Young Theatre Makers

How do you make a play in 5 days?

In 5 days we move through a process of CREATE, STRUCTURE and REHEARSE.
In the creation phase, we give the campers freedom to explore the story and make drafts of performance material. We encourage them to go big, present large and ambitious ideas, that we then edit and structure into the final piece.  During creation, the campers will present to peers who will point at what they think is working and want they wish to build from, fostering a sense of ownership over the final piece. We focus on ensemble based performance creation rather than "star-making" performance, so that each camper has a moment to shine.  

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My child is interested in theatre, but worried about performing - is there a place for them? 

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At the beginning of camp, we ask kids their interests and try and build things to suit that. Maybe they really want to sing, maybe they really want to build props or make music.  Maybe they have big ideas in the creation mode, but are happy to let others perform those ideas in performance.  We have never had a kid who didn't participate at all in the final piece, but sometimes they have chosen to put more of their energy into work behind the scenes.

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​What should they bring?

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All students should bring a lunch and nut free snack, as well as a large water bottle. We will be outdoors A LOT so recommend hats, sunscreen, and bug spray.  We will have two recess periods and a longer outdoor lunch, and some days we may walk to nearby Gemmil Park

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​​Are there subsidies available?

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We believe that a theatre class can be transformative for the right kid at the right time. If you know a child who would really like to be involved, please don't hesitate to reach out as we have partial and fully subsidized spaces available.  

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