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directing, playwriting, stage movement, and songwriting. And by the accounts of those who've taken part in the camp,
it's also a place where teens can be themselves, build their self-esteem, and feel like they're part of
something valuable." - Anothony Salveggi, "Life's lesson taught on the stage by Largo High grad" Clearwater
Citizen, July 13th, 2006
"I had the great good fortune of attending the Showdown Theater Academy's staged reading of two original works,
(NOTTHINGHAM and BARD HIGH) on Thursday at te Repertory East Playhouse, home of the Academy. The evening
was in a word - amazing. [...] the talent that burst from the stage was a joy to watch and the quality of the script was
brilliant. I've not enjoyed an evening of theater to that degree in a long time - it was one of those rare moments
when you realize you were witnessing something uniquely special." - Michelle Buttelman, "Showdown Theater
Academy," The Signal, April 10, 2005
"Beyond the run and music that makes you want to stand up and dance - there are serious subjects of pressure to fit,
the fragile line of popularity, the thin grasp we all have on sanity. [...] This is the kind of musical that makes you
leave the theater humming - AND thinking." - Anne Marie Mills, "'Quixote' Is Timely Musical Theater with a
Message," The Signal, May 4, 2007
it's also a place where teens can be themselves, build their self-esteem, and feel like they're part of
something valuable." - Anothony Salveggi, "Life's lesson taught on the stage by Largo High grad" Clearwater
Citizen, July 13th, 2006
"I had the great good fortune of attending the Showdown Theater Academy's staged reading of two original works,
(NOTTHINGHAM and BARD HIGH) on Thursday at te Repertory East Playhouse, home of the Academy. The evening
was in a word - amazing. [...] the talent that burst from the stage was a joy to watch and the quality of the script was
brilliant. I've not enjoyed an evening of theater to that degree in a long time - it was one of those rare moments
when you realize you were witnessing something uniquely special." - Michelle Buttelman, "Showdown Theater
Academy," The Signal, April 10, 2005
"Beyond the run and music that makes you want to stand up and dance - there are serious subjects of pressure to fit,
the fragile line of popularity, the thin grasp we all have on sanity. [...] This is the kind of musical that makes you
leave the theater humming - AND thinking." - Anne Marie Mills, "'Quixote' Is Timely Musical Theater with a
Message," The Signal, May 4, 2007
Thank you for sharing your talents and your gifts. - Brittany B.
Now I'm not afraid to speak my mind, be who I am or sing..... Thank you for helping me find myself." - Jenny N.
"I have learned so much in the last few months. You have each taught me so much about the world of theater, but
also the world of life." - Virginia P.
"You remember Jenny and me the first year. We were a mess. Look at us now. You can't stop us." - Marie H.
"You are the best director I have ever had. You listen, you care [..] I think you're awesome. I can't wait until next
summer." - Brooke M.
"Thank you so much for showing me that acting is not about the script. [...] I now understand who I am and what I am
meant to be doing." - Sapphire G.
Now I'm not afraid to speak my mind, be who I am or sing..... Thank you for helping me find myself." - Jenny N.
"I have learned so much in the last few months. You have each taught me so much about the world of theater, but
also the world of life." - Virginia P.
"You remember Jenny and me the first year. We were a mess. Look at us now. You can't stop us." - Marie H.
"You are the best director I have ever had. You listen, you care [..] I think you're awesome. I can't wait until next
summer." - Brooke M.
"Thank you so much for showing me that acting is not about the script. [...] I now understand who I am and what I am
meant to be doing." - Sapphire G.
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"Thank you so much for the instructors. They made [our son's] experience all that we had hoped for. were able to draw the
best from them. - Pat O.
I honestly could never thank the teachers enough for the life changing education in the theater arts that they gave my children
this summer. Not only did they give them an excellent education in every aspect of theater, they created a safe, fun and
stimulating environment for the teens to be highly motivated and fully responsible for getting the most possible out of this
experience. - Arnell B.
"Not only has my son's attitude changed, his grades have greatly improved. I'm a true believer." Judy K.
"Can't imagine missing a summer camp anymore. We now plan our family vacations around the showdown summer schedule." -
Pat M.
best from them. - Pat O.
I honestly could never thank the teachers enough for the life changing education in the theater arts that they gave my children
this summer. Not only did they give them an excellent education in every aspect of theater, they created a safe, fun and
stimulating environment for the teens to be highly motivated and fully responsible for getting the most possible out of this
experience. - Arnell B.
"Not only has my son's attitude changed, his grades have greatly improved. I'm a true believer." Judy K.
"Can't imagine missing a summer camp anymore. We now plan our family vacations around the showdown summer schedule." -
Pat M.
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