Theatre stage in Farce of Nature, Stilt Girl, Final Appearance, and most recently in T Minus 10 in the 10 Minute-ish Play Festival. Jane directed Jamie Harrington‘s Targeted Advertising in the Festival, and Lou Clyde’s The Driving Lesson during last year’s 10 Minute-ish Play Festival. You may have also seen her in the Bath and Bronze commercial on local television. Jane is expecting her first grandchild in February. She is excited to have the opportunity to teach this class at Chapin Theatre.
Katherine, a former professional dancer with Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Lines, has held the positions of Dance Captain and Production Principal during her time at sea. Her performance credits include the Broadway National Tour of Saturday Night Fever and numerous regional theatre roles across the United States. Beyond her successful dance career, Katherine has achieved academic excellence, obtaining a BFA in Musical Theatre, a BS in Public Health from Coastal Carolina University, and a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from the University of South Carolina. She has recently performed at Workshop Theatre, portraying Cassie in A Chorus Line and Bombalurina in CATS.
Allie Landry, M.A.T., has called Chapin home for 27 years and is passionate about creative, multimedia storytelling. A graduate of the University of South Carolina, she holds a bachelor’s degree in English and Theatre and a master’s in K-12 Theatre Education. Throughout her career, Allie has taught English to students in grades 7–11 and has led multiple summer drama and social-emotional learning camps. She has also led students on educational tours across Ireland, England, France, Germany, and Switzerland, bringing global perspectives into her teaching. She is excited to collaborate with Chapin Community Theatre this summer!
Hannah Jones has been dancing and acting since she was 10 years old. She loves all things dance, but especially Jazz! Musical theater stole her heart in 5th grade and the only thing she loves more than being on stage herself is teaching and sharing that passion with Children! She is currently finishing up her Freshman year at UofSC and majoring in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Dance. Hannah loves to watch her students grow and she is super excited to be back teaching at CAPA!
Jamie Harrington is the theatre teacher at Dutch Fork High School. Before working at DFHS she was The Director of Youth at Town Theatre for 12 years. She has worked professionally in theatre for over 20 years and has had the privilege of touring the country with several professional theatre troupes that allowed her to perform in over 40 of the 50 states. She has directed many musicals and plays and has won accolades including Best Musical from the Free Times and Best Direction of a Play from Broadway World South Carolina. She is looking forward to leading a summer camp at Chapin.
Kathy Seppamaki has been working as a music director with greater Columbia area theatres for almost a decade. This season she musically directed Chicago, here at Chapin Theatre Company. She has been one of the musical directors for the youth theatre program at Town Theatre since 2016. She musically directed youth theatre productions of Frozen Jr, Elf Jr, Aladdin Jr. Lion King Jr, Camp Rock, My Son Pinnochio, Annie Jr, Peter Pan Jr (Town Theatre), and Aladdin Jr (Workshop Theatre). She has also musically directed mainstage shows such as A Chorus Line (Workshop Theatre), Hello Dolly (Town Theatre), A Christmas Carol (Town Theatre), and Legally Blonde (Workshop Theatre). As a vocal coach, Miss Seppamaki’s students have gone on to work professionally on Broadway, at Walt Disney World, and as entertainment on cruise ships. She is excited to work with the talented youth in Chapin at this camp!
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