Sunday, April 26, 2015

Where To Apply For Theatre Camp Phoenix

By Toni Vang


When it comes to an interest in different aspects of performing arts, the earlier one gets training the better. As such, theatre camp Phoenix and others offer programs for children age 4-18. Whether looking to attend one oriented toward dance, film, music or stage, students can get a head start learning about the performing arts. The cost of these type camps, whether traditional or specialized, can depend on a number of factors.

Children attending these camps generally range from age four to eighteen. Although, in some cases, toddlers may also be accepted when portraying natural talent toward the performing arts. Still, as it is difficult for children to grasp different technical aspects and training before age five, four is probably about the best age for a child to first attend this type of educational Summer camp.

In some cases, camps offer a number of lectures and workshops offered by professionals in the field of choice. Whereas, others offer a more hands-on approach to learning different aspects. When it comes to theatre, children often work throughout the course of camp to create, produce and perform in a final production.

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.

One program which is aimed at assisting children from dysfunctional homes is that of the Herberger program near Phoenix, AZ which offers the ability for some troubled youth to attend a two week Summer camp free of charge. While more traditional camps often run six weeks, these two week camp often works best for children with emotional issues who have a problem with the longer attention span required for these longer camps.

One reason why Herberger and other camps help provide children and teens with an edge once having reached the point of attending auditions. The more an individual understands about the performing arts, the better chance of obtaining a call back for a second or third audition. Although, another important aspect of this type work is being able to handle rejection when no call backs are received, something that is taught heavily during these camps, especially to those with emotional issues.

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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