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Denver
Summer Theater Camps
Older Company (ages 8-16)
Thanks for your interest in our 2012 Denver Summer Camps.
Now in our 9th year in Denver, we look forward to another
exciting summer. All Older Company camp sessions
will take place at Saint
Mary's Anglican Church at 2290 S. Clayton St in Denver,
several blocks south of Evans and east of University. For all two and four week sessions, the
last week of camp and performances will take place
at the 300 seat Eugenia
Rawls Theatre. Our preferred and easiest method of registration
is online. You may REGISTER
ONLINE NOW or call 303-245-8150 during
regular business hours.
All For You Each Session!*
- Director
- Choreographer
- Music Director
- Stage Manager
- Set Designers and Builders
- Costume Designer & Stitchers
- Lighting Designer
- Sound Designer
- Prop Master
- Extended Arts Teachers/Workshop Artists
- Production Interns
- Production Manager
- Faculty with degrees and professional experience in the
performing arts
*does not apply to one week camps.
PERFOMANCES HELD
AT THE IMPRESSIVE EUGENIA RAWLS THEATRE!
All two and four week sessions will perform at the state of the art
300 seat Eugenia
Rawls Theatre at the Kenneth King Center on the Auraria
Campus! This is a unique and amazing performing opportunity
for the young theater artist to perform in one of Colorado's
best performing arts venues with full fly system, cat walk,
and raised marley stage.
Family Friendly Payment Plans available.
We know times are tough for many people. In order
to help, we are offering family friendly payment plans.
Just download
the payment plan form and call 303-245-8150 or email us
at info@theaterforkids.net
if you have any questions.
Full Registration Convenience with Online
Parent Accounts!
Print invoices, make payments, complete follow up forms, manage
student information, and more. For more information, see parent
accounts.
Audition Preparation Workshop
Open to Boulder & Denver students. Limited to first 60
registrants. The workshop will be held Saturday, May 12 from
11am to 3pm at RMTK at 5311 Western Avenue, Ste D in Boulder.
In the workshop, we will learn how to prepare for the audition,
how to pick good roles compatible with your child’s
skill & experience level, learn basic audition protocol,
such as how to do a professional slate, boost self confidence,
and more. PLEASE NOTE: This workshop is not required and will
not affect casting but is merely intended for those seeking
audition help. As an added and optional feature of the camp,
the workshop has a minimal fee of $40 that can be added on
checkout during the online registration process.
Denver
Summer Camp 2012 Schedule
Older Company (ages
8-16)
Monday-Friday 9am-4pm (extended care available for 2 & 4 week camps)
Session 1: Mad Improv Workshop
(A great warm up for our 2 & 4 week camps)
Ages 9-13
May 29–
June 1 (1 week)
Final Performance - A Night of Improv: June 1 at 5pm (Fri)
NOTE: Camp starts Tues due to Memorial Day.
Need to shake off the school year? Warm up to summer by laughing, playing and letting go in this unique week of classic improv. Improvisation is a valuable too for all aspiring performers which teaches stage presence, self confidence, team work, as well as stronger acting skills. In this workshop, students will explore the art of improvisation through solo, duo and group exercises. They will work on perfecting their comic timing and learning to trust their creative impulses. Furthermore, students will be encouraged to follow more authentic instincts and move beyond the impulse to be the “class clown” onstage. All students will perform in a evening performance of “Live Mad Improv” for family and friends at week's end. No experience is necessary. Students may also have the opportunity to attend a live improv show performed by theatre professionals just for them!
Fee: $295
Session 2: Aladdin
Ages 8-16
June 4 - June 30 (4 weeks)
Performances: June 29 & 30 (Fri & Sat)
Welcome to a far away place of magic and mystery! This musical adaptation of the classic story will be a festive tribute to its source “Tales from the Arabian Nights” and will include not only your favorite characters from Aladdin but excerpts from other Arabian nights stories such as Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, Scherazade and the Sultan, as well as multiple Genies of the Lamp, creating a multitude of colorful roles for students of all ages and experience levels. Dramatic storytelling will mix with awe-inspiring large ensemble numbers, comedy, circus arts (as appropriate) and diverse dance styles, making this show an experience to remember. In addition to a rich daily curriculum, we will expose students to traditions from which this story came, with special workshops in Belly Dancing, Storytelling, and Magic. This session is perfect for the student excited about exploring the interdisciplinary aspects of musical theater and is suitable for all experience levels.
Fee: $1250 (Just $312/week!)
*NOTE TO CHERRY CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS:
If your school ends after our first or second day
of camp, we can still facilitate your participation in camp.
Please email stuart(at)theaterforkids(dot)net to learn more.
Session 3: The Actors Workshop
Ages 11-14
June 25-29 (1 week)
Final Performance: July 29 at 5pm (Fri)
This tight knit group will establish a strong ensemble for deep dramatic work where students may explore acting in a truthful and authentic way. Work will consist of self-generated material or contemporary or classical scenes and monologues. We will explore different method acting techniques, delve into character development and creative process work, as well as physical acting skills and ensemble work. Both comedic and dramatic genres will be introduced. Students will perform a showcase of their most potent material at the end of the workshop..
