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STAGE DOOR CONSERVATORY
Offering after-school and summer day camps focusing on the performing arts and musical theater to children living in Berkeley, Oakland and Alameda and other East Bay communities.
COMMON QUESTIONS
HOW IS STAGE DOOR CONSERVATORY FUNDED?
Our organization is funded in a variety of ways, including
tuition, ticket sales, donations and grants. We have been
funded through the auspices of the California Council on the
Arts, the Alameda Art Commission and with grants from several
small foundations. We are seeking additional funds of support,
especially for program development and our Scholarship Fund
for Low-Income Families, and welcome your support. We also
welcome suggestions regarding foundations that might be interested
in supporting our organization.
WHAT ARE THE AGE RANGES OF CHILDREN IN YOUR PROGRAMS?
In general, Kids on Stage serves children in the 3rd through
5th grade, On Broadway serves children in the 5th through
9th grade, and Teens on Stage serves children in the 8th through
12th grade. We occasionally make an exception, based upon
a variety of factors.
HOW MANY CHILDREN ARE ENROLLED IN YOUR PROGRAMS EACH YEAR?
Approximately 150 children participated in our programs this
year. This year, we plan to accept 20 children in each of
our four Kids on Stage sessions, 26 children in On Broadway,
and 26 children in Teens on Stage.
WHAT PROGRAMS DO YOU PLAN TO OFFER THIS SUMMER?
We will be offering our four summer programs, including Kids
on Stage, On Broadway, Teens on Stage and BackStage.
DO YOU OFFER PROGRAMS DURING OTHER TIMES OF THE YEAR?
We offer an after-school program during the months of January
through April.
DOES A CHILD NEED TO HAVE ACTING, SINGING OR DANCING
EXPERIENCE TO PARTICIPATE?
Absolutely not! We strive to provide a safe yet exciting experience
for beginning students, as well as more advanced training
and challenge for more “seasoned veterans.”
HOW DO YOU CAST THE PARTS IN THE SHOWS?
After an orientation to our productions, our participants
are guided through a supportive, non-pressured audition process.
We are committed to identifying developmentally-attuned and
rewarding roles for each of our participants, so that they
have a memorable performance experience. Please see our “About
Casting” page for more information!
HOW CAN MY CHILD PARTICIPATE IN BACKSTAGE?
Please contact us to obtain an application. Generally, we
accept up to 15 applications and then conduct interviews with
our candidates in March and April.
DO YOU OFFER FINANCIAL AID?
Yes, we try to make the experience of Stage Door Conservatory
as accessible as possible to the broadest range of children,
regardless of their ability to pay, and try and raise special
funds for this purpose. This past year, we offered nearly
$8,000 in scholarships to Bay Area youth.
WHAT COUNTIES DO YOU SERVE?
We serve the entire Bay Area, but focus on serving Alameda
and Contra Costa families.
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