Denver Summer Camps

Older Company (ages 8-16)

Thank you for your interest in our 2009 Denver Summer Camps. Now in our sixth year in Denver, we look forward to another exciting summer.

Please note that while we have already cast High School Musical 2, students who still want to register will have full camp participation as an ensemble member with many singing and dancing opportunities. Call us if you have any questions.

PERFOMANCES HELD AT
THE IMPRESSIVE EUGENIA RAWLS THEATRE!
Seussical, High School Musical 2, and Hollywood to Broadway sessions will perform at the state of the art Eugenia Rawls Theatre at the Kenneth King Center on the Auraria Campus! This is a unique and amazing performing opportunity for the young theater artist to perform in one of Colorado's best performing arts venues with full fly system, cat walk, and raised marley stage.

Our preferred easiest method of registration is online. You may REGISTER ONLINE NOW. If you prefer, you may also call 303-245-8150 during regular business hours.

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Denver Summer Camp 2009 Schedule

Older Company (ages 8-16)
Monday-Friday 9am-4pm (extended care available)

Session 1: Seussical
Ages 8-16
June 1– 26 (4 weeks)
Performances: June 25– 27 (Thurs – Sat)
Put on your “thinks” cap, warm up your imagination, and jump into this colorful world of fancy and whim! Seussical incorporates elements from twelve of Seuss’ books as well as many of his best loved and most familiar characters. They all meet (many for the first time) in this musical; some fall in love, others have desperate adventures and many save the world! Seussical is an ensemble show in the purest sense and contains parts for everyone! Full of large group numbers, actors will be on the stage often, and will be challenged to wear multiple hats as actors, singers and dancers. Join us as we travel everywhere from the Jungle of Nool , to McEligott’s pool, and on to Palm Beach. Be a part of Seuss’s magic this summer!
Fee: $1250 (Just $312/week!)

Session 2: Hollywood to Broadway!
A Musical Revue based on Famous Musical Movies
Ages 8-12
June 29 - July 10 (2 weeks)
Performances: July 10 & 11 (Fri & Sat)
Can you count how many awesome movies have gone on to Broadway? In our two week session we’ll do the counting and will also count musical beats as our student actors sing and dance their way through this decade’s most popular musical numbers. Excerpts of scenes from a diverse array of musicals will be chosen for our student actors and a montage of acting, singing, and dancing will be presented in the form of a Musical Revue. Musicals will likely include: Beauty and The Beast, Lion King, Aladdin, High School Musical 2, Annie, Hairspray and Grease. Please feel free to share your requests with us upon registration.
Fee: $675 (Just $337/week!)

Session 3: The Complete Sixty Minute Shakespeare:
From Comedy to Tragedy
Ages 11-16
June 29- July 10 (2 weeks)
Performances: July 9 & 10 (Thurs & Fri)
Exploring scenes from Shakespeare’s comedies such as The Tempest and Comedy of Errors and his tragedies such as Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet, students will experience the versatility of Shakespeare’s themes and discover how he uses similar character types in a variety of his plays. As an ensemble, actors will create their own original compilation of scenes from these four plays inspired by an in depth analysis of the text, characters and language. We will bring this Elizabethan tradition to life on the stage for two performances open to the public at the end of our session. This camp is a perfect opportunity for the mature student seeking a challenging and professional training experience.
Fee: $675 (Just $337/week!)

Session 4: High School Musical 2
Ages 8-16
LIMITED SPACES LEFT
July 13– August 7 (4 weeks)
Performances: August 6-8 (Thurs-Sat)
Get your dancing shoes on this summer for the hit Disney musical. The stage version of High School Musical 2 includes the sizzling tunes: You Are The Music in Me, Bet On It, What Time Is It, and many other favorites. Join Troy, Gabriella, Chad, Taylor, and rest of the East High gang as they ride high into summer vacation. Good-bye, classroom! Hello, summer! But this vacation is no day at the beach. Everyone is working at the local country club. And with the club's annual talent show right around the corner, things are heating up on the lawns of high society. Come celebrate summer in this dazzling version of a modern classic with fabulous music, awesome dance numbers, and great acting parts.
Fee: $1250 (Just $312/week!)

How WE'RE DIFFERENT from other camps!!

• We don’t try to do it all! We offer quality youth theater programs and we do it well because that’s all that we do! Our teachers are first and foremost teachers trained by us with a passion for the performing arts.

• We are an equal opportunity program and there are no student “stars”! Each student has an equal shot at the part of their choice.

• Our shows are unique! We train our students to think outside the box by encouraging them to think beyond what they see. We introduce the concepts of magical realism, surrealism, play, and pantomime.

