Words fail to describe the beauty and camaraderie we experienced on campus this week. Our time together can perhaps be summarized with lines from the song "Putting It Together" by the great Stephen Sondheim, featured in this week's performance of Bit by Bit: A Sondheim Revue.

"Bit by bit, putting it together, piece by piece. Only way to make a work of art ... Every moment makes a contribution, every little detail plays a part ... The art of making art is putting it together, bit by bit."

Bit by bit, Usdan performing arts students took the stage. We cheered for our Theater students who had performances at the Lucy Moses Theater and during Festival. We tapped our feet and bobbed our heads to the breathtaking music played in the Amphitheater by our Music students.

Bit by bit, Usdan students welcomed us into their studios to share their creative processes and exhibit their final artistic products. We connected with the flora and fauna surrounding us at Nature Open Studios. We celebrated challenge, game, and healthy competition at Chess Open Studios. We were blown away by detail, humor, and professionalism at Usdan Comic Con. 

We are grateful for every moment and every bit we get to experience Usdan.

For those who will return next week, let's make the most of our last five days together on this beautiful 140-acre campus in the woods, surrounded by friends who share our enthusiasm for the arts and for nature. 

We hope to see many of your friendly faces on campus next week as we welcome audience members for more Theater Shows, Student Festival Performances, and In-Studio Performances and Open Studios.

What will we put together next week? Only time will tell!

See U next week!

 

 

WEEK 7 IN MEDIA

 

 

CAMP SHOTS

Usdan's photographer travels around the campus daily capturing photos of our students and the joys of camp. In addition to photos shared in our Newsletter and on Instagram, you can view photos in Flickr.

 

 

 

Calendar Highlights: Week 8

Here is what's coming up next week!

Monday, August 15

First Day: Week 8 Recreational Camp!

Theater Show: Sr. My True Love: A Perfect Musical Fairy Tale
10:30am

Festival: Student Discovery
12:10pm & 12:35pm 

Student Festival Performances will also be livestreamed and posted to our YouTube page.

Theater Show: Jr. My True Love: A Perfect Musical Fairy Tale
1:30pm

Visiting parents and caregivers are welcome to join Usdan Staff for lunch backstage in the McKinley Amphitheater. RSVP by emailing mtomassi@usdan.org.

Tuesday, August 16

In-Studio Performance: Writing Open-Mic (Minors)
All day

Open Studio: A6 Majors
10:00am

In-Studio Performance: Jr. The Actor Sings
10:30am

In-Studio Performance: Writing Open-Mic (Majors)
11:05am, Seniors
1:10pm, Juniors

Festival: Student Dance
12:10pm

• Tap 2 Minor Jr.
• Hip Hop Minors Jr.
• Next Generation Major Jr.
• Broadway Jazz Minors Jr.
• Dance Adventure Major

12:35pm

• Broadway Jazz Minors Sr.
• Tap 1 and 2 Minors Sr.
• Next Generation Major Sr.
• Choreography Major
• Hip Hop Minors Sr.

Student Festival Performances will also be livestreamed and posted to our YouTube page.

Amphitheater Performance: Choreography
1:10pm

Open Studio: A6 Minors
1:20pm

Theater Show: James & the Giant Peach
1:30pm

In-Studio Performance: Sr. The Actor Sings 
2:00pm

Visiting parents and caregivers are welcome to join Usdan Staff for lunch backstage in the McKinley Amphitheater. RSVP by emailing mtomassi@usdan.org.

Wednesday, August 17

In-Studio Performance: Sr. Piano Major
10:30am

Theater Show: Sr. Anna Sharpe Versus the Cyberbully
10:30am

Festival: eGALitarian Brass
12:10pm & 12:35pm

Theater Show: Jr. Anna Sharpe Versus the Cyberbully
1:30pm

Art Parade
2:00pm

Visiting parents and caregivers are welcome to join Usdan Staff for lunch backstage in the McKinley Amphitheater. RSVP by emailing mtomassi@usdan.org.

Thursday, August 18

In-Studio Performance: M25 Jr. Absolute Beginner Piano Minor
10:00am

In-Studio Performance: Tap 1 Jr. Minor
11:05am

Sr. Fashion Show
11:15am

Festival: Student Music
12:10pm

• Jr. Vocal Ensemble Major & Minors
• M18, P1 Absolute Beginner Ukulele Minor

12:35pm

• Sr. Vocal Ensemble Major & Minors

Student Festival Performances will also be livestreamed and posted to our YouTube page.

In-Studio Performance: Jr. Piano Major
1:30pm

Theater Show: Really Rosie
1:30pm

Jr. Fashion Show
2:15pm

In-Studio Performance: Jr. Instrumental Ensemble Majors (M8, M13 & M17)
2:15pm

In-Studio Performance: Jr. Instrumental Ensemble Majors (M3 & M10)
2:15pm

Parents and caregivers visiting campus are welcome to join Usdan Staff for lunch after the show. RSVP for lunch by emailing mtomassi@usdan.org.

Friday, August 19

Spirit Day: U Pride Day!

Last Day of Camp

Theater Show: Les Misérables
10:30am

Festival: Closing Ceremony (including Lifer Ceremony)
12:10pm

Theater Show: Les Misérables
1:30pm

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