Michelle Romeo Michelle Romeo Artistic Director
Summer 2015
Dear Summer Camper & Parent(s),
Thank you for registering for our 2015 Summer Performing Arts Camp! We are excited to be entering our 12th season in Denver and are delighted to offer a fantastic line-up this summer.
The enclosed registration packet has a lot of information (camp location, performance dates, etc.) that requires your attention. PLEASE READ THIS PACKET CAREFULLY.
Next Steps to Complete Registration:
1) Complete/Update Registration Follow Up Forms online (if you have not already done so): log into your RMTK online account at www.theaterforkids.net/account.php
2) If you registered by phone, sign and return the Terms & Conditions Form on page 5.
For the following sessions Les Miserables, Mary Poppins, WICKED, and Annie Jr please note important audition information on page 9.
Thanks for your participation in our summer camp(s). We look forward to a magical summer!
Sincerely,
Michelle Romeo Michelle Romeo Artistic Director
Denver ______303.245.8150 • [email protected] • www.theaterforkids.net 5311 Western Avenue, Ste. 135 • Boulder, CO 80301
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Denver Summer Camp Registration Packet
All Sessions ...... 3 Completing Your Registration Follow Up Forms ...... 3 Mandatory Camp Orientation ...... 3 How to Dress and What to Bring...... 3 Directions to Camp ...... 3 Punctuality and Attendance ...... 4 Parent Involvement ...... 4 Cancellation Policy ...... 4 Registration Policy ...... 4 Internships ...... 4 Terms & Conditions ...... 5 Younger Company ages 5-8 ...... 7 Camp Daily Schedule ...... 7 Camp Dates ...... 7 Performance Dates ...... 7 Older Company ages 8-16 & Teen Company ages 12-17 ...... 8 Camp Dates ...... 8 Performance Dates ...... 8 Scripts ...... 8 Auditions (Les Miserables, Mary Poppins WICKED, & Annie Jr) ...... 9 Costume Measurements (Les Miserables, Mary Poppins, WICKED, & Annie Jr) ...... 10 What Students Will Be Learning ...... 11 Majors and Peer Groups (Les Miserables, Mary Poppins, WICKED, & Annie Jr) ...... 11 Mixed Age Groups (Les Miserables, Mary Poppins, WICKED, & Annie Jr) ...... 11 1 Week Camp Sessions ...... 11
Denver ______303.245.8150 • [email protected] • www.theaterforkids.net 5311 Western Avenue, Ste. 135 • Boulder, CO 80301
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Completing Your Registration Follow Up Forms
If you have not already completed the Registration Follow Up Forms online – please do so immediately by going to www.theaterforkids.net/account.php and clicking the link entitled “Summer Camp – Complete Registration Follow Up Forms.” These forms can only be accessed online. If you are unable to get access to the internet, please call us at 303-245-8150.
Previous campers, please review and update all your information especially medical, so that all forms are current.
All registration follow up forms must be completed by April 17 or within one week of your registration if registering after April 17 or you risk your registration being dropped.
Mandatory Camp Orientation
We require that one parent or adult representative from each family be present for this short meeting as our policies, protocols and schedules will be explained and there will be an opportunity for Q&A. This orientation is mandatory for all campers and their families.
Orientation takes place on the first day of camp:
Younger Company AM Sessions: 8:30 - 9:00am Younger Company PM Sessions: 1 - 1:30pm Younger Company 1 Week Session: 9:00 - 9:30am Older Company/Teen 2, 3 & 4 Week Sessions: 9 - 9:45am Older Company/Teen 1 Week Sessions: no orientation required
How to Dress and What to Bring
Campers should dress in clothing that allows them to move freely without undo exposure. Hair must be pulled out of face. Bring hair ties or bandanas. Closed toed shoes must be worn during rehearsal times. Shoes with flexible soles; that fit snuggly on the foot are best for movement. Jazz shoes are preferred, not required.
Bring Daily: 1. Healthy Snacks 2. Full Water Bottle 3. Robust Lunch – no fridge available and avoid microwave foods 4. Script 5. Pencil and Highlighter 6. Extra Paper/Notebook 7. Younger Company Only: Sleeping Bag or Blanket and Pillow (to be left at camp)
Directions to Camp Younger Company: Camps take place at Calvary Temple at 200 South University (University & Alameda).
