Welcome to Once Upon A Kingdom!

Theatre Summer Camp 2012

Registration for Summer 2012 is
NOW OPENED!

This unique program is designed for the young English-speaking, French-speaking and also Russian-speaking learners (separate sessions for different languages).
Spots are limited to 10 children per session!

This year, summer camp for children will be held at the following dates and locations:

• (SESSION IS FULL). SESSION #1, Age 10-14 (in Russian): July 3-14, 135 Séraphin-Marion St, Studio 311, Theatre Department, University of Ottawa
  * Priority in registration to Session #1 will be given to OUK Theatre Senior students, but everyone is welcome to apply.
  ** Please note that this session starts on Tuesday after Canada Day and finishes on Saturday, July 14th (Performance day).
  *** Classes are taught by Eakterina Shestakova, Artistic Director.
• SESSION #2, Age 7-12 (in English): July 16 - 27, 135 Séraphin-Marion St, Studio 311, Theatre Department, University of Ottawa.
  * Classes are taught by invited guest instructor from professional Ottawa theatre community (TBD).
• (4 spots left). SESSION #3, Age 6-10 (in Russian): July 30 - August 10, 135 Séraphin-Marion St, Studio 311, Theatre Department, University of Ottawa.
  * Please note, that there are no classes on August 6th (Long Weekend).
  * Classes are taught by Eakterina Shestakova, Artistic Director.

Fees

Fees are for TEN or NINE DAYS of drama and theatrical training over TWO WEEKS. Classes run Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:30pm.

10-days session #1 and #2:

• Early Bird Special - $395 if registered and paid on or before May 1st, 2012
• Regular Registration - $415 if registered and paid after May 1st, 2012
• Family Early Bird Special - $765 for two children if registered and paid on or before May 1st, 2012
• Family Regular Registration - $805 for two children if registered and paid after May 1st, 2012

9-days session #3:

• Early Bird Special - $355 if registered and paid on or before May 1st, 2012
• Regular Registration - $375 if registered and paid after May 1st, 2012
• Family Early Bird Special - $685 for two children if registered and paid on or before May 1st, 2012
• Family Regular Registration - $725 for two children if registered and paid after May 1st, 2012

Learning process

Young participants learn to act, sing, dance, improvise, construct costumes, apply make-up, and design sets. The program runs from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm daily, Monday to Friday for two weeks. We provide our students with experienced instructors that work in theatre, dance and art industry in Canada and Europe.

Theatre experience

The purpose of the program is to nurture in children understanding and appreciation of the theatre. Throughout the course children will learn theory and practice of the theatre. The program is also designed to discover the unique talent in every child and improve his or her speech-art, self-confidence, communication skills, and ability to present on public. By linking the participatory elements of music, voice/vocal, movement/dance, set and costume design to the process, we are taking children on a journey to discover the fundamental rituals to creating live theatre. The company presents a final production of an original play by the end of the session. Parents, extended family, and members of the community are invited to attend.

Daily schedule

9:00 - 9:15

Welcome and Warm-up

9:15 - 10:30

Voice, Dance and Rhythm Work

10:15 - 10:30

Break & Snack-time

10:30 - 11:45

Theatre Games, Choral/Text and Scene Work

11:45 - 12:30

Lunch

12:30 - 1:45

Rehearsal & Play development

1:45 - 2:00

Break & Snack

2:00 - 4:00

Costume, set and make-up design

4:00 - 4:30

"Candle time"

 

To register in the camp please send a request to email: onceuponakingdom@gmail.com and we will reply with a Registration Form.

Pictures from previous camp sessions.

What students say:

"Thanks a lot for organization of such a great camp! It was the coolest camp in my life!"- Agata, 11.
"We were working hard on our show and I think we had a great success!" - Alex, 7.
"Thanks to our theatre instructors! I love this camp!" - Nina, 8 л.
"Good luck with the next camp session and I want to return to this camp next year!" - Dasha, 11.
"I LOVE THEATRE!" - Aliza, 10.