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In partnership with Waterville Valley Recreation Department, we are proud to offer....
REACH FOR THE STARS "CAN DO!"®
Youth Acting Day Camp
 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 camperas 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. And now they are being offered EXCLUSIVELY in Waterville Valley. 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!
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.
 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. Additionally, for those children who are interested, they will earn professional credit in our 2008 Main Stage production of “THE TAMER TAMED” performing alongside established theatre professionals in our evening Main Stage performances.
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 from "THE TAMING OF THE SHREW".
No auditions necessary—we “take all comers” on a space available basis. We welcome minorities and those with physical disabilities.
Workshops and Classes
The 2008 camps will have all of the core components known as our “trademark”:
**Interactive, participatory classes with an emphasis on “doing” rather than “watching”.
**Core Classes: Stage Combat/Fencing, Acting Shakespeare, Theatre Games, Voice, Speech
**Special Weekly Guest Workshops with Shakespeare in the Valley’s Main Stage actors and Surprise Guests from the worlds of tv and film!
**A mandatory part of the workshops is that Kid Campers will be treated to chaperoned evening outings at the Main Stage performances of "Taming of the Shrew" and "The Tamer Tamed" during camp, with half price admission.
**For those who are available (and sign up by June 1st, 2007) participation in the evening Main Stage show, “The Tamer Tamed” (rehearsals July 13-23, perfs: July 26-Aug 23) gaining adult actors as mentors, “working knowledge” about a professional Company and a professional acting credit !
**All classes progress towards a Special “CAN DO” Kid Camp Performance of scenes and monologues from “The Taming of the Shrew” on Saturday August 23rd, 2008, which will be done as a “double-feature”: First see the kids do their own thing, then stick around to watch them in action with the professional actors in the FINAL show of our 2008 Summer Festival, “The Tamer Tamed”! Two shows in one night followed by graduation celebration and POTLUCK PARTY!! (Each camper will be given two half price vouchers for this evening.)
**Kids can go from theatre camp into afternoon programs with the WV Rec. Dept. (add’l fees and sign up required, all through the WV Rec. Dept. directly). For a nominal fee, kid campers may take the WV Rec. Dept.’s 7:30 a.m. bus from Campton (parents must pick up after theatre camp at noon or after Rec. Dept. programs)
 
NEW FOR 2008: HOLLYWOOD COMES TO NEW HAMPSHIRE!
Since the theatre's artistic director is currently working as producer and/or director on 2 independent Shakespearean films, the 2008 kid camp affords a great opportunity for the production teams to see young talent for these projects. This summer, some of the “working professionals” we customarily bring to the theatre will be key production personnel from these 2 projects. As they have done in past, their time as our guests will be spent in getting to know both the adults and kid campers. While nothing about the routine, philosophy or the mission of the camps has changed, what IS different this year is that the professionals we bring in are actively in the process of seeking young talent with Shakespearean training for current projects. No-one in NH offers this quality of class and level of fun mixed with professional contact. You’d have to go to New York or LA to be exposed to the possibilities that we offer exclusively in Waterville Valley.
But don't take our word for it--here's what the KIDS have to say...
"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)
Info on Youth Workshops (held at the WV Recreation Complex)
When: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri August 11-22nd
(Kid Camp Performance Double Feature on Sat. Aug. 23rd, classes end Fri 8/22)
Time: 8am-12pm
Cost: The same low $300 (payable in full prior to start of camp)
CHECKS MADE OUT TO "PLAYAH THEATRE GROUP"
EARLY BIRD DISOUNT: SIGN UP BY 4/15 AND GET $25 OFF!
Deadline: June 15th, 2008--
BUT DUE TO CLASS SIZE LIMITATIONS,
REGISTERING EARLY IS ENCOURAGED!!
(but only those who sign up prior to May 1st can participate in
"The Tamer Tamed" adult Main Stage Shows)
Maximum participants: 30
As the camp is progressive, we don’t encourage part time attendance.
However, we will accept kids into either the 1st or 2nd week.
Age Range: 9-16 (We'll consider 8 year olds with advanced literacy on a per-case basis)
Parental Responsibilities: Transportation, providing a simple costume for the Kid camp show, volunteering "behind the scenes" at least 2 nights for each show in which their child participates (and not on the Kid Camp performance night as we want you to enjoy your children's show) and the planning of and providing food for the Potluck Party that follows the Double feature celebration and graduation ceremony on August 23rd. (NOTE: If your child is only in the Kid camp show, you must volunteer 2 nights through-out the season, if they are in the Main Stage show as well, then the number is 4).
SCHOLARSHIPS
For those unable to meet the full cost, there are a limited number of partial scholarships, based on need. Please refer to the following guidelines, requirements and terms.
1. All scholarships are partial, at least 100 dollars must be paid towards tuition
2. Parents of scholarship recipients must agree to volunteer (for example: concessions, backstage kid corps babysitting, ushering, taking tickets) a minimum of 5 nights through-out the season.
3. Scholarship recipients may raise their $100 dollar off-set by means of soliciting pledges from the community (similar to a candy bar/magazine drive or walk-a-thon). Pledge forms and donation receipts will be made available after May 15th (call for details) and are due by June 1st.
4. Families of scholarship participants must agree to sell a minimum of 4 adult tickets to the Kid Camp Show Double Feature. |
