M T W R F June 10 – 14: 9:00am – 12:00pm

Ages 7-12 years old

Students attending this week-long camp will devise their own performance, using familiar fairy tales and/or folklore as source material. Participants will first share what they know about various fairy tales, e.g. those popularized by Charles Perrault, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, Walt Disney, etc. Then, using theatrical games and writing exercises, the group will experiment with telling the stories from the perspectives of the villains or “bad guys.” Students will ask and answer questions about the characters’ motivations and choices, and whether they could choose differently. Finally, they will weave these retellings together to create an original dramatic narrative.

Participants at this camp will gain foundational knowledge about the elements of storytelling, and they will practice deconstructing and reconstructing narratives. These activities will not only inspire their imaginations but also sharpen their critical thinking skills. The subject matter of the class inherently invites thoughtful consideration of multiple perspectives and should serve as a way to practice empathetic thinking. The collaborative nature of theatre also gives the students a chance to work together toward a common goal, strengthening social skills and sometimes even providing opportunities to practice diplomatic conflict resolution. Furthermore, the embodied nature of the games played during class will encourage flexibility, physical expression, and body confidence.​

Enrollment opens May 13th and closes May 17th or when we reach our threshold, whichever comes first, so be sure to register early so you don’t miss out!

M T W R F June  24th – 28th: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Ages 13 – 18 years old

Students attending this week-long camp will compose and stage an original narrative modeled on ancient mythology. Using examples from across the globe, students will learn how myths have often served to answer profound questions about humanity and the universe. The group will come up with their own questions about these subjects, and  they will then create stories that answer them creatively and thoughtfully. The goal is to make these stories as intelligible as possible to an audience of all ages, so the students are challenged to construct cohesive, coherent narratives with identifiable beginnings, middles, and ends.

This challenge offers valuable experience in effective communication and creative cooperation. Students will hone both their verbal and nonverbal communication skills by contributing to the script and by finding spatial and physical ways to illustrate the stories. This camp also offers its participants valuable opportunities for thoughtful reflection and self-expression, as the questions and answers they dramatize will be generated within the group instead of assigned to them.​

Enrollment opens May 13th and closes May 17th or when we reach our threshold, whichever comes first, so be sure to register early so you don’t miss out!