Tomato Patch Visual and Performing Arts Workshops- Fine Arts, Theatre, Dance, Music, and new this year -Video!

2010
The longest running, most successful summer arts program
in central New Jersey, now in its 36th year!

Tomato Patch Visual and Performing Arts Workshops, held annually on the West Windsor Campus of Mercer County Community College, is one of the longest-running and most successful multi-disciplinary summer arts programs in central New Jersey. Since 1973, over 5,300 junior and senior high school students have spent several weeks of their summer exploring the visual arts, dance, theater, and vocal music under the guidance of a highly qualified staff of teaching professional artists.

A few weeks can last a lifetime! - as graduates of Tomato Patch over the years have proven. Many Tomato Patchers are now professional artists, have appeared on Broadway, or have decided to teach the arts as they were taught in Tomato Patch. Many have gone on to fulfill different life ambitions yet maintain lasting friendships formed in Tomato Patch.

Students select a major concentration in either the performing, video or visual arts, and spend two morning classes in these areas. After lunch, they are free to choose electives in other areas. Afternoon course offerings for 2010 may include stage combat, children's theatre, computer art, "Who's line is it anyhow?", painting, drawing, jazz, musical theatre, tap dance, cartooning & anime, hip hop, vocal ensemble, comedy, and video production.

SESSION I
... is a 4-week session designed for students entering grades 8-12 in the fall. Classes will meet Mondays through Thursdays, June 28 to July 22, 2010 from 8:45am to 4:15pm . The camp will conclude with a Festival of The Arts on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 7:00pm and Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 7:00pm. Tuition is $650 plus a non-refundable $25 application fee ($675 total*) which includes a free t-shirt, pizza party on performance dates, 2 tickets for each performance and DVD of the art exhibit and performance.

SESSION II
... is a 3-week session designed for students entering grades 5-7 in the fall. Classes will meet Mondays through Thursdays, July 26 to August 12, 2010 from 8:45am to 4:15pm. The camp will conclude with a Festival of The Arts on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at 7:00pm and Thursday, August 12, 2010 at 7:00pm. Tuition is $550 plus a non-refundable $25 application fee ($575 total*) which includes a free t-shirt, pizza party on performance dates, 2 tickets for each performance and DVD of the art exhibit and performance.

MASTER CLASS 2010
Students entering grades 8-12 in the fall, who have attended Tomato Patch Session I, TP On & Off Screen or had other formal theatre training may sign up for this special 3 week Master Class in Theater, July 26 to August 13, 2010, Monday through Thursday, 9am-4pm. This Master Class will focus on preparing a polished audition piece for each student, as well as scene work. Students will learn all the ins and outs of show business; how to find jobs and how to audition for theatre, television, and movies. A final performance will feature their work on Friday, August 13, 2010 at 7:00pm. Master Class Tuition is $500 plus a non-refundable $25 application fee ($525 total) Price includes pizza party on the performance date.

BEFORE/AFTER CARE AVAILABLE

If you have questions, email to projects@mccc.edu or call (609) 570-3566.

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Funding for Tomato Patch has been made possible in part by the Mercer County Cultural and Heritage Commission through a grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State.

Workshops for Children and Teens

We offer 2 exciting programs for students & children:

Kelsey Kids Playshops  Winter 2010
Saturday Morning Creative Theatre Workshops for Grades K-7
presented in conjunction with Youthstages
For more information or to register click here

&

Tomato Patch Summer Workshops 2010
Summer Workshops for Grades 5-12
For more information or to register click here