Summer Camp 2019Participants will have the opportunity to build and grow their stage skills, as well as create lasting memories and learn essential life skills. At the end of this five-week day camp, your actor(s) will perform a Broadway-style musical on stage.
Why should you sign your child up for this camp? An article from OnStage Blog eloquently describes the myriad benefits of theatre for youth. You can read the article here. |
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Camp Details
Dates: July 1st - August 5th, Mondays - Thursdays. NO CAMP July 4th, and NO CAMP on performance days.
Camp Time: 10am - 4pm
Performances: August 1st, 2nd, 3rd at 7pm
Strike: August 5th, 10am - 4pm
Tuition: $225 per camper, paid via the ESD Community Education website.
Tuition Includes: Showkit, costumes*, rehearsal process, professional skill-building workshops and activities, performances, DVD of the show, and an amazing experience under the bright lights, with costumes, sets, props and makeup in front of a live audience.
*Some items that are more personal may not be provided, such as makeup and shoes. Parents will be asked to purchase or provide these items.
Ages: At least 9 but younger than 18.
Location: All camp rehearsals and performances will take place at the Mountain View High School Auditorium (1500 SE Blairmont Dr. Vancouver, WA 98683). Please drop off campers at the back of the school near the playground and the tan two-story building.
Additional Info:
There will be time set aside for lunch and snacks each day, so we ask that the actors pack a sack lunch and snacks. There are neither microwaves nor refrigerators available for our use, and actors are not allowed to leave the school for any reason during the day without special parent permission.
Actors should wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and non-restrictive clothing, as they will be participating in dancing and other activity throughout the day.
Further information will be sent home with campers on the first day of camp.
Camp Time: 10am - 4pm
Performances: August 1st, 2nd, 3rd at 7pm
Strike: August 5th, 10am - 4pm
Tuition: $225 per camper, paid via the ESD Community Education website.
Tuition Includes: Showkit, costumes*, rehearsal process, professional skill-building workshops and activities, performances, DVD of the show, and an amazing experience under the bright lights, with costumes, sets, props and makeup in front of a live audience.
*Some items that are more personal may not be provided, such as makeup and shoes. Parents will be asked to purchase or provide these items.
Ages: At least 9 but younger than 18.
Location: All camp rehearsals and performances will take place at the Mountain View High School Auditorium (1500 SE Blairmont Dr. Vancouver, WA 98683). Please drop off campers at the back of the school near the playground and the tan two-story building.
Additional Info:
There will be time set aside for lunch and snacks each day, so we ask that the actors pack a sack lunch and snacks. There are neither microwaves nor refrigerators available for our use, and actors are not allowed to leave the school for any reason during the day without special parent permission.
Actors should wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and non-restrictive clothing, as they will be participating in dancing and other activity throughout the day.
Further information will be sent home with campers on the first day of camp.
Daily Schedule
Each day will consist of singing, dancing, and of course acting! While the students will be working towards the goal of putting on a full musical theatre production, our aim is to make sure that every camper is having fun. In order to keep camp enjoyable for all, each day will also include engaging activities and workshops that focus on the lively world of theatre!
9:45 - 10:00 am Campers arrive
10:00 - 10:30 am Warm-ups and cast meeting
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Break out into groups to work on singing, blocking, choreography, and other acting workshops
12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 - 3:00 pm Break out into groups to work on singing, blocking, choreography, and other acting workshops
3:00 - 3:45 pm Theatre games and workshops
3:45 - 4:00 pm Full cast closing circle
The daily schedule may vary, especially in the later weeks of camp. Lunch may be shortened to 30 minutes to accommodate more rehearsal time.
9:45 - 10:00 am Campers arrive
10:00 - 10:30 am Warm-ups and cast meeting
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Break out into groups to work on singing, blocking, choreography, and other acting workshops
12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 - 3:00 pm Break out into groups to work on singing, blocking, choreography, and other acting workshops
3:00 - 3:45 pm Theatre games and workshops
3:45 - 4:00 pm Full cast closing circle
The daily schedule may vary, especially in the later weeks of camp. Lunch may be shortened to 30 minutes to accommodate more rehearsal time.
