Arden Summer Camp for Teens 2016

Arden

SUMMER CAMP

for Teens

Grades 6-8 and 9-12 +

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ARDEN SUMMER CAMP Students entering Grades 6 – 12 or just graduated 12

Arden Summer Camp provides exclusive access to Philadelphia’s top theatre artists. We offer one-day masterclasses, multi-week camps focused on taking technique to the next level and a four-week musical theatre studio that gives young performers an opportunity to learn more about theatrical process as they rehearse for a fully-realized show.

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GRADES 6 - 8

SUMMER CAMP MUSICAL THEATRE CAMP July 18 – August 5 (Mondays - Fridays only) Final Performance: Friday, August 5 10am - 5pm Musical theatre professionals will teach you how to hone your singing, movement, and acting skills while learning how to harmonize, integrate choreography, and interpret a song. At the end of camp, parents, friends, and family will be invited to a musical revue featuring musical numbers you’ve worked on over the three weeks.

Our acclaimed THREE-WEEK CAMP includes a performance on the Arden main stage!

COST: $900 Arden Summer Camp offers extended care options before and after camp from 9 - 10am and 5 - 6pm! The cost is $10 per session, for a total of $20 for the whole day.

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SUMMER CAMP ROCKSTAR CAMP June 27 – July 1 Final Performance: Friday, July 1 10am - 5pm

ONE-WEEK CAMP

Do you have dreams of being the lead singer of a rock band? We will make that dream a reality! We will explore the history of rock and how it’s different from/similar to theatre singing. Over the course of this week, campers will have the opportunity to develop a rock persona and perform with a band consisting of piano, bass, guitar, and drums!

COST: $400

ACTING CAMP July 5 – 15 (Mondays - Fridays only, please note that we are starting on TUESDAY, JULY 5) Final Performance: Friday, July 15 10am - 5pm

TWO-WEEK CAMP

Some of Philly’s finest theatre pros will teach you how to employ key acting techniques while working on a script. Students will explore exercises that help them to be an active listener, create believable characters, and build ensemble skills. At the end of camp on Friday, July 15 at 3pm, parents, friends, and family will be invited to a showcase starring you!

COST: $630

Arden Summer Camp offers extended care options before and after camp from 9 - 10am and 5 - 6pm!

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GRADES 6 - 8 PLAYWRITING CAMP August 15 – 19 Final Performance: Friday, August 19 10am - 5pm

ONE-WEEK CAMP

Do you ever walk down the street and imagine your life as a play? Over the course of this week, campers will work with a professional playwright to learn about the fundamentals of playwriting, and how to translate life experiences onto stage. Campers will be guided through several exercises that lead to writing original scenes that will be presented on the last day of class.

COST: $400

COMEDY CAMP August 29 – September 2 Final Performance: Friday, September 2 10am - 5pm

ONE-WEEK CAMP

This camp gives kids the chance to flex their comedic muscles! Whether you consider yourself a comedian or are interested in understanding how to perform comedic styles, this camp provides a space to explore what it means to be funny and translate that humor to an audience. Campers will learn about a variety of areas in comedy – from sketch comedy, improv, and clowning – and present their work on the last day of camp.

COST: $400

The cost for extended care is $10 per session, for a total of $20 for the whole day.

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MASTERCLASS WEEK June 27 - July 1, Monday - Friday, 12 - 5pm

Grades 9 - 12+

MON CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

TUE SCENE STUDY

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

Learn how to employ vocal and movement techniques to bring specificity and life to a character! Students will explore a variety of exercises that encourage them to make bold, authentic choices. You’ll acquire skills that can be used to approach a wide range of characters.

Monday, June 27

SCENE STUDY

Sharpen your acting skills by working with theatre professionals on scenes from contemporary and classic plays as well as movie scripts. This class will challenge you to analyze text and create believable characters while honing your performance technique.

Tuesday, June 28

SONG STUDY

Explore duets and trios from contemporary and classic musical theatre shows. This class will give students the tools to communicate effectively in a musical scene. You will learn how to identify clues in the lyrics and music to enhance song interpretation as well as connection with your scene partner and audience.

