Participants Sought for California Shakespeare Theater's Summer Camps
By: BWW News Desk Jan. 25, 2006
Cal Shakes is currently accepting registrations from students between the ages of 8 and 18 for its 5-week and 2-week camps; those who register before February 10 receive an Early-Bird Discount of $100 off the 5-week camp and $25 off the 2-week camp. Also of note -- every camper will receive a complimentary ticket to each production in Cal Shakes' 2006 mainstage season.
Students devote the mornings to theater classes taught by Teaching Artists and theater professionals in acting, improvisation, stage combat, voice, text, movement for actors, and dialects. The 5-week campers spend the afternoons rehearsing for a public performance of one of the same productions appearing on Cal Shakes' stage during the 2006 season: The Merry Wives of Windsor, The Merchant of Venice, or As You Like It. Students in the 2-week camp experience a condensed version of the 5-week camp, with a public performance of staged scenes from Cal Shakes' 2006 slate of plays.
The 2-Week Summer Theater Camp is supported in part by the West Contra Costa Public Education Fund.
Need-based scholarships are available; for more information or to register, call Erin Carter, Artistic Learning Coordinator, at 510.548.3422 ext. 127 or email Erin at learn@calshakes.org.
The schedule is as follows:
Summer Theater Camp Open Houses
February 6, 7:00-8:30pm
The Bentley School, 1000 Upper Happy Valley Rd., Lafayette, 94549
February 7, 7:00-8:30pm
Cal Shakes Rehearsal Hall, 701 Heinz Ave., Berkeley, 94710
The Open Houses will allow potential campers and their parents to meet some of our 2006 Summer Theater Camp Teaching Artists and directors, and chat with past campers about their experience. The Cal Shakes Artistic Learning staff will also be available to answer any questions you have about the program; Cal Shakes Associate Artists and camp Master Teachers L. Peter Callender and Domenique Lozano will be on hand to discuss their work with prospective students at the February 6 event at Bentley School, and Ron Campbell will be on hand to discuss his work at the February 7 event at the Cal Shakes' Rehearsal Hall.
Refreshments will be served. Say hello, enjoy a bite to eat, and pick up a registration form. Or, have your interview and register on the spot to secure the Early-Bird Discount!
California Shakespeare Theater 5-week camp
Ages
8-18
Dates/Times
Jun 26 – Jul 28, 2006 (no camp on Jul 4), Mon – Fri; 9:00am – 3:30pm
Location
The Bentley School, 1000 Upper Happy Valley Rd., Lafayette, 94549
Tuition
$1100
The 5-Week Camp is a fun, comprehensive theater program that provides actor training and immersion in all aspects of play production. A typical day begins with theater classes such as acting, improvisation, stage combat, voice, text, movement for actors, and dialects. Afternoons are spent rehearsing for a full production that occurs at the end of the five weeks. Acceptance based on placement interview.
California Shakespeare Theater 2-week camp
Ages
8-18
Dates/Times
Jul 31 – Aug 11, 2006, Mon – Fri; 9:00am – 3:00pm
Location
Fairmont Elementary School, 724 Kearny St., El Cerrito, CA 94530
Tuition
$425
A condensed version of the 5-Week Camp, the 2-Week Camp offers morning classes and afternoon rehearsals for an end-of-session performance. This camp is great for students new to the program or returning students unable to attend the entire 5-Week Session. Acceptance based on placement interview.
"Founded in 1974, California Shakespeare Theater is a fully professional, critically acclaimed theater known for its innovative productions of the plays of William Shakespeare and other reimagined classics. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Jonathan Moscone, Managing Director Debbie Chinn, and Associate Artistic Director Sean Daniels, Cal Shakes is committed to being a leading community citizen by nourishing the imaginations of audiences, artists, and learners of all ages. The Theater is dedicated to creating boldly imagined and deeply entertaining interpretations of the plays by William Shakespeare, fresh discoveries of important works of world theater, and new works inspired by classic literature. Through the Artistic Learning programs, the Theater is dedicated to making meaningful educational opportunities accessible to a diverse constituency of learners throughout the Bay Area," according to press notes.
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