Overview

A.D. Players Academy will be “cruisin’ the sea!” during summer 2021! Our literary component will include selections ranging from Dr. Seuss to shakespeare, depending on the level of instruction and class focus. Each academy instructor will incorporate interactive theatre activities to reinforce learning as students build on the foundational performance skills of characterization, expression, creative movement, and ensemble. These cognitive and social developmental tools enhance collaboration, communication, and critical thinking. Join us on the journey of exploring theatrical techniques and expanding individual confidence as we “cruise the sea” this summer!

2021 Camp Themes

Swimmy:  Beginner Camp which synthesizes basic theatre skills allowing students to define and demonstrate acting techniques. Literary elements are incorporated for the exhibition of reactions to language and human relationships within an ensemble connecting sensory, emotional, and cognitive skills.

**The Magic School Bus Under the Sea is a performance-based course which engages participants in characterization, body expression, technique, and creative dramatizations utilizing the theatrical elements of acting, singing, and dancing.

Dance Party w/ Nemo:  Acting Technique is honed through synthesizing all other theatre skills for the stage, focusing primarily on vocal inflection & articulation while also learning about puppetry as an art form and how to manipulate/communicate using foundational concepts.

**Pout, Pout Fish is a physical acting courses explore dramatic play and synthesized movement through role-playing, imaginative recreation and environmental interaction. Pantomime, weightlessness, and shape are all part of ‘becoming the character.’

**Music w/ Moana: This class focuses on ‘Acting Through Movement” and communicating characterization through basic musical theatre elements.

**Under the Sea: Acting Technique is honed through synthesizing all other theatre skills for the stage, focusing primarily on vocal inflection & articulation while also learning about puppetry as an art form and how to manipulate/communicate using foundational concepts.

Muppet Treasure Island:  Acting Technique is honed through synthesizing all other theatre skills for the stage, focusing primarily on vocal inflection & articulation while also learning about puppetry as an art form and how to manipulate/communicate using foundational concepts.

**Voyage of the Dawn Trader: This is a performance-based acting class focused on improvisation to communicate ideas, concepts, and feelings in addition to implementing basic pantomime techniques to respond to the acting environment through physical action. Script analysis including story structure (beginning, middle and end) increases literacy learning and allows participants to synthesize life experiences into character portrayals.

**Peter Pan & Captain Hook: Improvisation aids students in communicating ideas, concepts and feelings while learning story structure and responding to their acting environment with their body. Students learn to Integrate sensory responses to characters through character walks, pantomime, and gesture.

**Camp is available as a discounted, full-day option that includes AM and PM camps and includes lunchtime supervision.

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(Acting & Performance Camps)
March 23, 2021 - Elizabeth Martinez
Spring Performance Class was our first foray into acting for my 6 year old. He absolutely loved his class and his teachers, especially Mr. Justin! Kim Beck was great at managing all the little details. I noted my son's seriousness about learning his lines and following the stage directions given to him. While the performances were virtual (understandably due to the pandemic), the production quality was great. My son was excited to be able to watch the performances the next day since the online link was still active - a nice perk to consider in the future! After the performance, his only question was, "When can I go back?" Looking forward to the summer options.
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March 22, 2021 - Becky Richert
My girls love everything about the Academy! My youngest is biting at the bit to get back into classes after her experience with summer camp. She loved learning about various aspects of theatre and getting to perform at the end of the week. My older girls truly blossomed in their Musical Theatre Choreography class. They continually talk about the inclusive and welcoming atmosphere that is balanced with high expectations. They enjoyed being challenged, but having fun while doing it and look forward to their next class!
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