Workshops for Children and Teens

We offer 2 exciting programs for students & children:

Kelsey Kids Playshops  2011-2012
Saturday Morning Creative Theatre Workshops for Grades K-7
presented in conjunction with Youthstages
For more information or to register click here

&

Tomato Patch Summer Workshops 2012
Summer Workshops for Grades 5-12
For more information or to register click here or scroll down.

Tomato Patch Visual and Performing Arts Workshops
Fine Arts, Theatre, Dance, Music, and Video!

2012
The longest running, most successful summer arts program
in central New Jersey, now in its 39th year!

Tomato Patch Visual and Performing Arts Workshops, held annually on the West Windsor Campus of Mercer County Community College, is one of the longest-running and most successful multi-disciplinary summer arts programs in central New Jersey. Since 1973, over 6,000 junior and senior high school students have spent several weeks of their summer exploring the visual arts, dance, theater, and vocal music under the guidance of a highly qualified staff of teaching professional artists.

A few weeks can last a lifetime! - as graduates of Tomato Patch over the years have proven. Many Tomato Patchers are now professional artists, have appeared on Broadway, or have decided to teach the arts as they were taught in Tomato Patch. Many have gone on to fulfill different life ambitions yet maintain lasting friendships formed in Tomato Patch.

Students select a major concentration in either the performing, video or visual arts, and spend two morning classes in these areas. After lunch, they are free to choose electives in other areas. Afternoon course offerings for 2012 may include stage combat, children's theatre, "Who's line is it anyhow?", painting, drawing, jazz, musical theatre, tap dance, hip hop, vocal ensemble, comedy, music video and web video.

SESSION I
... is a 4-week session designed for students entering grades 8-12 in the fall. Classes will meet Mondays through Thursdays, June 25 to July 19, 2012 from 8:45am to 4:15pm . The camp will conclude with a Festival of The Arts on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 7:00pm and Thursday, July 19, 2012 at 7:00pm. Tuition is $650 plus a non-refundable $25 application fee ($675 total*).  Note: there will be no class on Wed. July 4th

SESSION II
... is a 3-week session designed for students entering grades 5-7 in the fall. Classes will meet Mondays through Thursdays, July 23 to August 9, 2012 from 8:45am to 4:15pm. The camp will conclude with a Festival of The Arts on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at 7:00pm and Thursday, August 9, 2012 at 7:00pm. Tuition is $575 plus a non-refundable $25 application fee ($600 total*).

NOTE:  PRICES INCLUDE A $25 NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION FEE, T-SHIRT, PIZZA PARTY ON PERFORMANCE DATES, AND A DVD OF THE PERFORMANCE AND GALLERY EXHIBIT.  Tomato Patch Registration Packet must be completed and tuition paid in full before you will be registered for classes! 

NOTE: Complimentary tickets to the "Evening of the Arts" are NOT included in the tuition fee.  Tickets will be available for $5.00 each (plus a $1 service charge) beginning two weeks prior to the performance.  You can purchase your tickets online at www.kelseytheatre.net or by calling the Box Office at 609-570-3333.

MASTER CLASS 2012
Students entering grades 8-12 in the fall, who have attended Tomato Patch Session I, TP On & Off Screen or had other formal theatre training may sign up for this special 3 week Master Class in Theater, July 23 to August 10, 2012, Monday through Thursday, 9am-4pm. This Master Class will focus on preparing a polished audition piece for each student, as well as scene work. Students will learn all the ins and outs of show business; how to find jobs and how to audition for theatre, television, and movies. A final performance will feature their work on Friday, August 10, 2012 at 7:00pm. Master Class Tuition is $525 plus a non-refundable $25 application fee ($550 total).

BEFORE/AFTER CARE AVAILABLE

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If you have questions, email to projects@mccc.edu or call (609) 570-3566.

Funding for Tomato Patch has been made possible in part by the Mercer County Cultural and Heritage Commission through a grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State.