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The Performance Project & Broward Center for the Performing Arts SUMMER THEATRE CAMP 2010 |
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More about camp and the facilities… The Performance Project proudly enters its 14th camp season by strengthening their partnership with the Broward Center, and expanding its array of artistic and educational opportunities. Summer Camp 2010 will be conducted in three different professional theaters: The Broward Center for the Performing Arts in beautiful downtown Fort Lauderdale, The Miramar Cultural Center/Artspark in West Broward and the new Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in Aventura. Master classes will be given by professionals in the theater industry including visiting touring artists. Professional actors and guest artists from national touring companies will give talks to mentor campers. Best of all, the final performances will be on professional stages in each of these beautiful theaters - inspiring settings for budding artists of all ages. About Nina Felice (Executive Director, The Performance Project School of the Arts) A 20 year veteran of the professional performing arts scene, Nina has literally done it all. Following a career as a professional actress, Nina founded Performance Project School of the Arts and Theater Company, where she nurtures young talent by teaching, directing, and producing over 15 shows per year. At the Broward Center, she has choreographed and directed several high-caliber productions including The Wizard of Oz, Charlotte's Web, and five seasons of the holiday classic, A Christmas Carol. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater degree and a Masters in child/family psychology, Nina's intertwining of the two disciplines has earned her accolades throughout her career. * All of the Performance Project staff are required to be degreed adults with prior experience as a performer and as a teacher. Daily Schedule The first 2 weeks of camp adhere to the curriculum below. By week three, nearly 70% of the time is devoted to production. In week four, the entire time is devoted to rehearsals for the show. On the last day of each session, with the production behind us, we celebrate with a pizza party/color wars day. Lots of fun after a job well done! Curriculum MUSIC: (1 hour daily) In the first half hour, campers learn about vocal warm-up, vocal placement, breathing techniques, projection, rhythm, ear training and more. The second half hour focuses on specific music for their end-of-camp production. DANCE: (1 hour daily) All three dance disciplines - tap, jazz and ballet - are taught. Campers discover how to properly warm up their bodies, learn key dance terminology and dance several routines. ACTING/THEATER GAMES: (1 hour daily) In acting class (Mon. and Wed.) monologues, scenes, styles and on-camera work is studied. Tuesdays and Thursdays are "fun time" for all groups, with interactive play and improvisations, much like the TV show, Whose Line is it Anyway. PRODUCTION: (1 hour daily) Campers discover what goes on "behind the scenes" by learning what costuming, props, lighting, sound design, set design and make-up are required for their own show. REHEARSALS: (2 hours daily) Campers will learn blocking, choreography and theater terminology for their production. FRIDAYS: Fridays are "fun days!" Except for rehearsal, we do away with structured classes. Campers dance, do lip synchs, karaoke to songs, talents shows, etc. * Lunch is 1 hour and is not provided. Young Professionals Program Overview Summer Camp 2010 offers an exciting new opportunity for young stars of tomorrow! Not only will "Young Professionals" (YPs) offer teens community service hours for assisting younger campers, they now get the chance to perform live on stage in six ticketed shows offered to the general public! The program has two, 4-week sessions. A YP's day begins by assisting young campers from 9 am to 1 pm, then YPs practice their show from 1 pm to 4 pm. YPs receive community service hours for the entire day (7 hours). Broward County's Student Enrichment in the Arts (SEAS) program and the Broward Center's "Family Fun" series regularly feature productions from professional, adult theater companies. Now, due to the high caliber of Performance Project shows, our YPs have been chosen to join the ranks of these adult troupes! Accordingly, YPs will be treated like professionals, and expected to deliver professional-quality performances. Shows The campers at all three venues will perform the following titles Session One: Young Campers: Annie Jr., YP's: Disney's Beauty and the Beast Jr. Session Two Young Campers: Oklahoma Young Professionals: Disney's High School Musical 2. |
| Questions? Camp Hotline: (954) 765-5821 Email us: camp@browardcenter.org |