SUMMER @AMP: Curtain Up! Musical Theater

Kids ages 7 and up take center stage with our giant mural as a backdrop!
In partnership with Grumbling Gryphons

Itโ€™s showtime! In this performing arts program, kids ages 7 and up will experience the sheer magic of theater. Acting, singing, dancing, playing music, costume-making, and stagecraft are all part of this authentic theatrical experience. Under the direction of teaching artists, participants will perform the original musical The Ghost Net: An Environmental Musical of the Sea alongside professional acting troupe ๐—š๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—š๐—ฟ๐˜†๐—ฝ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€. The Ghost Net was developed by Grumbling Gryphons in cooperation with environmentalists and marine biologists dedicated to protecting marine wildlife. Participants will develop self-confidence, communication skills, and work as a team leading up to their performance of The Ghost Net on the AMP stage with our beautiful mural as your backdrop!

In this four-day program with performance, kids will:

  • Work with professional actors, musicians and visual artists.

  • Play multiple roles, singing, dancing, and acting, as an integral part of the creative process and the performance.

  • Learn about marine biology and environmental stewardship.

  • Explore the characteristics of sea turtles, manatees, humpback whales and more! 

  • Make their own costumes and masks. 

  • Actively engage in creative positive solutions to become stewards of the earth and our fragile oceans.

No experience is necessary. This is a small-group program led by the Grumbling Gryphons, in partnership with AMP. Space is limited.

July 6โ€“July 9
Mondayโ€“Thursday
9amโ€“3pm
Ages 7+
Full Day Price: $375
Performance Thursday at 1:30 in the main AMP gallery