Summer Camp Programs

Theatre Aspen School 2012 Summer Camp Programs

Theatre Aspen School has exciting summer programs for Juniors (Ages 5-7), Tweens (Ages 8-12), and Teens (Ages 13-18).

Juniors (ages 5-7)

Tune Time
Back by popular demand, this musical-oriented class emphasizes basic song and dance as well as theatre games and exercises. A showcase on the last day of camp will allow the children to demonstrate their musical theatre skills. Register early!

Cost: $450
Dates: June 11-21, M-Th
Times: 9a-3p
Showcase: June 21

Mask and Puppet Theatre
Students create their own masks and puppets, and then give voice to their creations in stories from literature, fairy tales, or a story of their own. A puppet show and mask routine showcase on the last day of camp gives the students performance experience.

Cost: $450
Dates: July 9-19, M-Th
Times: 9a-3p
Showcase: July 19

Acting Out!
Fill the day with fun! This camp emphasizes the most effective and best-loved theatrical games, exercises and activities that all actors use to build their skills. Strengthen creativity and teamwork through improvisation, characterization and more.

Cost: $450
Dates: August 6-16, M-Th
Times: 9a-3p
Showcase: August 16

Tweens (ages 8-12)

Improv Comedy
Want to bring out your inner class clown? Sharpen your comedy skills and build quick-thinking confidence in this two-week camp. Learn tons of new games, and find new ways to play classic improv. Create comic characters and learn the art of the joke. Show off your skills in an end-of-camp showcase.

Cost: $450
Dates: June 11-21, M-Th
Times: 9a-3p
Showcase: June 21

WORKSHOP FULL - Waiting list now forming
Musical Theatre Workshop - Bugsy Malone
Gain production experience and enhance your performance skills in a production of this slapstick musical comedy. Rival gangs mix it up in this 1920s film noir spoof, where the weapon of choice is silly-string. Character work, singing and large ensemble dance numbers combine for a fun camp experience like no other in the valley. Enroll early as space is strictly limited. Performances are outside at the Libary Plaza.

Cost: $625
Dates: July 9-August 4, M-Th
Times: 9a-3p
Performances: August 3 and 4, 10:00am at the Library Plaza

Level Up! MTW Enhanced Actor Training
Need more advanced training? Add our optional Friday morning workshop for skill-building exercises that will help you enhance your character choices, stage presence and more.

Cost: $95
Dates: Fridays, July 6, 13, 20
Times: 9a-12p

Movie Star Camp®
That's a wrap! Learn screen acting techniques from industry pros, then rehearse and shoot a movie. Memorize your lines, hit your marks, and then show off your star power at the Red Carpet Premiere of your movie!
Specific shooting times and dates will be determined after movie casting.

Cost: $275
Dates: August 13-15, plus shooting day 16th or 17th
Times: 9a-3p (shoot day times will vary)
Red Carpet Premiere: August 19

Fight Camp
Round Two! Broadway Fight Director Rick Sordelet is back and ready for action in this professional-quality stage combat class. Learn to fall, hit, and fight safely and believably. Put together a combat showcase on the last day of this fun three-day intensive workshop.

Cost: $150
Dates: August 8-10
Times: 1-4p
Showcase: August 10

Teens

Summer Teen Conservatory - All Shook Up

Advanced-level training by audition or recommendation only.

All Shook Up

This year we give a tribute to both the "Bard" and the "King." All Shook Up follows the storyline of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, but set in the rockin' 50s to Elvis Presley's hit songs like "Jailhouse Rock," "Don't be Cruel" and many more. A guitar-slinging roustabout rides into town and catches the attention of a tomboyish mechanic, who sets her heart on him. But she must first get his attention away from the woman he fancies. Will they all be able to avoid "Heartbreak Hotel?"

Directed by Director of Education, Graham Northrup and supported by professional crew, summer conservatory features advanced acting training and workshops by Broadway Pros. Performances are in the Theatre Aspen tent, including an evening show!

Auditions: In-town auditions are Saturday, June 23. Video submissions accepted.

Cost: $795
Dates: July 9-August 2, M-F
Times: 9a-4p
Performances: August 1 and 2 (3 shows)

Got skills? Audition for the advanced track where we go more in depth on acting technique and character work, and shoot on location in town. Advanced placement is determined by camp directors.
Specific shooting times and dates will be determined after movie casting.

Cost: $275
Dates: August 13-15, plus shooting day 16th or 17th
Times: 9a-3p (shoot day times will vary)
Red Carpet Premiere: August 19

Fight Camp
Round Two! Broadway Fight Director Rick Sordelet is ready for action in this professional-quality stage combat class. Learn to fall, hit, and fight safely and believably. Put together a combat showcase on the last day of this fun three-day intensive workshop.

Cost: $150
Dates: August 8-10
Times: 1-4p
Showcase: August 10

Download the registration form here.

Summer Camp Registration Policies:

Full payment is due with registration and required to hold spot.
Cancellation Policy: Before May 1 - full refund. More than two weeks prior to session start date - 50% refund. Less than two weeks prior to session start date - no refund.
Early registration discount: Take 5% off your total bill if full payment is received by April 15.
Multi-class discount: Sign up for more than one class per family and take 10% off each additional class of equal or lesser value.
Need-based Scholarships available. Call Graham Northrup at 970.925.9313 for more info.
3 month payment plans available. Must have valid credit card.
Half Day option - A morning of theatre fun from 9 to noon for ages 5-7. Call for information.

All camps held at Dance Progressions Studios, 403 ABC unless otherwise noted.

For information on camps, scholarships, discounts and for all other inquiries, please contact Graham Northrup at 970.925.9313 or graham@theatreaspen.org