Organization
Great River Educational Arts Theatre
Comment on Facebook GREAT nurtures an appreciation of the arts throughout central Minnesota by offering diverse, creative, and educational opportunities that will serve to educate, enlighten, and stimulate individuals and communities. We strive to make live theatre a vital part of the lives of the young people and their families in central Minnesota.
- The Great River Educational Arts Theatre, a non-profit 501c3 organization, was founded in 1998 and is currently the only theater dedicated to children and their families in central Minnesota.
- GREAT has produced 114 shows including 5 World Premiere productions during our 13 year history.
- GREAT produces productions at the Historic Paramount Theatre, located in downtown St. Cloud and this year we introduce a new partnership with the CSB/SJU Fine Arts Series.
- Last year, 18,054 students from all over central Minnesota attended one of the GREAT specially-priced school matinee performances.
- GREAT placed third two festivals running in the Minnesota Association of Community Theatre's Play Festival and has won numerous awards for directing, acting, and musical talent.
- GREAT is a non-profit, community theatre providing 1000+ youth the opportunity to perform through productions and theatre classes each year.
- GREAT is a proud member of United Arts of Central Minnesota, which provides general operating support to eight central Minnesota arts organizations.
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Contact Info
Great River Educational Arts Theatre
919 West St. Germain
St. Cloud, MN 56301
Phone: 320-258-2787 | Official Website
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Current Events
05/18/12-
05/20/12 |
A Midsummer Night's Dream
SJU - Stephen B. Humphrey Theater
Presented by CSB/SJU Fine Arts Series
and Great River Educational Arts Theatre
at SJU - Stephen B. Humphrey Theater
May 18-May 20, 2012
One of William Shakespeare's most hilarious and enchanting works comes to the stage in a production created especially for students. Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dreamis a whimsical story of love, mischief, matchmaking and magic as four young lovers enter the woods on a midsummer's night and get caught up in a quarrel between the king and queen of faeries.
Expect the unexpected with our fanciful, glimmering visions of laughter and mayhem in this classic turned modern...
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Upcoming Events
06/18/12-
06/22/12 |
Scenes, Sonnets and Swords - Theatre Camp, Ages 12-16
CSB Benedicta Arts Center - Colman Theatre (Black Box)
Presented by Great River Educational Arts Theatre
at CSB Benedicta Arts Center - Colman Theatre (Black Box)
June 18-June 22, 2012
Registration ends June 18!
Class Dates: June 18 -22
Experienced actors will get a chance to challenge themselves with some of the Bard's greatest works. Tragic and comedic scenes will come alive as students play many characters as well as tackling the beautiful sonnets. New this year will be a day of stage combat training! Students will get to grab a sword and walk through some of Shakespeare's great fight scenes. Full costumes and a lot...
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| 06/18/12 |
Cinderella - Theatre Camp - Ages 6-8
Holy Angels Performing Art Center
Presented by Great River Educational Arts Theatre
at Holy Angels Performing Art Center
June 18, 2012
Registration ends June 18!
Class Dates: June 18 - June 22
This mini-play-in-a-week camp is specially designed for first-time actors! Aspiring young actors experience the steps involved in performing from auditioning and memorizing lines to performing for a live audience! Final performance for friends and family on the last day of camp. Being able to read makes this camp a lot more fun! If your child has trouble reading – give...
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| 06/18/12 |
Caped Crusaders - Theatre Camp - Ages 5-7
Holy Angels Performing Art Center
Presented by Great River Educational Arts Theatre
at Holy Angels Performing Art Center
June 18, 2012
Explorers develop their creativity and self-expression through a wide-range of imaginative theatrical experiences. Explorer camps feature drama exploration, crafts and theatre games. Camper Sharing Time with parents on the last day!
Register by June 18!
Class Dates: June 18 - 22 • 9:00-10:25am
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07/16/12-
07/20/12 |
Joseph... Dreamcoat - Theatre Camp - Ages 8-16
Holy Angels Performing Art Center
Presented by Great River Educational Arts Theatre
at Holy Angels Performing Art Center
July 16-July 20, 2012
Registration ends July 16th!
Class Dates: July 16 - 20th
JOSEPH and the AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT - MUSICAL
All your favorite songs are here in this high-energy, colorful show! Great costumes, amazing music and fun choreography combine to make a Technicolor week of camp! (A1C6)
Students work to prepare a musical performance from auditions to performances (and all the vocal work, acting and choreography in...
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07/23/12-
07/27/12 |
Joseph... Dreamcoat - Theatre Camp - Ages 8-16
GREAT Theatre Studios
Presented by Great River Educational Arts Theatre
at GREAT Theatre Studios
July 23-July 27, 2012
Registration ends July 23!
Class Dates: July 23 - 27
JOSEPH and the AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT - MUSICAL
All your favorite songs are here in this high-energy, colorful show! Great costumes, amazing music and fun choreography combine to make a Technicolor week of camp! (A1P7)
Students work to prepare a musical performance from auditions to performances (and all the vocal work, acting...