• Low student-teacher ratio of 10:1! We achieve a lot in a short time and do so by keeping our programs well-staffed with a low student-teacher ratio.

• Building a strong non-competitive community is our priority. Sharing circles, trust activities, ensemble work and a sense of ritual accompany all the work we do and the students thrive on it!

What We Do:
We offer intensive summer programs, two 4 week sessions which focus on the work shopping and rehearsal of a full length musical production, which is then performed for the public for several consecutive days. Our two week sessions culminate in more casual performances. To ensure a well rounded and diverse performing arts experience we offer daily “minor” classes as well as extended arts classes (sessions 1 & 4) which may include dance, singing, speech, stage combat, circus skills, technical arts, makeup, or improvisation.

Sessions 1 & 4
(Seussical and High School Musical 2)

Camp Infrastructure:
Peer Groups- "Ensuring Intimacy"
On the first day of camp, students will be split into age-based peer groups. Each peer group will meet at the beginning and end of each camp day for check-in, group warm-ups, and basic drama exercises. Peer groups foster an intimacy and camaraderie between students within the larger group. Furthermore, students have a dedicated peer group teacher to whom they can communicate as needed.

Minors - "Diversifying Skills"
Minors are an important component of our program. Each student will choose two "minors" and spend one hour per day in minors during the first three weeks of camp. Choices may include: dance, stage combat, singing, scene study, speech, and improvisation.

Extended Arts Classes- "Staying Active"
Extended arts classes are part of our committment to create an environment in which students stay active every day. We have staff to provide stimulating performing arts classes throughout the day such as creative movement, improvisation, scene study, mask work, storytelling and more.

Camp Daily Schedule:
Below is the daily camp schedule for the first three weeks of the four week camp sessions. The last week of camp is production week and is spent primarily on tech and dress rehearsals.

9:00 - 9:25 - Peer Groups
9:30 - 9:45 - Entire Camp Check In (q&a, announcements, ensemble warm up)
9:45 -10:45 - Minors
10:50 -11:15 - Snack
11:15 - 1:00 - Rehearsal 1
1:00 - 1:45 - Lunch
1:50 - 2:05 - Ensemble Relaxation Activity
2:10 - 3:40 - Rehearsal 2
3:40 - 3:45 - Cleanup
3:45 - 4:00 - Peer Groups (check in, group closing)

Rehearsal 1 and 2 Breakdown:
1. Acting Rehearsal with director - blocking, character development, show rehearsal
2. Dance Choreography
3. Music Rehearsal - learning vocal parts, voice training
4. Extended Arts Curriculum - activities in scene study, acting skills, creative movement, improvisation, masks, and more; activity will rotate from day to day.

Sessions 2 & 3
(Hollywood to Broadway & Shakespeare)

Camp Infrastructure:
Peer Groups- "Ensuring Intimacy"
On the first day of camp, students will be split into age-based peer groups. Each peer group will meet at the beginning and end of each camp day for check-in, group warm-ups, and basic drama exercises. Peer groups foster an intimacy and camaraderie between students within the larger group. Furthermore, students have a dedicated peer group teacher to whom they can communicate as needed.

Minors - "Diversifying Skills"
Minors are an important component of our program. Each student will choose two "minors" and spend one hour per day in minors during the first three weeks of camp. Choices may include: dance, stage combat, singing, scene study, speech, and improvisation.

Due to the condensed rehearsal time frame of our two week camps, extended arts classes are not offered during sessions 2 & 3.

Camp Daily Schedule:
Below is the daily camp schedule for the first week of the two week camp sessions. The last week of camp is production week and is spent primarily on tech and dress rehearsals.

9:00 - 9:30 - Group Warm-up, Check In, & Announcements
9:30 - 10:30 - Minors
10:30 -11:00 - Snack
11:00 - 12:30 - Rehearsal 1
12:30 - 1:15 - Lunch
1:15 - 1:30- Relaxation Exercise
1:30 - 2:30 - Integrating Process & Technique Class
2:30 - 3:50 - Rehearsal 2
3:50 - 4:00 - Group Closing

Rehearsal 1 and 2 Breakdown:
1. Acting Rehearsal with director - blocking, character development, show rehearsal
2. Dance Choreography
3. Music Rehearsal - learning vocal parts, voice training

Relevant for all sessions:

What Students Learn:
The focus of all our sessions is on work shopping and performing a production. This means the primary focus is on enhancing the performer’s creativity and skill which may include the following:

      • Creating active stage presence
      • Examining character motivation
      • Using stage direction and blocking
      • Enhancing the connection to the body
      • Vocal technique- ear training and expanding vocal range
      • Speech- articulation and projection
      • Dance technique training
      • Using emotional memory as a tool
      • Taking creative risks
 
