S2 E4 • Bearing the Brunt of the School-to-Prison Pipeline
February 8, 2025, at 10:30 AM
Guests: Judge Tracey Flemings-Davillier, Chief Justice of the Criminal District Court; Judge Candice Vaughn Bates-Anderson, Chief Judge of Juvenile Court; and Judge D. Nicole Sheppard of the Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
ABCT Kids News
FORMER ABCT KIDS ARE MAKING WAVES IN THE INDUSTRY
ABCT is proud to have been the starting point for many young actors from New Orleans who have gone on to appear in movies, commercials, and professional companies. This is a testament to the school's role in nurturing talent.
ABCT Summer Camp Registration
Please feel free to submit the online registration form and pay the $50 registration fee, then call the office at (504) 862-PLAY (7529) to make an audition/application appointment. Note that credit card payments incur a 2.3% service fee. We also accept payments via Cash App at $AnthonyBeanTheater, Zelle at @AnthonyBean, and PayPal at Anthony Bean Community Theater. In-person payments can be made Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm. Money orders are also accepted.
The payment deadline is Friday, May 23rd. If payment is made after this deadline, a late fee of $50 will be applied.
ABCT Summer Program is more than a Camp... It's Culture! 6-Week Summer Theater Program Call: 862-PLAY
IT'S SUMMERTIME! REGISTER YOUR CHILD FOR ABCT SUMMER THEATER CAMP
ABCT Summer Program is more than a Camp... It's Culture!
6 Week Summer Theater Program
It is more than a training ground for the arts; it is a safe and nurturing environment where the community is stressed, friendship valued, and personal growth is celebrated.
The ideal place for children to learn about the arts and develop creative skills to discover more about themselves and their world.
ABCT Summer Camp will help children 7–17 years of age expand their cultural boundaries and outlook.
ABCT Summer Camp is a full-day theater experience, and breakfast and lunch are on-site. Your child will enjoy six weeks of special art activities and high-quality, firsthand workshops, including:
*Theater - playwriting, performance, production, costuming, lighting, and set building.
On Friday of each week, we stage a talent show/performance where your child will display their creativity and imagination.
ABCT Summer Camps' primary objectives are to instruct each child:
FORMER ABCT KIDS ARE MAKING WAVES IN THE INDUSTRY
Join us for the Anthony Bean Performing Arts Summer Camp, where you can experience the incredible talent of our youth in their exciting culminating productions! Don't miss this chance to support our young performers.
The Lion King, Finale’
El Hajj Malik
The Glove
CATS
THE WIZ
Registration for the ABCT Performing Arts Summer Camp will begin on March 8, 2025.
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Camp
 ABCT Summer Program is more than a Camp...It's Culture!
6-Week Summer Theater Program
CAMP DATES: Monday, June 2 - Friday, July 11, 2025
CAMP HOURS: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 3 PM.
Breakfast 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Lunch 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
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 Advertising and Promotion Release
**Consent for Use of Likeness**
By allowing your child to participate in our Camp or Camp Production, you consent to the reproduction and/or use of your child's photographs, videotapes, films, and audio recordings for advertising and promotional purposes by ABCT Theater or its affiliated programs.
**Volunteers Responsibilities**
Please review the following requirements to ensure we can deliver outstanding performance. ABCT aims to promote volunteer opportunities and ensure that responsibilities are shared fairly.
We ask that each performer’s parent(s) or guardian(s) contribute a total of four (4) hours of volunteer time towards the summer program and the end-of-camp production, including move-in, strike (takedown), or chaperoning at a show. A list of available volunteer opportunities will be provided, and sign-up sheets will be available upon registration. Additionally, the summer program will include a week of late-night rehearsals. We kindly request that all parents contribute cash or food items for dinner for the kids during this time.
**Auditions/Casting**
At ABCT, we take pride in having some of the best musical theater directors available, and it is a privilege to have them with us each summer. Our stage director, vocal director, and choreographer will be auditioning all students for our summer shows. We have one scheduled audition time for each production. If you wish to request a separate audition, please submit your request to the stage director in writing.
As with any audition, a cast member may be disappointed with their assigned role. If you have concerns about casting, please write them down and send them to the ABCT office addressed to Anthony Bean. Mr. Bean will make the final decision regarding your child's role. The staff will not discuss casting issues with you until you submit a letter outlining your concerns.
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**Costuming**
 We provide a large selection of costumes for all students, but sometimes we need parental assistance. In such cases, we will send a letter to inform parents about what is needed to complete their child's costume.
 Please note that a list of costume requirements may not be available until the program begins. If you have any costume questions, please get in touch with The School Office at (504) 862-7529.
**Rules and Regulations**
Camp hours are from 9:00 AM. to 3:00 PM. Please arrive on time each day. All campers must be picked up by 3:15 PM. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
- Always pay attention to the requests of staff members and volunteers.
- No swearing; please be mindful of your conversation topics around younger participants.
- Display the highest standards of respect for yourself and others.
- Do not explore or leave the rehearsal/theater premises without supervision, and refrain from loitering in the parking lot after camp.
- There is no littering. If you make a mess, please clean it up. Food and drinks are not allowed in the costume room or auditorium.
- No inappropriate displays of affection.
- Cell phone usage is not allowed during camp or class time.
- Flagrant or persistent violations of these rules will result in disciplinary procedures, starting with a referral to the administrative director and notification to parents.
- I have read and understood the requirements for participating in the ABCT Summer Theater program.
- Students must come to class daily with paper and a pen or pencil.
Welcome to the Anthony Bean Community Theater (ABCT)
Summer Camp 2025
*Exploring creativity when you need to act out*
**Flat Rate:** The cost for the 6-week session is $750. A non-refundable registration fee of $50 is required, and spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. This tuition includes all materials, admissions, and daily breakfast and lunch.
Please note that transportation to and from ABCT is not provided. We accept payment in cash, money orders, or credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) and via CashApp at $AnthonyBeanTheater.
Please call (504) 862-PLAY (7529) to schedule an audition or registration appointment. Returning campers must call to confirm availability.
The ABCT 6-Week Summer Camp will be held this summer at Southern University at New Orleans, at 6400 Press Dr., New Orleans, LA.