Monday, April 27, 2015

Discovering Theatre Camp Phoenix For Children

By Toni Vang


When looking to attend a great performance art camp, children and teens have several options. Something that is especially true when it comes to attending a theatre camp Phoenix. Regardless of ability to pay, there are programs which allow children from broken homes, foster homes, group homes and shelters the ability to attend free of charge. While there are also a number of camps in the area for those whom are more fortunate than others.

When desiring to send a child to camp and living outside the Phoenix area, it is often good to do an online search to locate similar opportunities closer to home. While some children excel in the performing arts, others are more focused on subjects like science and history. As such, it is often best to discuss which type of camp a child might be interested in before finalizing any plans or completing the application and registration process.

In some programs, children from foster homes, group homes and shelters create and share in various lectures and workshops. Camps offered through non-profits often operate on a two week basis. Whereas, there are others which often run six weeks or more. As these programs are also rather intensive, there is generally on-site counseling available for those experiencing emotional issues during the course of the program.

At most, guest artists, volunteers and instructors lead classes in costuming, improvisation, mask making, props, stage set-up and take down and other aspects of theater. While this is the case, it is generally the children who create, produce and present productions during the last week of camp. Volunteers often help with costuming, stage design and set-up to help build self-confidence and teach more technical aspects associated with performing arts.

When an individual is serious, it is often recommended that one find an agent or manager in the local area. While working in acting and other areas of the performing arts can be fun, it can also be quite time consuming. Actors tend to spend anywhere from 8 to 14 hours a day on set when filming for the movies, or multiple nights not only in production but also in preparation and rehearsals for stage plays.

Whether working as an instructor or volunteer, it is important to keep attendees engaged during all aspects of a program. In most cases, this is done by allowing students to create, plan and produce a final production towards the end of a program. After which, most often guardians, parents and local residents are invited to view what is often some pretty amazing work presented by those attending these programs

Most often, while instructors lead various courses and workshops, volunteers work to help students create various costuming and stage-design while working to build self-confidence and awareness through a variety of theatrical oriented play programs and exercises. Once children in attendance have the self-confidence and skills necessary, the group creates, produces and presents a number of performances during the final days of the program.

Ultimately, the children who attend a Summer camp in the performing arts often have an edge over others when it comes time to audition. Whether as a child or adult, acting can often be a stressful and time consuming experience. As such, it is important when applying to a program that parents or guardians look for ones which not only teach these skills but others related to rejection. Lessons which are important to all students of theatre, especially those which may have a history of emotional issues or rejection in other areas of life.




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