New West Theatre Summer Theatre Camps 2010

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Five years!

2011 marks New West Theatre's fifth year of offering exciting and enriching Summer Theatre Camps. We are thrilled that several hundred young people have learned about theatre while having a great time.

Participants in our Summer Theatre Camps will explore a range of vibrant activities that expand their theatrical skills and boost their self-confidence. At the end of each week, students perform in a presentation of their work for family and friends.

New West Theatre's highly experienced arts educators focus on fostering personal growth in a positive environment. All classes and the final showcase take place in the Sterndale Bennett Theatre, allowing students to experience the magic of performing in a professional theatre setting.

We hope you'll be able to join us for summer of theatre magic.

Summer Camp Breakdown

Drama Discovery | July 11 - 15

Our camp instructors lead you through a theatrical adventure to get your imagination flowing and performance skills in tip top shape. Students will put what they've learned into practice as they create an original production for the end of the week

Time: 9 AM - 4 PM
Ages: 9 - 12
Fee: $165

Acting Extreme | July 18 - 22

In this camp you will learn everything from the subtleties of drama to the no holds barred energy of slapstick comedy. You'll take your skills to the extreme in a final performance that will have friends and family on the edge of their seat.

Time: 9 AM - 4 PM
Ages: 11 - 14
Fee: $165

Arts Adventure | July 25 - 29

Designed for the youngest of performers, this camp will captivate students with high-energy theatre games. Students will learn the fundamentals of theatre performance, which will culminate in their final performance based on a week's worth of ideas and fun!

Time: 9 AM - 3 PM
Ages: 6 - 8
Fee: $135

Under the Bigtop | August 8 - 12

Try your hand at the non-stop fun of circus and clowning. Students will learn how to think, act and joke like a clown all while understanding the world of a circus performer. We invite family and friends into our own little Bigtop for a final performance at the end of the week.

Time: 9 AM - 4 PM
Ages: 8 - 10
Fee: $165

Comedy Centric! | August 15 - 19

o you love the rush of making people laugh? Then this camp will have you rolling in the aisle as we focus on everything funny including improvisation, sketches, physicality and more i n preparation for our showcase at the end of the week.

Time: 9 AM - 4 PM
Ages: 13 - 17
Fee: $165

Instructors

Jeremy Mason
New West Theatre, General Manager

Jeremy has been New West Theatre's General Manager since April of 2009. New West Theatre credits include Marooned with Munsch, Rumplestiltskin, Sitting on Paradise, Ned, What's Under Your Bed?, and Dear Santa. Jeremy is an actor, director, playwright and theatre educator who works across the province in schools, creating theatre and teaching youth. He also works extensively with the Empress Theatre in Fort Macleod and Calgary's Trickster Theatre.

Grayson Ogle
Summer Theatre Camp Instructor

Grayson is going into his fourth year at the University of Lethbridge, pursuing a BFA in Dramatic Arts. He recently performed in the U of L's productions of Spring Awakening and Richard III along with TheatreXtra's production of Muse Control. He's spent years working with young people through summer camps and most recently taking the Theatre for Young Audiences course as part of his university studies.

Emma Sinclair
Summer Theatre Camp Instructor

Emma is entering her fourth year of Dramatic Arts study at the University of Lethbridge. She has participated in a number of plays at the University including Hay Fever and Richard III. She worked extensively with children through the Theatre for Young Audiences classes offered at the University.

The Camp Experience

- We spend our lunch hour outside, so students must bring a bagged lunch, sunscreen, a hat and a water bottle on every day
- At the end of each camp, we celebrate the students’ achievements with a performance at 5 pm in the Sterndale Bennett Theatre, open to family and friends of the students
- Camp fees include a T-shirt, Friday afternoon supper a 20% discount at Classique Dancewear and a free ticket to one New West Theatre production (Twist & Shout, Born to Rock, or If You Give a Mouse a Cookie)

Odds & Ends

- Fees include GST and service charges. Additional fees for phone/online orders may be charged by the Ticket Centre
- Cancellation Policy: Cancellation is permitted (less a $50 administration fee) provided notice is given no less than 7 days prior to the first day of camp. No refund will be given with less than 7 days notice unless a doctor’s note is provided

To Register

-Payment must accompany registration.
-Visit the Ticket Centre at the Yates Centre or online at www.lethbridge.ca/tickets
-Cheques payable to: The City of Lethbridge Ticket Centre