PERFORMING ARTS CAMP 2013 HANDBOOK

PO Box 25015 503.350.3210

Portland, OR 97298 www.yptproject.org

DISNEY’S

TARZAN

TICKET ORDERS

Welcome! DISNEY’S will be presented four times, with public performances

THE YOUNG PEOPLE’S THEATRE PROJECT Performing Arts Camp at on Thursday, July 11, at 7:30 pm, Friday, July 12, at 7:30 pm, and Caldera is dedicated to providing a unique, fun-filled, rewarding experience Saturday, July 13, at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, July 14, at 2 pm. Tickets are in theatre training, creation, collaboration, and community for everyone $10 for all ages, reserved seating. involved. This handbook has been designed to introduce you to The Each cast member receives two free tickets to a public performance of their Project, Caldera, and the Performing Arts Camp program. choice.

Information in this handbook includes camp policies, forms, and packing Remember that the cast members attending Camp make up the principal lists. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. cast for the show, but not the entire cast. Two JHS Summer School “Junior We look forward to working together in this exciting venture! Camps” will create a Children’s Chorus and a Junior Ensemble for the show. Each of these cast members will receive two free tickets as well, so THE YOUNG PEOPLE’S THEATRE PROJECT you won’t want to delay in getting tickets.

The Young People's Theatre Project combines entertainment and education Tickets will be available online beginning July 2. Cast and crew families will for all audiences. Through performances, workshops and residencies with have an opportunity to go online that week to order their tickets in advance. professional theatre artists, young people of all ages explore their creative potential. The Project is a resource to an ever-expanding community, from You will be sent more ticketing information – including a special code to use opening nights to opening minds. to claim your two free tickets – on June 29. Make sure we have the correct email address for handling ticket orders with you (see form)! Since moving to Portland in 1991, The Project has served young people in And talk up the show! Let’s fill the seats for a terrific weekend! over 40 states with touring programs, partnering with schools, community art centers, and organizations including Young Audiences, The Portland Art Museum, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Children’s Cancer Association and the PARENT VOLUNTEERS

Oregon Zoo to create unique theatre education experiences. When not You can get in on the act with our Performing Arts Camp production by focused on Project activities, Project Director Jeff Hall co-directs the Drama volunteering to assist in several ways. Program at Jesuit High School, with Project Education Director Elaine Kloser. The Project is an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. We will need help with Box Office tasks, particularly during the two weeks prior to the show while we’re all at camp. Training will be provided.

CALDERA We also need assistance with costume alterations in July, before camp, and

Caldera is a non-profit arts organization committed to fostering creativity on Thursday, July 11, during our final day of preparation. and deep arts learning among underserved youth and adults, as well as Volunteers also help coordinate the camper dinner on Wednesday, July 10, artists. Whether it’s spending a week under the stars, writing a song, or and lunch and dinner on Thursday, July 11, as well as handling ticket sales building new friendships with people from vastly different cultures, Caldera and will-call, running concessions, and ushering during the run of the show. changes lives.

Located outside of Sisters, Oregon at an altitude of 3,500 feet on the shore Please let us know if you are interested in getting of a cerulean blue lake formed in the cinder cone of an extinct volcano, involved in any of these areas! Caldera is set amid 90 acres of alpine wilderness in the Deschutes National Call our office at 503-350-3210 or e-mail [email protected]. Forest, part of the Central Cascades. If you have any questions about anything in this handbook, or if you “Caldera’s mission is to be a catalyst for transformation through innovative require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us! art and environmental programs.” – from www.calderaarts.org Thank you! FINANCES THE PERFORMING ARTS CAMP

Tuition for camp is $895. For new campers, your non-refundable deposit of Staff members at The Project held launching an Oregon-based Performing $100 is due by June 14. For all campers, the balance of your tuition is due Arts Camp as a goal upon first moving to Portland in 1991. Education by June 24. You may, of course, elect to pay it all at once. Checks should Director Elaine Kloser brought several years of experience in sites ranging be made payable to The Young People's Theatre Project. from Camp Emerson in Massachusetts (where she was head of the Drama

