Shake the Stage Summer Musical Theater Camp

Schoolhouse Rock Jr.
Directed by James Mercer II

Welcome to Shake the Stage!

We are excited to embark on an unforgettable summer theater journey with your young performer. This year, Shake the Stage will bring the energetic and educational musical Schoolhouse Rock Jr. to life in a dynamic youth theater experience.

Students will explore the iconic songs and characters from Schoolhouse Rock while developing skills in acting, singing, dancing, and ensemble performance. Throughout the summer, participants will build confidence, creativity, and teamwork while preparing for a fully staged production.

ABOUT THE CAMP

Shake the Stage’s Summer Musical Theater Camp is designed for youth ages 9–14 and provides a well-rounded introduction to the rehearsal and production process.

Students will experience:

• Acting, singing, and choreography rehearsals
• Character development and storytelling
• Ensemble building and collaboration
• Production etiquette and rehearsal discipline
• Technical theater basics
• Performance preparation

The program culminates in two final performances for family, friends, and community members.

CAMP LOCATIONS

Camp activities will take place between two locations:

• AASC Creative Space – 460 Gough St. San Francisco, CA 
• African American Arts & Cultural Complex- 762 Fulton St. San Francisco, CA 

Families will receive a detailed weekly schedule prior to the start of camp.

CAMP TIMELINE

Week 1 & 2 (June 15– June 26)
Auditions & Production Etiquette 101 @ 460 Gough

Time: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Students will:
• Participate in auditions and ensemble placement
• Learn rehearsal expectations and theater etiquette
• Begin music and script exploration
• Develop foundational acting, singing, and movement skills

Locations will rotate between the African American Arts & Cultural Complex and 460 Gough St.

Week 3 (June 29 - July 4) Holiday Break. No camp in observance of the Fourth of July holiday week.

Week 4 - Week 7 (July 6 - August 1) Full Rehearsal Period & Performance @ African-American Arts & Culture Center (762 Fulton St.)

Students will continue rehearsal and production preparation, including:

• Full cast rehearsals
• Scene work and choreography
• Vocal rehearsals
• Technical preparation
• Run-through rehearsals

FINAL PERFORMANCES, SATURDAY, AUGUST 1st

Location: AAACC Buriel Clay Theater (762 Fulton St.)

Students will present two performances of "Schoolhouse Rock Jr." for family and community.

Performance times: TBD

CAMP PRICING

• Registration: $30 (Non-refundable) 
• Total Camp Days: 31 Days
• Daily Rate: $20 per day

Total Tuition: $620 

Tuition includes:

• Professional theater instruction
• Costumes and production materials
• Daily snacks
• Enrichment workshops & field trip
• Shake the Stage camp T-shirt
• Participation in final performances

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

Shake the Stage is committed to making arts education accessible to all families. Limited scholarships are available for students who need financial assistance.

 

Parent/Guardian Information

Emergency Information

DCYF Informed Consent & Acknowledgement 

The San Francisco Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families (DCYF) funds our agency and the services we provide. To fulfill the requirements of this funding, we share information about the participants in our services with DCYF. DCYF and the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) maintain a shared, secure database to record information about services provided to San Francisco youth by DCYF’s grantees in order to facilitate outreach and enrollment and track program use and impact. As a DCYF grantee, our agency has access to the shared database to both see and report data about the youth we serve. The data that we report to DCYF is also shared with SFUSD.

By signing this form, you authorize
1. Our agency to share information about your child’s participation in our program (or your participation, if you are 18 years of age or older) with authorized staff at DCYF and SFUSD for the purposes described above.

The information that our agency reports to DCYF includes:
• Person information, such as name, date of birth, and address:
• Demographic information, such as race/ethnicity and gender identity;
• Education information, such as school name and grade level;
• Participation in activities and services, such as dates of attendance dates and hours attended; and
• Anonymous and voluntary youth experience surveys.

2. SFUSD to share certain information about your child (or you, if you are 18 years of age or older) with authorized staff from our program as a DCYF grantee. The information that SFUSD reports to DCYF includes:
• Personal information, such as name, date of birth, and address;
• Education information, such as school name and grade level; and
• Dates of attendance in SFUSD or an SFUSD school.

DCYF, SFUSD, or our agency will not publicly report any information that we provide in a way that may be used to identify your child (or you, if you are 18 years of age or older).

Restrictions: All information that we provide or access that is related to an SFUSD student is protected by federal and state laws that govern the use, disclosure and re-disclosure of student education records. Parties other than DCYF, SFUSD and our agency will not have access to any personally identifiable information that is reported into the database, except to the extent that the parties have obtained prior written authorization from you or have followed SFUSD policies and procedures to obtain access to such information.

Expiration: This authorization expires on June 30, 2029.
Your Rights: You may refuse to sign this form. You may cancel it at any time by information our agency in writing. If you cancel your permission allowing us to release information to DCYF and SFUSD, and SFUSD to our agency, it will go into effect immediately, unless the information has already been released. You have a right to receive a copy of this form.

 

Informed Consent and Acknowledgement

I hereby give my approval for my child’s participation in any and all activities prepared by African-American Shakespeare during the selected program. In exchange for the acceptance of said child’s candidacy by  African-American Shakespeare, I assume all risk and hazards incidental to the conduct of the activities, and release, absolve and hold harmless African-American Shakespeare and all its respective officers, agents, and representatives from any and all liability for injuries to said child arising out of traveling to, participating in, or returning from selected camp sessions.

In case of injury to said child, I hereby waive all claims against  African-American Shakespeare Company, including all employees, trustees, and affiliates, all participants, sponsoring agencies, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event. There is a risk of being injured that is inherent in all activities which may include, but are not limited to, the risk of fractures, paralysis, or death.

Medical Release and Authorization

As Parent and/or Guardian of the named youth participant, I hereby authorize the diagnosis and treatment by a qualified and licensed medical professional, of the minor child, in the event of a medical emergency, which in the opinion of the attending medical professional, requires immediate attention to prevent further endangerment of the minor’s life, physical disfigurement, physical impairment, or other undue pain, suffering or discomfort, if delayed.

Permission is hereby granted to the attending physician to proceed with any medical treatment for the named participant. In the event of an emergency arising out of serious illness, the need for major surgery, or significant accidental injury, I understand that every attempt will be made by the attending physician to contact me in the most expeditious way possible. This authorization is granted only after a reasonable effort has been made to reach me.

Permission is also granted to the  African-American Shakespeare Company and its affiliates including Directors, Instructors, and Team Parents to provide the needed emergency treatment prior to the child’s admission to the medical facility.

Release authorized on the dates and/or duration of the registered season.

This release is authorized and executed of my own free will, with the sole purpose of authorizing medical treatment under emergency circumstances, for the protection of life and limb of the named minor child, in my absence.

Confirmation

BY ACKNOWLEDGING AND SIGNING BELOW, I AM DELIVERING AN ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE THAT WILL HAVE THE SAME EFFECT AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE. THE ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE WILL BE EQUALLY AS BINDING AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE.