Possum Point Players' popular summer kids' programs are open for registration. The two academies, one for grades two through five and one for grades five through ten, will run July 27-31 and August 3-7, respectively.
Possums' youth programs are designed with age-appropriate theatrical activities, during the weeklong program at Possum Hall. Applications have been mailed out to past participants, but newcomers may obtain an application by calling the Possum office at 302/856-3460. Each program runs from 9am to 4pm daily, with each day filled with activities to help the participants become more comfortable on-stage and with other aspects of the theatre. At the end of each week, there will be a performance on the Friday afternoon.
Drama Academy, for boys and girls entering grades two through five, takes place the last week of July, from July 27-31. Theatre Academy, for grades five through ten, takes place the following week, from August 10-14. A snack is provided each day, but children are expected to bring a sack lunch.
Space is limited for these camps. Be sure to get reserve your child's place by applying before June 30th and take advantage of the early-bird rate of $150.00. Applications received after June 30 will be charged the full rate of $175.00. Possum Point Players is sponsored in part by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Delaware Division of the Arts.