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The Lion King
Rising Grades K-5
June 9th-13th, 9 AM-1 PM
Columbine United Church
Tuition: $215
It'll be a hakuna matata kind of summer at Stagebugz! Join Simba and his crew of wildly loveable friends for an adventure into the Pride Lands as you sing and dance through this heartwarming tale based on Disney's imaginative film. Young Simba has always dreamed of being king, but so has his evil uncle Scar. After tragedy strikes, Simba is forced to face his destiny, with the help of friends and family he picks up along the way. With musical favorites like "I Just Can't Wait to Be King" and "Hakuna Matata," this camp guarantees an unforgettable experience for all young performers!
About
In Stagebugz's younger company camp, students explore the basics of singing, dancing, and acting while working together to put on their very own 15-minute performance. Throughout the week, campers will participate in rehearsals with familiar songs and characters, grow their skills and confidence through games and interactive lessons, and learn about a variety of aspects of theatre production through themed activities designed just for young thespians.
Dates, Times, and Location
June 9th-June 13th, 2025
9 AM-1 PM
Camp and showcase will be held indoors at:
Columbine United Church
6375 S Platte Canyon Road
Littleton, CO 80123
Instructors
Head Instructor: Ashley Somers
Music Instructor/Stage Manager: Aspen Somers
Teaching Assistant: TBA
Payment Information
Tuition: $215
Tuition includes camp T-shirt, daily snack, and script and all rehearsal materials.*
*Please note that, in order to maximize rehearsal time and keep tuition affordable for all students, costumes will NOT be provided for 2025 summer camp programs. Tuition has been evaluated accordingly to reflect this. Students will not be required to bring/purchase their own costumes but may do so if they choose.
A non-refundable deposit of $100 will be due at the time of registration. Families may choose to pay in full, or may pay only the deposit when registering. The remaining tuition amount will be due no later than Friday, June 6th. Failure to pay remaining tuition before the deadline may result in forfeit of student's spot with no refund of the deposit.
The $100 deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. No refunds of any amount will be issued after June 6th.
Stagebugz is committed to making arts education available to all and offers Excellence Scholarships and Theater Accessibility Grants are available to those unable to cover the full cost of registration. Please visit our Financial Aid page to learn more.
Showcase
On the last day of camp, students will share what they've learned throughout the week in an informal showcase for friends and family.
The showcase will take place on Friday, June 13th at Columbine United Church (the same location as camp) at 12 PM.*
*To ensure each child receives individualized attention and an equal opportunity to shine, if camp enrollment exceeds the number of featured characters in our showcase, students will be split into two performance groups and an additional showcase time will be added at 1 PM. Each camper will perform in one or the other, and families with significant extenuating circumstances (work/travel plans, siblings registering together, etc) will have the opportunity to request one time or the other prior to the start of camp.
Auditions
On the first day of camp, students will go through an informal, low-stakes "audition" workshop where they will learn a short song and dance, and have an opportunity to perform lines from The Lion King. No prior preparation is necessary, and campers do not need to be able to read.
All registered performers are guaranteed at least one speaking line and one solo in the final showcase, and our small class sizes ensure that each performer receives ample time in the spotlight. Auditions simply help us to determine where everyone will learn the most and have the best experience. They are not meant to be stressful or overwhelming; they are part of the camp experience because they are a stress-free way to introduce students to the audition process if they should choose to continue pursuing theatre in the future! However, we never want auditions to be the reason a performer is unable to participate. If your child is not comfortable auditioning in person, please reach out to stagebugztheatre@gmail.com and we would be happy to discuss alternative options.
Sample Camp Day
Each camp day will look slightly different, but a sample of what you can expect might look like:
9:00-9:15 AM- Check-in and warm ups
9:15-9:30 AM- Peer groups
9:30-10:15 AM- Rehearsal block 1: Music
10:15-10:25 AM- Snack Break
10:25-10:50 AM- Character craft
10:50-11:30 AM- Rehearsal block 2: Choreography
11:30 AM-11:45 AM- Character development game
11:45-12:10 PM- Lunch
12:10-12:45 PM- Rehearsal block 3: Scenes
12:45-1:00 PM- Clean-up, closing circle, and check-out
*Please Note: Program dates, times, and location subject to change. Stagebugz Theatre can offer no refunds or transfers for drops, postponements, or other issues arising out of COVID-19 or any other unanticipated safety emergency.