April 07, 2014 | Vol. 20 No. 30

 

 

It's not too late to register for "Shakespeare camp" this month
Published: 5/30/2011

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Is your child interested in theater/acting? The Trinity Shakespeare Festival at TCU still has openings for its first summer camp for youngsters.

 

“Camp Willy,” a two-week Shakespeare-focused day camp, is set for Monday-Friday, June 13-17  and Monday-Friday, June 20-24, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at TCU Theatre facilities in Ed Landreth Hall on campus, 2800 S. University Drive, Fort Worth. Campers will bring their own lunches.


There are two sections available, according to age groups:

Camp Avon [entering 3rd grade in the Fall through entering 7th grade in the Fall]

Camp Bard [entering 8th grade in the Fall through entering college freshman in the
        Fall]

Each camp is limited to 15 students. Classes include Acting, Stage Movement, Improvisation, Voice and Text, Stage Combat and Shakespeare History, taught by members of the Trinity Shakespeare Festival Company including “Master Class Mondays” with special guest artists and instructors.  Cost is $350 per person.

All campers receive a complimentary ticket for 2:30 p.m. Sunday matinee performances of Trinity Shakespeare Festival productions of AS YOU LIKE IT and MACBETH, Sunday, June 12 & Sunday, June 19. Campers may also purchase up to six additional tickets for these performances for only $10 each.

On the final day of “Camp Willy,” both groups will do an informal Shakespeare showcase performance open to parents and friends: Camp Avon Showcase, 3 p.m., Friday, June 24 and Camp Bard Showcase, 3:30 p.m., Friday, June 24.

For information call, TCU Extended Education at ext. 7130.

 


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