Parents of 8-15 year old theater lovers! Is your kiddo interested in musical theater? Check out our summer classes hosted at the Millspace and taught by the teachers of Elemenopee!
Acting & Improv - Mondays from 4-6pm - From the stage to the screen, from choreography to concerts, having an impressive stage presence and an array of tools in your acting toolbelt makes all the difference. An acting class is a great place to start in one’s performing career but can also give any actor a bit more to work with. Classes will cover how to make a stage picture, how to embody a character, how to improvise on the spot and much more!
$200 for 5 weeks, class will be on Mondays 4PM-6PM, June 24th- July 22th
Musical Theater - Tuesdays from 4-6pm - Sing out, step touch, and make some musical theater magic with Nick! Immerse your young actor in a production-esque rehearsal, learning with a group select ensemble songs, while also learning about the skills many directors look for when singing in large groups. This class also has possible opportunities for group performances at our Cabarets!
$200 for 5 weeks, class will be on Tuesdays 4PM-6PM, June 25th- July 23rd
Dance - Wednesdays from 4-6pm - Learn the basics and more in this versatile dance class! Whether you've taken some classes before or taking your first steps onto the dance floor, Lilly will guide through a comfortable and hard working class of expression and choreography. This will be a safe space so tackle styles including ballet, jazz, fosse, musical theater, contemporary, and improv. We will unlock your potential and work to build everyone towards their own goal. Let's discover our own movement, let loose, and work hard!
$200 for 5 weeks, class will be on Wednesdays 4PM-6PM, June 26th- July 24th
Interested in Acting, Musical Theater, and Dance? Combine all three classes and save!
Musical Theater Intensive - July 22-26 from 8:30am-2:30pm - This one-week class will deep dive into the many aspects of theater, and push your student closer to maximizing their potential as a theater artist in a caring and empathetic environment. All lessons go towards a final, revue product, which parents and friends are encouraged to attend!
$600, Monday- Friday, 8:30 AM-2:30 PM, July 22nd- July 26th. Performances July 27th and 28th at 10 AM
About Elemenopee
Elemenopee, hosted by the Millspace for this summer, is a bright and upcoming program for aspiring young theater artists. It was started and run by the seacoast’s own Lilly Hirsch, Max Cavanaugh, and Nick Tavares. They strive to create insightful and meaningful connections through theater of all forms, and are motivated by pushing students and young artists to experiment, be brave, and learn more about the art and themselves in a creative and empathetic environment. This summer, thanks to our friends at the Millspace, we are offering a multitude of opportunities for aspiring performers, actors, dancers, and artists. We can’t wait to work with you!
Lilly Hirsch
Lilly has been actively involved in theater and dance since an early age and is continuing to study at Marymount Manhattan College in New York City. She has been involved in numerous different studios and now attends classes in the city, such as Broadway Dance Center and Gibney Dance. Locally, Lilly has worked with theater companies including Upside Arts, Prescott Park Arts Festival, and The Players Ring as a performer and in some spaces choreographer. She is so excited to work with Millspace and share her knowledge with this new youth program!
Nick Tavares
Nick Tavares is a native seacoast theater artist from Portsmouth, NH. He has played many different roles, both on and off stage, at various different venues, and is thrilled to continue providing theatrical experiences for kids. Most recently, he is a camp director for the Hackmatack youth camp. He too has seen just how powerful Theater is for children, and, for the past 5 years, has focused on cultivating youth theater in the sea coast through various camps, companies, and opportunities as a director, musician, playwright, technician, and performer. Recent Directing and music directing credits include: Annie and The Addams Family at Camp North Star, Elf Jr. and Day Camp shows at Upside Arts, and Frozen jr. at Portsmouth Middle School. www.nicholastavares202.wixsite.com
Max Cavanaugh
Max is ecstatic to be working with the Millspace to create this exciting new program. Max has been working in youth and professional theaters since 2012, working with companies such as The Players Ring, Upside Arts, The Music Hall and The Seacoast Repertory theater. He has been camp counseling for Upside Arts for 4 years and directed their winter production in 2022. Max is currently working as a resident artist at The Seacoast Rep and is delighted to be spending a summer at the mills.