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Ages 3 - 5     Ages 5 - 8     AGES 9 - 13     Ages 13 - 18     Ages 18+

AGES 3-5

Drama Bugs Ages 3-5
Using story based theater games to create an inspiring and safe atmosphere; students’ impulse for exploration is encouraged, allowing he or she to enter into the magical world of theater.
Note: this program is four days; M-Th
Tuition: $125/wk
Instructor: Joey Pipia
July 13 - 16
9:00 - 11:00 am

Ages 3 - 5     Ages 5 - 8     AGES 9 - 13     Ages 13 - 18     Ages 18+

AGES 5 - 8

The Perfect Princess Ages 5 - 8
This “not-so-classic fairy tale” comes to life with a cadre of wise and winsome characters. We’ll rehearse this original play, and perform it at the week’s end.
(Reading is not a requisite.)
Tuition: $155/wk
Instructor: Joey Pipia
June 21 - 25
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Adventures in Acting Ages 5-8
Imaginations run wild in this exploration of improvisation and acting. Using noncompetitive theater games, kids will learn to focus their energy to create theater.
This camp ends with a presentation of the work learned.
Tuition: $135/wk
Instructor: Joey Pipia
July 26 - 30
2:00 - 4:00 pm

Musical Adventures Ages 5-7
In this exciting camp, kids will explore the fundamentals of music through songs, games, stories, and movement.
Tuition: $135/wk
Instructor: Jenny Pipia
August 2 - 6
10:00 - 11:30 am

Ages 3 - 5     Ages 5 - 8     AGES 9 - 13     Ages 13 - 18     Ages 18+

AGES 9-13

Theater Intensive I Ages 9-13
This comprehensive workshop is for the theater artist who wants to take it to the next level. Curriculum: Acting, Stage Combat, Improvisation, Movement for Actors, Vocal Coaching, and The Alexander Technique.
Tuition: $265/wk
Instructors: Derek Kavan, Erik Van Beuzekom, Phina Pipia, Kate Bessey, Linda Dowdell, & Joey Pipia
June 28 - 2
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Stage Combat Ages 9-13
Stage combat is a well choreographed, well rehearsed scene in which the actors move their lines; the ultimate in making a statement. Learn how to be believable in combat scenes.
Tuition: $95/wk
Instructor: Erik Van Buezekom
July 5 - 9
6:00 - 8:00 pm

Create A Play Ages 9-13
Theme, Structure, Story, Conflict, Resolution, and Outrageous fun! Students will create a play, rehearse it, and perform it at the week’s end. Writing is not a requisite.
Tuition: $155/wk
Instructor: Joey Pipia
July 12 - 16
2:00-5:00 pm

On Air Radio Ages 9-13
Delve into the mystery of this fascinating medium. We’ ll explore its key elements: voice, character, story, and environment. Creating our own sound effects, personalities, and finally an original radio drama.
(Reading is not a requisite.)
Tuition: $155/wk
Instructor: Joey Pipia
July 19 - 23
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Circus Arts Ages 9-13
Run away with the circus! Students will explore a variety of circus skills including: tightrope, juggling, tumbling, aerial silk, trapeze, unicycle, stilts, magic, and physical comedy. Culminates in a workshop presentation of the work learned.
Tuition: $155/wk
Instructor: Joey Pipia
July 19 - 23
2:00 - 5:00 pm

Create A Play Ages 9-13
Theme, Structure, Story, Conflict, Resolution, and Outrageous fun! Students will create a play, rehearse it, and perform it at the week’s end. Writing is not a requisite.
Tuition: $155/wk
Instructor: Joey Pipia
July 26 - 30
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Create A Musical Ages 9-13
Theme, Structure, Story, Conflict, Resolution, Outrageous fun, and SONG! Students will create a musical, rehearse it, and perform it at the week’s end. Musical experience is not required.
Tuition: $155/wk
Instructors: Joey Pipia , Jenny Pipia
August 2 - 6
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

