This Art is for the Birds.
This Art is for the Birds is a comedy parable to help us all learn to save our planet!
This Art is for the Birds is FREE to attend and is financially supported through grants and donations.
If you would like to make a donation to help support the cost of this project, please click on the button below.
FREE
Performances
Sunday, October 15th at 12:00 pm
Saturday, July 22nd at 7:00 pm
Sunday, July 23rd at 4:00 pm
This Art is for the Birds is a comedy parable to help us all learn to save our planet!
Led by Robin VanLear (creator of Parade the Circle), community members of all ages who participated in summer camps and workshops will perform this original work in the Coventry PEACE Park. For these workshops and camps, Robin was joined by area artists: Story Rhinehart Cadiz, Eric Coble, Raja Freeman, Marlon Hatcher & Diane Sette. All costumes and scenery have been created by hand by the participants in these summer series.
Join your friends and neighbors for a truly unique community theatre experience.
Summer Camps & Workshops
YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS
For ages 10-12
We invite you to join us for a series of 1/2-day summer camps where you can write, create masks, costumes and props and be part of creating the first original community Theatre work for our very own PEACE Park.
This Art is for the Birds is a comedy parable to help us all learn to save our planet!
Camp is led by Robin VanLear, creator of Parade the Circle joined by area artists:
- Story Rhinehart Cadiz
- Eric Coble
- Raja Freeman
- Marlon Hatcher
- Diane Sette
Max spaces 6 per session ages 10 – 12
Sessions meet 9am to noon
Week 1: June 12 -16
Join a flock and create your mask/costume
Week 2: June 20 – 23
Help write commentary for our Greek Chorus
Week 3: June 26 – 30
Join a flock and create your mask/costume
Week 4: July 10 – 14
Join a flock and create your own mask/costume
Week 5: July 17 – 21
Participants in week 1, 2. 3, 4 – finish masks & make props
Rehearsals: July 17 – 21
Monday & Tuesday – 6 to 8:30 pm – 1 night each flock
Thursday – movement all flocks – 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Friday – open dress rehearsal – arrive 6pm – rehearse – 7:00 – 8:30 pm
PERFORMANCES: Saturday, July 22 – 7pm & Sunday, July 23 – 4pm
Camp tuition: $150/week for 1/2 day camps except week 5
- Week 5 is FREE for individuals who have participated in week 1, 2, 3 or 4
- Tuition assistance available
To register or for more information go to artactsltd.wixsite.com/my-site or email Robin VanLear at artacts_ltd@outlook.com.
For ages 13 - 16
We invite you to join us for a series of 1/2-day summer camps where you can write, create masks, costumes and props and be part of creating the first original community Theatre work for our very own PEACE Park.
This Art is for the Birds is a comedy parable to help us all learn to save our planet!
Camp is led by Robin VanLear, creator of Parade the Circle joined by area artists:
- Story Rhinehart Cadiz
- Eric Coble
- Raja Freeman
- Marlon Hatcher
- Diane Sette
Max spaces 8 students per session ages 13 – 16
Sessions meet 1 to 4 pm (unless otherwise noted)
Week 1: June 12 -16
Join a flock and create your mask/costume
Week 2: June 20 – 23
NO CAMP FOR THIS AGE GROUP THIS WEEK
Week 3: June 26 – 30
Join a flock and create your mask/costume
PLEASE NOTE: CAMP THIS WEEK IS FROM 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Week 4: July 10 – 14
Join a flock and create your own mask/costume
Week 5: July 17 – 21
Participants in week 1, 3, 4 – finish masks & make props
Rehearsals: July 17 – 21
Monday & Tuesday – 6 to 8:30 pm – 1 night each flock
Thursday – movement all flocks – 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Friday – open dress rehearsal – arrive 6pm – rehearse – 7:00 – 8:30 pm
PERFORMANCES: Saturday, July 22 – 7pm & Sunday, July 23 – 4pm
Camp tuition: $150/week for 1/2 day camps except week 5
- Week 5 is FREE for individuals who have participated in week 1, 2, 3 or 4
- Tuition assistance available
To register or for more information go to artactsltd.wixsite.com/my-site or email Robin VanLear at artacts_ltd@outlook.com.
FAMILY & ADULT WORKSHOPS
Family Workshops
We invite you to join us for a series of family workshops where you can create masks, costumes and props and be part of creating the first original community Theatre work for our very own PEACE Park.
This Art is for the Birds is a comedy parable to help us all learn to save our planet!
Family workshops are geared for one or two parents to attend with a child ages 6 and up.
Families should expect to spend minimum 4 workshops to finish their bird masks/costumes.
Family Workshops meet 1 to 3:30 pm
Family Workshop 1: Saturday, June 17
Join a flock & create a mask/costume
Family Workshop 2: Saturday, July 1
Join a flock & create a mask/costume
Family Workshop 3: Saturday, July 8
Join a flock & create a mask/costume
Family Workshop 4: Sunday, July 16
Join a flock & create a mask/costume
Prep Week: July 17 – 21
Participants in the Family workshops are welcome to attend any of the AM workshop sessions 9am – noon to finish their masks, costumes, props
Rehearsals: July 17 – 21
Monday & Tuesday – 6 to 8:30 pm – 1 night each flock
Thursday – movement all flocks – 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Friday – open dress rehearsal – arrive 6pm – rehearse – 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Workshop tuition: $15/session or $50/for 4 workshops
To register or for more information go to artactsltd.wixsite.com/my-site or email Robin VanLear at artacts_ltd@outlook.com.
Adult Workshops
We invite you to join us for a series of adult workshops where you can create masks, costumes and props and be part of creating the first original community Theatre work for our very own PEACE Park.
This Art is for the Birds is a comedy parable to help us all learn to save our planet!
Adults should expect bird masks/costumes to take 3 workshops.
Adult Workshops meet 6 to 8:30 pm
Adult Workshop 1: Wednesday, July 5
Join a flock & create a mask/costume
Adult Workshop 2: Thursday, July 6
Join a flock & create a mask/costume
Adult Workshop 3: Wednesday, July 12
Join a flock & create a mask/costume
Adult Workshop 4: Thursday, July 13
Join a flock & create a mask/costume
Prep Week: July 17 – 21
Participants in the Adult workshops are welcome to attend any of the PM workshop sessions 1 – 4 pm to finish their masks, costumes, props
Rehearsals: July 17 – 21
Monday & Tuesday – 6 to 8:30 pm – 1 night each flock
Thursday – movement all flocks – 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Friday – open dress rehearsal – arrive 6pm – rehearse – 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Workshop tuition: $10/session or $25/for 3 workshops
To register or for more information go to artactsltd.wixsite.com/my-site or email Robin VanLear at artacts_ltd@outlook.com.
