Issaquah KIDSTAGE Camps, Summer 2008 |
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Don't miss out — Register Today! Camps start June 16, 2008 and fill up fast! Note: several camps are full; please call 425-392-1942 x148 to check availability before sending in registrations.
Grades: Pre-K through Age 20
Camp Sections:
Early Stages – Literature and Life Skills (Pre-K–Grade 2)
Fundamental Stages – Building Blocks for Young Actors (Grades 3–10)
Musical Theatre – Half-Day Camps (Grade 1–Grade 5)
Musical Theatre – All-Day Camps (Grade 4–Grade 12)
Dates: June 16–August 10, 2008. No camp July 4, 2008
Location:
All camps meet at Francis J. Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front Street North, Issaquah. Some camps take place at First Stage Theatre, 120 Front Street North, Issaquah.
Prices: $140–$265
10% discount when registering more than one student from the same family or when registering for more than one camp. (Not valid with any other offers.) Financial Assistance is available for those who qualify; download a
financial aid form.
Register: Download and fill out a
registration form (PDF) and mail it to: KIDSTAGE, 303 Front Street North, Issaquah, WA 98027, or call the Youth Education office: (425) 392-1942 x 148.
Note: register for the grade the student will be entering in Fall of 2008.
Note: Auditions are coming up for SummerStock and Summer Independent productions!
Our Teachers: Learn about our instructors.
More Information: See answers to frequently asked questions.
All KIDSTAGE students receive half price single tickets to any Village Theatre Mainstage production on sale while enrolled. This discount applies only to the student; parents or siblings will pay regular prices.
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EARLY STAGES – Literature and Life Skills (Pre-K–Grade 2) |
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Early Stages are literature based exploratory camps that encourage confidence by building theatre and life skills in a fun and encouraging environment. Process over product is emphasized. Developmentally appropriate exercises and activities teach beginning terminology and theatre skills in each camp. Students also learn valuable life skills such as taking turns, listening, speaking up and being part of a team — all in a safe atmosphere where it is easy to make new friends. Camps are offered with different themes and students can take more than one. A sharing for family and friends is held on the last day of each camp.
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HALF-DAY CAMPS |
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Marvelous Monsters and Mermaids (Grades Pre-K–K)
Section A: June 16–20, 2008, 9:30 AM–12:00 PM
Instructor: Vanessa Miller
Section B: August 4–8, 2008, 9:00 AM–11:30 PM
Instructor: Megan Adams
Section C: August 4–8, 2008, 1:00 PM–3:30 PM
Instructor: Megan Adams
Tuition: $170
Maurice Sendak's excellent book Where the Wild Things Are and the Hans Christian Andersen story of The Little Mermaid are the inspiration for this camp. Students use their imaginations to make these colorful characters come to life.
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Fabulous Fairies and Dynamic Dragons (Grades Pre-K–K)
Section A: June 16–20, 2008, 9:30 AM–12:00 PM
Instructor: Faith Russell
Section B: July 28–August 1, 2008, 9:00 AM–11:30 PM
Instructor: Adrienne MacLain
Tuition: $170
Using mystical adventures and a pinch of fairy dust, students imaginatively explore their favorite fairy and dragon characters and create unforgettable original tales with a special blend of dragon fire and fairy wings.
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Clever Princes/ses and Crafty Critters (Grades K–1)
Section A: June 23–27, 2008, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Instructor: Megan Adams
Section B: July 21–25, 2008, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Instructor: Will Halsey
Tuition: $170
Using classic tales such as The Frog Prince, The Lion and the Mouse, Raven Steals the Sun and Puss in Boots, students inhabit and enliven the stories of famously clever creatures and their human interactions. Explorations include physical and vocal expression.
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Princesses, Wizards, and Knights (Grades 1–2)
Section A: June 30–July 3, 2008 (4-day camp), 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Instructor: Kristin Culp
Tuition: $140
Section B: July 7–11, 2008, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Instructor: Megan Adams
Section C: August 4–8, 2008, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Instructor: Kate Swensen
Tuition: $170
Students explore movement, voice, and storytelling as well as arts and crafts in this popular camp where royalty, magic, and fairytales are all a part of every day life.
