Registration begins for Summer Theatre and Dance Camps
April 2, 2008
The Department of Theatre and Dance is now accepting registrations for its
day camps for children in grades 3 through 12.
These courses offer training in creative arts, theatre, movement, production,
performance and dance. The skilled and experienced instructors have theatre
and education degrees and/or are state certified to teach grades 3-12. They
provide a supportive atmosphere in which talents and creativity are encouraged.
Primary Drama Camp • Entering Grades 3-5 - $145/$245
July 7-11 • 8:30 a.m. to noon or 4:30 p.m.
Through story drama, puppets, and music, students will showcase their natural
acting impulses. Story drama is enhanced by musical theatre and puppets to
create an original telling of a popular children’s story. Students will
design and craft a puppet and will learn how to use it for performance.
Students will also explore musical theatre through singing, movement and basic
choreography, and drama through speaking, characters and scenes. Individuals
of all levels of experience are encouraged to enroll.
An original showcase will be performed for families and friends on Friday,
July 11 at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. in the Hennessy Theatre. Free tickets for
the final performance will be available with the number of guests per student
subject to enrollment size. Enrollment: 12-25. Register by June16.
Junior Acting & Playwriting Camp • Entering Grades 6-8 - $250
July 7-11 • 8:30am-4:30pm
Students will learn the basic steps for playwriting by authoring monologues
and dialogues that will then be used to create a group piece for the final
showcase, and will also be guided through acting techniques for characterization,
movement, and interaction with other characters.
Students will create an original ensemble performance using theatre, music,
art or any other special skills they bring to the experience. Students of all
experience levels are encouraged to enroll.
A performance showcase will be presented for families and friends on July
11 at 6:00pm in the Hennessy Theatre. Free tickets for the final performance
will be available with the number of guests per student subject to enrollment
size. Enrollment: 13-32 students. Register by June16.
Junior Musical Theatre Camp • Entering Grades 6-8 - $375
August 4-15 • two-week series • 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
During this two-week series, students will receive musical theatre training
in performance and production concluding with a performance of “Roald
Dahl’s Willy Wonka Junior.” Focus will be placed on training in
music, acting and choreography. Musical theatre classes will incorporate character
development, vocalization, acting technique, movement, choreography, scene
study, creative drama and singing. Students will design and craft scenery,
costumes and/or props to be used in their musical.
On day one, students will audition. Everyone will have a place either as a
singer, dancer and/or actor. Students of all experience levels are encouraged
to enroll. The musical theatre performance will be presented for families and
friends on August 15 at 4 p.m. in the Hennessy Theatre. Free tickets for the
final performance will be available with the number of guests per student subject
to enrollment size Enrollment: 18-32. Register by July 15.
Advanced Musical Theatre Camp • Entering Grades 9-12 - $395
August 4-15 • two-week series • 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
In this intensive two-week series, students will focus on acting, singing
and choreography in preparation for the performance showcase of “You’re
a Good Man, Charlie Brown” (revised).
This rigorous camp weaves musical theatre with movement and choreography to
create a professional, inspiring performance. Students will be auditioned and
cast the first day. Everyone will have a place either as a singer, dancer and/or
actor. Bring your enthusiasm and talent, and let’s get down to work.
Students of all experience levels are encouraged to enroll. The musical theatre
performance will be presented free of charge for family and friends on August
15 at 7 p.m. in the Johnson Theatre. Enrollment: 15-32. Register by July 15.
Design and Theatre Technology Camp • Entering Grades 9-12 - $350
August 4-15 • two-week series • 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Learn the art of stagecraft, lighting design and costuming from industry professionals
during this two-week camp focusing on the back stage elements that support
both the junior and advanced musical theatre camps. Crew both August 15 camp
performances and gain hands-on experience with light, sound and fly systems
in both the Hennessy and Johnson Theatres. Enrollment: 12. Register by July
15.
Junior Dance Intensive • Entering Grades 5-8 $300
Senior Dance Intensive • Entering Grades 9-12 $300
July 14-25 • two-week series • 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Dancers in grades 5-12 are invited to participate in the dance intensive summer
series to be held at the UNH dance studios. This unique program, offering an
array of dance disciplines and styles, will be taught by skilled dance professionals.
During the two weeks, students will study 11 different dance forms and receive
45 hours of inspiring classes.
Improve your technique in all genres: ballet, lyrical, tap, jazz and hip-hop.
Try new classes in circus dance, funk, musical theatre, contemporary, partnering,
and stretch and conditioning. Junior prerequisite: Formal dance training for
3-5 consecutive years is recommended; beginners with at least one year of dance
will also be welcomed. Senior prerequisite: Formal dance training for 5-8 consecutive
years is recommended; more advance dancers and those experienced in stage performance
and/or dance competition will also be welcomed.
Attire: Dance clothing and dance shoes (ballet, jazz and tap) will be required.
A dance showcase is scheduled for July 25 at 12:00 pm in the Hamel Dance Studio.
Enrollment: 12-25 students. Registration is due by June 23
Junior Aerial Dance Intensive • Entering Grades 5-8 $125
Senior Aerial Dance Intensive • Entering Grades 9-12 $125
July 28-Aug. 1 • 1-Week Series • 8:30am-11:30am
For students who wish to explore the aerial arts in depth, this week-long
mornings only intensive focuses on the technique, vocabulary, safety and the
unique structure of aerial dance. Enrollment: 15. Registration is due by June
23.
To register or to request a brochure, call 2-0093 or email c.peabody@unh.edu
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