2024 Summer Youth Institute Registrations Now Open For Students Ages 6-18

The 2024 BRAC Summer Youth Theatre Institute is now accepting student registrations for it’s June production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.

Register your child (ages 6-18) to experience the Branson Regional Arts Council’s exciting summer theatre camp at the Historic Owen Theatre in Branson. The theme is Fun Education and this year we are expanding the program to include two performance groups limited to 35 students in each group.

No auditions or previous experience required to participate!

Tuition is $225 per student for all 3 Weeks of Fun!

Tuition includes all classes, performances, personal script and logo t-shirt. 

NOTE: Students Age on June 3, 2024 determines which group you enroll in.

 The younger group (age 6-12) will attend classes on Monday thru Friday, 8:00am – 11:30am from June 3rd thru June 19th, culminating with (4) public performances of The Little Mermaid JR on Thursday, June 20 (7pm), Friday, June 21 (5:30pm), Saturday, June 22 (10am), and Sunday, June 23 (2pm).

SORRY THE AGE 6-12 CLASS IS SOLD OUT

Please call 417-336-4255 to be added to a wait list, and watch for additional programs this summer for your kids!

The older group (age 13-18) will attend classes on Monday thru Friday, 12:00pm – 3:30pm from June 3rd thru June 19th, culminating with (4) public performances of of The Little Mermaid JR on Friday, June 21 (8pm), Saturday, June 22 (2pm & 7pm), and Sunday, June 23 (7pm).

REGISTER FOR INSTITUTE AGE 13-18

Note: There will be an important parent/student meeting for everyone on Thursday, May 30 from 6pm-7pm at the theatre!

CALL FOR MORE INFO: 417-336-4255 or edu@bransonarts.org

The students will learn acting, dancing, singing, and stage movement culminating in a magnificent stage production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. with public performances June 20 – 23, 2024. Reserved seat tickets for The Little Mermaid JR are on sale now at BransonArts.org/tix.

Journey “under the sea” with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR., adapted from Disney’s Broadway production and the motion picture (featuring the enormously popular Academy Award-winning music and delightfully charming book and lyrics). Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories, Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR. is an enchanting look at the sacrifices we all make for love and acceptance.

In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home — and her fins — behind and live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father, King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she’s the girl whose enchanting voice he’s been seeking.

The BRAC Summer Institute Team includes:

• Jim Barber (BRAC Executive Director)
• Kimberly Hale (BRAC Director of Education)
• Kristine Brown (BRAC President, Producer)
• Karie Dykeman (BRAC Executive Assistant, Producer)
• Kyle & Kellsey Bradley (Co-Directors, 13-18 cast)
• Danielle Hardin (Music Director, 13-18 cast)
• Emily Hanner (Choreographer)
• Jacob Deck (Co-Director, Co-Choreographer, 6-12 cast)
• Lara Menard (Co-Director, Co-Choreographer, 6-12 cast)
• Julie Brinkman (Music Director, 6-12 cast)
• Pamela Meadows (Lighting Design, Education Assistant)
• Myles Stevens (Audio Technician)
• Lacey Kellett (Social Media)

2024 Summer Institute Class and Performance Schedule will be as follows:

Branson Regional Arts Council

The Branson Regional Arts Council was founded in 1965 as the “Taney Arts Council,” and officially established 501 (c)(3) non-profit status as “Branson Arts Council, Inc.” in 1993.

Our mission is “to create exceptional artistic, cultural and educational opportunities for our community.”

Financial support  is provided by BRAC members, theatre patrons, private donors, as well as additional grant support from  the Missouri Arts Council and other organizations.

BRAC, PO Box 2004, Branson, MO 65615