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Information
Phone & Fax:
(310) 478-5886
info@cclo.org
“The school of the future will, perhaps, not be a school as we understand it – with benches, blackboards and a teacher’s platform – it may be a library, a museum, a conversation or a theatre.”
— Leo Tolstoy
Children's Civic Light Opera is a proud member of the
95% of our students spend at least two years, 80% spend four years or more.
Every year, many cast members make their stage debut.
Our fully professional lighting rig includes computerized moving lights as currently used on Broadway.
Professional sound engineering includes wireless body microphones.
Performances are accompanied by a professional live orchestra.
Members of our companies are cast in leading roles at local high schools and national Universities, and can be seen on professional stages across the country.
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Children's Civic Light Opera
Premier training in the performing arts
since 1987!
Cultivating Confidence and Creativity.
Educating and Empowering through theatre.
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Summer Theatre Conservatory 2009
Mainstage Division (ages 8 – 18)
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Join us for our
22nd summer season!
Currently Enrolling!
CCLO, the West Side’s premier performing arts program for youth ages 8 – 18 celebrates its 22nd season of Summer Theatre Conservatory with...
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
(The Revival)
...the much-adored Tony nominated musical comedy adaptation of the Princess and the Pea.
Participants spend summer training and rehearsing for a full-scale Broadway Musical in a 599-seat theatre (and a mirrored studio with sprung dance floors)! Production includes professional sets and costumes (that cast members help to construct), professional lighting and sound - and a live professional orchestra!
Additionally, participants receive daily instruction from experienced artists and educators in all aspects of theatre: dance, voice (with live piano accompaniment), acting, improvisation, character development, story, music and lyric analysis, set design, scenic painting, lighting and sound (just to name a few...!)
Why CCLO?
At CCLO, we believe in the value of “process.” Our unique 8-week program provides students with time and opportunity to make discoveries about themselves and gain insight and awareness into their own learning. Summer Theatre Conservatory includes guest speakers, barbecues, theme days and our annual field trip to Disneyland! Our experienced Staff includes; Director/Musical Director, Choreographer/Dance Instructor, Acting Coaches, Professional Technical Designers/Instructors and assistants in all fields. CCLO is designed for students at every skill level! Everyone is accepted into the program!
Summer Session Dates and Times
Monday, June 29 – Sunday, August 23
(one 8-week session)
Monday thru Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm
(no Workshop July 3 & 6 – holiday)
PERFORMANCES
Friday, August 21 @ 7:30pm / Saturday, August 22 @ 7:30pm /Sunday, August 23 at 2:00pm
* No previous experience necessary! Everyone is accepted into the Summer Program!
Place
The Norman J. Pattiz Concert Hall
2955 So. Robertson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(at Hamilton High School - corner of Cattaraugus)
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Contact us for more information and to receive a brochure
Phone/fax: (310) 478-5886
E-mail: CCLO@verizon.net
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JUST KIDDING Ensemble
(ages 5 – 7)
Summer Theatre Playground
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Just Kidding is an unique theatre program designed by CCLO just for kids ages 5 – 7!
Summer Theatre Playground
FUN WITH FAIRYTALES!
(Plus, a unique opportunity to perform with the Mainstage cast!)
By participating in a variety of creative drama and musical theatre explorations, children will have an opportunity to build and develop performance skills as well as enjoy personal and artistic growth and development!
Participants will have an opportunity to train and rehearse in a professional 599-seat theatre as well as a mirrored studio with sprung dance floors!
Environment is engaging, energetic, nurturing and fun! Daily activities include singing/vocals (with live piano accompaniment); dance/movement; acting/character development; imaginative improvisation; set, prop and costume crafting; theatrical vocabulary; performance techniques; and theatre etiquette. Workshop will culminate in a Showcase presentation in the Norman J. Pattiz Concert Hall on the last day of class; Friday, July 17th.
Workshop Theme: FUN WITH FAIRYTALES! (designed specifically to coincide with CCLO’s Mainstage production, ONCE UPON A MATTRESS (The Revival )– a humorous musical rendition of the Princess and the Pea.
Summer Session Dates and Times
Monday, July 6 – Friday, July 17th (one 2-week session)
Monday thru Friday, 9:30am – 2:30pm
*One-week option
If you are unable to attend for both weeks, you do have the option to attend either week one or week two. Activities will relate to one another, yet they will be varied and diverse. All musical numbers learned will be reviewed daily. (Please note: there will only be one Showcase on July 17th.) Cost for one week is $395.
If you attend week one, you do not have to participate in the Showcase. However, if you would like to participate in the Showcase, you will need to attend for the full day and after-Workshop run-through on Friday, July 17th.
Orientation – Day one of workshop (July 6th)
Selecting a program of this nature is collaboration between parent, child and instructor. Therefore, we ask that a family representative stay for a brief half-hour Orientation on the first day of our FUN WITH FAIRYTALES session. This Orientation will 1) help your child transition into the program 2) provide you with an opportunity to meet our experienced staff 3) allow us to familiarize you with all aspects of our program.
Place
The Norman J. Pattiz Concert Hall
2955 So. Robertson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(at Hamilton High School - corner of Cattaraugus)
Registration
For more information and/or to receive a brochure," please contact us at:
CCLO@verizon.net or (310) 478-5886.
Please email CCLO@verizon.net if you would like to reserve a spot in FUN WITH FAIRYTALES. Include your name, mailing address, telephone number, email, child(rens) name(s) and age(s). In addition, indicate if you are interested in participating in the Mainstage production! A registration packet will be mailed to you.
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Our Mission
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It is our mission to positively affect the lives of our students. With an emphasis on building and strengthening self-esteem, individuals are challenged to grow artistically and personally through professional training in a nurturing, non-competitive, validating, interactive environment where energy, teamwork and trust are key!
Our distinctive approach enables us to build a close ensemble and inspire students to share in a creative process filled with pride, accomplishment and joy. Our high theatrical standards, belief in the empowering effects of the theatrical process and unparalleled commitment to all participants enable us to achieve our mission year after year.
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On Stage
2008
2007
2006
Norman J. Pattiz Concert Hall
(Hamilton High School - 2955 South Robertson Boulevard.)
Thank you for supporting CCLO's Summer Theatre
Workshop Productions.
Fiddler On The Roof
2006
Thoroughly Modern Millie
2007
Little Shop of Horrors
2008
42nd Street
2005
You're A Good Man
Charlie Brown
2005
Crazy For You
2001
Annie
2002
Bye Bye Birdie
1998
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