Older Company & Teens: Camps will take place at Saint Mary’s Anglican Church at 2290 S. Clayton St in Denver. PLEASE NOTE EXCEPTIONS that take place at The Avenue Theatre (417 East 17th Avenue in Denver): last week and performances of Les Miserables and Mary Poppins; last 3 days and performances of WICKED. Denver ______303.245.8150 • [email protected] • www.theaterforkids.net 5311 Western Avenue, Ste. 135 • Boulder, CO 80301
4 Punctuality and Attendance Punctuality and attendance are imperative to a smooth and productive day! Absences are excused only for medical or family emergencies (OLDER COMPANY PARENTS, PLEASE READ CLAUSE 2 OF OUR TERMS & CONDITIONS ON PAGE 5.) Planned early pickups or late drop offs must be communicated to the Stage Manager (Older Company) or Director (Younger Company) 48 hours prior.
Parent Involvement A positive acting experience for most students not only comes from his/her immediate rehearsal environment, but from the support he/she receives at home. We strongly encourage parents to engage in dialogue with their children about their character in the play. As a parent, get creative; help run lines, talk to your child about his/her character, how he/she might feel and express him/herself, and most importantly encourage your child regularly to stick with it while praising him/her on all that he/she is doing well! We welcome any questions or concerns you might have and pride ourselves on the personal attention we give to our students and their parents.
Cancellation Policy If a cancellation is made before April 16, we will refund fees paid minus your 40% non-refundable deposit. After April 16, all fees are non-refundable. Partial credit toward future programming may be issued in the case of medical emergencies.
Registration Policy If you paid a deposit before April 16, full payment and follow up forms are due by April 16 in order for us to hold your space in camp. You may make payments and complete follow up forms at any time by logging into your online account with us at www.theaterforkids.net/account.php . All balances will be automatically charged on April 16. The balance for registrations taken after April 16 will be charged on May 24. After May 24, all registrations must be paid in full upon registering, as deposit options are no longer available. There will be a $35 fee applied to any returned check or credit card.
Internships We provide internships for students ages 14 & up who are interested in teaching and are dedicated to the performing arts. Please call 303-245-8150 for more info or to apply.
Denver ______303.245.8150 • [email protected] • www.theaterforkids.net 5311 Western Avenue, Ste. 135 • Boulder, CO 80301
5 Terms & Conditions
If you registered by phone, please read the next two pages, initial 1, and complete the second page and mail both pages to us at the address listed below. If you registered online, then you do not need to do this as you have already completed the terms & conditions.
Terms & Conditions (Required for phone and brochure registrations only.)
1. Liability Release: Without limiting the scope of the release, waiver and hold harmless set forth below, and my assumption of risk, I understand that this document will prohibit me from bringing a lawsuit or otherwise claiming damages against Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids, its owners, its staff and its volunteers. I understand that while Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids is committed to thorough supervision of all activities that there are inherent risks in the participation of any activity. Thus, I hold harmless Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids, its owners, its staff, and its volunteers from accidents resulting from participation. The camper is in good health and capable of participating in Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids Summer Performing Arts Camp. I authorize, in a medical emergency, after reasonable effort has been made to notify me, that Rocky Mountain Theatre For Kids staff may seek emergency assistance and medical treatment at the parent/guardian's expense. I certify that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage my child may cause or suffer while participating, or I agree to bear the costs of such injury or damage myself.
____initials required. I have read and agree to the terms aforementioned in the liability release.
2. Attendance Contract (Older Company 2-4 week camps only): I understand that in order to participate in Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids’ performance sessions, my child cannot be absent at all from rehearsal or any of our performances and dress rehearsal times for any other reason other than a medical or family emergency. I understand that my child’s attendance is necessary to the productivity of rehearsal and that my child may lose the role he/she was given in the production should he/she violate this agreement. I understand that my child will take on the role of production assistant should this happen and will be expected to work to the best of his/her ability to support the production as well as the other campers. I understand that if absence occurs due to a family or medical emergency, the directors will do their best to accommodate my child’s absence and allow him/her to keep his/her part. However, should my child’s absence be lengthy in duration regardless of the reasons, I understand that he/she may be given the role of production assistant and will be expected to support the production and actors to the best of his/her ability.