The Young People's Theatre Project Performing Arts Camp was designed Program) to Camp Little Eagle in Indiana (where she was Assistant to be as inclusive as possible. We will not allow financial limitations to Director). Project Founder and Director Jeff Hall spent five years working exclude anyone from the program. with the Missoula Children’s Theatre Performing Arts Camp on Flathead

Lake in Montana, three as its Camp Director. For those unable to pay the base tuition of $895, scholarship assistance is available; we only ask that you be as realistic and honest as possible in Following The Project’s move to Portland in 1991, several options identifying your need. presented themselves to facilitate the launching of a camp in Oregon. None seemed quite right until meeting the folks at Caldera. The setting of this Confidential scholarship application forms are available upon request. unique, fully equipped, yet rustic camp on the shores of Blue Lake, Scholarship requests must be received by June 11. Final scholarship dedicated to the combination of nature and art, has proven to be ideal. determinations are made within a few days of that deadline. In 1999, approximately 30 middle and high school students drawn from FORMS throughout the Portland area and beyond gathered at Camp Caldera and

The various forms that must completed online with your final payment by created the first Project Performing Arts Camp experience. In 12 days a full- June 18. These forms are located on our website under “Becoming a Senior scale production was mounted. Then, the entire entourage returned to Camper.” Please call us if you have any questions about any of the forms. Portland for three performances of CHILDREN OF EDEN in the Marilyn Moyer Theatre. • HEALTH HISTORY This is the only form that cannot be completed online as it requires a doctor’s signature. Please download the pdf from The process repeated itself with the hugely successful JOSEPH AND THE our website and be sure to sign and date this form with complete AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT and the visionary PEACE CHILD medical information and immunization history. We must have this form 2000, as well as ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, on file. SECRET GARDEN, BIG RIVER, CATS (which featured a unique partnership with Oregon Senior Theatre), THE WIZ, an anniversary • PROMOTIONAL CONSENT This form gives The Young People's Theatre Project permission to use your child’s photo, artwork, or quotes remounting of CHILDREN OF EDEN, SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL, PETER in any material we feel is appropriate, such as brochures, videos, news PAN, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN and ONCE ON THIS ISLAND.

articles, web pages or fundraising materials. The use of the Marilyn Moyer Theatre is part of a partnership with Jesuit • PARTICIPATION AGREEMENTS These agreements acknowledge the High School, which includes several Summer School classes for younger risk associated with outdoor camp activities, and allows the camper to students who also become a part of the final production. The core cast from participate under the competent leadership of camp staff. the camp is joined by a Children’s Chorus and Junior Ensemble upon their return to Portland, with a backstage crew made up of students from a TRANSPORTATION AND LODGING This form will help us • Summer Technical Theatre program. The final production involves over 100 accommodate special needs with transportation and carpools to camp, young people. and local housing during our stay in Portland.

• T-SHIRT ORDER/TICKET EMAIL FORM Information from this form will The camp itself and the production of DISNEY’S TARZAN have the support be used for costuming purposes as well as your production souvenir and endorsement of Jesuit High School, but is facilitated and run by The shirt, which is included in your tuition. We will use the e-mail address on Young People’s Theatre Project as a separate entity. The Young People’s this form to contact you on 6/29 regarding your two free tickets to the Theatre Project is an independent non-profit organization that is not show. Please check it for accuracy! connected with any specific school or parent organization. DISNEY’S TARZAN SAMPLE SCHEDULE

When Disney chose to make TARZAN one of their “film-to-stage” musical Daily activities will follow a fairly structured schedule that will allow for a adaptations, they created quite a challenge. But for a production wide range of activity, including swimming, boating, hiking, and special experience that rehearses – for the most part – among the trees, it’s a events. Of course, the focus of each day will be significant time spent in perfect camp-show vehicle. rehearsal. In addition to working on the show, specialty workshops in performing, fine arts, and other creative endeavors, will be featured. TARZAN explores the timeless themes of family and diversity, in what is essentially a simple story of loss, love, and self-discovery. The camp day will generally begin at 7 am and end at 10:30 pm. The following is a sample day at camp. Of course, we’ll throw in a few surprises The show begins with the audience watching a child lose his mother, and a along the way. mother lose her child. Their two worlds come together, and the very definition of family is tested as the young boy grows up apart from any Wake-Up others like him. Breakfast

