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JUNE 7-13, 2020 WHAT'S UP! 9 Summer Fun Coming Soon Arts organizations still keeping kids engaged, entertained Best known for its gigantic puppets, the Art Experience also offers an art therapy group for teenage girls. Summer openings are available. (NWA Democrat- Gazette/J.T. Wampler) BECCA MARTIN-BROWN NWA Democrat-Gazette I t's been a tradition in these pages to offer a list of summer opportunities for kids. This year's classes and events are most often available in a virtual format. But there is still plenty to do to beat the summer doldrums! Washington County Fayetteville Arts Live Theatre 818 N. Sang Ave. 521-4932 artslivetheatre.com "Arts Live Theatre's virtual and online options for classes, workshops, camps and productions give young artists an opportunity to participate in several projects and create original content," says Mark Landon Smith, the nonprofit's executive director. "ALT is grateful to have a dedicated staff who are collab- orating on content and ideas including some exciting programming. "The rewards have been in learning new technology; we have been able to provide additional opportunities for young artists not only in the region, but throughout the country," he adds. "We are currently producing an online musi- cal, and we have audition submissions throughout the state and beyond. And our original narrative YouTube series, 'Quaranqueens' and the upcoming 'Louanne Kitterman's Quarateen Sweet Sixteen,' and several other shows, we are able to give young artists a national and international platform while teach- ing production and acting." JUNE 15-19 — Spotlight Musical Theatre: Students will learn the rehearsal process and will perform an original musical which will be recorded and released for all to enjoy. Grades K-2. 9-9:45 a.m. JUNE 15-19 — Curtain Up Musical Theatre: Students will learn the rehearsal process and will perform a selection of Broadway songs and dances which will be recorded and released for all to enjoy. Grades 2-4. 10:30-11:30 a.m. JUNE 15-19 — Stories About Us: Students will write their own stories and create a devised performance piece to be recorded then released. Grades 6-12. 1-2:30 p.m. JUNE 22-26 — Broadway Now Musical Theatre: Students will perform music and choreography from current Broad- way musicals, and a performance will be recorded and released. Grades 5-8. 9-10 a.m. JUNE 22-26 — Broadway Today Musical Theatre: Students will perform music and choreography from current Broad- way musicals, and a performance will be recorded and released. Grades 8-12. 1-2:30 p.m. JULY 6-10 — Create-A-Play: Students will learn the rehearsal process and will perform a play they've created. Grades K-1. 9-10:30 a.m. JULY 6-10 — Create-A-Play: Students will learn the rehearsal process and will perform a play they've created. Grades 2-4. 10:30 a.m.-noon. JULY 6-10 — Harry Potter Magic See Classes Page 10 FEATURE