Our ‘A Taste of Theatre’ June summer camp went off without a hitch. Educator, Cassie Draper, created a whimsical and entertaining adaptation of Thumbelina and the cast and crew brought it to life in a delightful and lively performance!

Students ages 6+ worked hard all week discovering the basics of theatre, learning lines, and songs, digging into their characters, and mastering their roles. By the end of the week, they had learned:

• Acting Fun: How to step into multiple fictional characters using their voices, expressions, and movements.
• Moving and Grooving: How to use their body effectively on stage, practicing open stage positioning of their body, and learning how to follow directions on where to stand and move.
• Voice Power: Through confidence-building exercises, they practiced how they can sing and speak strongly and clearly, so everyone can hear them when they perform on stage.
  Making It Up: How to make up stories and scenes on the spot, using their imaginations and working together with their friends.
• Theater Words: New words that actors and actresses use, like the names for different parts of the stage, types of performances, and cool theater styles and terms.
• Making the Magic: The behind-the-scenes secrets of the stage like creating sets, using lights and sounds, and designing awesome costumes.
• Getting Ready to Shine: How to prepare for performances, how to memorize lines, and work together as a team to create amazing shows.
• Wow the Crowd: How to engage and excite the audience when they perform. They discovered the magic of connecting with the people watching them and making them feel part of the show.