We learn about all things theater—from acting to design to script writing! Over the course of two weeks, we explore every step in building a story and bringing it to life. Along the way, we learn to collaborate, share our own unique talents, and hopefully make new friends! During Week One, we will spend time together exploring our story, developing characters, and collectively creating a script. Then in Week Two, we’ll bring our story to life through rehearsals and designing elements (like props and costumes) that shape what our world looks like. With new stories and new collaborators each session, each camp experience is unique to its ensemble and how they envision their story together.

No, not really, but we do generally incorporate a lot of music, singing and dancing.  Each show is designed around its unique, creative ensemble, and what they would like to highlight and share while telling the story. So if we have campers who really love to tell stories through music, song and dance, then we will lean into that for that particular production. But also singing and dancing can be really scary from some young artists, so it’s strictly opt in. For those that really LOVE musical theater, we do offer several Musical Theatre classes that dive into the contemporary and classic musical theatre genre throughout the year.

Absolutely, that will be held on the last day of camp at The Theatre School at DePaul. We have two age groups, and run shows back-to-back without an intermission. This is a great way to be supportive and see what everyone has been working so hard on. So we ask that you stick around for both, if possible. Each performance will be between 20-30 minutes in length and the entire show around an hour.

Final performances are not open to the general public. To ensure everyone’s safety, only campers, staff, and invited family and friends are allowed to attend. Ticket links will be sent to families at the start of the second week of camp, and all attendees will need to register in advance. The final performance will take place in the black box theater on the last day of camp at the end of the day. A detailed email with performance information and reservation details will be sent closer to the date. There is no charge for the performance, but space is limited. Each family will be able to reserve 2–4 seats based on camp size.

9:00-9:45am:              Check In, Ensemble Warm-Up and Goal Setting for the Day
9:45-10:30am:            Ensemble Building Activities
10:30-10:45am:          Snack & Bathroom Break
10:45-12:00pm:          Creative Storytelling & Movement, Writing, Rehearsal
12:00-1:00pm:            Lunch Club & Playground
1:00-2:50pm:              Mindful Moment-Recentering for Afternoon/Craft Project/Rehearsal
2:50-3:00pm:              Closing Reflection
3:00-3:15pm:              Pick Up/Dismissal
3:15pm-4:00pm:         After Care

We typically offer after care until 4pm, but no later, for an additional fee. It is a self-directed time, so campers are encouraged to bring a book to read, a quiet game to play, or another activity they enjoy. There is no early drop off.