The Saguaro City Music Theatre camp is underway, featuring 63 students from ages 7 to 17, with just under half of the campers having special needs, including mobility, auditory, and visual impairments.
Inclusive Theatre Experience
The camp, which is in its second week, aims to provide an inclusive theatre experience for all participants. Managing director Dena DiGiacinto leads the actors in rehearsals for “The Addams Family Musical”.
Kennedy Kay, an 11-year-old camper, expressed her enthusiasm for the camp, stating, “I do the camp because I love spending time here. I love seeing my friends. I just love performing.” The camp will culminate in a performance at The Berger Center on June 26, 27, and 28.
Key Takeaways
Three key aspects of the Saguaro City Music Theatre camp are: the importance of sharing stories and growing empathy, the value of repetition in learning and performing, and the need for community support to expand the camp and provide more opportunities for students.
The camp is free, but there is a waitlist, and each student costs around $1,700 to support. The community is being encouraged to support the expansion of the camp to provide more opportunities for students.
Original reporting: Arizona Luminaria — read the source article.
