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Youth Classes (ages 8-14)
Academy Of The Classics
Please contact us for more
info.
Youth Drama
Camp
June 26 - July 26
Weeks 1, 3, 4: Tues. Wed. Thurs., 9 am - 3 pm
Week 2: Mon.
Tues. Thurs.
Week 5: Tues, Thurs & performance
Ages 8 - 14
FEE: $710
This 5-week, 90-hour camp, in its 33nd year, is held at
Theatricum's beautiful outdoor amphitheater and surrounding
grounds. Campers participate in theatre technique workshops
that emphasize the building of a closely knit ensemble. Each
group culminates with a performance of an edited Shakespeare
play. Tuition includes an 8x10 group photo, camp T-shirt, and
2 tickets to the final performance.
Our technique
classes include:
Fencing - Theatre Games -
Improvisation
Voice & Speech - Elizabethan Dance & Song
Stage Combat - Costumes & Props
Acting - Shakespeare: Rehearsal & Performance
Is Youth
Drama Camp right for your child? Consider that the camp is
designed to excite young people to Shakespeare through
ensemble storytelling techniques. Children who enjoy working
in a group and have the ability for sustained concentration
have fun and flourish in our camp. Your child must be able to
attend the full session, plus performance dates in order to
apply.
*Performances: Your child will perform on ONE of
the following days: Saturday~July 28, or Sunday~July 29
A $300 deposit is required to confirm your reservation.
The balance of $410 is due on or before June 5.
After-camp care is available from 3-5:30 pm for an additional
fee.
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“Theatricum has become our summer family….I can’t
imagine sending my children anywhere else.”
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--- Sage Knight, YDC parent
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photo by Miriam Geer |
Stage Fighting & Fencing
WINTER SESSION:
January 14 - February 18 Saturdays, 10 am-1 pm
6 - 8th grade FEE:
$300
In a safe environment, middle school students learn the basics
of stage fighting, including falls, hand-to-hand combat and the use of
different weapons. In this 6-week session, students learn choreography
that is applied to Shakespeare scenes, performed on the last class
day. Must attend entire 6-week session to apply.
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Playwriting & Performing
SPRING SESSION:
February 25
- May 5 Saturdays, 10 am-1 pm
4-8th grade FEE: $345
(No class
April 7)
Using improvisation and theatre games, students create
an orignial play in this 10-week session. Everyone contributes ideas
and participates in the writing process. Each student also receives
individual coaching on a Shakespeare monologue or scene, specially
chosen for them by the teacher. Both the play and Shakespeare are
performed on the last day ocf lass. Ability for sustained
concentration required. Fee includes class photo and a copy of their
original play.
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Improvisation & Shakespeare
FALL SESSION:
September
22 - November 10 Saturdays, 10 am-1 pm
4-8th grade FEE:$325
This 8-session class teaches participants the fundamentals of theatre
improvisation and basic acting techniques. Through improv and theatre
games, students learn to develop characters and scenes that are
performed on the last class. Students receive individual coaching on a
Shakespeare monologue, also presented on the final class. |
photo by Miriam Geer |
DOWNLOAD BROCHURE & APPLICATION
EDUCATIONAL VIDEO
YOUTH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
WHAT PARENTS
SAY
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