Summer Camps


		Download Summer Camps 2009 Brochure and Registration Form
	2009 Summer Camps for Ages 6-17 NHTP summer camps provide students with the opportunity to create and present their work in a professional theatre venue. All instructors have extensive experience working with young people in both educational and theatrical settings, and include Genevieve Aichele, Blair Hundertmark, and guest artists. NHTP camps emphasize artistic excellence, developmentally appropriate activities, critical thinking, ensemble and teamwork, and lots of summer fun! All New Hampshire Theatre Project summer camps are held at NHTP's air-conditioned theatre, 959 Islington Street, Portsmouth NH [directions]. Kids Theatre Camp July 6-10 2009, 9 am to 12 noon, Ages 6-9 Now in its ninth year, this popular week-long camp features creative drama, movement, and visual arts activities, with a final performance at 6:00 PM on Friday, July 10. Limited to 14 campers. FEE: $250 Story Theatre Camp July 20-August 1, 2009, 9 am to 3 pm, Ages 8-12 NHTP’s most popular camp has been a favorite of seacoast children for 14 years. Story Theatre Camp activities include acting, movement, writing, visual arts and music with an emphasis on ensemble performances based on children’s literature and original writing by participants. Classes meet Monday-Friday, with final performances on Friday, July 31 at 7 PM and Saturday, August 1 at 11 AM. Limited to 20 campers. FEE: $435 Teen Theatre Camp July 6-18 2009, Ages 13-17 This intensive camp will focus on Comedy Through the Ages. (Past Teen Camps have featured Shakespeare’s *Twelfth Night* and The Three Musketeers). Participants will learn acting skills along with intensive vocal and physical techniques. Final productions will be presented July 17 & 18. Limited to 20 campers. FEE: $460 Hours: July 6-9, 1 to 4 PM; July 11, 10AM to 4 PM, July 13-17, 10AM to 4 PM Evening performances Fri, July 17 at 7pm, Sat, July 18 at 2pm.
	Financial aid is available on a limited basis for those campers with demonstrated need. » Download Summer Camps 2009 Brochure and Registration Form For information and registration, please call 603-431-6644 ext. 4, or email meghann@nhtheatreproject.org.
	2009 Summer Theatre Camps for Grown-Ups 2009 Summer Theatre Camp for Grown-ups will focus on a Festival of New Works by local and contemporary playwrights. Camp is open for adult students, ages 18 and up. Most participants will have at least some performing experience but beginners are always welcome. Come play with us! Adult Performance Intensive New Works Festival Participants will present new plays by local and contemporary playwrights, exploring the work through script analysis, acting techniques and simple staging. All participants will be cast and final performances will be open to the public. Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays, June 15 to July 8, 7–9 pm. Additional rehearsals July 9-10; performances July 11–12. Instructor: Genevieve Aichele is NHTP’s Artistic Director and has directed and taught theatre nationally and internationally since 1975. Fee: $225 How to Audition: Tips & Techniques Tips for successful auditions - choosing and staging material, appropriate theatre protocol, and understanding what directors need. For those who want specific coaching, please come prepared with a memorized audition monologue. Award-winning actor and director Blair Hundertmark has worked at professional theatres throughout New England and the United States. Date: Monday, May 18, 7-9:30 PM Fee: $35 Instructor: Blair Hundertmark Acting Shakespeare's Verse: From Page to Stage Designed for adult actors at all levels, participants will bring Shakespeare's text from the flat page to the three dimensional reality of the stage using language analysis, voice, movement, and historical context. Whether you are new to Shakespeare or an avid fan, you'll gain a deeper understanding of Shakespeare's craft and the power of performance. Libby Page is a professional actor and teacher with a Masters in Shakespeare and Renaissance literature. Date: Wednesday, May 20, 7-9:30 PM Fee: $35 Instructor: Libby Page
	Financial assistance is available for students with demonstrated need. Please contact NHTP for details. For more information or to register, contact Genevieve Aichele, 603/431-6644 x 2, gen@nhtheatreproject.org. » Click here to download the 2009 Adult Workshops registration form.