Energetic full-group dances, and several select scenes and monologues performed by the children in smaller pairings. Between our rehearsals the kids play a variety of theater-oriented games, and also participate in warm-ups and quick acting and dance exercises such as how to warm up their voices and have better and healthier vocal projection (volume), and how to count music as a way of remembering choreography. The two evident favorites for games have been "What Are You Doing?" which is an improv game, and Museum (the statue game) which is like Red Light, Green Light, but with characterization.
WINDSOR LOCKS
Improving scenes, playing games, dancing and working on their skits! We will continue to work on the dance routine where everyone can show off what they can do and what they've learned!
HEBRON
Monologues and short scenes from the Performing Arts Group materials; a dance number from "Aida," the Broadway musical, with music by Elton John; a demonstration of an improvisation, with all the children involved; and a final song from the musical, "Mama Mia."
WILTON
At the beginning of the week we played a lot of getting to know you games, and learned the fundamentals of the stage. I.e stage right, stage left. We are now working on our final share which includes two group numbers and every child is in at least one scene, monologue, or song. Everyone is very excited for the final performance.
IPSWICH
Improving scenes, playing games, dancing and working on their skits. Some of the skits include Charlie Brown, some monologues, and non-scripted scenes with robots, monsters, and unfortunate run-ins with glue! Some even involve using the actors as props, like telephones! We will continue to work on the dance routine where everyone can show off what they can do and what they've learned.
SOUTH WINDSOR
Acting: improv games, learning stage directions, voice & movement,
learning how to portray emotion, building characters and scene work.
Dance: learning to listen to music & follow rhythm, basic jazz dance
moves, learning to tell a story through dance, and choreography.
Some games include: wax museum, freeze dance, detective, patterns and
the human knot.
TOLLAND
Monologues from the Performing Arts Group materials; a dance number from "Guys and Dolls," the Broadway musical, and a final song and scene from the musical, "Annie."
STAMFORD
This week we have a great group of kids working on some really fun pieces. We have two exciting group numbers. We also have a variety of scenes and musical numbers we are working on. Yesterday we played getting to know you games and some fun theatre kids. The kids are super excited to show their families their final showcase!
HADDAM-KILLINGWORTH
Along with leaning and rehearsing their plays, and dances as well as enjoying a number of acting games and exercises... (these all done daily)
Monday: Cast the plays and improvisations, parts of the stage, getting to know you games, etc.
Tuesday: Puppets .... break into groups and creat your own puppet show to then perform for your fellow actors.
Wednesday: Sell me something. They are to create their own commercials. We will perform and video tape them. We will then critique them while veiwing their work on TV. Discussing and practicing the differences for acting for the camera and acting on a stage for a live audience.
Thursday: Put together and make our costumes and sets.
Friday: Our invited rehearsal ... 1:15 p..m. for Haddam/Killingworth... then our "after" party! HAMDEN
Our theme is "Too Cool for School". They are working on scenes, monologues and dances from High School Musical, Wicked, 13 the Musical, and You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. We have been doing lots of improv, working on speech and different musical theatre dance styles. LEDYARD
We started this week with a lot of ice breaker, dance and improv games. The kids have started learning scenes and putting together skits for the show on Friday. They have also started working on dance routines for the show. The younger kids will be dancing to "Lion King" and the older kids will be dancing to "Grease." BEDFORD
We've worked on improvisation, basic theatre and dancing terms, breathing and projection so far. We will be working more on dance moves, character development, motivation, emotion and nonverbal acting. We will also be preparing for the show, gathering various skits and monologues, some of which are from Charlie Brown and Alice in Wonderland. Each person will be in at least one skit in addition to the two dances. GUILFORD
This week we are working on two big group numbers in our "Too Cool For School" show theme. After breaking it down by age groups, each group is learning their own dance and scene for the final show. Everyone is working very hard to make a great showcase. LITTLETON
This week we will go over a few basic terms, creative prop use, improvisation, jazz squares and dance movement. Silent body language also help the kids to show emotion without using sound, as dancers must. We will also be working on dance techniques and movements, character, motivation, objectives, group support, breathing and projection. For the show we will be rehearsing a few dances and several skits and monologues. BROOKFIELD
This week we have three groups, the coolios, the green elephants, and the red cats. Each group is learning their own song and dance. In addition each group has their own scene and two whole camp numbers! Everyone is excited to learn and perform on friday! SOUTHBURY
Our theme this week is "Magic". We will be working on scenes and dances from Willy Wonka, Pippin, Beauty and the Beast, Wicked and The Wizard of Oz.
