University of Kentucky - Musical Theater

This US Performing Arts Musical Theater Camp is the essence of the "triple threat."

Week 1:	July 19 - July 24, 2009
Week 2:	July 26 - July 31, 2009
Grades:	9 - 12 (Entering in Fall 2009)
Tuition:	$950 (Includes room and meals)

Details

US Performing Arts is proud to partner with the University of Kentucky Department of Theater to present this premier Musical Theater Workshop. This pre-professional program is the essence of the "triple threat". Under the guidance of Broadway professional artists campers will take daily classes in voice, acting and dance. Rehearsals and class preparation will be part of the fun as well as the focus. Evenings will be spent in watching videos and developing critical analysis of performance through the history of musical theater. The week will end with a "work in progress" performance. Students will enjoy the recreational opportunities of the campus, including evening social activities during the week.

* Additional Information

Students check-in between 1pm and 2:30pm on the first day of camp.
Flights should arrive into Blue Grass Airport (LEX) on the first day of camp before 1230pm.
Flights should depart from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) on the Last Day of camp after 6pm.
Airport transportation is available to and from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) for $30 each way.
Students MUST FLY TO/FROM BLUE GRASS AIRPORT ONLY!

Program Directors

David Covington
David Covington is a freelance actor, dancer, and producer. He has worked with such stars as Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Ann Reinking, Angela Lansbury, Gregory Hines, Baayork Lee, Dein Perry, and Marvin Hamlisch, to name a few. Mr. Covington began his performance career tap dancing his way across the globe with the internationally acclaimed company of TAP DOGS. Other dance credits include Associate Choreographer and Soloist for Broadway's Greatest Showstoppers at Lincoln Center with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and Associate Choreographer and Soloist for the Kennedy Center's 13th Annual Gala: A Salute to the 1940's Broadway Musical with the National Symphony Orchestra and hosted by Julie Andrews. His commitment to the preservation and promotion of the American art form of tap dance has led to the recent founding of his own tap company, MetroTAP, and youth company, Metropolitan Youth Tap Ensemble. Mr Covington has danced in numerous industrial events, including the 2002 Winter Olympics and has taught master classes across the US.

An Equity actor, Mr. Covington has performed in dozens of productions in the Washington DC metropolitan area, including performances at the Kennedy Center, Arena Stage, Ford's Theatre, Signature Theatre, The Landsburgh, Theatre J, Imagination Stage, Wayside Theatre, and Roundhouse Theatre. He recently finished the film Babylon Central to be released summer 2008.

Also, Mr. Covington's credits as a producer and manager include Associate Producer for the Department of Special Programming at the Kennedy Center, Coordinator for the Library of Congress Tap Dance Festival, and manager for the Folger Consort at the Folger Shakespeare Library. He is currently Director of the US Performing Arts Summer Workshops in Washington DC, an Associate Producer for Metropolitan Fine Arts Center in Alexandria, VA, and serves on the Board of Directors for the Metropolitan Performing Arts Alliance. Mr. Covington is a graduate of American University.

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Location Information

Nestled in the heart of Kentucky's scenic Bluegrass region, UK was founded in 1865 as a land-grant university. From its beginnings with only 190 students and 10 professors, UK's campus now covers more than 716 acres in Lexington and is home to more than 27,000 students. The Department of Theatre at the University of Kentucky is committed to the artistic and intellectual discovery of theatre seen clearly in its classes, performances, and productions. The Department welcomes students to explore their creative and artistic self through these summer programs while considering UK as a possible home for their college career.

"To create, to think critically, to manage, and to continually experiment and learn these are the core abilities that the College of Fine Arts' majors and programs offer. In this process of making, appreciating, and managing the arts, you will refine your artistic sensibility while developing ethics of work and of craft. Whether you will become an arts professional, connoisseur, or advocate, you will continue to serve the mission of the University by making a vital contribution to the quality of life in the Commonwealth and in other communities. "
- Bob Shay, Dean of the College of Fine Arts

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