Camps will be held at the NJ School of Dramatic Arts Studios located at 593
Bloomfield Ave., Bloomfield. Performances will be held at the
Westminster Arts Center at Bloomfield College, corner of Franklin & Fremont
Streets, Bloomfield.
OUR
MISSION:
Our mission is
to provide campers with a safe, fun, exciting environment in which to learn
theater skills. We provide the highest quality theater education while
encouraging students to hone their unique talents, to develop their
confidence and to discover the joy of being on stage. Each student is given
the opportunity to shine in his/her own way. The professional child will be
given invaluable tools to help move ahead on a career path.
ABOUT KIDS ON
STAGE-A SUMMER OF STARS! :
Ages 9-15
Spend your summer in the spotlight! Our five week Musical Theater
Intensive will give campers the chance to perform in a Musical Show while
immersing themselves in the rehearsal and production process. No audition
is required for entrance into this program and show will be chosen based on
number of campers involved. Enrollment is limited to 20 performers.
Danielle Aldrich directs!.
WHAT DO WE DO EACH DAY?
Mornings will consist of
building skills essential for performance: focusing on acting technique,
voice and speech, dance and choreography. Afternoons will be for rehearsing
the show: providing an outlet to apply the skills you are learning.
Week one will include casting of roles!
WHEN ARE THE
PERFORMANCES? Evening
performances will be on July 31 & August 1.
ABOUT THE TWEEN SPECIALTY CAMPS:
Ages 9 - 12
WEEK 1:
IMPROV COMEDY: Give your imagination a blast of
spontaneity! Learn the basic rules
of improvisational comedy and then put them to use playing performance games
(similar to "Whose Line Is It Anyway?")
WEEK 2:
DANCE FOR THE THEATER: Learn to become more comfortable with dance and
movement. This course combines the traditional styles of jazz, ballet and tap
into a fun blend of "Broadway" style dance. You will learn techniques, steps
and combinations commonly used in musical theater dance. At the end of the
course, we will have an informal performance-an "informance"-where you can share
the combinations you have learned.
WEEK 3:
ACTING INTENSIVE: Through the use of
monologues and scene work, students work on gaining and deepening their acting
skills. Focus will be on the use of given circumstances, playing
objectives, using conflicts and obstacles and identifying the needs of a
character.
WEEK 3:
ACTING INTENSIVE - LEVEL II: In this level
characters and relationships are explored on a deeper level. Students discover
how action and behavior shape characterization. Students continue to track
their character's journey through scenes and / or monologues; articulating
the essential elements of building a character, playing objectives, fighting
through obstacles and trying to resolve the conflict in the scene.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Level I or similar training
WEEK 4:ACTING FOR FILM & TELEVISION: This on camera course will
teach students how to approach written material for TV and Film, exploring
choice, size and physicality in front of the camera. Learn the differences
between reading stage scenes and film scripts. Auditioning for the camera will
also be covered.
WEEK 5: MUSICAL THEATER: Here the performance elements
of musical theater are examined. Through the use of group numbers, duets
or solos and scenes, students work on their vocal skills while learning how to
act through a song.
WEEK 5: MUSICAL THEATER - LEVEL II:
This level is designed to develop the
TOTAL performer! Skills in vocal technique, acting and musical staging
will be emphasized. Group numbers, duets and solos from popular musical
theater will be used to teach a core vocal technique. Scenes from musicals
will be used to tell the story of the character. Prerequisite:
Successful completion of Level I or similar training
ABOUT THE TEEN SPECIALTY CAMPS:
Ages 13 - 18
WEEK 1:
IMPROV COMEDY: Give your imagination a blast of
spontaneity! Learn the basic rules
of improvisational comedy and then put them to use playing performance games
(similar to "Whose Line Is It Anyway?")
WEEK 2:
AUDITION WORKSHOP: Students will develop 2 - 3 monologues to be used for
high school, college entrance or professional auditions.
WEEK 3:
MUSICAL THEATER: Here
the performance elements of musical theater are examined.
Through the use of group numbers, duets or solos and scenes, students work on
their vocal skills while learning how to act through a song.
WEEK 3:
MUSICAL THEATER - LEVEL II:
This level is designed to develop the
TOTAL performer! Skills in vocal technique, acting and musical staging
will be emphasized. Group numbers, duets and solos from popular musical
theater will be used to teach a core vocal technique. Scenes from musicals
will be used to tell the story of the character. Prerequisite:
Successful completion of Level I or similar training
WEEK 4:ACTING INTENSIVE:
Through the use of monologues and scene work, students work on gaining and
deepening their acting skills. Focus will be on the use of given
circumstances, playing objectives, using conflicts and obstacles and identifying
the needs of a character.
WEEK 4:ACTING INTENSIVE - LEVEL II: In
this level we explore characters and relationships on a deeper level. Students
discover how action and behavior shape characterization. They continue to
track their character's journey through scenes and monologues: articulating
the essential elements of building a character, playing objectives, fighting
through obstacles and trying to resolve the conflict in the scene.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Level I or similar training
WEEK 5: ACTING FOR FILM & TELEVISION: This on camera course will
teach students how to approach written material for TV and Film, exploring
choice, size and physicality in front of the camera. Learn the differences
between reading stage scenes and film scripts. Auditioning for the camera will
also be covered.
Summer Camp Registration Information
TO REGISTER: Kids On Stage - A Summer of Stars! : Students may register with a
$100.00 deposit. The outstanding balance must be paid in full by JUNE 23.
Tween / Teen Specialty Camps: Students may register with a $50.00
deposit. The outstanding balance is due on the first day of the camp
session.
MasterCard and Visa accepted. Make
checks payable to NJ School of Dramatic Arts.
WE
OFFER TWO WAYS TO REGISTER:
Register early to ensure your spot in
the age group or camp of your choice. There will be no more than 20
students per camp. • By phone
You can register over the phone. Visa and MasterCard are accepted. Have your
credit card number and expiration date handy when you phone us at: (973)
566-9700. • By mail
Mail check or money order and completed registration form to the address on
registration form. When registering by mail, your check will serve as your
receipt.
PAYMENT POLICY : • Tuition must be paid in full by JUNE 23
for the Kids On Stage-A Summer of Stars camp. • For all other camps, the outstanding balance is due on the first day of the camp
session. • All checks returned for non-payment will
be charged a $30.00 fee.
REFUND
POLICY
: • Kids On Stage: A Summer of Stars:
Withdrawal less than 1 week before the start of camp: $25.00
withdrawal fee
Withdrawal during the first week of camp: $50 withdrawal fee
plus the cost of 1/5 of
tuition.
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS AFTER THE FIRST WEEK OF CAMP.
• All Other Camp
Sessions:
Withdrawal less than 1 week before the start of camp session: $25
withdrawal fee
Withdrawal after first day of session: 50% refund of tuition
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS AFTER THE 2nd DAY OF THE SESSION
CANCELLATIONS
:Any camp or camp session is
subject to cancellation if registration is not sufficient. Students will be
notified by phone 3 days prior if there is to be a cancellation. Class tuition will be
fully refunded.
MISSED
SESSIONS:We can not be responsible for a student's
decision to miss a day of camp. There will be no refunds or make-up sessions for
an absentee.