SOUTH KINGSTOWN
This week the students are working on several short skits and dance routines for the performance on Friday. They have also had a lot of fun playing improv and dancing games! They have already started picking out scenes and monologues and can't wait to show their families what they have learned this week!
MADISION
Our theme "Magic". We will be working on scenes and dances many different Broadway shows including Willy Wonka, Pippin, Beauty and the Beast, Wicked and The Wizard of Oz.
KIDS SPEAK OUT
EAST GRANBY
Rachel 7 “Dancing and acting”
Lindsey 8 “Learning new dances”
Sierra 9 “Acting
Melanie 9 “Dancing and Acting”
Adam 7 “Acting”
Jameson 6 “Acting”
Lily 6 “Tug of War game”
Arianna 9 “Dancing”
Hailey 8 “Dancing”
Alivia 6 “Animal Dance”
Sophia 7 “Dancing”
Katie 9 “Dances and Hello Friend acting game”
Alyssa 13 “Dancing and learning new acting skills”
Molly 12 “Dancing and acting skills"
WINDSOR LOCKS
Do you want to come back next year?
'Yeah, definitely! It's so much fun!' (Michaela 7)
What's your favorite part?
'The scenes and the dance. They're really fun!'
(Taylor 6)
HEBRON
"I am never bored and always involved in something."
"This was the best summer program she had taken."
WILTON
Natalie- favorite part of the day is playing improv games
Ava, Sade, Cortney- we love working on skits and scenes
Isabel, Caroline, Emma- we are looking forward to the share at the end of the week
Sadie- I'm excited to learn more acting techniques
Ava- looking forward to meet new kids and leaning new ways of acting
Caroline- I'm excited to get rid of my stage fright
IPSWICH
Emily : "I liked making up what the next person had to do when we played 'What Are You Doing?'"
Bailey: "I liked the game "What Are You Doing?" the best so far"
Faith: "I've like doing skits the best"
Reagan: "My favorite thing is the scenes"
Rachel: "I can't wait until the show!"
SOUTH WINDSOR
Jenna 10: 'Yeah! I really like all the fun games!'
Isabella 7: 'Yeah! My favorite part is the acting!'
Ashley 9: 'Yeah! I really like freeze dance and the acting games we're playing!'
TOLLAND
Jillian - "I like the games and my monologue"
Sonika - "I like the improve games"
Shianne - "I like that there are lots of different ages"
Gabby - "It is lots of fun here"
Maddy - "I like my name tag"
STAMFORD
Grace and eva have enjoyed practicing their songs and dances
Patrick and Andy like having fun,learning, and are excited to put on a good show
Jordan and Loretta really love the dances their learning
Tiana is excited to do the showcase
Leah hope to learn how to perform and be less shy
Katherine and Sara are enjoying playing the animal game and other theatre game
Sara is hoping to learn new acting techniques
Ruby likes meeting new people and having fun
HADDAM-KILLINGWORTH
Marissa, Natalie and Kayla - "Doing the dancing"
Megan - "The acting ... well.. all of it."
Thomas - "My favorite things was the game with the security guard. And the boat tipping over by the whale.. and being chased by flying monkeys...."
Lily - "I probably liked playing the games best."
Jon. - "The acting and the acting games."
Lena - "Lunch."
Savanna - "EVERYTHING!"
HAMDEN
Isabella -" I love the dancing to High School Musical. It was my favorite part."
Emily- " I like act AND dance!"
Alexa- " I love hanging out with my best friend and the teachers."
Wesley- " I've been coming to camp for years and I love it here!"
LEDYARD
Tessa - dancing on stage
Jolie - playing games (Whoosh was her favorite)
Skye - playing whoosh
Rachel - the afternoon acting class
Kate - reading from the scripts in acting class
Sara - reading from the scripts and dancing
Faith - the whole day!
Lauren - learning the dance routine and reading from the scripts
Natalie - playing whoosh
Ethan - being on stage
Rachel - dance class and acting class
BEDFORD
Anthony - "Camp is lots of fun!"
Oliver - "I like the scenes we made up"
Zoe - "I like doing skits"
Tonisha - "My favorite part so far is doing skits"
Sammy- I hope to learn new tips on how to improve my singing and dancing
Brynn- My favorite part is doing the highschool musical dance
LITTLETON
Phoebe - I love doing skits!!
Abbi - I really love doing skits!!
Lexi & Lena - We love doing scenes and loved doing camp last year, too!
