

It aids in organizing and manage seating arrangements effectively.Theatre seating maps are necessary for several reasons, such as: They help audiences get more comfortable on their seats. Tables for seating at theaters are essential to ensure comfort and visibility for performers. 207.The Importance of Having a Theater Seating Chart He is incredibly excited to get back into the world of theatre and to help guide (and have lots of fun!) our community’s rising stars.įor questions or concerns, please contact Nathan McGhee at or at 86 ext. He has also directed numerous children’s theatre productions (The Hobbit: The Musical, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Harriet Pohter the Musical, etc.) and regularly coaches acting students for local and college auditions. McGhee also boasts numerous national acting titles in forensics, speech and debate, and storytelling competitions.Īfter studying Theatre Education, he has hosted numerous camps, workshops, and educational initiatives across the region with various nonprofits and Knox County Schools. He holds seven years of dance experience and three years of vocal training. Some notable performances have included Macbeth (Witch), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Puck), Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour), The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Brad), and Sweeney Todd (Tobias). Locally, he has worked with (onstage and off) the Tennessee Stage Company, Encore Theatrical Company, Morristown Theatre Guild, Theatre Knoxville Downtown, and Flying Anvil Theatre. McGhee has been involved within the theatre world for almost twenty years all across the region. Nathan McGhee, the Bijou’s Operations Manager, will be conducting this year’s camps and workshops. Sandals, flip-flops, and gum are not allowed.Įach camp will conclude with a special performance to be held at 2:30pm at the Bijou Theatre. Comfortable, movable clothing and shoes are required. Students will work together to create their own show about a traveling band who stops at the Bijou – but everything starts to go hilariously wrong!Ĭhildren will need to bring a bagged lunch and a water bottle. This fun-filled camp will focus on acting basics to fine-tune your budding performer’s skills! From improvisation games to scene studies to writing their own scripts, your student will leave the week feeling more confident and creative on stage.

The Bijou Young Friends Summer Acting Campĭates: July 17-21 st 2023 from 9:00am – 3:00pm dailyįocus: Theatre Basics, Improvisation, Playwriting, Scene Study Students will need to have prepared 16-32 bars of any musical theatre song before camp begins with a backing track. Students will be challenged with advanced acting, dancing, and singing lessons while preparing a performance featuring songs from The Greatest Showman, Hairspray the Musical, Wicked the Musical, and 13 the Musical. The Bijou Musical Boot Camp isn’t for your average student, it’s specifically designed for students who live, breathe, and dream all things Broadway. This fun-filled week will also include a sing-along, theatre games, lessons from guest artists, and a whole lot more!ĭates: June 12 th – June 16 th 2023 from 9:00am – 3:00pm dailyįocus: Vocal Techniques, Advanced Lyrical Dance Routines, Acting Techniques, Stage Direction

Students will work together to create a showcase for family and friends to be held at the conclusion of camp with selections from Matilda the Musical, Peter Pan the Musical, and Seussical the Musical.

Students will learn to apply characterization into songs and dance, beginner singing techniques, learn two choreographed dances, and more. This week’s camp session will focus on the world of musical theatre with dancing, acting, and singing. The Bijou Young Friends Summer Musical Campĭates: June 5 th – June 9 th 2023 from 9:00am – 3:00pm dailyįocus: Vocal Techniques, Dance Basics, Acting Basics, Musical Theatre, Improv.
