Acting and Playwriting

Dates:

July 21-26, 2013

Graduating grades 6-12

Camp fee: $515 if received by March 1, 2013
After March 1, camp fee is $550

Course Description

Do you love theatre, TV and Film? Have you wondered what it'd be like to be the one in the spotlight on a stage? Maybe you already have some experience, but want to bump up your game? Well, wait no longer, this camp is for you! Our experienced faculty, currently working in the entertainment industry, will help you on your journey towards the spotlight. In acting classes you'll learn about vocal production, body language, how to find exciting details in each character and how to "live in the moment" on stage. We'll learn the basics of auditions & rehearsals, and also spend time each day writing our own original show to be performed at the end of our week together. This is a unique opportunity to gain confidence in your personal voice, celebrate your individuality and make life long friends in the process!

Instructors

Eric Mark Olson
Edward Miller

From the Director...

"For those who have ever sung in choir, painted a picture, gone dancing or stood on stage and acted out a story, you will know first hand that the arts have the power to heal, teach, inspire, and grow amazing young human beings. Sadly, as we continue to face economic hard times we are seeing more and more arts programs in public schools being cut. With the arts disappearing from our children's schools, there's never been a more exciting time to attend camp at Shell Lake because we are continuing to provide top quality instruction in the arts with the added bonus of an amazing, life changing week with other students they might not otherwise have met. Even more exciting news, we're not only holding strong, we're growing! This year I'm so proud to bring Acting & Playwriting Camp to Shell Lake. Acting at its core is an investigation of the human condition. Discovering new aspects of the human experience through the characters we play offers us a unique window into the lives of others. This investigation helps us gain understanding & acceptance of others in the world around us, not to mention a great awareness of ourselves. This is such a valuable life skill in the ever changing planet we live on, and can help our students have a competitive edge in whatever career path they pursue. The playwriting aspect of our camp allows us to continue that exploration of other human spirit using our own voices. We now get the opportunity to express our thoughts about the world around us and we learn to craft that into a message or big idea that we wish our audience to see & learn. We see how through storytelling that reflects situations and people our audience can somehow relate to, we have the opportunity to engage in the social dialogue of our world. In essence, through writing & acting out the stories we choose to tell, we create a voice in the world that people can hear. In this way, I want students to understand that they have a voice, that they matter, and they can BE the change in the world they wish to see."

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Additional Information

Questions? Feel free to contact us for any additional information.

Accommodations ~ Residence halls are available for the duration of the camp session. The residence halls are supervised by a professional counseling staff on duty 24 hours each day and meals are prepared under the supervision of a state-approved dietitian. If you are interested in a commuter option, please contact the Center. Participants provide their own transportation to and from the camp.

Registrations ~ are accepted until the camp is full. Students may be placed on a waiting list if desired. A camp packet is sent after receipt of registration form. You may register by mail, phone, fax, or online. Please see registration form for more details. All cancellations must be made in writing and received 3 weeks in advance of the start of camp. A $50.00 processing fee will be deducted from your refund. No other refunds will be provided without 3 weeks notice. All refunds will be processed at the end of the camp season.

Fees ~ Our student camp fee is $550.00, which includes tuition, room and board. Please refer to the registration form for complete details on fees. Half payment is due with each application, with the balance due upon arrival at camp.

Scholarships ~ Each year, the Arts Center raises funds for the scholarship program. If you are interested in applying for an Arts Center scholarship, please contact the Center at 715-468-2414 or visit our website at www.shelllakeartscenter.org.

Check-in/Check-out ~ Students will complete camp check-in the first day of camp. Please refer to your specific check-in times included in the camp packet. A completed medical form report, signed by the parent or guardian, must be presented at registration. This form is included in your camp packet and is available on our website. Camp packets are mailed to you a few weeks prior to your camp.

Arts Center Bucks (Referral Program) ~ If you attended one of our camps in previous years and plan to register again this year, you are eligible to participate in our referral program. You can receive a $25.00 rebate by referring a new camper. The person you refer will receive a free t-shirt upon their arrival at camp. Your referral rebate will be activated once you and your referee both attend camp. All rebates will be processed at the end of the camp season.

Additional Information ~ To request disability accommodations, or other special requests, please contact the Center two weeks in advance of camp. More information about camp and all of the opportunities available at the Shell Lake Arts Center can be found on our website.

Participants are admitted without regard to race, color, national origin, age, or handicap.

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