Leading the Show—A Character Study Camp with Kayla Matters: Weeklong Teen Summer Camp

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July 25
at 9:30am

Located at the Sag Harbor Whaling Museum
Scholarships are Available

In Leading the Show: A Character Study Camp, students ages 13-17 will choose one character from the history of musical theatre or plays that they are interested in studying, and with the guidance of instructor Kayla Matters, take a thorough examination of that character’s arc and journey throughout their respective show.

Students will then begin work on two selected songs, and one scene from their chosen role, to gain a first-hand experience of the work that goes into preparing to play a leading role on any stage, whether it be Broadway, regionally, or elsewhere.

Students work one-on-one with Kayla Matters on scene and character work to deepen their understanding of the text, through song and script analysis.

The weeklong camp begins Monday, July 25, and will culminate with the students presenting their choice of the roles, songs, and scenes for family, friends, and members of the community on Friday, July 29.

 

Kayla Matters is a member of the Bay Street Theater family and is a New York-based actor, singer, and theater educator. She graduated summa cum laude from Rider University in 2018 with a BFA in Musical Theater. As an actor, she has performed professionally both regionally and in New York City.

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