Our Summer Camps are now Virtual Summer Camps!
You can register for any of our online virtual camps here on our 2020 Summer Camp Registration Form.
2020 Virtual Summer Camp Descriptions
Online Creative Writing Camp
3 One-week Sessions. Choose one or sign up for all three sessions!
- June 8-12
- July 6-10
- August 3-7
Times: 11am-12pm plus 2 twenty minute afternoon sessions, scheduled per availability
If you know any young, creative people who love to write, consider signing them up for the Creative Writing Camp at the Soo Theatre this summer! Gabbie Pepin is a 2020 graduate of Butler University and is known for many roles in Soo Theatre Productions. Read Gabbie’s bio on our website at www.sootheatre.org
This camp is an opportunity for your child to practice their writing skills while learning craft elements of creative writing. Whether your child’s interests lie in fiction or creative non-fiction, prose or poetry, they will learn helpful tips and advice for becoming stronger writers.
Two twenty-minute afternoon sessions will also be scheduled for each student to have one-on-one discussion, exploration, and tutoring regarding their individual work. Middle-school ages (11+) encouraged! High school students also looking for writing guidance or an expressive outlet are welcome, but the camp will be geared toward younger students.
2020 ONLINE Camp: Madagascar A Musical Adventure Jr.
2020 Camp Dates: June 15-19 & 22-26
Times: 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm
Showcase: June 26, 7pm
Ages: 8-18
This 2-week musical theatre camp focuses on music, theatre, and dance in addition to technical aspects of theatre from costuming and properties to scenery and set design. Students in this camp will learn the following:
- How to audition
- Dance Steps frequently used in theatre production
- Enunciation, Diction, and Projection
- Staging and Movement
- Teamwork and Camaraderie
At the end of the 2-week camp, students have an opportunity to showcase what they have learned with eager friends and family members on zoom. There is a great feeling of high quality in a relatively short amount of time.
Virtual MUSICAL THEATRE INTENSIVE
2020 Camp Dates: June 28-July 2
Times: Sunday, 6/28, 6pm-8pm & Monday – Thursday, 6/29-7/2, 6pm-9pm
Online Performance: Thursday, July 2, 7pm
Learn professional techniques for the singing actor with Contemporary Commercial Music Specialist and guest instructor, Dr. Christopher Hollingsworth. This intensive workshop will get you singing and acting in non-classical genres. Designed for Middle School & High School Students and adults, this intensive will be held during the evening so those working days can still participate.
Feeling a little shy, but would like to sit in and watch and learn from the teaching techniques without actually performing? We welcome that as an option for teachers and those who may work with students and want to supplement their knowledge-base.
Or who simply want to learn by observation. Tuition would be altered for this option as an audit. Read Chris’ bio on our website at www.sootheatre.org
VIRTUAL Camp: The BEST LITTLE THEATRE IN TOWN
2020 Camp Dates: July 13-17
Times: 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm
Performances: July 17 @ 2pm and 7pm
Ages: 8-13
This musical theatre camp is for elementary students to take the lead! This camp is similar to the 2-week camp, but takes place in one week. This camp will focus on music, theatre, and movement, in addition to addressing the basic aspects of putting on a theatrical production. Campers will take part in costuming and stage properties as well as the following:
- How to audition
- Dance Steps frequently used in theatre production
- Enunciation, Diction, and Projection
- Staging and Movement
- Teamwork and Camaraderie
At the end of this camp is an afternoon and evening performance which will be held online this summer, highlighting the achievements of the week and the great teamwork that went into staging the production. You’re sure to fall in love with this charming musical drama that makes Soo Theatre “The Best Little Theatre in Town!”
Virtual VOCAL AND OPERA WORKSHOP & VOCAL GALA
2020 Workshop Dates: July 27-31
Times: Sunday, 7/27, 6-8pm and Monday – Thursday, 7/28-7/30, 6-9pm
Virtual Vocal Gala: Friday, July 31 @ 7pm
This vocal workshop is designed for students and adults, from college voice majors, pre-career singers and young singers who are working on technique and artistry. This is a one-week vocal intensive that focuses on vocal technique and performance of songs from musical theatre and opera.
Students will participate in daily masterclasses with Karen Hughes Beacom, Artistic Director and Founder of Soo Opera, as well as professional guest artists visiting for the opera. Sessions will be taught on technique, diction, and performance and will be applicable to singers of all levels.
Singers will focus on either musical theatre, opera, or a combination of both based on their level and interest.
Advanced registration is encouraged so we can assign music for you to prepare prior to the first workshop. The deadline for early registration is July 15th. This is not mandatory, but will help the singer to feel more prepared for the first day. Those who register after July 15th will have materials assigned to them the first day of camp. Campers will be coached on previously learned works and will participate in a Vocal Gala on the final evening of camp.
Virtual “THIS IS ME” INCLUSION THEATRE CAMP
Dates: August 3-5
Times: TBD
Join Orion Couling as we celebrate, “what makes us different also makes us strong!” Using the powerful song from The Greatest Showman, we’ll create a music video in 5 upbeat sessions tailored to work with actors who are differently-abled and their typically abled peers. Join the team with an exciting partnership with Chicago’s EDGE of Orion’s Constellation Project and the Soo Theatre. Read Orion’s bio on our website at www.sootheatre.org
Virtual STAGE COMBAT WORKSHOP
August Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Join professional stage combat instructor and stunt-man Orion Couling for an exciting workshop featuring how to fight for stage and screen! Learn the same hand-to-hand moves that you’ve seen in your favorite shows! Learn how to keep yourself and others safe on stage. Guest artist Orion Couling is the award winning founder and director of Edge of Orion based in Chicago, Illinois. He is a specialist in project-based learning and carries 20 years of adventure based teaching experience.
OTHER 2020 SUMMER CAMP POSSIBILITIES:
Due to the many unknowns of covid-19, we are uncertain about some of our typical offerings for summer camps. There are several camps that we are still discussing, including Beginning Strings Camp, Orchestra Camp, Chamber Music Camp, and possibly more.
We are also still considering several new online camps.
Please check the website and facebook page frequently for updated information.
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