The curtain is going up on a summer filled with the excitement and the magic of theatre! This year’s camp will be held July 8 through July 12, 2013 at Cedarcrest High School.
Cascade Community Theatre Arts Camp; ENCORE! offers total theatre immersion plus all of the fun of a great summer camp. It’s the only theatre arts summer camp program in the Snoqualmie Valley!
Do you dream of standing in the spotlight on opening night or of hearing the applause of an audience? Imagine yourself sharing your dreams with kids just like you who love theatre and the performing arts!
Download your Encore! enrollment form, fill it out and send to:
Cascade Community Theatre, Attn: Encore!
14520 284th Avenue Northeast, Duvall, WA 98019
Email confirmation sent upon receipt.
Workshops include:
Pantomime: The workshop offers a solid introduction to the basics of pantomime by instructing students in the fundamental principles and techniques of the art. Students will learn how to express themselves without voice and the use of the body only.
Improvisation: This workshop teaches students the art of thinking fast on your feet. Using many of the basic rules of improvisation in a series of structured exercises students learn the craft of comedy.
Acting 101: This workshop will focus on basic acting exercises through ensemble techniques. Students will learn the fundamentals of the craft.
Movement: In this workshop students will explore how to connect their physical movement to their acting skills. Students will participate in an exercise based hands on approach that utilizes physicality as a source for expression.
Characterization: Through games and exercises, this workshop will provide basic tools to create interesting and real characters.
Shakespeare: Students will learn the fun of breaking down and understanding Shakespeare text in a hands on, exercise based fashion.
Stage Combat: (ages 11-14 only) From slaps and punches to kicks and falls, this workshop teaches students the basics of stunt fighting. It takes students step by step through the process of creating the illusion of a hand to hand fight and teaches the basics of sword fighting.
Technical Theatre: In this workshop we will introduce the student to a basic understanding of principles of sound design, lighting design, make-up, and other technical aspects of the theatre.
Performance Art: In this workshop students will use personal life experiences in conjunction with basic movement and performance techniques to create original pieces of work that both express and reflect their creative points of view.
In each of the specially designed sessions at ENCORE!, students will have a daily schedule of classes and activities designed to teach them the fundamentals, build confidence and find success in theatre. From instruction on how to properly warm-up, to theatre games to building skills and techniques for acting, each hour of the day will reveal new insight into the craft of theatre performance.
Schedule of the Week:
Monday:
8:30-9:00- Registration/Check in
9:00-9:15- Welcome
9:15- 12:15- Workshop 1
12:15-12:45 -Lunch
12:45-3:45 – Scene Work
3:45-4:00- Close
Tuesday-Thursday:
9:15-12:15 -Workshop 1
12:15-12:45- Lunch
12:45-3:45 – Scene Work
3:45-4:00- Close
Friday:
9:15- 12:15- Workshop 1
12:15-12:45 -Lunch
12:45-2:00- Dress Rehearsal
2:30-4:00-Camp Showcase (free to the public)
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