Applications are being accepted for an Arts For Children Theatre to be held this summer from June 15 through August 12 for children from 4 to 16.
The Arts for Children Theatre will be taught by Mrs. Nancy Harvey, head of the drama department at Mercy High School. In her classes she attempts to combine arts, singing, dancing and acting as it relates to the theatre.
At the end of the summer session the children will put on a musical such as the Wizard of Oz with Mrs. Harvey providing the costumes. The children design their own sets.
The classes will be held in the basement of St. Roch’s Church one day a week. The day and time will be announced later. Cost is $15 per child for Nine one hour and 15 minutes lessons. Classes are limited to 20 girls and boys. Mrs. Harvey will set up as many classes as there are applicants.
Mrs. Harvey who has been teaching the classes for 15 years is a certified teacher with a masters in theatre from St. Louis University. She has had 15 years of dance, six years of voice lessons, and has performed in the Muncipal Opera.
Mrs. Jody Creighton, who arranged for Mrs. Harvey to come to the community, stated, “I think that such a program could well make the summer something exciting for many children. St. Roch’s has been most generous in loaning us the use of the basement. And we are grateful that Mrs. Harvey has agreed to come to our community.”
Anyone interested in applying should call Sue Hudspeth 863-1976 during the day or Jody Creighton after 5:30 p. m. 863-3037.
Originally published in The Paper, May 1970.
