BROKEN ARROW, OK – It’s time once again for a bright light to shine on Broken Arrow as Emmy and Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth’s Broadway Bootcamp returns to town for the tenth annual Broadway Bootcamp, coming to the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center July 16 to 26.

“Auditions from all over the world have poured in from incredible students who are looking to expand their performing arts talents with Kristin and some of the most renowned theatrical experts from across the nation,” said Kim Vento, executive director of the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center. “Each year, the camp just gets bigger and better, and this year will be no exception. We have 73 campers attending from 22 states and 5 international students from 3 different countries.”

From being virtual during covid to being filmed for a future streaming series in 2022, the camp has continued to grow and change over its decade run, all under the leadership and passionate advocacy of Mrs. Chenoweth, who’s heart for arts education is unsurpassed.

“Giving back to the community is a privilege and I feel most fortunate to be able to support educational and artistic opportunities in Broken Arrow,” she said. “This is a big year and we plan to celebrate our 10- year history and all of our past alumni campers that have been a part of this amazing journey.”

The camp offers free outreach sessions available to anyone who registers. These include a theatre tech masterclass with Matt Berman July 17, an educator’s forum July 22, and a parent forum with Jerry and Junie Chenoweth July 23. Visit www.kcbbc.camp for times and registration information.

This year’s camp faculty is filled with dozens of industry professionals and Broadway veterans, including co-directors Mary-Mitchell Campbell and Erin Dilly, Kate Baldwin, Anne Nathan, Thom Christopher Warren, Tatum Hopkins, Kyle Garvin, Cynthia Kortman Westphal, Cathy Venable, Alejandro Senior, Jeremy Stevens, Celeste Simone, Tyler Hanes, Zak Barnett, Miguel Luciano and more.

“With such an incomparable staff and a camp full of visionary and eager students, it’s the perfect combination of talent, drive and passion to create an atmosphere of respect, learning and excitement from both the kids and the faculty,” said Vento. “Everyone who participates in the camp leaves a changed person—for the better.”

The two-week camp concludes with the annual Kristi Awards on July 26, an energetic showcase where students from the camp display their talents alongside receiving recognition from their instructors. The free ticketed event is open to the public and starts at 7 p.m. For ticket information please visit www.brokenarrowpac.com or by calling 918-259-5778.

For more information, please visit www.kcbbc.camp or contact Vento at 918-259-5778.