In Emerging Artists Company, students will participate in a rigorous acting class that will build on past experience and current competencies to develop vocal technique, physical commitment, script analysis, and the actor’s imagination. Working with a script, the camp will culminate in a full-scale production with a set, costumes, and lighting all designed by local professionals. The process is run like a professional production and is perfect for the student looking to grow and hone their acting skills.

This summer, our Emerging Artists Company presents The Old Man and the Old Moon.

The Old Man has kept his post as the sole caretaker of the moon for as long as he (or his wife, the Old Woman) can remember. When she is drawn away by a mysterious melody sparking memories of their shared past, the Old Man must decide between duty (and routine) and love (and adventure). Luckily for audiences everywhere, he chooses the latter, and what follows is an imaginative sea-faring epic, encompassing apocalyptic storms, civil wars, leviathans of the deep, and cantankerous ghosts, as well as the fiercest obstacle of all: change.

The production will be directed by Director of Education, Colin Peterson.

Class enrollment is based on an audition.

Audition Information:
April 15th – Emerging Artists Company Audition – 5pm-9pm – At Nashville Children’s Theatre
This class requires an audition to register.

Students will be asked to sing, participant in ensemble-building activities, and read sections of the script. More information will be sent to all registered students closer to audition date.

For more information about auditions, please contact Matthew Hayes Hunter, Drama School Coordinator, at mhunter@nashvillect.org

Class acceptance and casting information will be sent the week of April 24th. A link to register will be sent in the casting announcement email.

NCT offers free extended care for our families. Before Care opens at 7:30 am and After Care closes at 5:30 pm. You can add this service during registration or on a day-to-day basis during the camp week. Extended care consists of supervised unstructured free time. Students are welcome to bring a book or electronic device (that NCT is not responsible for). Additionally, NCT provides coloring sheets, board games, marble towers, etc for students who are interested. Also, during after care, we will also have a daily option of a G or PG-rated children’s movie playing as an activity choice.