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212-539-8500
ihersey[AT]publictheater.org
The Public Theater
425 Lafayette St
New York, NY 10003
CAMPER AGES: 14-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: A Midsummer Day’s Camp is a conservatory-style acting program developed for teens. It focuses specifically on the challenges, rigors, and joys of performing Shakespeare’s work. The intensive curriculum combines work on acting, voice, movement, games, text analysis, clown, and stage combat.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Theater, Fine Arts/Crafts, Academics, and more. Summer Shakespeare Conservatory
CAMP LOCATION: We are located in the New York City's East Village at the world famous Public Theater. Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.publictheater.org for more information.
CAMP FACILITIES: Perform on stage at The Public Theater. Learn from NY's leading instructors in classical acting.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: A Midsummer Day’s Camp is The Public Theater’s summer program for young actors aged 14-18, designed by arts in education specialists from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and in the field itself.
A Midsummer Day’s Camp is a unique opportunity for young actors to hone their craft and expand their classical skills with some of the most respected figures in American classical theater training. A Midsummer Day’s Camp fosters a supportive environment that encourages innovation and creativity.
The Public seeks to build a diverse company of young actors for the camp. In addition to exposing young people to the art and craft of contemporary Shakespearean production, A Midsummer Day’s Camp seeks to build community. Through the collaborative process of theater-making, ensemble building, and reflection on Shakespeare’s resonance within the human experience, the Camp nurtures hearts as well as imaginations.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Limited scholarships available.
OTHER CAMP INFO: Application available on line at Our Camp Website Link: publictheater.org
Contact ihersey[AT]publictheater.org for more info
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
August 3 -15th with a performance on stage at The Public, Saturday August 15th.
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