Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Discovering Theatre Camp Phoenix For Children

By Toni Vang


When it comes to an interest in different aspects of performing arts, the earlier one gets training the better. As such, theatre camp Phoenix and others offer programs for children age 4-18. Whether looking to attend one oriented toward dance, film, music or stage, students can get a head start learning about the performing arts. The cost of these type camps, whether traditional or specialized, can depend on a number of factors.

When desiring to send a child to camp and living outside the Phoenix area, it is often good to do an online search to locate similar opportunities closer to home. While some children excel in the performing arts, others are more focused on subjects like science and history. As such, it is often best to discuss which type of camp a child might be interested in before finalizing any plans or completing the application and registration process.

In some programs, children from foster homes, group homes and shelters create and share in various lectures and workshops. Camps offered through non-profits often operate on a two week basis. Whereas, there are others which often run six weeks or more. As these programs are also rather intensive, there is generally on-site counseling available for those experiencing emotional issues during the course of the program.

Most often these camps focus on acting for stage though some also provide coursework related to acting for film. For, while one used to have to live in or near Hollywood, California, a variety of acting opportunities can now often be found in many different areas. In fact, information on auditions can now often be found under the talent section of craigslist dot com, local newspapers, performing arts magazines and through other online websites associated with the industry

When an individual is serious, it is often recommended that one find an agent or manager in the local area. While working in acting and other areas of the performing arts can be fun, it can also be quite time consuming. Actors tend to spend anywhere from 8 to 14 hours a day on set when filming for the movies, or multiple nights not only in production but also in preparation and rehearsals for stage plays.

Whether working as an instructor or volunteer, it is important to keep attendees engaged during all aspects of a program. In most cases, this is done by allowing students to create, plan and produce a final production towards the end of a program. After which, most often guardians, parents and local residents are invited to view what is often some pretty amazing work presented by those attending these programs

Some individuals can take rejections personally when lacking this knowledge. Something that can be quite hard for children whom have, or, are currently dealing with rejection in other areas. As such, most often these Summer programs try and find a place for every child in the final productions.

Ultimately, the children who attend a Summer camp in the performing arts often have an edge over others when it comes time to audition. Whether as a child or adult, acting can often be a stressful and time consuming experience. As such, it is important when applying to a program that parents or guardians look for ones which not only teach these skills but others related to rejection. Lessons which are important to all students of theatre, especially those which may have a history of emotional issues or rejection in other areas of life.




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