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They’ll gain confidence, listening skills
and collaboration as well as life-long friends and mentors when they
“reach for the stars” (and learn from the stars)
performing under the stars this summer. It’s an exciting, adventurous way to explore the world of theatre, Shakespeare and the classics in a “no pressure” atmosphere led by some of the nation’s best acting teachers and trained Shakespearean actors. In the four hour block each day, campers will have 1-2 core classes, with 1-2 hours left aside for rehearsals for their Kid Camp Performance of scenes and selections shakespeare. No auditions necessary—we “take all comers” on a space available basis. We welcome minorities and those with physical disabilities. Workshops and Classes**Core Classes: Stage Combat/Fencing, Acting Shakespeare, Theatre Games, Voice, Speech **A mandatory part of the workshops is that Kid Campers will be treated to chaperoned evening outings at the Main Stage performances of "Original Practice Merry Wives of Windsor" or "The Taming of the Shrew" during camp. **All classes progress towards a Special “CAN DO” Kid Camp Performance of scenes and monologues from Shakespeare on Friday July 13th, 2012, which will be done as a “double-feature”: First see the kids do their own thing, then stick around to watch the professional actors! Two shows in one night !!  SPLIT
CLASSES AND YOUNGER KIDS ACCEPTED!This year, the minimum age for participation is being lowered to age 5. Classes will be divided into two age groups: 5-8 and 9-16. All students will have access to the same classes and will participate in our KID CAMP SHOW, but the classes will be divided to accommodate for the different ways in which younger campers process info and learn. All campers will come together for the rehearsal workshop of the KID CAMP SHOW that concludes each day ***NOTE: If we do not get a minimum of six kids in the 5-8 category that portion of the camp will be cancelled and the registration fees refunded.
"I enjoyed every part...I reached and found my inner self. It's made me really want to be an actress when I grow up." (Devon, 14, Campton NH) "Stage Combat was fun and exciting. It was cool to see the adult actors have sword fights on stage and the next day we're doing it!" (Wes, 10, Medfield, MA) "Camp ruled! I'm going to miss you guys. I loved rehearsing the Kid Camp show with the kids and Main Stage with all of the professional actors. I get to see what my life is going to be like when I'm a professional actress!" (Riley, 10, Thornton, NH) "I liked it all! They told us that there were no wrong answers and we were free to use our imaginations and do whatever we want. " (Taylor, 9, New Paltz, NY) "When I am a pro ski racer/actor/newscaster I'll get to use everything I learned here. I loved stage combat, stage fencing, acting, the shows..but my favorite part was having to show fear on stage--because that's not me--but I acted it and got a lot of satisfaction out of doing something new!" (Luke, 14, Campton, NH) "I loved every class and every teacher. I want to be an actor when I grow up and loved my roles in the shows and learning my lines!" (Sarah, 11, Campton, NH) "I loved sword fighting and acting classes. This was so much fun!" (Michael, 13, Waterville Valley, NH) "The best part was learning more about
Shakespeare. It's a really cool thing to do and not boring at all!"
(Noah, 11, Cambridge, MA) 
(Kid Camp Performance Double Feature July 6th) Time: 8am-12pm Cost: $175 for the week CHECKS MADE OUT TO "PLAYAH THEATRE GROUP" Deadline: June 20th, 2012-- BUT DUE TO CLASS SIZE LIMITATIONS, REGISTERING EARLY IS ENCOURAGED!! |
Let
us help your child find their “inner star”! In past years, an
award-winning director lead kids in a “mock” tv commercial, a BBC tv
star taught movement and speech, they learned basic mime technique from
a trained mime and a Stage Combat expert showed them how to
sword fight just like in the movie “Pirates of the
Caribbean”! Our teachers are world class professionals
working in their fields--no other NH camp offers this level of teaching
professional. Campers work towards a special KID’S
PERFORMANCE EVENING on the Theatre Under the Stars Main
Stage, which will serve as a pre-show to the professional Main Stage
evening show in which many of the kid campers participate.
Taught by working professionals from Toronto, New York, L.A. and London
for over a decade, thousands of kids and parents all over North America
have raved about these workshops. Thrilling,
inspirational, challenging and fun, these performance-based classes
will have your kids saying, “I can do that!” with every film,
commercial, tv show or theatrical performance they see!
Our youth camp is aimed at young performers who
want the opportunity to work with renowned theatre professionals in a
fun, supportive and structured environment. Our goal is to
make performance exciting, interactive and full of adventure.
To that end, our classes are geared towards maximum participation by
each student in each class, with very little “lecturing” and a whole
lot of active learning. The emphasis is on “doing” rather
than “watching”. The culmination of the camp is the performance of
monologues, sonnets and scenes that each camper has worked on in
class. 
But
don't take our word for it--here's what the KIDS have to say...
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