PENOBSCOT THEATRE COMPANY WANTS TO SPEND VACATION WITH YOU!

February Vacation Camp at PTC Feb. 17 - 21.

February Vacation Camp at PTC Feb. 17 – 21.

Penobscot Theatre Company wants to go on vacation with YOU! Dream, imagine, and discover at our exciting day camp for ages 5 – 12. During the week of February 17th, students are invited to join us from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. to explore various topics relating to theater. Our Camp is highly flexible as campers are able to sign up for any or all days of our program. February Camp will be lead by Resident Teaching Artists Ben Layman and Moira Beale. Each day of camp will focus on a particular aspect of theater while maintaining the following format:

 

Camp Day Format:

 

 

Morning warm-ups, games, get to know each other

“Today’s Lesson” – the topic of the day will be taught by head instructors

A “hands-on” project – a DIY project your student creates relating “Today’s Topic”

Guest artist chat – An artist from the community will come to speak with students

Lunch

Create Time – Students are up on their feet creating a play, telling a story, rehearsing, etc.

Multi-media presentation – Featuring movies, music, and websites related to “Today’s Topic”

“Showcase” – We open up the classroom to parents and friends for students to present what they have learned/worked on throughout the day

Camp Day Topics:

 Monday: Intro to Theatrical Styles – Students will be introduced to basic performance techniques, as well as different styles of theater including “straight play,” “musicals,” “puppet theatre,” and more!

Tuesday: Fairytales and Fables – A look at how our legends, stories, and mythology become theater with a strong focus on storytelling. Students will create their own “fractured fairytale” to create a new script for an old tale!

Wednesday: Shake it up with Shakespeare – Students will make Shakespeare come alive in new and modern ways. Sword fighting, movement, and ensemble building will bring the works of William Shakespeare from page to stage!

Thursday: Musical Theatre –  An examination of the components of musical theater including voice, movement, and styles. Students will work together to create a showstopping song and dance number!

Friday: Production Design Day – A behind the scenes look at what it takes to make a show happen. Covering topics including make-up, costuming, set construction, and design students will have a chance to create their own new characters. This day includes a backstage tour of the Bangor Opera House!

Vacation camps are a great way for students to get their first exposure to Penobscot Theatre and for returning students to explore a particular topic of study. For more information and to download a registration form, please visit the Education page on our website penobscottheatre.org. Please contact Director of Education and Outreach , Jasmine Ireland at jasmine@penobscottheatre.org with any questions. We hope to see you at the theater!

 

The Facts

Who: Children ages 5 – 12

What: February Vacation Camp

Where: Bangor Opera House

When: Week of February 17th, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.