No-Strings-Attached Ages 7-11
Through the use of marionettes, kids explore story, character, and theme. An amazing experience as students explore theater in an entirely new way.
Tuition: $155/wk
Instructor: Joey Pipia
August 9 - 13
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Mr. Peabody’s Magic Show Ages 9-13
The Amazing Mysto is a no-show for the family night at school. But, never fear; our intrepid custodian knows a few tricks. The kids take over and do the show themselves. Each student learns a knock-your-socks-off magic trick, and performs in the play at the week’s end.
Tuition: $155/wk
Instructor: Joey Pipia
August 9 - 13
2:00 - 5:00 pm

Improv Acting Ages 10-13
Set your improv skills on fire. Learn the proper technique and create scenes that are fun and truthful. Improvisation is also an essential part of the actors toolbox.
Culminates in a performance at the week’s end.
Tuition: $155/wk
Instructor: Michelle Hensel
August 16 - 20
2:00-5:00 pm

Ages 3 - 5     Ages 5 - 8     AGES 9 - 13     Ages 13 - 18     Ages 18+

AGES 13 - 18

Musical Theater Ages 13-18
In this action packed week: Basic vocal technique for the musical theater singer, embodied movement and singing, how to effectively convey lyrics as storytelling, character development, preparation of an ensemble number, culminating in a Friday night performance of the material that has been prepared.
Tuition: $95/wk
Instructor: Judy Nichols
June 21 - June 24
6:00 - 8:30 pm
Note: this workshop is four days of longer individual sessions.

Improv! Ages 14-18 (Session I)
In this workshop with internationally acclaimed Unexpected Productions, students will learn the hottest improv techniques. The one’s that they perform regularly at the Market Theater in Seattle. Culminates in a show on Friday.
Tuition: $95/wk (I)
Instructor: Derek Kavan
June 28 - July 2
Session I: 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Theater Intensive II Ages 13-18
An in-depth study of acting and theater; Program includes: Acting, Stage Combat, Vocal Coaching, The Alexander Technique, and Improvisation.
Tuition: $265/wk
Instructors: Erik van Beuzekom, Linda Dowdell, Michelle Hensel, Joey Pipia & Kate Bessey.
July 5 - 9
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Storytelling Ages 12-16
Students will develop material for oral narration from literature and personal experience. We will examine the similarities and differences between Storytelling and Monologues, and how Storytelling plays with the "fourth wall.”
Tuition: $95/wk
Instructor: Kate Bessey
July 26 - July 30
6:00 - 8:00 pm

Guerilla Theater Ages 13-18
Play with your audience’s perception of reality by catapulting yourself into this age old theater of the streets. Emphasis is placed on conceptual development and creative risk.
Tuition: $95/wk
Instructor: Joey Pipia
August 2 - 6
6:00 - 8:00 pm

Renegade Theater Ages 13-18
In this course, students will create original pieces arising from the combined interests and theatrical contributions of the group. There is no playwright, no director, but rather a group of theater artists work together with the facilitator: an exploratory process to discover and develop their own set of dramatic resources as theater artists.
Tuition: $95/wk
Instructor: Kate Bessey
August 9 - 13
6:00 - 8:00 pm

Ages 3 - 5     Ages 5 - 8     AGES 9 - 13     Ages 13 - 18     Ages 18+

AGES 18+

Improv! Ages 18+ (Session II)
In this workshop with internationally acclaimed Unexpected Productions, students will learn the hottest improv techniques. The one’s that they perform regularly at the Market Theater in Seattle. Culminates in a show on Friday.
Tuition: $85/wk (II)
Instructor: Derek Kavan
June 28 - July 2
Session II: 7:30 - 9:00 pm

Intro to Meisner Ages 18+
“Acting is living truthfully under imaginary circumstances,” said Sanford Meisner. Learn how to let the truth emerge. This technique was created by Sanford Meisner and taught to students in New York and around the world.
Tuition: $95/wk
Instructor: Joey Pipia.
July 19 - 23
6:00 - 8:00 pm

The Chameleon Theater
800 W. Park Ave
Port Townsend, WA 98368
360-379-1068


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