Adventures in Theatre
Spring Break Camp
Celebrate Earth Day with Theatre! 
Give your child the chance to shine on stage while learning the importance of protecting our planet! Our Earth Day Theatre Program is an exciting, hands-on experience where kids will act, sing, and dance while exploring the themes of recycling, reusing, and reducing. Through creativity and performance, students will gain a deeper appreciation for the environment—all while having a blast!
Program Highlights:
Engaging theatre activities that bring Earth Day themes to life Fun-filled acting, singing, and dancing sessions Encourages creativity, teamwork, and confidence Culminates in 4 live performances for family and friends Open to students TK – 8th grade
Spots are limited! Sign up today and let’s make a difference—on stage and for our planet! 
all about adventures in theatre- PLEASE READ
by BOUT ADVENTURES IN THEATER: CPP’s Adventures in Theatre is a Spring and Summer Camp workshop and performance program in which participants learn and practice skills related to Dramatic and Musical Theatre (acting, singing, dancing) through instruction, theatre games, exercises and activities designed to teach while putting on a production.
Topics include stage direction, character development, pantomime, vocal, basic choreography, movement, improv, observation & focus, timing and much more.
After 30 years of doing theatre in the valley we have watched many Students develop friendships that last a lifetime. We have witnessed the positive difference theatre has made in their lives.
Aside from the skills of theatre they also learn important life long skills.
They learn how to work as team and use those skills to increase their confidence.
Many kids have started out shy with us and end up feeling more comfortable in their social skills.
Most importantly, they learn how to let their imagination soar.
AGE RANGES: Participants TK through 8. Outside of this range will need to meet in person to discuss participation.
DATES: Spring Break April 21 Through April 26
PUBLIC PERFORMANCES:
Saturday, April 26
2:00, 3:30, 5:00 and 6:00
PARTICIPATION FEE: Tuition is $275.00 but waived for DSUSD students. Paid for the ELOP program. Tuition includes the script, costumes and additional instruction materials.
20 DSUSD students and 20 Washington Charter Students Eligible for free tuition.
Palm Desert Charter Students ineligible for ELOP funds for this program.
COMMITMENT: Putting together a high quality production takes lots of time, patience and commitment. Commit to being at all camp days and all shows.
PROMOTION: Proudly support and promote the show and your hard work.
RELEASE: Complete a Participation and Release Form Specific to the session and show. Provided in person the first day.
CONTACT: If you have questions please feel free to call, text, or email. 760-303-1990 or cppontheweb@aol.com or call Richard on his cell at 760-409-6018
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meet some our instructors
Richard De Haven
What can we say about Richard - Here's the life of the party. All fun and no work. Well Not really.
He has been with C.P.P. for over 20 years. He stopped counting years ago. Truth is he can't remember cause it's been too long.
He Has performed in countless productions and has worked even harder behind the scenes for C.P.P. Youtheatre players and the Riverside County and National Date Festival Musical Pageant.
Susannah Vera
Susannah is an absolute delight for the kids to work with. She started with us a child actor in middle school with our productions many years ago.
She went off to college earning a bachelor in theater arts and a minor in music. She also received a masters in script and screenwriting.
She returned to the desert with her immense knowledge in theater and teaching and is now the Palm Desert High School Drama Instructor.
We are lucky and blessed to have her creative and warm Spirit to help the kids thrive in the performing arts.
Chuck Balgenorth
Chuck has been a part of CPP/Youtheatre Players for over 20 years.
He has written many of CPP’s productions over the years and Riverside County and National Date Festival Arabian nights musicals for the last 17 years.
He has directed hundreds of children for countless musicals and straight plays,
As a Director, Producer, and Instructor Chuck’s joy comes from watching the kids thrive in theater. His belief is that every student deserves a chance to experience the magic of live theater regardless of background.
Isabella Ceja (Izzy)
Izzy is our resident costumer. She graduated from CalPoly Humboldt where she earned her degrees in Theatre Arts(costumes) and Communication.
She got her start in theatre in the desert as a child. She performed for 10 years in dance and acting under the direction of Chuck in numerous productions before moving on to college.
Upon graduation she returned to her roots in the desert to help the next generation of students learn about theater.
This past year she joined the theater department as costumer for College of the Desert theatrical productions.
We are excited to have her back working with us.
