NHTP Announces 2010 Summer Camps

Fulfilling our mission of bringing high quality educational programs to the community, New Hampshire Theatre Project offers Summer Theatre Camps as a great way to educate youth about the world and work of theatre. All NHTP summer camps are held at the air-conditioned West End Studio Theatre, 959 Islington Street, in Portsmouth and provide students with the opportunity to create and present their work in a professional theatre venue. All instructors have extensive experience working with young people in both educational and theatrical settings, and include Genevieve Aichele, Meghann Beauchamp, Blair Hundertmark, Robin Fowler, Liz Krane, and Rebecca Rudolf. NHTP camps emphasize artistic excellence, developmentally appropriate activities, critical thinking, ensemble and teamwork, and lots of summer fun!

Adult Performance Intensive (Age 17 and up)
Director: Genevieve Aichele
Dates: June 14-July 11, 2010
Time: 7-9pm, Mondays & Wednesdays
Fee: $225

Participants will present new plays by local and contemporary playwrights, exploring the work through script analysis, acting techniques and simple staging. All participants will be cast and final performances will be open to the public. Participants will perform in NHTP's New Works Festival on July 10-11.

Kids Theatre Camp (ages 6-9)
Camp Director: Rebecca Rudolf
Dates: July 5-9, 2010
Time: 9am-Noon
Fee: $250

Now in its tenth year, this popular week-long camp features creative drama, movement, and visual arts activities. Campers meet Monday through Friday with a final performance at 6pm on Friday, July 9. Limited to 14 campers.

Story Theatre Camp (ages 8-12)
Camp Director: Genevieve Aichele
Dates: July 19-31, 2010
Time: 9am-3pm
Fee: $435

NHTP's most popular camp has been a favorite of seacoast children for 15 years. Story Theatre Camp activities include acting, movement, writing, visual arts and music with an emphasis on ensemble performances based on children's literature and original writing by participants. Campers meet Monday-Friday, with final performances on Friday, July 30 at 7 PM and Saturday, July 31 at 11 AM. Limited to 20 campers.

Teen Theatre Camp (ages 13-17)
Camp Directors: Liz Krane & Meghann Beauchamp
Dates: July 5-17, 2010
Time: July 5-8, 1-4pm; July 10, 10am-4pm;
July 12-16, 10am-4pm
Fee: $460

This intensive camp will focus on Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Past Teen Camps have featured Comedy Through the Ages, Shakespeare's Twelfth Night and Dumas' The Three Musketeers. Participants will learn acting skills along with intensive vocal and physical techniques. Final productions will be presented July 16 & 17. Limited to 20 campers.

Some scholarships may be available for students with demonstrated need. Please request an application.

For more information on NHTP Summer Camps or to request a brochure, contact us at 603-431-6644 x 4 or email info@nhtheatreproject.org.

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