Acting Camp for Teens (ages 12 - 18)

Check out our exciting summer break theater series for teens ages 12 - 18! Each 90-minute session explores a new theatrical topic. Sign up for one or join us for all. Topics are designed to build upon skills learned in the previous session, but it is not necessary to attend all sessions to participate. Wear comfortable clothing and bring your willingness to be a little silly and try something new!

Session descriptions:

Session 1- Finding Your Voice: Collaboration and Communication Using Theater Games, Warm-Ups, and Theatrical ImprovisationIn this session we will use theatre games and ice breakers to work on trust, projection, diction, breathing, and movement. We will also explore the “rules” of theatrical improvisation or improv, using games and scenes to develop everyday skills in collaboration, communication, and creative problem solving.

Session 2: Finding Your Character: Rehearsing and Performing Open and Short ScenesParticipants will learn the basics to develop a character, make an entrance, understand objectives, and overcome obstacles.We will practice using open scenes and then rehearse and perform short scenes from contemporary works for each other.

Session 3- Finding Your Character Part 2: Improving and Performing Short ScenesIn this final session participants will have their choice to work on scenes from the previous day or start work on a monologue of their choosing to perform for the group!