SUMMER CAMP FOR KIDS
Our one-week theatre summer camps are a fun way for children to experience the creative process offered by live theater through a Performance Camp and a Theatre Crafts Camp. We offer full and half day options to accommodate most parents’ schedules.
- In the Performance Camp, participants will audition for, rehearse and perform a play. Friday will conclude with an evening performance at 7 day will feature an evening performance. Every child is guaranteed a role!
- The Theatre Crafts camp will complement the Performance Camp by teaching participants how to create sets and props, as well as makeup techniques and technical skills (sound and lighting), with all components to be featured in the Performance Camp play.
- Camp sessions were designed so that participants can attend one or both camps and learn a different play and skillset (props, set and techniques).
- Available for children ages 8 to 14 years.
Attendees will receive
- CAST Kids On Stage t-shirt.
- Video link for performance and candid footage from entire week.
- Take home memento they’ve helped create from their theatre experience.
- 2 tickets for family members to use for the Friday evening performance.
For each session you may choose a half day camp OR select both camps for the full day!
Mornings – Performance Camp 9am-12pm
Participants will rehearse all five days (Mon-Fri), with a performance on the evening of the last day. Families will be invited to the Friday evening performance.
Afternoons – Theatre Crafts Camp 1pm-4 pm
Participants will learn how to make props, fashion costumes, paint set pieces, learn about tech (sound and lighting) and do other prep work for a theatre production. Participants will also be able to take home a theatre prop made during camp. Campers will have the opportunity to attend the Performance Camp play with family and see their work featured onstage!
REGISTRATION DEADLINES
June 9 for Session 1
June 30 for Session 2
COST
1 child ½ day $150 full day $225
2nd child ½ day $100 full day $175
DATES & TIMES
Session 1: Fairy Tales Go To Court
June 26-30, 2023
9am-12pm Performance Camp
Performers will learn their parts in Fairy Tales Go to Court, about well-known fairy tale characters who have their day in court, including: Three Blind Mice vs. Farmer's Wife; Humpty Dumpty vs. King's Men and Little Miss Muffett vs. The Spider!
1pm-4pm Theatre Crafts Camp
Campers will learn how to create a realistic courtroom scene including faux woodgrain and an official government seal. They'll also create props for the characters including swords, shields, spears and a carving knife!
Session 2: Three Fairy Tale Parodies
July 10-14, 2023
9am-12pm Performance Camp
Performers will have fun with re-imagined fairy tales of 3 Little Pigs, Snow White, Goldilocks, Fairy Godmother, as well as how a prince learns the right way to awaken a bespelled maiden!
1pm-4pm Theatre Crafts Camp
Campers will paint scenery for a forest, mansion and a gym, as well as learn how to create a taxi. They'll also put together pig and wolf costume pieces.