Founded by
Marilyn Abad-Cardinalli
Celebrating 27 Years
of Summer Fun!
Gavilan College Summer Theatre Arts Repertory
(STAR kids affectionately refer to us as "STAR")
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Since 1985, the Gavilan College STAR Program has been one of the best summer programs available for youth living in the South Valley. Over our rich 27-year history, STAR has become a summer tradition for many families and an important part of hundreds of children's lives. STAR is very proud of the efforts of our dedicated staff, supportive family members, and our talented STAR kids, to keep the performing arts alive and thriving in our community.
TUITION DEADLINES AND INCREASES: This year STAR has made a very important change to how we collect our tuition fees. We have established full tuition deadlines and a fee increase of 10% will be applied after the deadline date. Please read the session information and refer to the Important Program Notes below. We apologize for a few typos in our Out and About Magazine Ad in the May Camps issue. The session and performance dates are correct below for STAR Gilroy and STAR San Juan Bautista. This season, we are very excited that so many of our STAR leaders want to return to the program this summer, and that we also have several new applicants. We believe it is a testament to the success of the STAR Program that so many of our STAR leaders were once STAR kids themselves, and they return to the program to share their love of the performing arts with the next generation of STAR kids. |
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Please scroll down to review session details. Click link to view the STAR 2012 Calendar and click link to enroll now. Please be sure to read the Important Program Notes regarding our sessions. Don't miss out on any STAR newsletters and other updates: Join the STAR eMail list and be sure to check out and subscribe to the STAR YouTube Channel: GavilanCollegeSTAR! We hope to see you soon! STAR Staff | ||
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STAR Video Youth Ages 12-16 Gavilan College TV Studio, Gilroy Tuition fee paid in full by May 18th is only $450 STAR Video is a three week video production program that teaches participants to use the equipment in the Gavilan College TV studio as tools for young video artists. Participants write, produce, direct, and act in their own projects, which will air on GavTV, YouTube, Vimeo, and participants receive a DVD of what they produce. Above are videos produced by STAR Video 2008 participants: Unit V: The Green Screen Unicorns. * Please read Important Program Notes below. Full tuition must be received no later than May 18, 2012. Starting May 19th, tuition fees will increase by 10% ($45) of the full tuition fee of $450 for a tuition fee of $495. |
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The Gavilan College STAR Program
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STAR Gilroy Youth Ages 8-16 Performances: Tuition fee paid in full by May 18th is only $595 STAR Gilroy students participate in the rehearsal and production of a major main stage musical, experiencing the performing arts through fun and creative collaborative projects that are performed at the end of the day. No prior acting experience is required. The program culminates with the student's final performance of a fantastic summer musical. It is truly amazing what these children accomplish in four short weeks, while still enjoying daily camp activities, such as workshops and fun theme days.STAR Gilroy is held in the Gavilan Theater, on the Gavilan College main campus in Gilroy. * Please read Important Program Notes below. Full tuition must be received no later than May 18, 2012. Starting May 19th, tuition fees will increase by 10% ($59.50) of the full tuition fee of $595 for a total of $654.50. DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR. |
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STAR Stories: Youth Ages 8-16 Tuition fee paid in full by June 18th is only $350 The first day of STAR San Juan Bautista is on the Tuesday following the final performance of STAR Gilroy.STAR San Juan Bautista is
also a theatre performing arts program, but on a smaller scale than STAR Gilroy productions.
The session is held in the historic
El Teatro Campesino Playhouse and runs for three weeks.
Young actors are guided through rehearsal and scene study of
a challenging classical play for performance on the last weekend.
