Graceland Announces Performing Arts Camp Expansion and Faculty Leads

Elvis
Presley’s Graceland® is pleased to announce that actor, voiceover
artist, and acting coach Katelyn Nichols will once again lead its
Performing Arts Camp in July. Nichols graduated magna cum laude
from the University of Memphis, where she earned a BFA in Theater
Performance. Now based in New York City, she coaches kids and teens
through K. Nichols Studio and regularly records for TV and radio. She
was recently the voice of Kohl's and has been seen and heard on ABC,
NBC, Lifetime, and in several Off-Broadway festival productions.

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Nichols has always been passionate about bringing arts education to kids
and teens. She worked for several years with young clients such as the
Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato, and Jordin Sparks, as well as with talent
agencies and casting offices in New York and Los Angeles. Her wealth of
knowledge will provide students with a look behind the show business
scenes and offer a grounded approach to auditions and the performing
arts.

“The Graceland Performing Arts Camp is so much more than any other
performing arts camp,” stated Nichols. “The kids really get to
experience not only a regular performing arts camp but also the Elvis
side, so they get to experience exhibitions, museums and tour Graceland
Mansion. The other part that I think is really, really special is that
it’s kids literally from all over the world. They immediately connect,
have fun and make new friends from all over the country and world.”

Joining the faculty this year as a Special Guest Counselor is Reagan
Strange who was a finalist on Adam Levine’s team during last year’s
season of the hit NBC show “The Voice.” Born in Germantown, Tenn. and
raised in the Mid-South, Strange comes by her love for entertaining
naturally, as she comes from a family of talented musicians and singers.
She began singing on her own at the young age of two and became involved
in vocal lessons at the age of eight. She has also been involved in
local family theater, as well as singing and skits at church. Strange is
a staple each season for the Memphis Redbirds, Desoto RiverKings and
Memphis Grizzlies as a National Anthem singer. In addition to appearing
as a Special Guest Counselor, Strange will also perform with the campers
as part of their finale showcase.

“I am so excited to be participating in this year’s camp,” stated
Strange. “It will be a joy for me to work with all of the kids and share
my experience and knowledge about performing.”

Last year’s camp was a huge success. Families from all over the world
attended and gave rave reviews. For a look at last year’s camp including
testimonials from some of the kids and parents, visit here.
The Graceland Performing Arts Camp offers two different date options
this year: the July 10-14 session is exclusively for kids ages 13-17,
and the second, July 17-21, for kids ages 6-16 (with instruction
segmented by age).

Camp participants will explore their talents in workshops on stage at The
Guest House at Graceland™ Theater and on actual production sets
featured in the acclaimed “Sun Records” TV series. They will participate
in daily workshop sessions that include acting, singing and dancing.
Over the four days of camp, campers will develop their own showcase,
culminating in an evening performance on stage at The Guest House
Theater for family and friends on the last night of camp.

Additional Graceland Performing Arts Camp Faculty include:

Hayley Bell will serve as Acting Director this year. She has
participated in a wide range of the performing arts including theater
(performance and tech), choir, and has ten years of dance experience,
having studied ballet, tap, jazz, and lyrical.

Memphis native Joel Valdez will return as Music Director. Valdez, a
veteran instrumental and vocal music teacher at Memphis’ Overton High
School, has performed with several popular Memphis bands for the last 20
years.

McKenzie Day will also return as Choreography Director. Day is a dancer,
teacher and choreographer. She earned her BA in Dance and English
Literature. She has taught various dance styles in studios, recreation
centers, and schools including the New Ballet.

During the camp experience, each participant will follow in the
footsteps of Elvis Presley, as they explore the Graceland campus,
including the new Elvis
Presley’s Memphis™ entertainment and exhibit complex and The Guest
House at Graceland resort. They’ll tour Elvis’ legendary home and learn
how he became the greatest entertainer of all time – in the studio, on
stage, and on the big screen. A welcome party, movie screenings and
other camp activities will take place over the four days, in addition to
the performing arts workshops and creative sessions.

While participants are having fun during the day, parents and other
family members can enjoy Graceland activities, Memphis attraction tours,
and poolside relaxation at The Guest House, reuniting with their
children in the evening for family dinners and activities.

Memphis has been voted the top destination to visit in 2019 by Frommers,
Trip Savvy and Lonely Planet among other publications. Graceland is the
only attraction in the world to receive six 10Best USA Today Reader
awards. TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards named Graceland one of the
top 25 landmarks in the world and Rolling Stone named it one of 10 Great
American Music Landmarks. With Memphis celebrating its Bicentennial in
2019, this is perfect time to visit for whole family.

Last year, campers and their families were invited to be extras in the
Hallmark Channel’s hit movie “Christmas at Graceland,” which will be
filming a sequel at Graceland this summer.

Graceland Performing Arts Camp experience includes four nights at The
Guest House at Graceland resort hotel, meals, and camp activities for an
all-inclusive price. To get more details and register for camp, visit Graceland.com/Camp
or call 901.332.3322.

Interviews for media are available upon request. Photos and headshots
of the faculty here:

About Graceland and Elvis Presley Enterprises,
Inc.

Elvis Presley’s Graceland, in Memphis, is music’s most important and
beloved landmark, with hundreds of thousands of fans from around the
world visiting the historic home each year. Elvis Presley Enterprises,
Inc. (EPE) manages the operations of Graceland and its related
properties, including Elvis Presley's Memphis, Graceland's new
entertainment and exhibition complex over 200,000 square feet in size;
the AAA Four Diamond Guest House at Graceland 450-room resort hotel; and
the Graceland Archives, featuring thousands of artifacts from Elvis’
home and career. EPE also produces and licenses Elvis-themed live
events, tours, and attractions worldwide. Graceland Holdings LLC, led by
managing partner Joel Weinshanker, is the majority owner of EPE.
Graceland is the only attraction worldwide to ever receive six USA Today
10Best Readers’ Choice Awards: in 2019 it was voted “Best Tennessee
Attraction and Iconic Landmark, in 2018, it was voted “Best Tennessee
Attraction” and “Best Holiday Historic Home Tour,” in 2015 voted the
world’s “Best Musical Attraction” and “Best Historic Southern
Attraction,” and in 2013 voted the #1 “Iconic American Attraction.” In
2018 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards named Graceland one of the top
25 landmarks in the world and Rolling Stone named it one of 10 Great
American Music Landmarks. For more information on EPE and Graceland,
visit www.graceland.com.

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