CAMP STARQUEST
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A four-week Musical Theater & Performing Arts Intensive Program that teaches the fundamentals of theater, music, and dance – all in the process of creating a fully-staged production of a hit musical. Join us as we fuse a traditional summer camp philosophy with a top-notch performing arts program designed to keep our campers invigorated, engaged, challenged, and happy! Our specialty staff is made up of theater professionals ready to ensure our campers shine from the inside out.
Daily Mindful Meditation
Themed dress-up days
Rehearse – Fully Staged Production
Battle of The Stars & Song Fest
- Morning Workshops: Acting, Dance, Voice
Specialty Workshops: Costume Design, Song Writing, Lighting, Acting Business 101
PRODUCTION
The Spongebob Musical Youth Edition
Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world!
TESTIMONIALS
He is definitely a JPAS kid! I know the pandemic has been so hard for you all, but it’s been so great for him. He’s seriously having the BEST summer.
Thank you for providing a place for Addie to grow and SHINE. In the weeks leading up to her Bat Mitzvah, I wasn’t sure how she would do on the bimah. I was blown away at her first rehearsal! Her voice was clear, strong and she and owning the room. This was a direct result of all her time with StarQuest/JPAS.
Alyssa has been enjoying middle school and has gotten involved with student council and the school’s musical. Alyssa displays so much confidence when speaking, presenting, making new friends and especially recently when she auditioned for her school’s musical. She attributes her confidence to her experiences in Camp Star Quest and JPAS. She is even writing a memoir about Camp Star Quest for her English class.
CALENDAR & IMPORTANT DATES
June 5th– First Day of Camp J Group Activities, Auditions, Afternoon Scripts Given Out
June 6th – Weekly Challenge, Cast list revealed in the afternoon
June 7th – Karaoke lunch
June 8th – Lip sync contest
June 9th – Appreciation Circle Ice Cream Sundae Bar, Wear camp T-shirt
June 12th – Weekly challenge, acting workshop with Broadway Actor Jeremy Hayes
June 13th – Acting workshop with Broadway Actor Jeremy Hayes
June 14th – Dress as your favorite Character Day
June 15th – Camper Talent Show Lunch
June 16th – Appreciation Circle Camper Talent Show lunch Wear Camp T-shirt
June 19th – Weekly Challenge Costume Fittings
June 20th – Weekly Challenge Costume Fittings
June 21st –Camper counselor day, tie dye t-shirt at lunch
June 22nd – Agent lunch, tech rehearsal
June 23rd – Appreciation Circle Camper Talent Show lunch Wear Camp T-shirt, tech rehearsal with mics/lights projections
June 26th – Weekly Challenge, all day rehearsal, tech rehearsal afternoon
June 27th – All day rehearsal, tech rehearsal afternoon
June 28th – All day rehearsal, tech rehearsal afternoon, Dinner, 6:00pm musical performance debut
June 29th – Battle of the stars field day
June 30th – Appreciation Circle, battle of the stars, song fest and award ceremony, closing circle
Day At A Glance
8:45 – 9:00 AM Campers Arrive
9:05 AM Morning Huddle
9:30 AM Specialty Activity One – Acting, Dance, Voice
10:20 AM Specialty Activity Two – Acting, Dance, Voice
11:10 AM Specialty Activity Three – Acting, Dance Voice
12:00 PM Lunch & Creative Time
12:50 PM Daily Group Meditation
1:00 PM Rehearsals
3:45 – 4:00 PM Carpool & After-Care
Alise Robinson brings more than 20 years of experience working with youth in a variety of facets including producing children’s musical productions, coaching youth in mindfulness and empowerment, teaching preschool, creating awarding-winning toy lines and consumer goods, licensing children’s entertainment and developing and branding children’s intellectual properties. Her accomplishments include JPAS receiving “best theater classes for aspiring actors” in Dallas Child Magazine, being named one of License! Magazine’s “top 40 under 40” licensing executives, she authored the children’s book series “Space Craze” and has won more than 45 prestigious national toy design and production awards. Alise has also appeared on national and international television as a spokesperson for a variety of brands including ELLE magazine. The common thread throughout Alise’s career has been her dedication to making a positive impact on children’s lives. Her quest to combine her love of working with children together with her branding expertise, on-camera experience and passion for theatre has led Alise to spearhead the J Performing Arts Space and to pioneer Camp StarQuest and Camp StarPower, one of Dallas’ most sought-after musical theater and performing arts camps
Meet Our Specialty Staff
Alise Robinson
JPAS & Camp Director, Producer
Linda Leonard
Performance Director
Skylar Duvall
Choreographer and Dance Specialist
Megan Muscato
Acting Specialist
Kristin Spires
Voice Specialist & Music Director
Meet Our General Counselors
Logan Beutel
Graduated from Southern Methodist University with a major in Theatre with an emphasis in Acting. Past experiences at JPAS include being a counselor at Camp StarQuest 2021 and dance captain of Mary Poppins JR. In addition to theatre, Logan enjoys playing gigs with his band, competing in and teaching ballroom dance, and spending time with family. Logan is so grateful he had the opportunity to work on Matilda JR this spring to help our bright young artists reach their potential and encourage them to do what they love! He is looking forward to having an amazing summer at Camp StarQuest!
Trinity Coursey
Recently graduated with a degree in Musical Theatre from KD Conservatory. Trinity was recently in the musical Gypsy at MainStage Irving. You might also find Trinity working sound at Pocket Sandwich Theatre. When Trinity is not working on theatre, Trinity is making coffee at Summer Moon Coffee. Trinity recently was the ASM for Matilda JR where she got to know and love so many of our wonderful JPAS Kids. Trinity can’t wait to make StarQuest 2023 the best summer yet!
Elora McLeod
is a local actor, songwriter, and playwright. You may have seen them earlier this year in Be More Chill as Jenna Rolan with Junior Players. Other favorite past roles include Martha Dunnstock in Heathers, Robbie the Stockfish in Urinetown, Leaf Coneybear in Putnam, Zazzalil in Firebringer and many more. Recently Elora was a part of our Matilda JR production team and had a blast contributing to our JPAS students’ success. Even though these kids were little, they sure can do a lot. They are beyond thrilled to be a Camp StarQuest counselor and spend the summer having fun and dreaming big!!
Penelope Richards
is a recent graduate from KD Conservatory for Film and Dramatic Arts. Though she usually prefers working on camera, the stage does have a special place in her heart. Penny was an ASM for Matilda JR and her first experience working with our JPAS family was awesome! She is so excited to continue her JPAS journey with us this summer at Camp StarQuest!
Sophia Hensen
Will be attending Loyola University in Chicago to major in Theater and double minor in Musical Theater and Shakespeare Studios. After college, she plans to pursue a career in the performing arts and then teaching. She loves theatre and especially loves JPAS. Sophia is a returning counselor and past JPAS student. You may have recently seen Sophia as Ms. Honey in Matilda or last year as Mary Poppins. She can’t wait for another spectacular summer at Camp StarQuest!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes, unless of an illness. The theater is a team sport, and we need everyone present to be set up for success.
No, we are busy creating and inspiring our inner artists.
We infuse youth empowerment and mindfulness into our arts curriculum. In addition to providing a top-notch performing arts education, we teach children the importance of self-love, kindness, and gratitude by creating an empowerment and personal development toolbox that builds confidence and 21st-century life skills.
To help children rise up to their personal greatness using the creative arts as our vehicle.
