High School Technical Theater Experience: Grades 9-12

Dates: June 16 – 27 (for lighting and sound June 28)

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Lunch provided)

Cost: $575/week

Camp Overview

The theatre design and production camp is designed for High School Students who would like to extend their experience in the Sets, Costumes, Lighting and Sound areas of theatre design and production. There will be four simultaneous 2-week camps in these fields of theatre tech during which students will get a hands-on opportunity to be both create and also learn how to make their creative ideas a reality.

Option 1: Scenic Design and Construction

Participants will take a scene from a play and go through the process of designing that scene from understanding the script to designing a 3-D environment in which that scene can take place. Following the design Participants will get an opportunity to build and paint one piece of that design. Students will learn the designer’s process and discover the tools and methods of both a designer, carpenter and painter.

Option 2: Costume Design and Creation

Participants will take a play and select four characters in that play for whom to design a costume. Once they have studied the character they will design a costume based on collecting a collage of images from which a design can be created. Finally they will create a costume for one character by selecting provided clothing altering, adding and accessorizing those pieces.

Option 3: Lighting Design and Technology

Participants will learn how to “Paint the stage with light!” Over the course of two weeks, participants will experience a start to finish lighting design process: Grasp theories of design; gain hands-on application of hanging, cabling, and programing lighting instruments; and finally making their design come to life on the stage! Any level of experience is welcome.

Option 4: Sound Design and Technology

Participants will learn the creative and technical aspects of theatrical sound. Students will learn how to use sound effects that both support and enhance a story. They will learn how to assemble a system that will support the use of those sounds. Finally, they will learn the basics of mixing multiple sound sources simultaneously to create a compelling sound environment.

Student Showcases

All four areas will get an opportunity to put their work on display for invited guest in a Campers’ Theatre Design and Production Showcase. Ending showcases will be held on Friday, June 27 for Sets and Costumes and Saturday, June 28 for Concert/Performance.

Registration

Register here!