A week of theater and learning is returning to the Backus Community Center June 10-15.
Summer Arts at Backus, will feature Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre presenting “Peter Pan,” an original musical production by the organization. Art classes under the direction of local artists will also be offered.
‘Peter Pan’
Auditions for “Peter Pan” will be at 8:30 a.m., June 10 at Backus Community Center Auditorium. Auditions are open to anyone ages 7 through 18. All students who audition are guaranteed a part in the production.
Two professional actors/directors from the Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre staff will conduct the auditions as well as direct the production and play roles in the play.
Rehearsals will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. throughout the week, with the performance slated for 7 p.m. June 15 in Backus Auditorium.
Additional classes
Additional classes will be held in addition to play practice from 1-3 p.m., are open to anyone ages 5 and up. Class choices range from beginning violin to digital photography to a creative writing workshop taught by local award-winning author, Mary Casanova.
An art exhibit is scheduled for 5 p.m. June 15 in the Backus dining room.
Other information
According to program organizers, registration for Summer Arts at Backus is due by May 31. Cost per student is $55 for the theater program and $25 for additional classes. Cost after May 31, is $60 for theater program and $30 for additional classes. Lunch is provided free or charge for all participants through the Backus Summer Food Service Program and is sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Education.
Registration forms are available at Backus Community Center and on the website, www.backusab.org. For more information, call Backus at 285-7225.
Student scholarships funded by the Otto Bremer Foundation and the Henry and Virginia Sweatt Family Fund are available. Interested children who wish to participate, but have limited financial means can contact Ward Merrill at 285-7225 for more information.
