The final day has arrived! And we must say, this summer ended with a bang!! Our lobby and set were beyond  colorful; the spaces were filled with a VW bus, concert posters, vinyl records, self portraits, AND dressing room stars. Our bugs went full out with props, costumes, and stage makeup - they were true rock stars!!

The Rock 'N' Roll Stars were inspired in their performances. They had fabulous stage makeup, which really got them in the concert spirit, and their costumes looked so amazing! There was a cohesive look, yet they still managed to express their own individual tastes through the design choices they made throughout the week. They sang out, were masterful with their props, and were met with roaring applause! We are so proud!!

ACDC Jr. lived up to their name today, giving their all to every note and radical dance move. Their customized microphones made an appearance, lending an edge to their lead singer dreams, and their pantomime skills were on point!! Each bug chose various instruments for their rock star personas, and it was very clear who was playing guitar, drums, and even stand up bass! Their creativity shone through, and their awesome projection brought the house down!! 

The Marshmallows demonstrated an extremely impressive performance, with every rocker completely focused and in synch. There was some super cool partner dancing, as well as specifically coordinated arm movements that hinged on perfect timing - the crowd loved it!! Their six-minute performance of "Bohemian Rhapsody" was especially affecting, with the nuance of emotion and escalation to full rock-out performed perfectly. Everyone was hoping for an encore after this stellar show!

Fall classes are starting in August, as well as our Mary Poppins, Jr. rehearsals!! Follow us on instagram @jitterbuga, and check in here for more updates and details! Have an amazing last few days of summer!!

We cannot believe that tomorrow is our last showcase of the summer!! The past two and a half months have been full of exciting creations, glorious performances, AND amazingly talented children! We love our Camp Bugs, and know the lessons they have learned this summer will help them go far! From the magic of multitasking to the importance of professionalism, we couldn't be prouder of the wonderful kiddos that have graced our stage every Friday for the past 9 weeks. Tomorrow will be bittersweet, but we couldn't be more stoked for Fall!!!

The Rock 'N' Roll Stars are ready to strut their stuff tomorrow!! These bugs are basically famous, if you couldn't tell by their epic poses! They spent today determining their show order and doing TWO full runs! Ms. Rhianna asked for their assistance with lighting design choices, finding the lights that best match the mood of each song. Their costumes have been completed!! Stars were added onto each shirt, solidifying their status as rock 'n' roll LEGENDS! We know this group is going to rock our socks off tomorrow!

ACDC Jr. has fully embraced the ferocity of a true rock concert. Their facial expressions have been outstanding, and we know they are READY TO ROCK! Today, they went through full runs, maintaining the pace we strive for during a live performance, and this group is full of energy! For craft, they created super fun and flashy VIP passes, which will be handed out to our audience members tomorrow. We can't wait to head bang along with their electrifying songs!!

The Marshmallows started today off learning a new professional practice: The Sitzprobe. A sitzprobe is when all of the actors sing through their songs in order. It's a great way to warm up, and helps pinpoint moments where singers might need more projection or sharper diction. The Volkswagen bus has been completed, and we could not love it more!! Their full show was run, and special time was spent on introductions, and reviewing all of the rock 'n' roll facts Ms. Emily taught them this week. They'll be able to entertain AND educate our audience tomorrow!

The Jitterbug Rock Concert Series will be performed!! We will be sharing photos from each performance,, along with close ups of the rockin' set our production class has put together. Stay tuned!

Today, we hit the ground running!! These hardcore rockers will be ready to take their shows on the road before the week is up!

Introducing...THE ROCK 'N' ROLL STARS!!

Today our little bugs learned a new song, "Splish Splash" and it is super dynamic! They are utilizing props throughout the entire dance, which improves their body control and coordination, and looks TOTALLY AWESOME!! These rockers worked together to name their show, by presenting all of their ideas, and then voting! This collaborative process helps to enhance listening skills and confidence in expression. Ms. Rhianna had them all develop their own rock star names, and they dyed their costumes!! What a terrific Tuesday!

Introducing....ACDC JR!!

This ambitious group has gotten fully into the swing of rock star life - they've got the moves, the poses, and the SWAGGER!! Today they reviewed their first song, "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" and learned the lyrics and choreography to their second song, "Holding Out for a Hero." They began the first step in their costume design process, creating rocker grunge t-shirts. These bugs have mastered the art of being cool and in command. We can't wait to see it all in action this Friday!

Introducing...THE MARSHMALLOWS!!

This wild group finished "Bohemian Rhapsody" today! It's a SIX-MINUTE long song, and they are going for it every second!! We can't wait for everyone to see this performance - it is full of solos, great acting moments, and ecstatic dancing! They learned all of the lyrics to "Crocodile Rock" as well, and made their own Hall of Fame tiles! The Volkswagen Bus was worked on too, adding on the wheels, and continuing assembly. This group is getting a taste of so many aspects of theatrical production, and their expertise is showing!!

Next time we check in, all of the songs will be in each child's arsenal, and full runs will begin! We can't wait to see what new moments these rock bands discover!! Stay tuned!