The Carroll Arts Center in Westminster presents performances of Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical, Jr. this weekend, while the Carroll County Arts Council has also announced a full slate of youth summer programming running through August.
Elementary students will perform the Broadway Junior adaptation on Friday, May 15, at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 16, at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The story follows Matilda, a girl with extraordinary intelligence and imagination, who faces a cruel home life and a tyrannical school headmistress. Her teacher, Miss Honey, recognizes her potential. The production centers on Matilda and her classmates standing up to the adults in their lives.
Tickets range from $6 to $8 and are available on the Carroll County Arts Council website. The box office can be reached at 410-848-7272.
Free Movies on Tuesday nights this summer
The Carroll Arts Center will also host free Tuesday evening screenings from June 30 through August 4, starting at 7:00 p.m.
The free movie screenings will be held inside the air-conditioned theater with concessions available for purchase. The summer lineup runs Tuesdays from June 30 through August 4, featuring Remember the Titans, Spy Kids, Shrek, Space Jam, Robin Hood (Disney animated), and Muppet Treasure Island.
Summer Camps at the Carroll Arts Center
Registration is open for youth summer camps at the Carroll Arts Center, running from late June through early August.
Art That Pops (June 22) offers morning and afternoon sessions for ages 5 to 12 at $180 per session. Students work with light, science-based art, and mixed media projects.
Theatre Camp for elementary students (June 22-26) is a full week for ages 8 to 10 at $275, led by instructor Lora Strosnider. Campers produce and perform a play, with a final performance at 3:00 p.m. on June 27.
Super-Tastic Cartoons (July 13-17) is a cartooning and illustration camp for ages 5 to 12 led by Benjamin Kapinos. Morning and afternoon sessions are $180 each, or $350 for both.
Junior Visual Arts (July 20-24) is a morning camp for ages 5 to 8 at $180. Instructor Cristie Shifflett guides students through different techniques and media each day.
Theatre Camp for middle school students (August 3-7) is a week-long program for ages 11 to 13 at $275. Lora Strosnider returns as instructor. The final performance is at 3:00 p.m. on August 8.
Scholarships for theatre camps are available through the Tom Holder Scholarship, which is part of a broader set of financial support options available through the Carroll County Arts Council for local students interested in the arts. Members receive 10 percent off with a promo code. Payment plans are available for all programs.
Full camp registration and details are available at carrollcountyartscouncil.org. The Carroll Arts Center is located at 91 West Main Street in Westminster.