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FUNDAMENTAL STAGES CAMPS – Building Blocks for Young Actors (Grades 3–10) |
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Fundamental Stages are introductory exploration camps that encourage confidence by building theatre and life skills in a fun and encouraging environment. Process over product is emphasized. Developmentally appropriate curriculum includes exercises and activities that teach terminology and theatre skills in every camp. Students also learn valuable life skills such as teamwork, creativity, collaboration, imagination, public speaking, problem solving, and responsibility — all in a safe atmosphere where it is easy to make new friends. Camps for grades 3–5 emphasize character development while the camp for grades 6-10 places a greater emphasis on ensemble building and teamwork. A sharing or demonstration is held on the last day of each camp.
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HALF-DAY CAMPS |
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Off the Cuff — Improvisational Games (Grades 3–5)
June 30–July 3, 2008 (4-day camp), 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Instructor: Faith Russell
Tuition: $140
The ability to improvise takes creativity and mental flexibility and helps in all areas of student's lives. Explore spontaneity, voice, movement, and character objective as a way to create completely original characters. An all time favorite for the theatre student.
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Prince Caspian — Characters from Narnia (Grades 3–5)
August 4–8, 2008, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Instructor: Faith Russell
Tuition: $170
Put on your fur coat and enter the magical world of Narnia. C.S. Lewis' classic tale The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and the recently released movie version of Prince Caspian are the inspiration for this mystical and unforgettable adventure.
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Theatresports — Improvisational Games (Grades 6–10)
July 14–18, 2008, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Instructor: Matt Wolfe
Tuition: $170
The ability to improvise takes creativity and mental flexibility and helps in all areas of student's lives. Students say yes to suggestions from scene partners, audience members and themselves while working collaboratively to create spontaneous original scenes.
Improvisation camps are an all time favorite.
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MUSICAL THEATRE CAMPS (Grades 1–12) |
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HALF-DAY CAMPS — (Grades 1–5)
Musical Theatre camps are for students ready to develop or increase skills in all areas of musical theatre. Camp time includes learning music, staging, choreography, and rehearsal terminology. In the Grade 1–2-level camps, the focus is on the process of developing skills, with an "Informance" the last day of camp allowing students to demonstrate their new abilities and learning. In the Grade 3–5-level camps, the camps feature student collaboration in developing a musical showcase of material that is performed for family and friends at the end of camp.
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Musical Theatre — Annie (Grades 1-2)
Section A: June 23–27, 2008, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Instructor: Kristin Culp
Section B: July 14–18, 2008, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Instructor: Megan Adams
Section C: July 28–August 1, 2008, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Instructor: Elizabeth Waltzer
Tuition: $170
Musical Theatre — The Sound of Music (Grades 3-5)
Section A: July 7–11, 2008, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Instructor: Kristin Culp
Section B: July 21–25, 2008, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Instructor: Brittany Jamieson
Tuition: $170
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ALL-DAY CAMPS (Grades 4–12)
All-Day Musical Theatre camps are for students ready to develop or increase skills in all areas of musical theatre. Camp time includes learning music, staging, choreography, and rehearsal terminology. Camps are themed around specific Broadway show styles and feature student collaboration in developing a musical showcase of material that is performed for family and friends at the end of camp. Kick up your heels! It's show time!
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The Golden Age of Broadway (Grades 4–8)
June 23–27, 2008, 9:30 AM–4:00 PM
Instructor: Brittany Jamieson, Tim Symons
Tuition: $265
An exciting study of some of the memorable songs from the 'golden age' of musicals; such as: Oklahoma, The Music Man, Fiddler on the Roof, and My Fair Lady. Students will participate in developing a musical revue that allows them to demonstrate their new and developing skills.