The roles in the show include Tarzan, of course, and the family of gorillas Teepee Clean-Up that adopt him. is his newfound mother. , her mate and the Warm-Ups head of the tribe, is against the idea. Terk, a younger ape, becomes Tarzan’s friend and protector. Tarzan soon encounters, Jane, however, Morning Rehearsals/Workshops who has come to explore the wilds with her father and an expedition that Lunch contains some mercenaries. This, of course, awakens whole new Mandatory Rest Period possibilities within him about who he is and what he’s destined for. It also poses a threat to his adopted family, even as he discovers who his real Afternoon Rehearsals/Workshops family truly were. Recreation Activities

The award-winning score by Phil Collins features the favorites from the Dinner movie, as well as several new songs. As Collins made his first musical All Camp Game/Activity mark as a drummer in the 80’s group Genesis, it should come as no Evening Rehearsals/Workshops surprise that the score is very percussive. Drumming will be a featured activity at camp. Campfire/Activity

To Bed Like all of The Project’s camp shows, the story will be told in a very ensemble-focused format, with shared narration and featured solo moments The above is a sample schedule only. Special schedules will occur for many. Its music, movement, stylized characters, and adventurous throughout camp to facilitate specific activities and events. staging will make for a unique theatrical experience. A bell signals the beginning and ending of various activities at camp. A watch, while sometimes helpful, is not necessary. No roles are predetermined as we head to camp. Audition sessions held on Saturday night and Sunday morning will help us find a place in the show On Sunday, July 8, an optional non-denominational reflection service will be that’s just right for you. conducted, planned and facilitated by campers and staff members who wish to participate. It’s a great mid-session opportunity to stop and reflect on the All campers will be significantly featured in the way DISNEY’S TARZAN is wonderful natural setting that surrounds us, and the experience we’re rehearsed and performed. We look forward to creating this magical show sharing as a camp community. with you! PACKING CAMP SPECIFICS

Average summer weather at camp is warm and sunny during the day with The 2012 Young People's Theatre Project Performing Arts Camp will begin cool evenings. Warmer clothes for the night are important, as are clothes on Saturday, June 29, at 4 pm. Campers should plan to arrive at Caldera for rain. The keys to remember are to keep warm and dry, dress for between 3 and 4 pm. We encourage families and parents to make the trek, physical activity, and remember that camp is a rural environment with dirt see the camp, investigate the teepees, and get to know the setting they’ll be trails and the significant possibility of mud. Plan to live as simply as possible hearing so much about in two-weeks time. and make sure all clothing is clearly labeled with your name. We will contact you regarding your transportation plans, and will help The following packing list is only a recommendation and by no means a facilitate carpools. We will make sure that anyone needing assistance gets complete list. But remember, space in the teepees is limited, so we ask that to camp. Camp Caldera is approximately 3 hours from Portland, just over you try to pack in a single bag that you can use as storage. Elaine the Santiam Pass. Detailed directions will be mailed to you in June. recommends rolling your clothes to fit more. Remember, this is camping. We will be at Camp Caldera from June 29 until July 10. All meals, beginning Laundry facilities are available but extremely limited. with dinner on June 29, as well as use of all camp facilities and programs,

Changes of Underwear such as boating and swimming, are included in the camp tuition. There is no need for money at camp. Changes of Socks T-Shirts On July 10, we return to Portland by chartered bus, and rehearse in the Jeans/Pants Marilyn Moyer Theatre for the first time. Joining us will be groups of Shorts younger students from JHS Summer School “Junior Camps,” comprising a 2 Pairs of Comfortable Walking Shoes Children’s Chorus and Junior Ensemble.

Clothes/Shoes for rehearsal On July 11, we will meet in the morning and conduct a full day of rehearsing Raincoat/Poncho and preparation before opening the show for our first audience at 7:30 pm. Warm Jacket/Coat Performances continue on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm, and Sunday at Sleepwear 2 pm. We will strike the set following the last performance on Sunday, Sweaters/Sweatshirts before one final celebration together. Participation in strike is mandatory. Swimsuit Towel While in Portland, campers will stay at home. For some, including those Sleeping Bag who are from out-of-town or in more outlying areas, this may be Pillow (if you use one) inconvenient. We will coordinate local home-stays, and may ask local Flashlight (and extra batteries) campers to host one or two others Wednesday through Sunday. Toothbrush/Toothpaste Soap CONTACT INFORMATION

