Kids Vacation Camps and Workshops!

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February 16
through February 20

The camps includes instruction in acting, singing, dance, performance & more. In addition there are fun, creative theater games and improvisations to help develop skills and to encourage students to stretch their abilities as young actors. Students will learn standard songs and choreography, and are also encouraged to create their own original work. The camp ends in a performance on Friday at the theater for friends and family. 

Ages 8-12
9 am to 3 pm daily

Camp size is limited and always sells out.
Click Here for the Enrollment Form  
Call the Education Department at 631-725-0818.

 

Bethany Dellapolla received her BA in both Theatre Performance and Radio/Television Production from SUNY New Paltz, and continues to study her craft through such programs as Straeon Acting Studios (NYC - Film and Television), Linda Strasser Studios (Voice - Legit and Belt), and Broadway Dance Center (NYC- Tap).  She also received her Master’s Degree in Childhood Education from Long Island University and teaches, choreographs, and directs various theater camps, productions, and classes throughout the island and Manhattan! Regional and NYC Acting Credits include: Love, Loss, and What I Wore (Women E - BroadwayWorld.com Best Actress in a Play Nominee), The Graduate (Elaine Robinson), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Olive Ostrovsky), Cabaret (Frenchie/Lady #2), The Laramie Project (Romaine, et al), Company (Jenny), Ruthless! (Lita Encore), The New World (Featured Vocalist, NYC) and The Miss Firecracker Contest (Popeye, NYC).

 

Photo by Michael Heller

Other Shows

On-Camera Scene-work With Meghan Rafferty
Category: Education March 16 through April 20

Saturdays 10:00am-12:00pm. Teens, ages 16 and up, and adults will be given a new scene to work on each week and will work as “partners,” as they would in real-world callback situations. In addition, the first class will be focused on “cold reading,” where students will potentially have just 20 minutes to prepare for an audition! A common phenomenon in the world of auditioning for film and television. Not only will Meghan give you invaluable feedback on your scene, but she will also give participants advice on all aspects of self-taping including set-up, recording, editing, and how to send an audition tape to casting directors that will bring you to the next level. Each participant will receive an edited copy of their best “take,” after each class.

Clown Curious Day for Kids
Category: Education April 27 at 10:00am

Everyone is funny because humor is part of being human - including you! Come discover how to be yourself and create positive humor and laughter with other kids as a clown. Clowns take the ups and downs of life and make them into fun games and stories that help the audience feel good. We’ll learn some classic clown skits, find out about red noses and wear them, and learn some of the rules of body language and comedy. You’re invited to play being a clown for a day

How to Create a Short Film (with Your Phone)!
Category: Education April 27 at 10:00am

With smart technology, we can all make movies. With smartphones and tablets, we often already have the tools we need at home. This includes filming, editing, and publishing. But only well-made videos stand out from the competition. Whether for personal or business use, for Instagram, or a job application. Now more than ever, a good video is a must. In this workshop, you will learn how to improve the quality of your videos and find out how the professionals at TV stations work.

Clown Curious Day for Adults
Category: Education April 27 at 1:00pm

Clown theater is a hilarious and deeply vulnerable art form. We take in the ups and downs of life and laugh them out. It's also personally transformative because our clown characters are based on ourselves, not on characters we invent. Come play, and learn some of the rules of humor and body language that you can then apply to further connection in any setting, personal or professional. First, we share a light body warm-up, then play simple group games that help us feel creative and related. We each don our red nose (provided) in a fun ritual. From there, we engage each other in classic physical comedy exercises, discovering more about our clown characters along the way. No performance experience is needed just an open spirit!