Sponsored By
STARR INSURANCE AGENCY and Sheetz
Overview
Whether you’ve never stepped on a stage before, or have already been bitten by the acting bug and are looking for a challenge, our camps are the perfect place to learn and improve new skills, make new friends, and have a whole lot of fun!
ACTING
Ages 13 – 18
June 20 through July 1 (2 weeks) — 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Campers will access and explore some of the stages’ s most timeless language, characters, and stories. Instruction will focus on bringing text alive, creative play, and dynamic scene work, culminating in a showcase of the students’ work.
Campers will enjoy:
- Physical games and activities
- Exploring the work of “the greats”
- Insightful reading techniques
- Skilled and caring Teaching Artists
- Meaningful scene work
- Stage combat
- Acting instruction
- A wide range of theatrical techniques
- Interacting safely with peers
CREATIVE DRAMATICS
Ages 7 – 10
July 11 through July 15 (1 week) — 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Creative Dramatics is an improvisational, non-scripted, form of dramatic play that helps children explore their imaginations to their fullest potential. This work is authentic, brave, and confidence-building, helping campers develop a profound sense of awareness and self-esteem, while bringing out the magic in every child. Come play!
Campers will enjoy:
- Theatrical games & exercises
- Dramatized storytelling & reflection
- Improvisation
- Role-playing
- Guided imaginative journeys
- Fun and safe environment
MUSICAL THEATER
Ages 10 – 18
July 18 through August 5 (3 weeks) — 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Campers will become a company of young actors, experiencing all aspects of producing a show. Instruction will focus on character creation, self-discovery, and becoming a valued part of a working whole. The intensive will culminate in a fully realized staged musical, performed in one of our scenic outdoor spaces.
Campers will enjoy:
- Group scenes and numbers
- Choreography and musical staging
- Solos and ensemble singing
- Skilled and caring Teaching Artists
- Technical and creative design
- Exciting costumes
- Musical storytelling
- Production development
- Building a team mindset
Scholarships Available!
Call the Totem Pole Playhouse Box Office in order to register: (717)-352-2164
Engaged Student!
Engaged Student!