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Summer Program 2008
For over
nineteen
years Shakespeare in Action has been bringing the
Shakespeare Alive
for young people in theatres, community centres and classrooms through our experiential approach
and innovative programming. One of the highlights of our
year is the Shakespeare for Kids Summer Camp. This program
designed for the youngest possible learners. This year, summer camps
for kids (age 7 - 12) will be held at the following
locations:
Our program allows kids from Toronto’s diverse neighborhoods
to take advantage of this unique experience in personal
creativity
learn to act, sing, improvise, construct costumes, build
puppets and design sets. The program runs from 9:00 am to 4:00
pm daily, Monday to Friday for two weeks. We provide the
participants with master class level instruction delivered by
highly skilled artists, working in discrete areas of theatre
disciplines.
Engaging young people in the art of presentation and storytelling
is an invigorating exercise that fosters speech-arts, promotes
self-confidence and engenders well-being. By linking the participatory
elements of music, voice, movement, set and costume design,
to the process, we are taking these young children on a journey
to discover the fundamental rituals to creating live theatre.
Each company presents a final production of an abridged Shakespeare
play. Parents, extended family, and members of the community
are invited to attend. It could be the launching pad for a
Canadian actor, writer, set designer or theatre impresario.
9:00 - 9:15 Welcome and Warm-up
9:15 - 10:15 Music, Voice and Rhythm Work
10:15 - 11:30 Break & Snack-time
10:30 - 11:30 Theatre Games, Choral/Text and Scene Work
11:30 - 12:15 Lunch
12:15 - 1:45 Rehearsal & Play development
1:45 - 2:00 Break & Snack
2:00 - 4:00 Art, costume and set design
Day ends
"This
camp was excellent."
Otis Taylor - age 8
"I liked all the exercises
and games & props
we used."
Max Cotter - Age 10
"I think its great fun, I’m
more confident with everything"
Jessie Marshall-Sheppard
- age 8
"This
camp was cool, it was the best."
Alex Maleiner - age 7
"It
was a wonderful camp and a great experience in Shakespeare."
Nina Winwood - Age 11
"This
camp was sweet I really enjoyed it. The costumes ruled."
Matthew Benedict - Age 10
"We
love Shakespeare. Thanks for the camp. It was fun. And that
is the end."
Nigel & Marielle Pynn-Coztes - Age 10 & 7
Summer Camp
Location:
Central/Annex, Bloor & Spadina
Bloor Street United Church
300 Bloor Street West
one block East of Bloor & Spadina
Etobicoke/Bloor
West Village
Swansea Town Hall
91 Lavinia Ave
South of Bloor & Windermere
For
more information contact the Shakespeare In Action education
office at: 416 703-4881or by email at:
shakespeareinaction@sympatico.ca
or
info@shakespeareinaction.org
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