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Frederick, Maryland 21701
CAMPER AGES: 7-16
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Weekdays, 10am-3pm
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Enroll in the Maryland Ensemble Theatre's Fun Camp! Campers are led by seasoned theater professionals and taught creative writing for stage, improvisation, tech theater, performance, and much more! Each session ends with a performance for friends and family. Contact the MET for more information.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Camps are held in the classroom and stages at the MET. Final performance on the Mainstage.
CAMP FACILITIES: We have 2 blackbox theaters with full light and sound equipment along with a classroom for rehearsal.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO:
All camps are held Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Creating Theatre (ages 7-11):
Students taking this camp will explore all aspects of theatre including acting, voice, movement, make-up, costume, set and prop design. The goal is to learn about all of the elements of a stage production and how they are brought to life onstage. This two-week camp culminates in a final performance by the young actors on the MET Mainstage.
Musical Theatre Project (ages 7-11 & 12-16):
Students taking this camp will explore the three basic elements of musical theatre: acting, singing and dancing. The goal is to learn and strengthen technique to become a confident ‘triple threat’. This two-week camp culminates in a musical theatre performance by the young actors on the MET Mainstage.
Performance Project (ages 12-16):
Under the guidance of our seasoned professionals, students taking this camp will use MET’s ensemble based exercises to create an original theatre piece. The Performance Project Intensive explores acting, voice, movement and playwriting techniques that shape all of MET’s original work. This two-week camp culminates in a performance by the young actors on the MET Mainstage.
Improv Intensive (ages 12-16):
Students taking this camp will use basic improv exercises, stand-up comedy techniques and scene work to learn how to write and create an original comedy show. This two-week camp culminates in a performance by the young actors in the style of Second City and Saturday Night Live.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session I (June 22-July 3): Creating Theatre: Ages 7-11
Session I (June 22-July 3): Musical Theatre Project: Ages 12-16
Final Performance Friday, July 3 at 3 p.m.
Session II (July 6-17): Performance Project: Ages 12-16
Session II (July 6-17): Musical Theatre Project: Ages 7-11
Final Performance Friday, July 17 at 3 p.m.
Session III (July 20-31): Musical Theatre Project: Ages 7-11
Final Performance Friday, July 30 at 3 p.m.
Session IV (August 3-14): Creating Theatre: Ages 7-11
Session IV (August 3-14): Improv Intensive: Ages 12-16
Final Performance Friday, Aug. 14 at 3 p.m
Price: 380.00 (Discounts offered for siblings or campers enrolled in more than one camp. Contact MET for details.)
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