Teens and Theatre Company

The 2011 camp season is finished, but we expect to have similar offerings in 2012. 

Our summer camp offers small groups, a 6-1 adult-to-camper ratio, and an easy-going pace to make learning fun and exciting.

Camps for elementary-age students include supervised playground time, while teenagers enjoy brief daily excursions within Ballston Common Mall.

Camp Hours:

9 AM. – 4 PM

Locations:

Weeks 1 and 5 - Location A

The Comedy Spot
Ballston Common Mall (walking distance from Ballston Metro)
4238 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22203

Weeks 2, 3 and 4 – Location B

Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington
4444 Arlington Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22204-1399

Schedule:

Week 1 – June 27–July 1

Master Acting Class
Ages 13-17
Location A
$300

The Master Class is designed for the serious acting students looking to further their exploration into advanced acting techniques. We explore the teachings of Stanislavski, Uta Hagen, and other great acting teachers. Class includes proper audition training.

Students will come out of the class with two

audition-ready monologues and having worked on two scenes from classic American theatre. A great resource for students planning to go into acting jobs or higher education in the theatre profession.

Week 2 – July 5–8
Improvisation in Storytelling
Ages 7-12
Location B
$240 (four days)

This fun-filled week of improvisational theatre games will focus on classic folk tales and fairy tales as students learn the fundamentals of theatre and stagecraft. Students will stretch their imaginations and minds as they explore story structure.

Week 3 – July 11-15
Improvisation and Theatre Games
Ages 7-12
Location B
$300

Improvisational theatre games that teach the fundamentals of theatre and stagecraft. Emphasis is on developing humor skills.

Week 4 – July 18-22
Improvisation Games: Party on!
Ages 7-12
Location B
$300

Party planning for kids! Learn to host the best parties ever for your friends! Use improv for fun and entertainment, with games that can be played at parties, scouts or play dates. Each day will have a new theme.

Week 5 – July 25-29
Teen Improv Boot Camp
Ages 13-18
Location A
$300

Improv Boot Camp is a five-day crash course in the fundamentals of improvisational theatre.  Day One is dedicated to TheatreSports. Day Two will concentrate on improv as a tool of playwriting, such as used in Second City and other major improv troupes. Day Three will focus on Long Form, following the techniques of Del Close and other artists. Day Four will be TheatreSports, Part 2. Day Five will be Improv in Performance: stage tips for making your work sing.

Each session will also include workshops on theatre crafts and make-up techniques, as well as an introduction to theatre appreciation. Improvisation will happen every day!

Registration:

Campers will need to fill out the following:

Summer Camp Registration Form (PDF)

Medical Form (PDF)

Special discounts are available for siblings and repeat campers. Come for one week or join us for more weeks.

For more information, e-mail info@teensandtheatre.org, or call 703-527-4061

Please Join Us!