Peppy Garner and Darnell Whitt
School of Dramatic Arts (SoDA)

Pacific Repertory Theatre would like to acknowledge the extraordinary gift of Darnell Whitt.
PacRep's Board, staff, performers, students and volunteers will be forever thankful!

 

 
     PacRep's Peppy Garner & Darnell Whitt School of Dramatic Arts (SoDA) offers quality performing arts training in a safe and nurturing environment, where students build self-esteem and creative confidence, as they learn to express themselves onstage.

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     we highly recommend that all students 
be fully vaccinated. Masks may be required in some indoor locations. Click here for details.

 
Young actors in PacRep's School of Dramatic Arts


SoDA's 2023 Summer Camps
June 5 through July 28, 2023

All Classes are held at Carmel's historic Forest Theater,
Santa Rita & Mountain View, Carmel-by-the-Sea

  
 

On Broadway Kids
    
         
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!


 


Music Institute I The Audition






  
      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
     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
 








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






  
   
  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

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
 




 

 

          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






  
   
     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

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.


 

 
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