2008 Roster of Programs
June Session
June 10-July 3 (Monday-Friday, except for the first week)
Trollwood Park, Fargo
Completed Grades 8-12 (Grade 7 as space permits)
Nearly 50 classes in the performing and production arts. Beginning through advanced levels of Dance and Movement, Video Arts, Technical Theatre, Theatre Arts, Vocal Music, and Writing. Ninety-minute class sessions, 7:30 am to 5:50 pm daily.
Mainstage Musical
Children’s Cast Auditions: April 15-24
Cast Auditions: May 8-11
Callbacks: May 11
Orchestra Auditions: May 3-7
June 3-August 8
Trollwood Park, Fargo
Completed Grades 8-12 (Grade 7 as space permits on Technical Crews only)
Led by theatre professionals from across the nation, student cast, technical crews and orchestra members will be featured in the regional premier of Thoroughly Modern Millie—Broadway’s latest smash hit!
Second Stage
Auditions: May 18 & 20
Callbacks: May 20
June 5-July 20 (New program length—expanded show runs!)
Trollwood Park and the Main Avenue Theatre, Fargo
Completed Grades 8-12
Participants will work as an ensemble with Professionals of Theatre B to stage “Good & Plenty by Jeffrey Hatcher
Totally Trollwood
Orientation: June 28
July 14-August 2 (Monday-Thursday. except for performances)
Trollwood Park, Fargo
Completed Grades 6-8
Totally Trollwood teaches the young performing arts enthusiast basic skills in acting, vocal performance, and dance/movement. Students will create their own show and present public performances.
ArtSpark
June 9-26, 10-27 & July 15-August 1 (Monday-Friday, Full Morning or Afternoon Sessions)
Bennett Elementary, Lincoln Elementary & Washington Elementary, Fargo
July 15-August 1 (Monday-Friday, Full Morning or Afternoon Sessions)
L.E. Berger, West Fargo
Ellen Hopkins, Moorhead
Completed Grades 1-6
ArtSpark will kindle kids’ confidence, ignite their creativity, and get them fired up about the arts! Kids will engage in age-appropriate introductory theatre games, voice instruction, and movement. Each session is geared around a specialty theme.
Student Leadership
Student Leaders: Mainstage Musical and Second Stage
Mentors: ArtSpark and Totally Trollwood
Upper Grade Level Students, with Advanced Skill Level
An opportunity for advanced students to be mentored by professional artists and receive leadership training through the performing arts, that enables them in turn to mentor others at Trollwood, and beyond.
Summer Strings
August 11-15
Carl Ben Eielson Middle School, Fargo
Completed Grades 5-12
Stringed musical instrument students will complete an intense week of age-appropriate sectional, ensemble and large group work, led by area instructors and professional musicians. A chamber recital will close the session.
STAR Program
Underserved and at-risk youth are recruited for STAR (STudents At Risk) participation and anonymously integrated into other TPAS programs. STAR kids may face challenges with a family situation, income level, immigration status, or experience difficulties with behavior issues. TPAS supplies STAR participants with the means to overcome these challenges and experience personal success.