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Seattle, WA 98103
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Youth Conservatory Presents: “Willy Wonka Jr.”

Jun 6 – Jun 16

This scrumdidilyumptious musical is guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth.

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Nurturing imaginations, developing acting skills and providing actor-centered education since 1996.

**As of May 3, The Meridian School is no longer accepting after-care applications for Summer 2013**

Class Dates Times Ages Tuition
Meridian Park
Through the Looking Glass June 17-21 9am-2pm 8-13 $255
The Enormous Crocodile June 17-21 9am-2pm 6-8 $255
The Dark Portal June 24-28 9am-2pm 6-8 $255
The Magical World of Dr. Seuss June 24-28 9am-12pm 4-5 $165
Clowning Around July 1-5 9am-2pm 8-13 $205
The Hobbit July 8-12 9am-2pm 8-13 $255
Willy Wonka July 15-19 9am-2pm 8-13 $255
No Damsels in Distress July 15-19 9am-2pm 8-13 $255
Where Are the Wild Things July 15-19 9am-12pm 5-7 $165
The Dark Portal July 22-26 9am-2pm 8-13 $255
Lion, Witch & the Wardrobe July 22-26 9am-12pm 5-7 $165
Cyborg Saga: Alien Encounter July 22-26 9am-2pm 6-8 $255
Cyborg Saga: Hostile Planet July 29-Aug 2 9am-2pm 8-13 $255
Swashbuckle Sisters Aug 5-9 9am-2pm 8-13 $255
Tikki Tikki Tembo Aug 5-9 9am-12pm 5-7 $165
Greek Myths with Perseus Aug 12-16 9am-2pm 8-13 $255
Princesses and Dragons Aug 12-16 9am-12pm 4-5 $165
Cyborg Saga: Hostile Planet Aug 19-23 9am-2pm 8-13 $255
Eating Green Eggs and Ham Aug 19-23 9am-2pm 6-8 $255
The Dark Portal Aug 26-30 9am-2pm 8-13 $255
The Enormous Crocodile Aug 26-30 9am-2pm 6-8 $255
Marymoor Park
Lion, Witch & the Wardrobe July 8-12 9am-12pm 5-7 $165
Cyborg Saga: Hostile Planet July 15-19 9am-2pm 8-13 $255
Princesses and Dragons July 15-19 9am-12pm 4-5 $165
The Enormous Crocodile July 22-26 9am-2pm 6-8 $255
The Dark Portal Aug 5-9 9am-2pm 6-8 $255
The Hobbit Aug 5-9 9am-2pm 8-13 $255
The Dark Portal Aug 12-16 9am-2pm 8-13 $255
Swashbuckle Sisters Aug 19-23 9am-2pm 8-13 $255
Cyborg Saga: Alien Encounter Aug 26-30 9am-2pm 6-8 $255
Jefferson Park (Beacon Hill)
Swashbuckle Sisters July 8-12 9am-2pm 8-13 $255
The Hobbit July 15-19 9am-2pm 8-13 $255
Princesses and Dragons July 22-26 9am-12pm 4-5 $165
Eating Green Eggs and Ham July 22-26 9am-2pm 6-8 $255
Where Are the Wild Things Aug 5-9 9am-12pm 5-7 $165
Cyborg Saga: Alien Encounter Aug 12-16 9am-2pm 6-8 $255
No Damsels in Distress Aug 12-16 9am-2pm 8-13 $255
The Dark Portal Aug 19-23 9am-2pm 6-8 $255
Lion, Witch & the Wardrobe Aug 26-30 9am-12pm 5-7 $165
The Hobbit Aug 26-30 9am-2pm 8-13 $255
DownStage
Clowning Around July 8-12 12pm-5pm 11-17 $255
The Tempest Aug 5-9 12pm-5pm 11-17 $255

Ages 4-5

Princesses and Dragons (4-5)

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Journey to a land of princesses, knights, dragons, and fairies, as we reenact both old and new fairytales. Young performers will create characters, sing songs, play games and tell stories in this fun high energy creative drama camp!

The Magical World of Dr. Seuss (4-5)

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Little ones will indulge themselves in the super-silly fantastical world of Dr. Seuss.


Ages 5-7

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Musical) (5-7)

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5-7 year olds will improvise their way to the land of Narnia and discover their own musical land inside the wardrobe. *musical*

Tikki Tikki Tembo (Musical) (5-7)

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Many years ago, in China, it was tradition to give sons long and honorable names. Tikki Tikki Tembo No So Rembo la NaNoo Na Kana Tan Tambo falls into the well. His brother tries to rescue him. Will Tikki be saved in time? With musical kids can enjoy, let's find out! Perfect for the younger child who enjoys singing. *musical*

Where Are the Wild Things? (5-7)

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If you are a Wild Thing at heart, join us as Maurice Sendack's mischievous Max goes on a journey her will never forget. Campers will improvise their way around the world with "the Wild Thing" (Max). Sound effects, special props, and much imagination will help us re-tell this simple lovely tale.