Denver ______303.245.8150 • [email protected] • www.theaterforkids.net 5311 Western Avenue, Ste. 135 • Boulder, CO 80301
6 3. Camp Rules: a. Food and beverages, except for water, are to be eaten during snack and lunch only, unless of course a camper has a medical situation that the parent notifies us about. b. Students exhibiting aggressive behavior such as wrestling, tumbling, pushing, or shoving will be penalized according to our three strikes policy and may be dismissed from our camp. c. Rude, humiliating and inappropriate remarks aimed at another camper during camp are unacceptable. We try to create a non-competitive atmosphere where campers can feel safe taking creative risks and being themselves. d. Lines must be memorized by deadline. Start right away and run lines often. e. Campers must hold onto their scripts. The cost is $10 to replace any lost script. f. Campers must always clean up after themselves, particularly when eating. g. If a camper brings a cell phone, ipod, or other electronic device to camp, he/she must be sure that all of the above devices are turned off so as not to disrupt camp activity. Failure to turn off any electronic equipment may result in the equipment being taken for the day and not permitted back in camp. h. Campers should do their best to hold onto their belongings. RMTK is not responsible for any camper’s belongings or equipment while at camp. i. Hair must be pulled out of face. Bring hair ties or bandanas. j. Campers should dress in clothing that allows them to move freely without undo exposure. k. Closed toed shoes must be worn during rehearsal times. Shoes with flexible soles; that fit snuggly on the foot are best for movement. Jazz shoes are preferred.
4. Images, etc: Permission is hereby given for RMTK to use in promoting its organization and in other ventures directly related: (i) digital, photographic, video, and audio images or likenesses of camper; and (ii) statements, articles, names music, art, photographs, audio recordings, films, and videos originating from camp activity.
5. Collection: If tuition or fees are not paid in full for Camper, Parent will be liable for all costs of collection, including attorney’s fees.
6. Drop Off & Pick Up: RMTK staff is ready for check in at the time that camp is scheduled to begin and does not permit parents to drop off their children early unless they have signed up for Pre-Care. Furthermore, RMTK will charge parents late pick up fees ($1/minute) for children who remain after the 5-minute grace period after camp ends.
I have thoroughly read and accept the terms and conditions hereby set forth.
Camper’s printed name ______
Parent/Legal Guardian's printed name ______
Parent/Legal Guardian's signature ______
Date ______Denver ______303.245.8150 • [email protected] • www.theaterforkids.net 5311 Western Avenue, Ste. 135 • Boulder, CO 80301
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Younger Company ages 5-8
Camp Daily Schedule AM / PM 8:30 - 9:00 / 1:00 - 1:30 Circle Time: Check-in, Warm-ups, Morning Songs 9:00 - 9:30 / 1:30 - 2:00 Creative Movement & Dance 9:30 - 10:00 / 2:00 - 2:30 Snack & Story Time (Stories will be based on plays we’re doing that Session) 10:00 - 10:30 / 2:30 - 3:00 Music: Singing & Voice 10:30 - 11:30 / 3:00 - 4:00 Acting Rehearsal 11:30 - 12:00 / 4:00 - 4:30 Lunch 12:00 - 12:30 / 4:30 - 5:00 Arts & Crafts OR Face Painting & Dress-up / END OF CAMP DAY
Camps take place at Calvary Temple at 200 South University Blvd (University & Alameda). Session 4 will take place at University Park United Methodist Church at 2180 South University Blvd (near Univ/Evans).
Camp Dates AM & PM Sessions run 3 weeks; AM Sessions are 8:30 - 12:30am and PM Sessions are 1 - 5pm Childcare is available free of charge between sessions for students registered for both AM & PM sessions.
Session Title Camp Dates (all camps are M-F) 1AM: Charlotte’s Web June 8 - 26 1PM: Paddington Bear 2AM: Muppets June 29-July 17 2PM: Monsters Inc. 3AM: Annie July 20 – August 7 3PM: Big Hero 6 nd 4: Annie (2 session) August 10 – 21 (2 wk camp: 8:30am – 3:30pm)
Performance Dates
Session Title Performance Date 1AM: Charlotte’s Web Friday June 26 at 6pm 1PM: Paddington Bear Thursday, June 25 at 6pm 2AM: Muppets Friday, July 17 at 6pm 2PM: Monsters Inc. Thursday, July 16 at 6pm 3AM: Annie Friday, August 7 at 6pm 3PM: Big Hero 6 Thursday, August 6 at 6 pm 4: Annie (2nd session) Friday, August 21 at 6pm
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Older Company ages 8-16 & Teen Company ages 12-17
Camp Dates All camps are Monday – Friday 9am-4pm in addition to performance dates listed below. For camp locations, see Directions to Camp on page 3. See further down for details on audition times; no auditions required where not listed.
Older Company Camps (ages 8-16)
Les Miserables (2 wks; ages 10-17) June 8 – 28 / Auditions: Sat, May 30
Mary Poppins (4 wks; ages 8-16) June 29 – July 26 / Auditions: Sat, June 13
WICKED: A Musical Revue (2 wks; ages 8-16) July 27 – August 8 / Auditions: Sat, July 18
Annie Jr (2 wks; ages 8-14) August 10 – 21 / Auditions: Sat, June 20
Teen Company Camps (ages 12-17) Theatrical Combat (1 wk; Teens Session) June 22 – 26
Singers Conservatory (1 wk; Teens Session) July 20-24
Performance Dates
Performances for the following camps take place at The Avenue Theatre (417 East 17th Avenue in Denver); Les Miserables, Mary Poppins, and WICKED.
