French Woods Summer Camp Blog

These shows have never been performed before and French Woods has been asked to help develop the shows before they are released to the public.

Our staff will be working on these shows with the help of the Disney Theatrical Productions development team. Disney staff will be attending the performances of the shows as well as working directly with French Woods campers and staff.

Disney’s Winnie the Pooh is being developed in session 3 for 7-11 year olds:
Deep in the Hundred-Acre Wood… Pooh, Piglet, Owl, Rabbit, Tigger, Kanga, Roo and Eeyore are on a mission to rescue Christopher Robin from the dreaded Backson! This new musical for young performers includes classic songs like “Winnie the Pooh” and “The Wonderful Thing About Tiggers” as well as three new songs from the upcoming animated feature film, Winnie the Pooh (2011).

Disney’s Little Mermaid JR, being developed for 11-14 year olds in session 4:
More than anything, the young mermaid Ariel wants to be part of the human world above, but her father, King Triton, will allow nothing of the sort. When Ariel trades her voice for a pair of legs, she has only three days to get Prince Eric to kiss her or she becomes the Sea Witch’s slave forever! This thrilling and touching ocean adventure for young performers features all of the songs from the 1989 animated feature (including “Under the Sea” and “Kiss the Girl”) as well as two new songs from the 2008 Broadway musical.

Disney’s Camp Rock: The Musical is being developed for 11 – 17 year olds in session 2 based on the Disney Channel movie as well as the new movie that will be released in the fall.
This summer was supposed to be about relaxing, enjoying their music, and getting to know each other better. But with Camp Star across the lake threatening Camp Rock’s very existence, Mitchie and Shane must spend every waking moment getting the young campers into top shape for the final jam! This new musical based on the Disney Channel hit movies Camp Rock and Camp Rock 2 celebrates making music, overcoming obstacles, and fostering friendships.

For more information, contact french woods or check out our website at www.frenchwoods.com

We have made arrangements to attend the new Broadway production of “Billy Elliot” on Sunday August 2nd.Seating will be limited to the orchestra and mezzanine.
Brunch will be served at camp and the coach bus will arrive in NYC by 2:00pm. Showtime is at 3:00pm and we will leave the city at 6:00pm. At 6:45pm we will stop for dinner on the way back to camp.
The all-inclusive fee is $150.00 (Ticket and transportation). Billy Elliot is expected o be a sellout so act soon. Downled the form here or call the office at 954-346-7455 to reserve your space.

If you want to know more about the show, the website: http://www.billyelliotbroadway.com/sights-sounds.php has some great video about the show.

Lauren Goldberg will have her images featured in the new Dresden Dolls CD, No, Virginia, out May 20th. 

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Here’s a pic for those of you thinking about camp, we’re starting to get everything ready for first session, here’s what camp looks like right now…

Zachary Flick recently performed the role of General Cartwright, the head of the Save-A-Soul Mission, in his middle school production of Guys and Dolls.

Hi Ron, Beth and Isaac and the whole French Woods crew.

I can’t believe the school year is almost over (where did it go?) and summer begins next month, but I am really looking forward to it! Hope all is well and that you have a great opening and session 1.

I wanted to say a great big “Thanks” to Ron for enabling me to get to know Thoroughly Modern Millie from the “inside” … as you know, I ended up choosing it for my high school musical this year, with former campers Melissa Smith as Muzzy and Brittany Jakubowitz as Miss Flannery.

We were honored to have in our audience, at my invitation, the esteemed theatre journalist Peter Filichia, of Theatermania.com and the Newark Star-Ledger; Tony voter and author of my favorite “trade” book Let’s Put on a Musical: How to Choose the Right Show For Your School, Community or Professional Theater. I hope you will permit me to share with you Peter’s incredibly gratifying words, which appeared in his April column …

So thanks again, Ron, for providing the inspiration to make it happen!

See you soon –

Best regards,
Bruce