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| 07/23/12 |
Caped Crusaders - Summer Theatre Camp
Presented by Great River Educational Arts Theatre
July 23, 2012
REGISTER BEFORE July 23!
Explorer Theatre (Ages 5-7)
Explorers develop their creativity and self-expression through a wide-range of imaginative theatrical experiences. Explorer camps feature drama exploration, crafts and theatre games. Camper Sharing Time with parents on the last day!
Session Dates: Mon., July 23 through Fri., July 27th from 10:00-11:25am
Sharing Time at 11:00am on Friday
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Current &
Upcoming Events
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Current Events
05/18/12-
05/20/12 |
A Midsummer Night's Dream
SJU - Stephen B. Humphrey Theater
Presented by CSB/SJU Fine Arts Series
and Great River Educational Arts Theatre
at SJU - Stephen B. Humphrey Theater
May 18-May 20, 2012
One of William Shakespeare's most hilarious and enchanting works comes to the stage in a production created especially for students. Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dreamis a whimsical story of love, mischief, matchmaking and magic as four young lovers enter the woods on a midsummer's night and get caught up in a quarrel between the king and queen of faeries.
Expect the unexpected with our fanciful, glimmering visions of laughter and mayhem in this classic turned modern...
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Upcoming Events
06/18/12-
06/22/12 |
Scenes, Sonnets and Swords - Theatre Camp, Ages 12-16
CSB Benedicta Arts Center - Colman Theatre (Black Box)
Presented by Great River Educational Arts Theatre
at CSB Benedicta Arts Center - Colman Theatre (Black Box)
June 18-June 22, 2012
Registration ends June 18!
Class Dates: June 18 -22
Experienced actors will get a chance to challenge themselves with some of the Bard's greatest works. Tragic and comedic scenes will come alive as students play many characters as well as tackling the beautiful sonnets. New this year will be a day of stage combat training! Students will get to grab a sword and walk through some of Shakespeare's great fight scenes. Full costumes and a lot...
|
| 06/18/12 |
Cinderella - Theatre Camp - Ages 6-8
Holy Angels Performing Art Center
Presented by Great River Educational Arts Theatre
at Holy Angels Performing Art Center
June 18, 2012
Registration ends June 18!
Class Dates: June 18 - June 22
This mini-play-in-a-week camp is specially designed for first-time actors! Aspiring young actors experience the steps involved in performing from auditioning and memorizing lines to performing for a live audience! Final performance for friends and family on the last day of camp. Being able to read makes this camp a lot more fun! If your child has trouble reading – give...
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| 06/18/12 |
Caped Crusaders - Theatre Camp - Ages 5-7
Holy Angels Performing Art Center
Presented by Great River Educational Arts Theatre
at Holy Angels Performing Art Center
June 18, 2012
Explorers develop their creativity and self-expression through a wide-range of imaginative theatrical experiences. Explorer camps feature drama exploration, crafts and theatre games. Camper Sharing Time with parents on the last day!
Register by June 18!
Class Dates: June 18 - 22 • 9:00-10:25am
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07/16/12-
07/20/12 |
Joseph... Dreamcoat - Theatre Camp - Ages 8-16
Holy Angels Performing Art Center
Presented by Great River Educational Arts Theatre
at Holy Angels Performing Art Center
July 16-July 20, 2012
Registration ends July 16th!
Class Dates: July 16 - 20th
JOSEPH and the AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT - MUSICAL
All your favorite songs are here in this high-energy, colorful show! Great costumes, amazing music and fun choreography combine to make a Technicolor week of camp! (A1C6)
Students work to prepare a musical performance from auditions to performances (and all the vocal work, acting and choreography in...
|
07/23/12-
07/27/12 |
Joseph... Dreamcoat - Theatre Camp - Ages 8-16
GREAT Theatre Studios
Presented by Great River Educational Arts Theatre
at GREAT Theatre Studios
July 23-July 27, 2012
Registration ends July 23!
Class Dates: July 23 - 27
JOSEPH and the AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT - MUSICAL
All your favorite songs are here in this high-energy, colorful show! Great costumes, amazing music and fun choreography combine to make a Technicolor week of camp! (A1P7)
Students work to prepare a musical performance from auditions to performances (and all the vocal work, acting...
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| 07/23/12 |
Caped Crusaders - Summer Theatre Camp
Presented by Great River Educational Arts Theatre
July 23, 2012
REGISTER BEFORE July 23!
Explorer Theatre (Ages 5-7)
Explorers develop their creativity and self-expression through a wide-range of imaginative theatrical experiences. Explorer camps feature drama exploration, crafts and theatre games. Camper Sharing Time with parents on the last day!
Session Dates: Mon., July 23 through Fri., July 27th from 10:00-11:25am
Sharing Time at 11:00am on Friday
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