Today marked the exciting first day of our Musical Theater Intensive Camp! This unique camp is designed to help young performers strengthen skills in performing and challenge them as they prepare for future theatrical experienced.
To kick off the week, campers participated in mock auditions, giving them the chance to experience what a real audition is like. From introducing themselves to performing their audition pieces, campers practiced presenting themselves professionally while receiving valuable feedback in a supportive environment.
To make the experience even more authentic, campers also participated in callbacks, allowing them to better understand the audition process they may encounter in school productions, community theater, and beyond.
Getting to Know Our Performers
We asked a few of our campers to share a little about themselves and their love of musical theater.
Beatrice G.
- Favorite Musical: Hadestown because “it has a very emotional story and is easy to connect to.”
- What do you love most about performing? “Really getting to express myself and show people what makes me happy.”
- Favorite Broadway (or Disney!) Song to Sing: “For Better or Worse” from The Great Gatsby.
- Who inspires you as a performer?Jordan Tyson.
Jimmy S.
- Favorite Musical: James and the Giant Peach because “it has some of my favorite songs.”
- What do you love most about performing? “Getting to do it with my friends.”
- Favorite Broadway (or Disney!) Song to Sing: Anything from Wicked!
- Who inspires you as a performer? Erin Corey and Dean Fagioli.
Jack S.
- Favorite Musical: Annie because “it’s my first musical at CCC.”
- What do you love most about performing? “Because I find my friends and I like to sing my heart out.”
- Favorite Broadway (or Disney!) Song to Sing: “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” from The Lion King.
- Who inspires you as a performer? “My sister.”
Alice G.
- Favorite Musical: Moana because “I like the ocean and going to islands.”
- What do you love most about performing? “It’s exciting and I have fun doing it.”
- Favorite Broadway (or Disney!) Song to Sing: “You’re Welcome” from Moana.
- Who inspires you as a performer? “My brother.”
Our Vocal Spotlights of the Day:
Gabriella Murphy, Penny Sekula, and Lilly Sekula
CCC Shines was established in 2007. With faith and fun at the core, CCC Shines strives to provide unique and engaging experiences focused on performing arts, service, and ministry. Through programs like our Musical Theater Intensive Camp, campers gain valuable performance experience while growing in confidence, creativity, and faith. #CCCShines