*Performances for 1 week camps take place at St. Mary’s Anglican Church, 2280 S. Clayton St, Denver.
Older Company Camps (ages 8-16)
Les Miserables (2 wks; ages 10-17) June 26 - 28 / Fri, 7pm Sat 1pm & 7pm, Sun 2pm
Mary Poppins (4 wks; ages 8-16) July 24 - 26 / Fri, 7pm Sat 1pm & 7pm, Sun 2pm
WICKED: A Musical Revue (2 wks; ages 8-16) August 8 / Sat 1pm & 4pm
Annie Jr (2 wks; ages 8-14) August 22 / Sat 1pm & 4pm
Teen Company Camps (ages 12-17) *Theatrical Combat (1 wk; Teens Session) June 26 / Fri 5pm
*Singers Conservatory (1 wk; Teens Session) July 24 / Fri 5pm
Scripts Les Miserables and Mary Poppins will be mailed to your home address several weeks before auditions, along with audition prep guidelines. If you have not received your script at least one week before your audition, please call us immediately. Scripts for all other sessions, if applicable, will be handed out at auditions.
Please Note: There will be a charge of $10.00 applied towards any lost script.
Denver ______303.245.8150 • [email protected] • www.theaterforkids.net 5311 Western Avenue, Ste. 135 • Boulder, CO 80301
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Auditions (Les Miserables, Mary Poppins WICKED, & Annie Jr)
All Denver session Auditions will be held at St. Mary's Anglican Church, 2290 South Clayton (near University/Evans).
Auditions are used only to determine acting parts in our show, not acceptance into the program. Every student enrolled in a session is guaranteed a part. Beginner and experienced students alike will be featured in our summer shows. Give yourself an edge in the auditions, sign up for our Audition Preparation Workshop on Sat, May 9 (more details below).
Attending the Audition gives Campers the best opportunity to be seen, but in the case of a long distance registration or if you will be unavailable on the audition date, a DVD or a YouTube link of your child must be submitted to us on the Friday prior to the scheduled audition date. 3 & 4 week Campers will receive audition guidelines with their script. 2 week Campers should contact [email protected] for audition guidelines. Ensure proper playback of your DVD after recording and ensure your YouTube video is PUBLIC. We will not attempt to troubleshoot non-functioning media. Keep in mind that we cannot guarantee your child an equal shot at the part of their choice if we do not receive their audition on time.
PLEASE NOTE: You already signed up for your Audition Time during Registration. Don’t remember your Audition Time? Refer to your Registration Email. Or visit to www.theaterforkids.net/account.php and log into your online account. Select the statement tab. Then the + sign for the child and for the session. The audition time will be listed next to one of the bullet points. You cannot just show up to an audition time.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled audition time.
Audition Dates: **Audition guidelines will be mailed with scripts in early May
**Sat, May 30 – Les Miserables 9am - 3pm / Call Backs 4 – 6pm; Exact time selected during online registration
**Sat, June 13 – Mary Poppins 9am - 3pm / Call Backs 4 – 6pm; Exact time selected during online registration
Sat, June 20 – Annie Jr Ages 8-11 / 10am – 12:30 & Ages 12-16 / 1 - 4pm; Selected during online registration
Sat, July 18 – WICKED: A Musical Revue Ages 8-11 / 10am – 12:30 & Ages 12-16 / 1 - 4pm; Selected during online registration
Audition Format for Les Miserables & Mary Poppins In order to have more time to get to know our students and better cast them, we are auditioning actors in small groups of similar age range, giving them more time to demonstrate their skills to our creative team. Actors may also have a chance to read opposite other actors in a safe and unintimidating environment. Each group audition will last one hour. Students considered for lead roles may be called back for a call back (second audition) at the end of the day, so please be available from 4-6pm, in addition to your audition time, on the audition day.
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10 Group Audition Format for WICKED & Annie Jr In order to have more time to get to know our students and better cast them, we are auditioning actors in two groups of similar age range, giving them more time to demonstrate their skills to our creative team. Actors will also have a chance to read opposite other actors in a safe and unintimidating environment.
