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97 LITTLE NECK ROAD CENTERPORT, NY 11721 (631) 261-5999
DR. KAREN VAN HOUTEN, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
About
Simple Gifts Productions, Inc. (SGP) was created by Dr. Karen Van Houten in 2004 in order to provide professional training and quality theatrical opportunities for children and young adults. For over 25 years, she has been training young people for professional work on Broadway, national tours, film and TV and for leading roles in regional theatre and school productions. Creating a performing arts company like Simple Gifts has allowed Dr. Van Houten the opportunity to offer programs to both young performers who have professional aspirations and those who just love to perform.
In residence at the Centerport United Methodist Church since its inception, Simple Gifts Productions is celebrating its 8th Anniversary. During that time, its enrollment and vision have grown as new and innovative programs continue to be added. At present, SGP offers private voice and piano instruction, audition coaching, NYSSMA preparation, performance workshops, kid and teen mainstage productions, a pop group, performing arts summer camp, seminars by industry professionals, theatre in the schools and an original children's theatre series.
As the company continues to grow, its long term goal is to seek out a larger facility capable of housing a professional theatre that can showcase its outstanding performers and productions. It is an ambitious project, but one that is very exciting!
Dr. Karen Van Houten, a graduate of the Peabody Conservatory of Music and New York University, serves as the company's Artistic Director. The faculty is comprised of professionals who enjoy working with young people and can offer both a fun experience and quality education.
For information about upcoming auditions, workshops, performances and special events, please add yourself to our mailing list.
A PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH
