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SoDA's 2023 Summer Camps
All Classes are held at Carmel's historic Forest Theater,
Santa Rita & Mountain View, Carmel-by-the-Sea
ON BROADWAY FOR KIDS!
Instructor: Shaquira Robinson
Mon-Fri: June 5 – June 9
TIME: 1:00PM – 3:00PM
GRADES K–1 or permission of
the instructor
FEE: $100
Let's sing and dance together! Music has the power to bring out the passion that everyone possesses within. This camp will encourage stage confidence through singing and dancing, allowing children to express themselves through storytelling. We will create a mashup of sev- eral Broadway numbers that are near and dear to fans of musical theater!
SoDA MUSIC INSTITUTE I:
THE AUDITION
Instructor: Justin Gaudoin
Mon-Fri: June 12 – June 23
TIME: 10:00AM – 12:00PM
GRADES: 5–12, or permission of
the instructor
FEE $175
Students will be taught the foundation of vocal technique and musicianship that is imper- ative in over to have a long last- ing and healthy career in theater. Formatted around an audition workshop, students will work towards a mock audition on the final days of the class. Given that children have different degrees of natural ability and learned experience, the camp will be crafted and customized to meet the needs of each group. Students can expect to walk away feeling confident in their singing, their ability to read music, and auditioning and performance.
MAKE A FILM! - CAMP FULL-
Instructor: Sarah Gaudoin
Mon-Fri: June 12 – June 16
TIME: 1:00PM – 4:00PM
GRADES: 5–12, or permission of
the instructor
FEE $145
Discover the world of filmmaking! Students will gain fundamental skills for making their own movies. Get hands-on experience with real filmmaking equipment while working together to create a short film. Students will participate as both cast and crew, so both aspiring actors and filmmakers will have lots to do!
PLAY PRODUCTION
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Instructor: Mickie Mosley
Mon-Fri: June 19 – July 21
TIME: 1:00PM – 4:00PM
GRADES 7–12, or permission of
the instructor
FEE: $485 (All 5 weeks!)
Students will be working towards performances of Shakespeare's
A Midsummer Night's Dream. All class time will be spent rehearsing and going through the production process including all technical aspects of the show (lights, sound, props, costumes, makeup, etc). Students will learn to enhance their awareness, self-esteem and ability to work with others towards the goal of a live production.
Basic action skills and Shakespeare text understanding will be included. Each student will either be in the play or have a job working on the play (or both!), such as lights, sound, props, costumes, makeup, etc. training in all these areas will be available for students interested in learning theater technical skills. Performances will be open to the general public, and will be scheduled at the end of the session.
TRIPLE THREAT BOOT CAMP
Instructor: Corinne Agro
Mon-Fri: June 26 – July 7
TIME: 10:00AM – 12:00PM
GRADES: 4–12, or permission of
the instructor
FEE $175
Students will be introduced to a wide spectrum of musical theatre. They will learn the basics of sing-ing on key, acting with full expression adn projection, and moving on stage. Students will develop confidence and poise while becoming a triple threat.
AESOP'S FIZZLES
Instructor: Tanya Olson
Mon-Fri: July 10 – July 14
TIME: 10:00AM – 12:00PM
GRADES: 2–4, or permission of
the instructor
FEE $100
Who can ever forget Aesop's "The Hare and the Tortoise" and its lesson: "Slow and steady wins the race!" Students (AKA "Fizzles") dive into Aesop's fables. Students learn how to bring their character to life and make it their own, culminating with a showcase performance of some of Aesop's beloved fables. Set in a creative and fun environment, the Fizzles build on creative expression and teamwork.
MUSIC INSTITUTE II
The Performance
Instructor: Justin Gaudoin
Mon-Fri: July 17 – July 28
TIME: 10:00AM – 12:00PM
GRADES 5–12, or permission of
the instructor
FEE: $175
Students will be taught what it takes to perform as a singing actor. Formatted as a perform-ance workshop, students will pick and learn songs duets and choruses that will be staged and performed. Covered topics include: breathing technique, building confidence on stage, healthy singing practices, pitch control, diction, working with a pianist, song interpretation, act- ing while singing, audition practice, building a repertoire, performance practices, handling nerves, giving and receiving criticism, singing history and appreciation, learning to read music in treble and bass clef, basic music theory, rhythm, musicianship, and ear training. The camp will be crafted and customized to meet the needs of each group and students can expect to walk away feeling confident in their ability to perform on stage alone and with other performers.
MAKE A FILM - Take Two!
Instructor: Sarah Gaudoin
Mon-Fri: July 24 – July 28
TIME: 1:00PM – 4:00PM
GRADES: 5–12, or permission of
the instructor
FEE $145
By popular demand, this session has just been added!
Discover the world of filmmaking! Students will gain fundamental skills for making their own movies. Get hands-on experience with real filmmaking equipment while working together to create a short film. Students will participate as both cast and crew, so both aspiring actors and filmmakers will have lots to do!
AESOP'S FIZZLES
Instructor: Tanya Olson
Mon-Fri: July 10 – July 14
TIME: 10:00AM – 12:00PM
GRADES: 2–4, or permission of
the instructor
FEE $100
Who can ever forget Aesop's "The Hare and the Tortoise" and its lesson: "Slow and steady wins the race!" Students (AKA "Fizzles") dive into Aesop's fables. Students learn how to bring their character to life and make it their own, culminating with a showcase performance of some of Aesop's beloved fables. Set in a creative and fun environment, the Fizzles build on creative expression and teamwork.