Fee: $350
Session 4: GleeFUL 2:
The Next Generation of Performers
Inspired by arrangements from the popular television series.
CAMP FILLING FAST - Register soon
ALL MATERIAL WILL BE AGE APPROPRIATE.
Ages 8-12
July 2 - July 14 (2 weeks)
No camp July 4
Performances: July 13 & 14 (Fri & Sat)
In an encore to last summer's fantastic success, this session has been reincarnated with a fabulous original script inspired by many of the Glee Season 3 characters, but written for kids! Our innovative interpretation of this Popular TV show will bring dynamic arrangements to many of the popular songs that continue to make Glee a hit! Students will each be cast in a role and will participate in full scale musical numbers which pull from traditions such as: musical theatre, jazz, tap, hip hop and lyrical. There will also be many learning opportunities with class offerings in acting, improvisation, dance, and voice as part of our camp day. This camp will both support the less experienced student while challenging the more experienced performer. Come join the fun, sing out and be Gleeful this summer!
Fee: $675 (Just
$337/week!)
Session 5: Narnia
CAMP FILLING FAST - Register soon
Ages 8-16
July 16– August
11 (4 weeks)
Performances: August 10 & 11 (Fri & Sat)
The enchanted world of Narnia takes center stage this summer in our magical musical production of this mythic classic. Join Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy, as they march with Aslan in a transcendent battle of good vs. evil against the White Witch and her wolves. This exciting camp session is chock full of challenging dramatic roles, a dynamic ensemble of interesting character parts and lots of stage combat and physical acting. Chanting, vocal harmonies, lyrical and ritual dance styles, and potent dramatic moments make this play an extraordinary opportunity for actors of all interests and ages, all of whom will have an active part in the retelling of this classic story. Our camp is more than just a show, with class offerings and workshops in all aspects of the performing arts. Enter the deep magic of Narnia this summer!
Fee: $1250 (Just $312/week!)
How WE'RE DIFFERENT from other camps!!
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We don’t try to do it all!
We offer quality youth theater programs and we do it well because
that’s all that we do! Our teachers are first and foremost
teachers trained by us with a passion for the performing arts.
We are an equal opportunity program and there are no
student “stars”! Each student has an equal
shot at the part of their choice.
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Our shows are unique! We train
our students to think outside the box by encouraging them to
think beyond what they see. We introduce the concepts of magical
realism, surrealism, play, and pantomime.
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Low student-teacher ratio of 8:1!
We achieve a lot in a short time and do so by keeping
our programs well-staffed with a low student-teacher ratio.
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Building a strong non-competitive community
is our priority. Sharing circles, trust activities,
ensemble work and a sense of ritual accompany all the work we
do and the students thrive on it!
What We Do:
We offer intensive summer programs, two 4 week sessions which
focus on the work shopping and rehearsal of a full length
musical production, which is then performed for the public
for several consecutive days. Our two week sessions culminate
in more casual performances. Our one week sessions offer an intensive workshop environment. To ensure a well rounded and
diverse performing arts experience we offer daily “minor”
classes for our 2 & 4 week camps, as well as extended arts classes (Aladdin & Narnia) which may include dance, singing, speech, stage combat,
circus skills, technical arts, makeup, or improvisation.
What Students Will Be Learning:
The focus of our 2 & 4 week sessions is on workshopping and performing
a production. This means the primary focus is on enhancing
the performer’s creativity and skill which may include
the following:
• Creating active
stage presence
• Examining character
motivation
• Using stage direction
and blocking
• Enhancing the
connection to the body
• Vocal technique-
ear training and expanding vocal range
• Speech- articulation
and projection
• Dance technique
training
• Using emotional
memory as a tool
• Taking creative
risks
Program
Notes
Camp Infrastructure:
Peer Groups- "Ensuring Intimacy"
On the first day of camp, students will be split into age-based
peer groups. Each peer group will meet at the beginning and end
of each camp day for check-in, group warm-ups, and basic drama exercises.
Peer groups foster an intimacy and camaraderie between students
within the larger group. Furthermore, students have a dedicated
peer group teacher to whom they can communicate as needed.
Minors - "Diversifying Skills"
Minors are an important component of our program. Each
student will choose two "minors" and spend one hour per
day in minors during the first three weeks of camp. Choices
may include: dance, stage combat, singing, scene study, speech,
and improvisation.
Extended Arts Classes- "Staying
Active"
Extended arts classes are part of our committment
to create an environment in which students stay active every
day. We have staff to provide stimulating
performing arts classes throughout the day such as creative
movement, improvisation, scene study, mask work, storytelling
and more.
Due to the condensed rehearsal time frame
of our one and two week camps, extended arts classes are not offered
during one or two week camps.
Camp Daily Schedule (Aladdin & Narnia)
Below is the daily camp schedule for the first three weeks
of the four week camp sessions. The last week of camp is production
week and is spent primarily on tech and dress rehearsals.