Camp Timeline
All campers will be hard at work during the five week camp and we would love to share their milestones with you! Each Thursday, we will send home a newsletter from the Production Team that will give you a sneak peek to see what the cast has accomplished. Here is a brief overview of what to expect each week:
Week 1: Auditions will occur on the first two days of camp. The rest of the week will consist of learning the music, choreography, and blocking.
Week 2: The actors will continue to learn the music, choreography, and blocking. They will also begin to expand on their characters through a series of acting and characterization workshops.
Week 3: The actors will continue to learn the music, choreography, and blocking. We will also begin to put the production together and run through the entire show!
Week 4: All of the material will be taught by this week and the cast will focus on perfecting the music, choreography, and their characters. We will begin to add minimal technical elements (props, sets, lighting, sound, etc.)
Week 5: During our final week, we will put the whole show together with all technical elements! This week is a lot of work, but most of the growth occurs during this time. The actors will also experience dress rehearsals and will continue to run the show as if it were for a real audience. By the end the week, it’s SHOW TIME and all family, friends, and community members are invited!
Week 1: Auditions will occur on the first two days of camp. The rest of the week will consist of learning the music, choreography, and blocking.
Week 2: The actors will continue to learn the music, choreography, and blocking. They will also begin to expand on their characters through a series of acting and characterization workshops.
Week 3: The actors will continue to learn the music, choreography, and blocking. We will also begin to put the production together and run through the entire show!
Week 4: All of the material will be taught by this week and the cast will focus on perfecting the music, choreography, and their characters. We will begin to add minimal technical elements (props, sets, lighting, sound, etc.)
Week 5: During our final week, we will put the whole show together with all technical elements! This week is a lot of work, but most of the growth occurs during this time. The actors will also experience dress rehearsals and will continue to run the show as if it were for a real audience. By the end the week, it’s SHOW TIME and all family, friends, and community members are invited!
Auditions
Auditions will occur on the first day of camp; we strive to make this process calm, casual, and stress-free.
Every camper will have a role in the show. Audition monologues and the audition song are available for actors to view and rehearse on the auditions page. These materials can be practiced as little or as much as your child would like and are meant to help them feel prepared and confident on the first day of camp; these do not need to be memorized. When it's time to audition, each actor will be called into the audition room and they will perform one monologue from the monologue list and they will sing a short selection of a song. We will spend a great amount of time preparing the students for auditions on the first day to ensure that all students are successful!
Visit the Auditions Page to access the monologues and song, as well as more information about the process.
Every camper will have a role in the show. Audition monologues and the audition song are available for actors to view and rehearse on the auditions page. These materials can be practiced as little or as much as your child would like and are meant to help them feel prepared and confident on the first day of camp; these do not need to be memorized. When it's time to audition, each actor will be called into the audition room and they will perform one monologue from the monologue list and they will sing a short selection of a song. We will spend a great amount of time preparing the students for auditions on the first day to ensure that all students are successful!
Visit the Auditions Page to access the monologues and song, as well as more information about the process.
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Volunteer Opportunities
We highly encourage parents of enrolled students to volunteer with us. We will send volunteer opportunities via email, or you can send us a message at ect.vanport@gmail.com if there is something specific that you would like to help with.
Are you a high school or college student looking for volunteer work or internship opportunities? We are always seeking extra help, and working with ECT can be great experience to put on your résumé. If you are interested in helping with stage crew, tech crew, or other aspects of our program, fill out this form to let us know how you would like to contribute!
Are you a high school or college student looking for volunteer work or internship opportunities? We are always seeking extra help, and working with ECT can be great experience to put on your résumé. If you are interested in helping with stage crew, tech crew, or other aspects of our program, fill out this form to let us know how you would like to contribute!
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