Audition Preparation Workshop This workshop is limited to first 60 registrants. The workshop happens Saturday, May 9 from 11am to 3pm at RMTK at 5311 Western Avenue, Ste 135 in Boulder. In the workshop, we will learn how to prepare for the audition, how to pick good roles compatible with your child’s skill & experience level, learn basic audition protocol, such as how to do a professional slate, boost self confidence, and more.
PLEASE NOTE: This workshop is not required and will not affect casting but is merely intended for those seeking audition help. As an added and optional feature of the camp, the workshop has a fee of $40. You may add this to your registration by logging into your account at www.theaterforkids.net/account.php or call us at 303-245-8150.
Casting Policy Please be aware that no student is guaranteed any one particular part, no matter what their acting resume is like. We choose whichever student we feel is best suited for a particular part. This is a very complex process especially when you're trying to cast many kids who are all auditioning for the same two parts. On that note, parents, please encourage your children to find parts other than the main character to audition for. Often the supporting roles are the most interesting.
Costume Measurements (Les Miserables, Mary Poppins, WICKED, & Annie Jr) Costumes Fees are already included in the tuition. Each camper will be fitted individually for their costume(s) by a professional costumer. We will take your child’s measurements on the day of his/her audition or during the first days of the camp session.
Camp Daily Schedule
Camp days are 9am-4pm. With the exception of our one week camps, the last week or portion of that week of each camp is production week and is spent primarily on tech and dress rehearsals
Camp Daily Schedule: Les Miserables & Mary Poppins 9:00 - 9:25 Peer Groups (breakfast pot lucks 1x/week) 9:30 - 9:45 Entire Camp Check-In (q&a, announcements, ensemble warm-up) 9:45 -10:45 Majors 10:50 -11:15 Snack 11:15 - 1:00 Rehearsal 1 1:00 - 1:45 Lunch 1:50 - 2:05 Ensemble Relaxation Activity 2:10 - 3:40 Rehearsal 2 3:40 - 3:45 Cleanup 3:45 - 4:00 Peer Groups (check in, group closing)
Camp Daily Schedule: WICKED & Annie Jr 9:00 – 9:30 Peer Group Check In 9:30 – 10:30 Majors 10:30 – 10:40 Announcements / Scheduling 10:40 – 11:00 Snack 11:00 – 12:00 Rehearsal 1 12:05 - 1:05 Rehearsal 2
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11 1:05 – 1:35 Lunch 1:35 – 1:45 Clean Up 1:45 – 2:00 Ensemble / Improv Game / Relaxation Activity 2:00 – 2:50 Rehearsal 3 2:55 – 3:45 Rehearsal 4 3:45 – 4:00 Peer Group Check Out & Closing
What Students Will Be Learning The primary focus of all 2 - 4 week sessions is on enhancing the performer’s creativity and skill which may include the following: • Enhancing the connection to the body • Vocal technique - ear training and expanding vocal range • Speech - articulation and projection • Dance technique training • Creating active stage presence • Using stage direction and blocking • Examining character motivation • Taking creative risks
Majors and Peer Groups (Les Miserables, Mary Poppins, WICKED, & Annie Jr) On the first day of camp, students will be split into age-based peer groups. Each peer group will meet at the beginning and end of each camp day for check-in, group warm-ups, and basic drama exercises. Peer groups foster an intimacy and camaraderie between students within the larger group.
Majors are an important component of our program. Each student will choose two "Majors" and spend one hour per day in Majors. Choices may include: stage combat, auditioning, improvisation, voice, dance, or makeup.
Mixed Age Groups (Les Miserables, Mary Poppins, WICKED, & Annie Jr) Outside of peer groups, much of the camp day is spent in mixed age groups. We have found during our experience that when children are taken out of their exclusive peer group they often thrive and make huge creative leaps. This is why: when a younger child of eight or nine is around children a little older than her/him, she/he is far less likely to be caught up in the chaotic energy that often comes with exclusive groups of young children. Rather, she/he is more likely to be interested in what the older students are doing and wanting to model them. The same goes for our older students who are often likely to be caught up in the social model of what it is to look and act "cool". This can sometimes become a huge obstacle in their ability to let go, improvise and really enter a character. The older students will often take on a mentoring role with many of the younger students and thus the group dynamic becomes balanced and thrives!
1 Week Camp Sessions
Theatrical Combat & Singers Conservatory each offers different specialties. In general the daily schedules are composed of creative process work, dramatic exercises, solo and ensemble work, portfolio and resume building, or musical theatre training as applicable, lunch, and breaks. Call us if you ’d like more specifics.
Denver ______303.245.8150 • [email protected] • www.theaterforkids.net 5311 Western Avenue, Ste. 135 • Boulder, CO 80301