Wednesday, June 29

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GRADES 9-12,

or just graduated H.S.

Take one day for $50 or the full week for $200

to further develop your skills as an actor!

WED

THU

FRI

SONG STUDY

MOVEMENT FOR MUSICAL THEATRE

AUDITION TECHNIQUE

MOVEMENT FOR MUSICAL THEATRE

If you’re planning to audition for musical theatre programs at the college level, this is the class for you! The majority of competitive musical theatre schools include a movement and/or dance component, and we want our students to be “in the know.” This class is being taught by a professional choreographer/ dancer who specializes in musical theatre dance, modern, hip hop, and tap.

Students will have an opportunity to try out different styles of dance as well as experience a professional audition simulation.

Thursday, June 30

AUDITION TECHNIQUE

Looking to improve your next audition? Whether it’s your high school play or a college entrance audition, a professional casting director and performer will give students an opportunity to hear both sides of the audition process. Gain the confidence you need to be a standout performer!

To participate, you must prepare the following: Actors: Prepare and memorize a 1-minute long monologue and bring a copy of the text to the class.

Singers: Prepare and memorize a 32-bar cut of an up-tempo song or 16 bars of a ballad and bring a copy of the sheet music to the class. Sheet music must include piano accompaniment.

Friday, July 1

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GRADES 9-12,

or just graduated H.S.

MUSICAL THEATRE STUDIO Seussical July 18 – August 12 (Mondays - Fridays only) 10am - 5pm Performance Dates: Tuesday, August 9 at 7pm Wednesday, August 10 at 7pm Thursday, August 11 at 7pm There IS camp on Friday August 12.

Our renowned FOUR-WEEK CAMP includes a performance on the Arden main stage!

Audition, rehearse, and perform Seussical, a contemporary musical all about the nature of friendship and overcoming adversity, with Book & Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and Music by Stephen Flaherty. Students work with a professional director, musical director, and choreographer to bring this production to life, complete with sets, lights, and costumes. This is an all-access pass to learning about production process!

COST: $1250

Are you interested in working behind the scenes for this production? Set, Costumes, Props? Please inquire about those options!

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GRADES 9-12,

or just graduated H.S.

SKETCH COMEDY WEEK June 27 – July 1 Final Performance: Friday, July 1 11am - 5pm

ONE-WEEK CAMP

Friday Night Live! – Live from Arden Theatre Company, it’s Friday night! Create a short form improv show throughout the week. From writing and rehearsing to directing and designing – you’ll learn all about what it takes to put up a sketch comedy show. On the last day, family and friends come back to watch your show!

COST: $400

ACTING STUDIO July 11 – 22 (Mondays - Fridays only) Final Performance: Friday, July 22 11am - 5pm

TWO-WEEK CAMP

Some of Philly’s finest theatre pros will delve into the acting process by teaching you how to be an active listener, create believable characters, and build ensemble. Through script analysis, character development, and movement exercises, students will get an in-depth look at what it takes to be an actor. At the end of camp, parents, friends, and family will be invited to a showcase of scenes!

COST: $700

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ARDEN COFFEE HOUSE August 15 – 19 Final Performance: Friday, August 19 11am - 5pm

ONE-WEEK CAMP

What is your passion? During this week, campers have an open platform to express themselves in any manner they wish! Whether it’s through song, storytelling, spoken word, movement, or anything else, campers will have the opportunity to experience performance with a free structure, and learn how to communicate material that is deeply personal. Original work is welcome. The stage is ready, and the mic is open!

COST: $400

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$35 OFF

Register by March 1 –

Arden Summer Camps for Kids in Grades 1-5 are also available.

For more information visit our website.

TO REGISTER: 215.922.1122 • ardendramaschool.com

(Discounts are off entire order. Early bird discount does not apply to one-day classes.)

• Flexible payment options – call for details

$25 OFF per sibling/friend

• Bring a Sibling or Friend –

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the camp!

$100 OFF the full price of

• Enroll in multiple sessions and each subsequent session is

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF GREAT SUMMER SAVINGS!

Photos: Mark Garvin or Arden Theatre Company

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