Marfa Live Arts, in partnership with Marfa ISD and other local area nonprofits, has teamed up once again for the 14th Annual Camp Summer Shakeup. This week Marfa Live Arts is instructing a group of 3rd through 8th grade students in a dramatic arts and singing workshop that culminates Thursday with a student showcase at Hibbits Gym on the Marfa ISD campus behind the school cafeteria at 11am.

Third-year MLA Artistic Associate and Teaching Artist Rachel Tate explains, “This year, we are focusing on adding musical elements, dance, and the continuation of a lot play. It’s the first week of summer, and I want us to laugh and explore within the ensemble and see what we can make together.”

Under the theme of “Let the Sunshine In,” she added, "we have the students exploring 1970’s music and vibes with the help of other Marfa Live Arts instructors. I’m very excited to have Fatima Anaza, Nina Martin, and Amanda Bloom to spend some time with the group,” she said. “The three are brilliant creators and friends and are so much fun. The kids are having a really good time! We all are.”

For Tate, the program is not only a fun, educational time for the children attending, but a boon for the community.“Every time we come together, I leave more and more assured of what a gift this organization is to Marfa. As a person who spent most of their life working in a theatrical setting, having this as a resource and creative home for me is a real blessing,” Tate said, adding that the community is invited to the showcase.

Join us for this special performance on Thursday, June 5th, at 11am at Hibbits Gym on the Marfa High School campus!