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Broadway Camp Culminates In Shows

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: July 29, 2008

CARROLLWOOD - In between belting out notes and practicing steps at rehearsals, the giggles slipped out.

Funny glances were exchanged and inside jokes told as teens shared their love for performing during the Summer Broadway Series camp.

For five weeks, middle and high school students from across the county learn all aspects of putting on a Broadway production during all-day sessions. This year, the students are tackling Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella."

The camp was started by teachers Chad DeLoach and Brian Jonas.

Jonas said every aspect of the production is run by the students.

All students are welcome regardless of their talent or experience. "We find a place for everyone," DeLoach said.

Students spend their mornings rehearsing songs. Afternoons are filled with blocking and rehearsing lines and dance steps.

The camp culminates with four shows that will be double cast so students get a chance to play multiple parts.

The shows are at 7 p.m. Friday, 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road

Michele Sager

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