Summer Performance Camps!
We are thrilled to announce our line-up of 2012 Summer Theater Camps. These budget-friendly, high-quality conservatory style intensives are a perfect summer activity for the budding star in your life.
Email Managing Director Lee Daugherty at lee@theateralliance.com for a registration form today.
MYTHS ALIVE!
Poseidon, Hades, and Zeus, oh my! Young campers will blossom in confidence and skill during this exciting introduction to theatre. Theater Alliance Teaching Artists will ignite the energy and creativity of our students as they are instructed in creative dramatics and theatre games while learning the fundamentals of vocal and physical performance. The students will present a recital at the end of the week, in which they will depict the bold and dramatic characters of Greek Mythology.
AGES: 7-10
DATES: June 18 – 22
COST: $250
TIME OF DAY: 10 – 4*
THE ACTOR’S CONSERVATORY
Specifically designed for students in their “tween” years, this conservatory-style camp will develop young performers’ vocal and physical storytelling abilities. Students will be trained in acting techniques and exposed to a variety of performance styles, including both classical and contemporary. Theater Alliance Teaching Artists and Guest Instructors will lead daily workshops during which campers will learn dance, music, stage combat, comedy, improvisation, and more. At the conclusion of this two-week session, students will present a showcase of scenes from classical Greek theatre, Shakespeare, musical theatre, as well as an original contemporary script created by the students themselves.
AGES: 10-13
SESSION I: July 9 – 20
SESSION II: August 6 – 17
COST: $450
TIME OF DAY: 10 – 4*
SEUSS ON THE LOOSE!
Dive into the world of theatrical performance alongside such familiar characters as the Cat in the Hat, the Lorax, and Horton the Elephant! Students’ imaginations will take flight as they explore the vibrant world of Dr. Seuss through creative dramatics and theatre games, learning physical and vocal characterization techniques as they portray these colorful characters. This two week session will culminate with a recital performance showcasing scenes from Dr. Seuss’ most beloved stories.
AGES: 8-12
DATES: July 23 – August 3
COST: $450
TIME OF DAY: 10 – 4*
*Extended before-care and after-care hours are available for an addition cost.
**Please note all camps will take place at the H Street Playhouse at 1365 H Street NE
MEET OUR CAMP DIRECTOR!
Theater Alliance Managing Director Lee Daugherty is thrilled to be leading Theater Alliance’s inaugural summer of theatre camps! Lee has an extensive background in arts education and management, with teaching experience at Berkshire Theatre Festival, Imagination Stage, InterAct Creative Story, Encore Stage and Studio, Metropolitan Fine Arts Center, and Arts on the Horizons, in addition to directing three productions for Norwood School in Potomac, MD. She is married to DC actor Rex Daugherty and loves to read, rock climb, and bake cookies in her spare time. Email lee@theateralliance.com for a registration form today!
