WTC 2018 Summer Theatre Camps

LITTLE GOLDEN BOOKS COME TO LIFE!
For Children Entering Kindergarten only
July 9 - 13 from 10am to 11:30am at WTC’s Home — the O’Shaughnessy Center

Your imagination is the only limit! So many characters to explore and stories to act out! Come jump into a beloved LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK or two with WTC!
This camp culminates with a short demonstration for family and friends.
Teaching Artist: Kyla NivaKyla holds Bachelor’s degrees in Secondary Education & Social Science and a Master’s in Curriculum & Instruction. She has coached Speech & Debate for 6 years and worked in Flathead High School’s Theatre Department for 5 years. She also attended Eastern Oregon Univ. for Theatre. Kyla has performed at FVCC and WTC.

DR. SEUSS is in the HOUSE!
For Children Entering 1^st – 2^nd Grade
July 9 - 13 from 10am to 12pm at WTC’s Home — the O’Shaughnessy Center

Come explore the wonderful, crazy, zany world of Dr. Seuss through movement, voice and physical theatre games! You provide the kid, we provide the FUN!
This camp culminates with a short demonstration for family and friends.
Teaching Artist: Maggie Garver Maggie studied theatre at Whitman College with a focus on improv comedy. She spent 16 years in Bozeman teaching theatre classes, starting a One Act play festival, and performing as a member of Broad Comedy. Maggie is excited to get involved with WTC!

SHOWSTOPPER SONG WORKSHOP
For Children Entering 7^th – 12^th Grade
July 9 - 13 from 1pm to 4pm at WTC’s Home — the O’Shaughnessy Center

A team‑taught, ensemble performance course for the dedicated musical theatre artist. Class will focus on creating dynamic musical numbers that will take an audience’s breath away while raising the student to a higher level of performance proficiency.
This camp culminates with a short demonstration for family and friends.
Teaching Artists:
Amy Beth Chisholm Amy Beth Chisholm holds a Master of Music and has been teaching voice for over 14 years. Her work has ranged from musical theatre to jazz, chamber music to vaudeville, and opera to voice–acting. She teaches at FVCC and through her voice studio in Whitefish.
Jesse DeVine Jesse holds a MA in Directing & Devising Theatre and a BFA in Musical Theatre. She has equity acting credits, professional directing credits, and has taught theatre at high schools and colleges across the country. She serves as a representative for state and national theatre in education associations. Jesse is the Artistic Director of WTC.
Ross Bridgeman Ross holds a Bachelors of Music degree in Piano & Songwriting from Belmont University. Besides music directing, producing, and playing keys for pop artists, Ross has performed from coast to coast. Favorite roles include Freddy Eynsford-Hill in My Fair Lady, the Prince in Into The Woods, and Jerry Lewis in Million Dollar Quartet.

IMPROV TROUPE MADNESS
For Children Entering 6^th – 12^th Grade
July 9 - 13 from 1pm to 3:30pm at WTC’s Home — the O’Shaughnessy Center

Learn how to make comic gold by going with what the audience and your troupe mates give you. No one said it’s easy, but it can be hilarious – verging on riotous!
This camp culminates with a short demonstration for family and friends.
Teaching Artist: Maggie Garver Maggie studied theatre at Whitman College with a focus on improv comedy. She spent 16 years in Bozeman teaching theatre classes, starting a One Act play festival, and performing as a member of Broad Comedy. Maggie is excited to get involved with WTC!

SCENE IT
For Children Entering 3^rd, – 6^th Grade
July 16 - 20 from 9:30am to 12pm at WTC’s Home — the O’Shaughnessy Center

An action packed class centered around how characters work within a scene and how the scene helps create the character! Great acting intensive... be ready to move, think and most importantly, CREATE!
This camp culminates with a short demonstration for family and friends.
Teaching Artist: Kim Krueger Kim started at Missoula Children’s Theatre as a tour actor/director and became the Tour Director, developing workshops and plays with children. She taught children’s acting in L.A. and has directed shows for Kalispell Middle School and Evergreen Jr. High for the past 7 years. Kim has been working in children’s theatre for over 20 years.

COSTUME CHALLENGE SERIES
For Children Entering 2^nd, – 5^th Grade
July 16 - 20 from 10am to 11:30pm at WTC’s Home — the O’Shaughnessy Center

Every day a new costume related challenge! We’ll train for the quick change relay races, learn mask making and take something from trash to treasure! Basic no-sew crafting or some hand sewing depending on student.
This camp culminates with a short demonstration for family and friends.
Teaching Artist: Sarah Bell Sarah holds a BFA in Costume Design and Technology from the University of MT. She has worked for BalletMet in OH and at Fort Peck Summer Theatre. Sarah joined Agile Rascal Bicycle Touring Theatre which fuses her love of devising, designing and performing original work. Sarah is a costume designer at WTC.

MONOLOGUE WORKSHOP INTENSIVE
For Children Entering 7^th – 12^th Grade
July 16 - 20 from 1pm to 3:30pm at WTC’s Home — the O’Shaughnessy Center

Work on beats, through lines and character objectives, while developing a monologue for your professional auditioning portfolio.
This camp culminates with a short demonstration for family and friends.
Teaching Artist: Jesse DeVine Jesse holds a MA in Directing & Devising Theatre and a BFA in Musical Theatre. She has equity acting credits, professional directing credits, and has taught theatre at high schools and colleges across the country. She serves as a representative for state and national theatre in education associations. Jesse is the Artistic Director of WTC.

COSTUMES FROM THE PAGE TO THE STAGE
For Children Entering 6^th, – 12^th Grade
July 16 - 20 from 1pm to 3:30pm at WTC’s Home — the O’Shaughnessy Center

Students will learn the costume design process, from script analysis and sketchbook concept to finished project! Basic machine sewing and crafting skills will bring your designs to life! Recommended that students bring sketch book or folder for handouts and keeping track of their creation progress!
This camp culminates with a short demonstration for family and friends.
Teaching Artist: Sarah Bell Sarah holds a BFA in Costume Design and Technology from the University of MT. She has worked for BalletMet in OH and at Fort Peck Summer Theatre. Sarah joined Agile Rascal Bicycle Touring Theatre which fuses her love of devising, designing and performing original work. Sarah is a costume designer at WTC.