The actors participate in theatre
and performing arts exercises
and workshops focusing on
physical movement, vocal exercises, and the creation of
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All dates and sessions subject to change. AGE REQUIREMENTS: All participants must be eight (8) years old by the first day of the first theatre performing arts session enrolled in or age twelve (12) years old by the first day of the first video session - NO EXCEPTIONS, please. ENROLLMENT: Early enrollment is highly recommended. Enrollment is NOT complete until full tuition has been received by the STAR Office. A non-refundable deposit of $100 is required to guarantee space in our summer sessions, and full tuition must be paid and received no later than the tuition deadline dates. Please make note of the tuition deadlines for our summer sessions. There will be a 10% tuition increase after May 18th for STAR Gilroy and STAR Video, and after June 18th for STAR San Juan Bautista. TUITION REFUNDS: It is important to note that STAR does NOT issue tuition refunds for participant cancellations, and we are unable to offer pro-rated session fees for missed days. In lieu of a cash refund, STAR issues a transferable STAR Tuition Credit Certificate for the amount of tuition paid, minus the $100 non-refundable deposit. The certificate will be valid for one year from the issue date and may be applied towards tuition for any future sessions. PERFORMANCE TICKETS: It is important to note that tuition fees DO NOT include tickets to see the performances. Performance dates are noted above. All audience members must purchase tickets separately. Ticket prices are: $12 for adults, $10 for students, seniors age 55 and older, and military personnel with identification; with $8 for children age 12 years and younger. Tickets are non-refundable and exchanges are not available.SCHOLARSHIPS: Tuition scholarships may be available on a first come, first serve basis, to those who apply. The deadline for STAR Gilroy and STAR Video scholarships closed April 15th. STAR San Juan Bautista STAR Scholarships are still available and applications must be received in the STAR Office no later than June 18th. Please click here to download the STAR Scholarship Application form as a Microsoft Word document or here as in a .pdf format. AUDITIONS: No prior experience is necessary to participate in STAR. All children will be cast in the production and their attendance and participation is absolutely essential to the success of the final production. Participants audition on the first day, and STAR makes every effort to cast everyone by the second or third day of the session. Therefore, please ensure your child/children attend all scheduled rehearsals. If you are aware of any pre-scheduled conflicts with the production schedule, please notify the STAR staff. Parental cooperation and support are extremely important in the production process.ABSENT FOR AUDITIONS: For children who know in advance that they will miss the first day of STAR for auditions, there is an option of posting an unlisted YouTube video for review and consideration by the STAR staff with the other auditions. Arrangements must be made in advance, the STAR office must have your Audition Sheet on file, and the link to your unlisted video should be emailed to: stargav@gavilan.edu BEFORE the first day of STAR. Please click here for YouTube's instructions on how to post an unlisted video.REQUIRED PARTICIPATION DOCUMENTS: We require the following STAR forms be on file in the STAR Office before a child can participate in any STAR activities, including STAR Video participants: (1) STAR Participant Consent and Release Form, and (2) STAR Audition Sheet (with current photo). These forms will be mailed to you after you register, but you can also download the enrollment packet here. BEFORE AND AFTER CARE is available for STAR Gilroy and/or STAR Video on the Gavilan College main campus for an additional nominal fee of $5 for Before Care, $5 for After Care, or $10 for Before and After Care per day. Please click here to download the forms or request in online enrollment form and we will mail to you. CARPOOL CONNECTIONS may be available for those who request to participate. STAR will compile a list of interested parties, and participants are responsible for making their own arrangements. Please click here for sample. As always, if you have anu questions, please feel free to call us at 408-612-2057 or email us at stargav@gavilan.edu. |
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STAR Mission Statement STAR is a place where kids Safe to create moments to share. Safe to celebrate their life; Safe to grow and Safe to laugh, learn, Safe in body, mind, and spirit. |
"Swing on a STAR" STAR's 25th Anniversary Celebration Song! Hyperlink to" Swing on a STAR" Lyrics Performed by STAR Gilroy 2010 STAR Kids! Music by Jimmy Van Heusen with Lyrics by 2010 STAR Leaders |
Love STAR Vision Statement STAR is a theatre arts learning experience centered on fun
and focused on young people creating and performing
in joyful harmony. |
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