NOW ENROLLING FOR 2010!
Shakespeare Summer Camp is a one-week theater day camp for middle school and high school students who want to learn more about the art of theatre. Campers work with members of the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Acting Ensemble, learning acting, stage combat, movement, and text analysis for the actor. This exciting camp has grown into a three-tiered program for students of all levels of experience. Hosted by XavierUniversity in the GallagherStudentCenter, Shakespeare Summer Camp is an adventure you don't want to miss!
Camp I: Generation Shakespeare June 7 - 11, 2010, 9am - 5pm
Performance for Family and Friends on Friday, June 11 at 7:00pm at the GallagherStudentCenter Generation Shakespeareincludes beginner's classes in acting, combat, set and costume construction, text analysis, and movement. The students will work together as an ensemble to create an original production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Open to students who have completed 6th or 7th grade. Recommended for first-time campers. Camp Tuition: $250 Camp II: Random Acts of Shakespeare June 14 - 18, 2010, 9am - 5pm
Performance for Family and Friends on Friday, June 18 at 7:00pm at the Gallagher Student Center Random Acts of Shakespeareallows students to experience in-depth study of scenes from Shakespeare's comedies. Intermediate study of Shakespearean text, acting methods, and stage combat are explored, as well as introduction to speak skills like makeup and improvisation. Students must audition for role assignment in May.
Open to students who have completed 7th - 9th grade, or who have completed one semester or more of Groundlings Jr.
Camp Tuition: $260
Camp III: The Shakespeare Intensive June 21 - 25, 2010, 9am - 5pm
Performance for Family and Friends on Friday, June 25 at 7:00pm at the Gallagher Student Center
In The Shakespeare Intensive, campers will stage iconic scenes from the Bard's romances, tragedies, and comedies. Advanced study of Shakespearean text and acting will be emphasized, with special workshops in acting techniques like Viewpoints and mask work. Must commit to memorizing roles in advance and audition for role assignment in May. Open to students who have completed 10th-12th grade, or who have completed one year or more of Groundlings.
Camp Tuition: $270 Tuition includes a t-shirt for every camper.
Sibling discount:
A discount is offered for siblings attending Shakespeare Summer Camp. The discount policy is as follows: when one sibling registers at full price, a second sibling may register at a 15% discount. The discount applies to the lesser of the two camp tuitions, if applicable. Savings range from $27.50 to $40.50, depnding on the camps chosen.
Campers need not attend the same session to receive the sibling discount. We accept Visa®, MasterCard®, and American Express®. Please make checks payable to Cincinnati Shakespeare Company.
Registration Click here for the registration form.
Please note Campers must pack their own lunch each day.A daily snack is provided, as well as a pizza dinner on Friday before the final performance.
Contact Director of Education, Leslie Stamoolis (513) 381-2273 ext. 3202 or leslie.stamoolis@cincyshakes.com