9:00 - 9:25 - Peer Groups
9:30 - 9:45 - Entire Camp Check In (q&a,
announcements, ensemble warm up)
9:45 -10:45 - Minors
10:50 -11:15 - Snack
11:15 - 1:00 - Rehearsal 1
1:00 - 1:45 - Lunch
1:50 - 2:05 - Ensemble Relaxation Activity
2:10 - 3:40 - Rehearsal 2
3:40 - 3:45 - Cleanup
3:45 - 4:00 - Peer Groups (check in, group
closing)
Rehearsal 1 and 2 Breakdown:
1. Acting Rehearsal with director - blocking, character development,
show rehearsal
2. Dance Choreography
3. Music Rehearsal - learning vocal parts, voice training
4. Extended Arts Curriculum - activities in scene study, acting
skills, creative movement, improvisation, masks, and more;
activity will rotate from day to day.
Camp Daily Schedule (GleeFUL 2)
Below is the daily camp schedule for the first week
of the two week camp sessions. The last week of camp is production
week and is spent primarily on tech and dress rehearsals.
9:00 – 9:30 Peer Group Check In
9:30 – 10:30 Minors
10:30 – 10:40 Announcements / Scheduling
10:40 – 11:00 Snack
11:00 – 12:00 Rehearsal 1
12:05 - 1:05 Rehearsal 2
1:05 – 1:35 Lunch
1:35 – 1:45 Clean Up
1:45 – 2:00 Ensemble / Improv Game / Relaxation Activity
2:00 – 2:50 Rehearsal 3
2:55 – 3:45 Rehearsal 4
3:45 – 4:00 Peer Group Check Out & Closing
Rehearsal Period Breakdowns:
1. Acting Rehearsal with director - blocking, character development,
show rehearsal
2. Dance Choreography
3. Music Rehearsal - learning vocal parts, voice training
Mad Improv and Actor’s Workshop daily schedules are composed of improv work or creative process work, dramatic games, ensemble work, lunch, & breaks.
Mixed Age Groups:
Outside of peer groups, much of the camp day is spent in mixed
age groups (ages 8-16). We have found during our experience
that when children are taken out of their exclusive peer group
they often thrive and make huge creative leaps. This is why:
when a younger child of seven or eight is around children
a little older than she, she is far less likely to be caught
up in the chaotic energy that often comes with exclusive groups
of young children. Rather, she is more likely to be interested
in what the older students are doing and wanting to model
them. The same goes for our older students who are often likely
to be caught up in the social model of what it is to look
and act "cool". This can sometimes become a huge
obstacle in their ability to let go, improvise and really
enter a character. When the age group is mixed there is a
far less likelihood of this happening. The older students
will often take on a mentoring role with many of the younger
students and thus the group dynamic becomes balanced and thrives!
However, we do make sure that we have several students within
each age group to ensure camaraderie, play, and challenge!
Please feel free to refer a friend!
Auditions and Casting: (applies
to Aladdin & Narnia)
Auditions are mandatory and used only to determine acting
parts in our show and not acceptance into the program;
all committed students, beginner and experienced alike, may
be in any of our shows. You will select your audition time
based on your child's age during the online registration process.
Audition Dates are as follows:
Sat, May 19 - Aladdin (9am-3pm; exact time assigned during online registration)
at University Park United Methodist Church, 2180 South University Blvd (near Univ/Evans)
Sun, May 20 - GleeFUL 2 (entire group for 4 hours from
2-6pm)
at University Park United Methodist Church, 2180 South University Blvd (near Univ/Evans)
Sat, June 2- Narnia (9am-3pm; exact time assigned during online registration)
at Saint Mary's Anglican Church, 2290 South Clayton (near Univ/Evans)
Audition Call Backs for Aladdin & Narnia Only
Call Backs 4-6pm (please be available)
Group Audition Format for Aladdin & Narnia
In order to have more time to get to know our students and better cast them, we are auditioning actors in small groups of similar age range, giving them more time to demonstrate their skills to our creative team. Actors will also have a chance to read opposite other actors in a safe and unintimidating environment. Each group audition will last one hour. Students considered for lead roles may be called back for a call back (second audition) at the end of the day, so please be available from 4-6pm, in addition to your audition time, on the audition day.
We are unique in that we offer an equal opportunity audition and casting process where every student has an equal shot at the part of their choice. While older more experienced performers are often more likely to carry lead roles, all students who have a strong audition will be considered, regardless of experience or seniority with the company. Sign up for our audition workshop on Sat, May 12 (option available upon checkout) to improve your chances and learn auditioning skills.
For all 2 & 4 week camps, in the case of a long distance registration or you
are out of town on the audition date, a DVD
or a YouTube link of your child must be submitted to us by Friday, May 11 at info(at)theaterforkids(dot)net or 5311 Western Ave, Ste D,
Boulder, CO 80301. Please ensure proper playback of your DVD
after recording, as we will not attempt to troubleshoot non-functioning
media. Keep in mind that we cannot guarantee your
child an equal shot at the part of their choice if we do not
receive their audition on time.
Note: You will receive further audition instructions
in your registration packet (which you will download after
registering) as well as in your script, which will be mailed
several weeks before the audition date.
Have more questions? See our Frequently
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