Washcloth Correspondence can be sent to camp at:

Shampoo Camper Name Shower Shoes Camp Caldera Sunblock 31500 Blue Lake Drive Insect Repellent Sisters, OR 97759 Stationery/Stamps

Optional: Gloves, sunglasses, hat, slippers, books, camera, fitted sheet The phone number at Camp is 541-595-5142. We reserve phone contact for emergency purposes. Email is by far the best way to reach us. Not permitted: Radio, Tape/CD Players, iPods, Electronic Devices, Clock

Radio, Phones, Knives, Guns, Fireworks, Matches/Lighters, Food, Candy, Dress Clothes, Tall Shoes. If you need to contact someone at The Young People’s Theatre Project you can call our office at 503-350-3210 or email [email protected].

TELEPHONE HEALTH CARE

Phone calls are generally not available for campers at camp. We ask that There is a health care provider in camp to attend to all non-emergency you not attempt to contact your camper by phone during camp, except in incidents. There is a clinic 20 miles away in Sisters for all injuries, the case of an emergency. Calls from parents to check on their child’s emergencies, and sicknesses that are of a serious nature. We will care for experience at camp are welcome, but we generally will not allow campers accidents and illnesses immediately and consult with you by telephone to call home or accept calls unless a serious emergency warrants it. If you afterwards. In case we cannot reach you, we will call the emergency have questions about this policy, please do not hesitate to speak with us. contacts you provide on the health history form.

Any medication must be given to the health care provider at camp with clear LETTERS instructions. Campers may have no medication, prescription, or non- Letters both to and from camp are encouraged. We promise that you will prescription drugs in their possession. receive at least one card from your camper during our two weeks away. Campers will want to bring stationery and postage with them for this STAFF purpose. Since the beginning of camp can be unsettling, and a note from In addition to the professional nutrition and health care staff members, we home can be comforting, you may wish to send an initial letter even before also have a waterfront supervisor and challenge-course facilitator. camp begins. Make sure any correspondence has the camper’s name clearly printed on it, as well as “Young People’s Theatre Project.” Artistic Staff from The Young People's Theatre Project will direct the show and provide specific instruction in a wide range of creative and artistic We do not encourage “care packages” as this sometimes results in some activities and workshops. campers feeling left out. Outside food or treats are not permitted (even though there are many critters around the teepees who will be College-age and post-college age counselors help facilitate the day-to-day disappointed). routine of the campers’ experience. Several of our original counseling staff members, now college graduates, are still with us! There is one counselor VISITING AND VISITORS for every eight to ten campers. Campers, grouped by age, stay in teepees, clustered by gender. Counselors sleep in a teepee adjacent to the campers Camp Caldera is located near popular vacation destinations in Central they are assigned. The adult to camper ratio at camp is about 1 to 4. Oregon. It is entirely possible that friends and relatives of campers may find themselves in the vicinity and want to visit. All visits must be pre- Teepee and counselor assignment is determined by the Camp Directors. arranged. Please understand that there are times in the daily routine when visits will be inappropriate and, therefore, not allowed. BEHAVIOR

If you know of family members or friends in the area, you may want to tell The Performing Arts Camp experience centers on community and them about a special preview performance we will be giving on the stage at ensemble-building. Obviously, rules and policies for both safety and the camp on the evening of July 9. We will be inviting residents from the local smooth operation of the program are necessary. Most of these rules can community to this free presentation featuring selections from the show. wait until you arrive at camp, and are basically common-sense.

Of course, the use or possession of any illegal substances, drugs, alcohol, MEALS or tobacco, is not permitted. We reserve the right to send home any camper

We take great pride in nutritious and good-tasting meals for campers and when, in our opinion, it is in the best interest of the camp community. staff. Meals and snacks are designed to provide the necessary energy for In the unlikely event that a camper must be sent home, travel will be at the our very physical program. No outside food or snacks may be brought to expense of the camper or his/her parents. camp. If you have any special dietary needs, please note it on your medical form and we will accommodate you. Past campers will sing for you the Camp rules are enforced during the entire camp session, whether at praises of the camp cooking staff…really. Caldera or in Portland.