Tori - I like getting to do camp with my best friends!
Ashley - I am really excited for the performance!
Hannah - I can't wait for acting at the end of the week for our parents!
Ethan - I am excited to play Statue.
Eden - I want to act in the show! BROOKFIELD
Breanna- my favorite part so far has been singing and learning the grease song
Matthew- I am looking forward to learning my scene
Conor- My favorite part of the week is learning all of our songs
Sophie B- I am looking forward to learning more acting
Tommy- I am most excited to act
Kristen- I am excited to learn different acting techniques SOUTHBURY
Rebekah - "I'm most excited to act this week."
Lilly - "I can't wait to dance to Willy Wonka!"
Katelyn - "I came back to camp this year to dance and learn new scenes."
SOUTH KINGSTOWN
Lauren - " I really like playing Freeze Dance"
Janice - "My favorite part was playing the detective handshake game and learning skits"
Linnea, Carissa and Brianna - "We like the whole day!"
Haley D - "I liked our acting in the afternoon"
Caitlyn - "My favorite game is Freeze Dance"
Molly - "My favorite game is the detective handshake game and I like learning the skits"
Haley T - "I like playing Freeze Dance and the acting and dance classes"
Ella - " I like playing Freeze Dance and "Party in the USA" is my favorite song!"
Nate - "I like practicing my skit with Tom"
Jude and Tom - "We like playing the detective handshake game and acting"
Emma - "My favorite games are Freeze Dance and the detective handshake game"
Zola - "I like both the dancing and acting"
MADISON
Hilary- "I'm most excited to act. I love acting"
Joshua- "I'm most excited to do Musical Theater"
Kenzie- "I'm excited to dance and sing with different people"
WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING
My Daughter Samantha Loved the Program, the no pressure style and really loved the instructors. They made her feel welcome and unique!!! Really Really nice people. I think it is a week she will always remember. WE have been attending these camps now for about 5 years with my older daughter first and now with Samantha .The value is great, price wise, and the value experience wise is wonderful . Thank you Frank and Hillary for giving my Daughter Samantha a wonderful experience. She is still talking about it!!! – Windsor Locks parent
The teachers are so great. My daughter Sam loves it and has really enjoyed working with them. They are great to the kids and she is having a blast. Nice Job !!!! – Windsor Locks parent
We just got home from the completion of the Performing arts summer camp program. Just so you know, my daughter enjoyed it so much I just finished signing her up for the fall acting classes! You all did a wonderful job and we were really impressed with the kids performance today! Hats off to you! – Karen N, Bethel
I just have to let you know that my daughter is learning so much and loves your camp. She has been spending the week in Southington with her auntie and attending camp so she is experiencing two emotions and when ever we talk she has so much excitement in her voice...thank you. I miss her so much so I am glad she is happy. I can't wait to see what they have for us tomorrow. – Southington parent
My daughter said that this was her favorite camp ever. She had a terrific time and she was so proud of herself. Your team does a great job of making the kids feel really good about themselves! Thanks so much for a fun week! – Brookfield parent
My daughter loved the program. We couldn't believe how much they learned in one week. The end of the week production was GREAT! Thanks again, wish it was a 2 week program! Or more! – Portland parent
I have 2 girls there. They both love it and said that they want to go back next year! The instructors are great with them. –Tracy Y
lt has been very helpful for her to gain knowledge of stage presence and voice projection. It has given her a better understanding of how many pieces there is to the theatre production puzzle. I think that she is even more hooked on performing! The instructors seem to be very involved with each of the skits and exercises that the kids are learning. The program itself appears to be quite organized and the lessons are focused on the specific objectives of the summer camp program. She is having a great time with this program, and although she has not mentioned one specific instructor, I have to give credit to them all for doing a fantastic job! The job they do reflects upon the program as a whole! Great job everyone! I know that my daughter would love to continue with your program to perfect the skills that she has currently. –Hamden Parent
If the camp was offered for a second we, I would sign my daughter up. She has participated in many camp types, and this is her favorite! –Sue R., Windsor Locks
My daughter is enjoying the program very much! I hope that you will continue to come to East Haddam through after school programs & the summer camp. I will definitely spread the word about this great program! –East Haddam Parent
I thought the summer camp was a great program and my daughter really enjoyed herself. I am looking forward to the fall program. –Diane, Cromwell
Very enjoyable and instructive program –Dina, Canton
Jarod has loved acting camp, he comes home happy, dancing and looking forward to the next day. It's been a real treat to watch him learn something new. –Groton Parent