Mixed Age Groups:
Outside of peer groups, much of the camp day is spent in mixed age groups (ages 8-16). We have found during our experience that when children are taken out of their exclusive peer group they often thrive and make huge creative leaps. This is why: when a younger child of seven or eight is around children a little older than she, she is far less likely to be caught up in the chaotic energy that often comes with exclusive groups of young children. Rather, she is more likely to be interested in what the older students are doing and wanting to model them. The same goes for our older students who are often likely to be caught up in the social model of what it is to look and act "cool". This can sometimes become a huge obstacle in their ability to let go, improvise and really enter a character. When the age group is mixed there is a far less likelihood of this happening. The older students will often take on a mentoring role with many of the younger students and thus the group dynamic becomes balanced and thrives! However, we do make sure that we have several students within each age group to ensure camaraderie, play, and challenge! Please feel free to refer a friend!

Auditions and Casting: (applies to sessions 1 & 4)
Rocky Mountain Theater for Kids is proud of its audition and casting policy. We follow the professional audition model where each student auditions independently for our creative teaching team. Each student has an equal shot at the part of their choice. No student in our program is simply cast in the “Chorus”. Furthermore, we do not cast students based on a “vibe” or seniority with the company nor do we cast in a large group audition format. We are an equal opportunity program. We believe that the audition process literally sets the stage for the entire camp experience

When you register, your child will be assigned an audition slot in order of available times. Auditions are only to determine acting parts in our show and not acceptance into the program; all committed students, beginner and experienced alike, may be in any of our shows. Auditions are 7-10 minutes in length and are mandatory.

In the case of a long distance registration, a videotape or DVD of your child should be mailed to us one week before the assigned audition date at 5311 Western Ave, Ste D, Boulder, CO 80301. Please keep in mind that we cannot guarantee your child an equal shot at the part of their choice if we do not receive their audition on time. You will receive explicit audition instructions in your registration packet.

Have more questions? See our Frequently Asked Questions

A Note on Camp Hours:
Students must be onsite for call time, two hours before each show.

Fees:
Session 1 - Seussical (4 weeks): $1250 (Just $312/week!)
Session 2 - Hollywood to Broadway (2 weeks): $675 (Just $337/week!)
Session 3 - Shakespeare: Comedy to Tragedy (2 weeks): $675 (Just $337/week!)
Session 4 - High School Musical 2 (4 weeks): $1250 (Just $312/week!)

Fees include:

•   Camp t-shirt
•   Script
•   Musical score (if applicable)
•   Individually fitted costume
•   Daily materials

Camp session 3 (Shakespeare) takes place at Calvary Temple at 200 South University Blvd (Alameda/University) in Denver.

Extended hours are available:
We offer three options. A one week commitment is required.
1. Pre-Care (8:30 - 9:00 am) and After-Care (4:00-5:30 PM) Mon - Fri for a fee of $60 per week.
2. Just After-Care $45 per week.
3. Just Pre-Care - $15 per week

Registration:
Our preferred method of registration is online. You may REGISTER ONLINE NOW.
If you prefer, you may also call 303-245-8150 during regular business hours. A non-refundable deposit of 40% of session total fee is due upon registration. All fees are due by April 15. After April 15, we no longer take deposits but full payment only. If financial hardship is an issue, you may call Stuart in the front office to arrange a payment plan.

Cancellation Policy:
If a cancellation is made before April 15, we will refund fees paid minus your 40% non-refundable deposit. After April 15, all fees are non-refundable. Partial credit toward future programming may be issued in the case of medical emergencies.

Discounts: (one discount per student in addition to early bird)
Register For 2 Sessions: Save $100!
Register For 3 Sessions: Save $200!
Sibling Discount: Save $50 off entire combined tuition!
Early Bird: Save $50/session before February 28 (available online only)

Scholarships / Work Exchange / Flexible Payment Plans:
We have multiple RMTK sponsored scholarship and work/exchange opportunities. Scholarships are based on financial need ($50k annual income or less). Please download the scholarship application and mail it to us at the address below. Work exchange opportunities are based on value of work to our camp activities. In particular, sewing and costuming skills are also of great value with our Younger Company sessions. If you are experiencing financial hardship and do not qualify for a scholarship, you may contact us regarding a flexible payment plan.

Internships:
We provide internships for students ages 16 & up who are interested in teaching and are dedicated to the performing arts. These are unpaid apprenticeships and require a full session committment. Please forward a letter of interest to Michelle Romeo, our artistic director at info@theaterforkids.net. Intern focuses could include: dance, acting, music, and stage management. Interviews are required.


Thank you for your interest in our programs! We hope to see you on stage this summer! To view other camps return to our summer camp home page.