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Broadway Rocks (Grades 6–10)
June 30–July 3, 2008 (4-day camp), 9:30 AM–4:00 PM
Instructor: Kathryn Van Meter, Tim Symons
Tuition: $215
Stephen Schwartz' great rock musicals will come alive at Village Theatre's First Stage. Perform beloved songs from such musicals as Godspell, Pippin, and Wicked. Sing, dance, and rock out!
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Big Dance Blockbusters (Grades 6–10)
July 21–25, 2008, 9:30 AM–4:00 PM
Instructor: Megan Adams
Tuition: $265
For those with the beat in their feet and who gotta dance, this camp offers the perfect exploration of some of the greatest dance numbers of all time. Material will come from such shows as 42nd Street, Crazy for You, West Side Story, Footloose, and Cats!
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Create your own Village Original (Grades 6–10)
July 28–August 1, 2008, 9:30 AM–4:00 PM
Instructor: Joel Waage, Orlando Morales
Tuition: $265
In the spirit of Village Theatre and the KIDSTAGE Company Originals program, students will use improvisational games and story-boarding techniques to create original musical concepts. A revue of original songs and scenes will be performed on the last day of camp.
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The Rydell High Camp (Grades 4–8)
August 4–8, 2008, 9:30 AM–4:00 PM
Instructor: Elizabeth Nestlerode, Matt Wolfe
Tuition: $265
Join KIDSTAGE for an exciting study of some of the memorable songs from the Tony award winning musical Grease. Students will participate in developing a musical revue of dances and songs such as "Summer Nights," "Beauty School Dropout", and "We'll be Together."
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Mamma Mia and other Movie Musicals (Grades 9–12)
August 4–8, 2008, 9:30 AM–4:00 PM
Instructor: Kristin Culp, Orlando Morales
Tuition: $265
Join the movie musical craze! Hand-pick your favorite numbers from your favorite Broadway musicals that have recently hit the silver screen or started on the silver screen and recently hit Broadway. The result will be a musical revue of songs from such musicals as Dreamgirls, Hairspray, Legally Blonde, and the phenomenal Mamma Mia.
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SATURDAY MORNING DANCING (Grades 4–Age 20) |
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Dance Call 101 (Grades 4–8)
Saturdays, June 21–July 26, 2008, 9:00 AM–10:30 AM
Instructor: Casey Craig
Tuition: $125*
Highly recommended for SummerStock cast members
Each week, students explore essential musical theatre dance moves, acting through dance, specificity of movement, and selling a dance number. The class fine-tunes memorization techniques, performance skills, and audition etiquette to prepare students for any future audition.
Pair with Tap for a special discounted price
Tap (Beginning/Intermediate) (Grades 4–8)
Saturdays, June 21–July 26, 2008, 10:30 AM–11:30 AM
Instructor: Elizabeth Waltzer
Tuition: $85*
Tap is an essential skill for all musical theatre performers. Students develop fundamental technique, rhythm, flexibility, coordination, and style.
Pair with Dance Call 101 for a special discounted price
(*$165.00 discounted price for Dance Call 101 and Tap classes in combination)
Yoga Ballet (Grades 8–Age 20)
Saturdays, June 21–July 26, 2008, 9:00 AM–10:30 AM
Instructor: Kristin Culp
Tuition: $125
Highly recommended for SummerStock cast members
Take a peek at Ballet from a different point of view. Students will connect the breath to the flowing movements of yoga, ballet, and contemporary dance as they challenge the body, mind, and heart to find their inner dancer.
Pair with Partnering for Musical Theatre
Partnering for Musical Theatre (Grades 8–Age 20)
Saturdays, June 21–July 26, 2008, 10:30 AM–11:30 AM
Instructor: Casey Craig, Kristin Culp
Tuition: $40+
Prerequisites: Must be paired with Yoga Ballet
Highly recommended for SummerStock cast members
Students will develop strength, trust, and lead/follow skills as they work on partnered turns, lifts, and dances commonly found in musical theatre choreography. Our male/female teaching team will guide students through the etiquette and safety issues of partnering while offering their own perspective on each student's responsibility to their partnering team. All body types encouraged.
(+$40.00 special price for pairing with Yoga Ballet)
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