Shakespeare for Junior Actors

Session 1: July 11-17;
Session 2: July 18-24
Session 3: July 25-31
Non-credit • $695

For all emerging thespians! Professional actors and educators lead this exciting in-residence theatre experience. Students gain invaluable acting skills through workshops including voice, stage combat, improvisation, and scene work. The week culminates in a student-acted, public performance on one of the Festival’s stages. Tuition includes tickets to the Festival plays, chaperoned dormitory accommodations, and all meals.

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Session 2 Agenda | Session 3 Agenda

Actor Training I

(Students 16 years and older)
Session 1: July 16–26;
Session 2: July 30-August 9
CPS 4920/sections 15, 16 (high school/undergraduate students
EDUC 5450/section 15 (graduate students/educators)
Three credits • $995

Specifically designed for older high school students and college undergrads, this ten-day intensive course builds upon acquired skills needed for auditioning and acting in Shakespeare’s plays. Festival instructors Ann Tully and Larry Whitesell immerse students in text analysis and performance techniques. Professional coaching by Festival actors enhances the experience, culminating in a student-acted, public performance on one of the Festival’s stages. Tuition includes tickets to five plays (the sixth, Great Expectations, is optional) and chaperoned dormitory accommodations.

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Actor Training II

(Students 17 years and older)
July 30–August 9
CPS 4920/section 17 (high school/ undergraduate students)
EDUC 5510/section 17 (graduate students/ educators)
Three credits • $995

Because an actor’s training is never finished, this ten-day intensive is an advanced study of Shakespeare’s works, expanding on techniques learned in Actor Training I. Under the direction of Ann Tully and Larry Whitesell, students receive college level training in the art of scene work, text analysis, voice, and stage combat, and more. Coaching by professional actors enhances the experience, culminating in a student-acted, public performance on one of the Festival’s stages. Tuition includes tickets to five plays (the sixth, Great Expectations, is optional) and chaperoned dormitory accommodations.

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Tech Camp

July 25 – 30
CPS 4920/section 19 (high school/ undergraduate students)
Two credits • $600

Festival technicians guide students through a hands-on learning experience of designing, building, and running a production. Insight into lighting, costumes, sets, and stage management is enhanced by working alongside our technical crew. Students even have the rare opportunity to watch a Festival production from backstage! Tuition includes housing and tickets to Macbeth and Pride and Prejudice.

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Tech Camp for Directors

July 22 – 24
EDUC 5520/section 19 (graduate students/educators)
Two credits • $300

An essential class for any educator/director! Learn the secrets and acquire the tools necessary to present a play from the technical aspect. Festival technicians create a hands-on learning experience of designing, building, and running a production. Special sessions include how to create a show with limited resources. Tuition includes a ticket to The Merchant of Venice.

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Theatre Methods for the Classroom:

Elementary

July 22 – 24
EDUC 5530/section 20
Two credits • $245

Festival Education Director Michael Bahr explores methods of developing and implementing Shakespeare and theatre arts programs as a tool for varied elementary curriculum. Topics include instructional games, script adaptation, and how to mount a play with limited time and resources. Tuition includes a ticket to Much Ado about Nothing, classroom materials, and special sessions with Festival actors. Participants will also attend a performance of the Elementary Shakespeare Showcase.

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Theatre Methods for the Classroom: Secondary

July 19 – 21
EDUC 5530/section 21
Two credits • $245

Festival Education Director Michael Bahr explores methods of developing and implementing Shakespeare and theatre arts programs as a tool for varied secondary curriculum. Topics include script adaptation, acting techniques, costuming, technical theatre, and learning about fresh approaches to language. Tuition includes a ticket to Much Ado about Nothing, classroom materials, and special sessions with Festival actors.

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Acting For Directors

July 16 – 26
EDUC 5580/section 18
Three credits • $995

This class is designed for educators and directors who are interested in studying acting in and directing Shakespeare’s works. Noted instructors Ann Tully and Larry Whitesell guide participants through the preparation and performance of Shakespearean monologues, scenes, and directing labs. Coaching and special discussions with Festival actors enhance the experience, culminating in the opportunity of performing on one of the Festival’s stages. Tuition includes housing and tickets to five plays (the sixth, Great Expectations, is optional).

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Shakespeare Plays

June 28 – August 28
CPS 4920/section 30 (high school/undergraduate students)
EDUC 5540/section 30 (graduate students/educators)
Three credits for six plays • $295

A very popular self-paced class, Shakespeare Plays enables almost anyone to earn college credit by seeing all six plays at our summer festival! In addition to the productions, participants attend play orientations, literary seminars, and The Greenshow and submit feedback on provided forms. Students must purchase theatre tickets separately.

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Shakespeare Forum

June 28 – August 28
CPS (high school/ undergraduate students)
EDUC (graduate students/educators)
One-half credit for each play • $65

A variation on our Shakespeare Plays class, Shakespeare Forum allows patrons to select individual plays and receive credit for each. Additionally, participants attend play related orientations, seminars, and The Greenshow and submit feedback on provided forms. Students must purchase theatre tickets separately.

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Playmakers

Summer 2010 sessions: June 28–July 10, July 26–August 7 • $90
Spring 2010 session: February 22–March 26 • $200
Fall 2010 session: October 20–December 17 • $200

Theatre for the young and young at heart! Our resident youth theatre offers year-round workshops for students from eight to sixteen years old, teaching the essential building blocks for theatre performance. Classes on improvisation, collaboration, movement, and voice are integrated into producing a show for the entire community. Summer sessions focus on Shakespearean scene work, while spring and fall sessions present fully mounted productions of Suessical: the Musical or A Christmas Carol.

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