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<\/p>\nThis summer, Impact Arts is giving Austin theater students a chance to shine in not one but two beloved musicals: Newsies and Cinderella.<\/p>\n
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Impact Arts’ Summer Stock Austin serves up a double feature of \u201cNewsies\u201d and \u201cCinderella\u201d<\/p>\n
Performers Nyla George and Caleb Clemons stopped by We Are Austin to chat with Trevor Scott about the energy, collaboration and joy behind the nonprofit\u2019s summer stock program, which gives young artists the chance to train, rehearse and perform in full-scale productions.<\/p>\n
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Performers Nyla George and Caleb Clemons stopped by We Are Austin to chat with Trevor Scott about the energy, collaboration and joy behind the nonprofit\u2019s summer stock program, which gives young artists the chance to train, rehearse and perform in full-scale productions.SS Pic.jpg<\/p>\n
A Summer Tradition That Builds Young Artists<\/p>\n
Summer stock is more than a stage experience. It is a hands-on training ground for future performers.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt really is something else,\u201d Nyla said. \u201cI strongly believe that Impact Arts brings out the best in a lot of kids in Austin.\u201d<\/p>\n
The program partners with Texas Performing Arts and gives students the opportunity to work on two full-length musicals, along with a one-night-only performance.<\/p>\n
Two Shows, One Busy Cast<\/p>\n
Caleb is appearing in both productions, playing Prince Christopher in Cinderella and Albert in Newsies.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat’s kind of what happens at summer stock,\u201d he said. \u201cSomeone just throws it at you.\u201d<\/p>\n
Nyla plays the Evil Stepmother in Cinderella, and she says the role has been a fun challenge.<\/p>\n
\u201cI love being a diva on stage,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
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Performers Nyla George and Caleb Clemons stopped by We Are Austin to chat with Trevor Scott about the energy, collaboration and joy behind the nonprofit\u2019s summer stock program, which gives young artists the chance to train, rehearse and perform in full-scale productions.<\/p>\n
Why These Roles Matter<\/p>\n
Both performers said the productions give them room to explore their characters more deeply.<\/p>\n
Caleb said the updated version of Prince Christopher gives him more to work with than the traditional fairy-tale role.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s so much more depth to his character,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
For Nyla, playing the Evil Stepmother has meant leaning into the character\u2019s bigger-than-life personality while finding the reasons behind her behavior.<\/p>\n
A Community of Creators<\/p>\n
Beyond the stage, both students say the experience has helped them grow as artists and collaborators.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt teaches you how to take care of yourself,\u201d Caleb said. \u201cI’ve learned so much.\u201d<\/p>\n
Nyla agreed that the process is about more than performance.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat is art if we’re not connecting and creating with one another?\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
See the Shows This Summer<\/p>\n
Impact Arts will present a one-night-only preview event along with full performances of Newsies and Cinderella this summer.<\/p>\n
Performances run July 23 through August 9, with Cinderella playing July 31 through August 9.<\/p>\n
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