Summer drama workshops on tap in Charlotte County

The Charlotte Players are offering two summer drama workshops at the Center for Performing Arts in Punta Gorda. Both workshops start Monday, June 15, and run through Friday, June 26. Students entering second through sixth grades will be working on "Robin Hood — The Musical" each day from 9 a.m. until noon. Older students entering seventh through 12th grades will meet from 1 to 4 p.m., rehearsing "School House Rock."

Participants will have hands-on experiences in all facets of a theatrical production; backstage, scenic design, props, costumes, music, sound as well as performing on stage. Each workshop will culminate with three showcase productions June 27 and 28. Workshop coordinators include Music and Chorale Director Jaci Cushman, Student Coordinator Marie LaBrosse and Executive Director Sherrie Moody.

The Charlotte Players sponsor a summer internship program with three students

from the University of Tampa's musical theater program. Artistic Directors

Megan Tucker, from Brandon, Fla., and David Bevis, from St. Petersburg, will guide the young thespians through the two-week program. Choreographer Hector Flores Jr. will be arriving from Jersey City, N.J., for instruction in dance and stage movement.

Student registration forms are available online at www.charlotteplayers.org The special $175 discounted fee period has been extended to June 8 when it increases to $200. Other discount rates apply for families with more than one student. Completed forms may be mailed to the Charlotte Players at P.O. Box 494088, Port Charlotte, FL 33949. For additional information, call (941) 255-1022.