Ages 6-8

Cyborg Saga: Alien Encounter (for Star Trek fans) (6-8)

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Earth has been destroyed and a fleet of ships are sent to find a solar system. Join the crew as they discover new lands, battle hostile aliens, and encounter a black hole. Young performers will create characters, sing songs, play games, and perform in this fun story of astronauts, aliens, and space travel!

Eating Green Eggs and Ham with the Cat in the Hat (6-8)

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Two of Dr. Seuss's beloved tales: Sally and Nick are visited by the Cat in the Hat while their Mother is away leading a children's choral rehearsal, with a rather precocious Sam-I-am.

The Dark Portal (for Harry Potter fans) (6-8)

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A portal has been opened and magic beings are running the halls of Merlina Academy. How will Alistaira and her classmates conquer the dark wizards when magic hasn't been used in 200 years? Join a fun cast of characters: wizards, unicorns, dwarves, elves, and phoenixes as they fight for their lives and the world as they know it.

The Enormous Crocodile (Musical) (6-8)

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One day an enormous crocodile goes galumphing through the forest telling all the animals he's going to eat children. Will he succeed? Can the animals stop him? It's up to you! Join us for this hilarious musical adventure from the unique imagination of Roald Dahl


Ages 8-13

Clowning Around (8-13)

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Make them laugh with your own clown character, pratfalls, classic bits/gags, slapstick, and physical comedy! We will create our own clown scenes to perform the last day. Expect tumbling, combat, squirt guns, and lots of laughs!

Cyborg Saga: The Hostile Planet (for Star Trek Fans) (8-13)

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It is the year 1305, on the planet Mira, a scorching hot wasteland. The colonizing fleet, sent to find a better planet was never heard from again. Humans are thrown into a civil war as the 5th generation fleet returns to find Cybernetics, a bio-medic corporation, genetically mutating humans into cyborgs. Join this science fiction adventure full of aliens, cyborgs, scientists, astronauts, an evil tyrant, and a conspiracy that might cost the human race their future.

Greek Myths with Perseus (8-13)

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The action packed story of young Perseus, son of Zeus and his mortal mother Danae. He grows up valiantly as he saves his mother's honor, the beautiful Andromeda from being eaten by a sea monster, with time left over to kill the snake-headed Medusa. This kind of drama will keep campers on their mythological toes!

No Damsels in Distress: A Scottish Fairytale (8-13)

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The malicious fairies roam from in Scotland, stealing food and abducting humans. Can Janet reclaim the land of Cartergraugh against the Fairy Queen? "No Damsels in Distress" shows the power of strong determined girls with a dash of magic, fairies, warriors, and adventure. Learn stage combat, how to create a character and the basics of performance in this fantastic tale of a heroine.

The Dark Portal (for Harry Potter fans) (8-13)

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A portal has been opened and magic beings are running the halls of Merlina Academy. How will Alistaira and her classmates conquer the dark wizards when magic hasn't been used in 200 years? Join a fun cast of characters: wizards, unicorns, dwarves, elves, and phoenixes as they fight for their lives and the world as they know it.

The Hobbit (8-13)

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This ensemble-based play tells the exciting and surprising quest of Bilbo Baggins as meets strange and mysterious characters on his journey. Elves, trolls, wargs, and a fiery-tempered dragon are part of this grand story-telling drama.

The Swashbuckle Sisters (Musical) (8-13)

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When the Swashbuckle parents are kidnapped by the Pirate Queen, the Swashbuckle Sisters and their brother Rusty must rescue them. They end up in another century and enlist the help of the Melt family. Sword fights, hip-hop dance and lots of crazy quirky characters help and hinder the Sisters' search for the Pirate Queen's sword: the only thing that can save their parents. *musical*

Through the Looking Glass (8-13)

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Join us for Alice's adventures in Wonderland where she meets Humpty Dumpty and the Red Queen. Music, chess, and laughter bring this classic sequel to life.

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (Musical) (8-13)

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Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world famous candy man, and his quest to find an heir, come to life in this stage adaptation. Complete with favorite tunes like "Ooompa Loompa", "Candy Man", and "Pure Imagination". Join us! *musical*


Ages 11-17

Clowning Around (11-17)

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Make them laugh with your own clown character, pratfalls, classic bits/gags, slapstick, and physical comedy! We will create our own clown scenes to perform the last day. Expect tumbling, combat, squirt guns, and lots of laughs!

The Tempest (11-17)

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Let's go to Shakespeare's stormy isle of Bermoothes with the story of struggle amongst lovers, castaways and spirits. This story comes complete with South sea island costuming to really get us in the mood.