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Day In The Life Of Summer Drama Camp
Although schedules will vary somewhat from day to day, a
typical day at drama camp will include a stimulating assortment
of the following activities. Students spend at least a portion
of each day working in small groups with each instructor so
as to receive maximum benefit and individualized attention.
Activities
Icebreakers
- Getting to know one another
- Creating camaraderie among the actors
Drama Games & Acting Technique
- Stage Technique
- Blocking
- Projection
- Character Exploration
- Inflection
- Improvisation
Costume Exploration
- Hats and Wigs
- Coats and Canes
- Elements of Disguise
Stage Makeup
- Animal Designs
- Shadowing for Stage Lights
- Old Age
- Fantasy Characters
Choreography
- Creative Movement
- Musical Steps
- Group Movement and Rhythm
- Musical Directing
Singing And Vocal Technique
- Vocal Warm Ups
- Breathing Techniques
- Two & Three-part Harmony
- Stage Projection & Performance
Sample Schedule
| 8:30-8:45 |
Check In/Focusing Exercises |
| 8:45-9:45 |
Whole Group Drama Games and Activities |
| 9:45-10:00 |
Break |
| 10:00-11:30 |
Script Work/Staging |
| 11:30-12:10 |
Lunch |
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12:10-1:40
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Small Group Rotation Activities in 45 min blocks, including:
- working intensively with a highly-qualified vocal
coach on specific numbers from the play,
- mastering the choreography for individual songs under
the direction of a professional choreographer,
- blocking of scenes with the director,
- stage make-up workshops,
- costume exploration
- prop and set design projects,
- improvisation workshops,
- and much more!
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| 1:40-1:50 |
Break |
| 1:50-2:30 |
Small Group Rotation Activities continued |
| 2:30-2:45 |
Cool Down Activities |
| 2:45-3:00 |
Notes and Debriefing |
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