The Branson Arts Council (BAC) Educational Youth Performing Arts Camp and Youth Troupe
Ages: 6-18
Audition Dates: May 5th and May 6th 5:30 to 8:00 pm at the Branson Community Center  201 Compton Drive
Please be prepared to sing a one minute musical theatre song.  Optional: 30 second to 1 minute monologue.
CD player and digital speaker will be provided to play background music off of iphones, ipads.
Performances will be June 18th at 2 pm and 7 pm and June 19th at 2 pm at the Historic Owen Theatre, downtown Branson
Theatre Camp will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 pm with the following schedule
Week of May 23 Monday through Friday 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Week of May 31: Tuesday through Friday 1:00 to 4:00 pm. No camp on Monday May 31 Memorial Day
Week of June 6: Monday though Thursday 1:00 to 4:00 pm.  No camp on Friday June 10
Production (Tech) week: June 12-17th production rehearsals to be announced with some evening rehearsals
Dress Rehearsal: June 17th at 7:00 pm
Performance Dates: June 18th at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm and June 19th at 2:00 pm
Cost: $55.00 per student      $50.00 per student for BAC members
For questions regarding this audition please contact Kimberly Hale (417) 546-0095   Kimberly.hale@hotmail.com

New this year, is the BAC Youth Theatre Troupe.  The purpose is to expand into a year round program with initial training during three weeks of camp in the summer.  Music Man Jr. will be performed in conjunction with the Art Walk at the Historic Owen Theatre on June 18th and 19th.  Then continue in the fall with projected performances in the fall and/or Christmas season.

Target Population:  30 children ages 6-18.

Auditions will be held May 5th and 6th , 5:30pm to 8:00 pm at the Branson Community Center, 201 Compton Drive.

Theatre Camp will be held 1-4pm for the weeks of May 23, 31st and June 6th.   Camp will be at the Branson Community Center, 201 Compton Drive, Branson.

Performances will be June 18th , 2pm and 7pm, and June 19th, 2 pm at the Historic Owen Theatre, downtown Branson.

Cost is $55 for non-members and $50 for BAC members.

Email bransonartscouncil@yahoo.com for more information and registrations.

The Branson Arts Council and the Branson Convention Center have joined together to feature artwork at the Convention Center.  If you are interested in having your art work considered for display, email Bonnie at bransonartscouncil@yahoo.com for more information and the application form.   Deadline for application is May 13th, 2016.

 

 

“Ah, music,” he said, wiping his eyes. “A magic beyond all we do here!” 
― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

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This year’s Springfield Symphony Children’s Educational Program, presented by BAC, was held on March 29th to students from area schools. Thank you to Springfield Symphony and Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater for helping make this event a memorable musical experience for the young listeners!

Photo courtesy of Jeannie Horton

 

Join Us For a Planning Meeting!

Are you an artist interested in participating in this year’s Art Walk?

Do you wish to support the Arts in our communities?

Would your downtown Branson or Hollister business benefit from more patrons?

Branson Arts Council invites you to attend our planning meeting of the 2nd Annual Art Walk in the downtown districts of Branson and Hollister. We are looking for local artists, businesses, event sponsors and volunteers to participate with us in this exciting cultural event! Opportunities await- come see how you can help in what is becoming one of the most anticipated events of the year in this area!

Planning Meeting 2016

Thursday, April 14 at 6:30pm

Branson Community Center, 201 Compton Dr, Branson, MO

For more information call 417-336-4255

Join us Friday, April 8, 2016 at 7:00 PM

for an evening filled with beautiful imagery captured by renowned Arkansas native nature photographer, Tim Ernst. Tim will present his popular slide show “Arkansas Nightscapes” featuring breathtaking wilderness photos taken from twilight till dawn. Follow Tim as he roams blufftops, swamps, waterfalls, and deep forest areas in the dark to find the most beautiful and unusual scenes that most people never get to see. Tim’s keen sense of composition and his stunning time lapse photography will amaze and delight!

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The presentation will be hosted at the Historic Owen Theatre, 205 S. Commercial Street in downtown Branson, MO on Friday, April 8, 2016 at 7:00 PM. This is a free event, Tim’s books and prints will be available for purchase.