At Theater Camp students will be exploring elements of creative expression and theater through on-your-feet-exercises and improv games. They will be encouraged and equipped to freely express themselves, engage their imagination, work in an ensemble, effectively communicate physically and vocally and create a short original theater piece, in their own words, that will be performed for a public showcase at Art House North.
We don’t just “do theater games.” We are passionate about creating new work– honestly wrestling with ideas and communicating them thoughtfully and imaginatively through art. We love inspiring students to find their voice and communicate what’s in their head and heart.
The theme for Summer of 2023 is… Better Together – Theater is all about bringing people together. For the last few challenging years we’ve all been more isolated and disconnected than ever. Isn’t it time we lean in, reach out, circle up, laugh together, and share our stories? Theater invites us to do just that. Students will write their thoughts about the topic and perform a short theater piece in their own words as well as perform some fun, over-the-top comedic sketches related to the topic.
Teaching Artists: Actor, playwright and theater-doer, Jeremiah Gamble has been making, performing, producing and teaching theater for over twenty years. He will be working with students to explore elements of theater through on-your-feet-exercises and improv games and helping them craft an original theater piece. Joining Jeremiah is actor, producer, writer and teacher Damian Leverett, founder of Orchard Theater Collective and graduate of the U of MN Guthrie B.F.A Program in Acting.
Venue: All classes and student showcase performances are at Art House North, 793 Armstrong Avenue, Saint Paul.
• “My kids had fun, worked hard, and dug deep… Felt safe, fun and challenging.” • “I liked that they were challenged to be creative individuals and uninhibited.” • “My daughter felt like she belonged and she made new friends.” • “They loved the theater games!” • “We’ve tried other theater camps before, but what I love about Bucket Brigade’s is the ownership it gives kids in terms of creating… it’s really participatory.” • “The kids were so comfortable in their own skin. It wasn’t like any performance I’ve seen.” • “I asked my daughter if she made any friends at Theater Camp. She replied, ‘Mom, they’re all my friends.’”
Summer Theater Camp (Going into Grades 1-4)
• Monday, July 24th-Wednesday, July 26th, 2023
• 9am-Noon, with interactive showcase at 11:30am on the last day of class.
Students will be exploring elements of theater through on-your-feet-exercises and improv games. They will showcase their creativity and a short original piece during an interactive showcase at the end of the last day of class.
Register Here! (Early registration opens February 1st)
• $115 for In-Person Camp
($10 off for early registration. Scholarships are available based on need and availability of funds. Email us at info@bucketbrigadetheater.com)
Summer Theater Camp (Going into Grades 5-8)
• Monday, July 17th-Friday, July 21st, 20223
• 9am-Noon (plus 6pm-7pm Friday showcase performance)
Students will be exploring elements of theater through on-your-feet-exercises and improv games. We will help students develop a short theater piece using their own words from their journalled thoughts on the topic. They will also perform an original song we composed based on the theme. The public performance will take place Friday evening, outdoors, at 6pm at Art House North.
Register Here! (Early registration opens February 1st)
• $175 for In-Person Camp
($15 off for early registration. Scholarships are available based on need and availability of funds. Email us at info@bucketbrigadetheater.com)
Summer Theater Camp (Going into Grades 9-12)
• Saturday, July 22nd 9am-3pm, Sunday July 23rd, 9am-3pm (with showcase starting at 2pm)
Students will be exploring elements of theater through on-your-feet-exercises and improv games. We will help students develop a short theater piece using their own words from their journalled thoughts on the topic. They will also perform an original song we composed based on the theme– to be performed for an outdoor performance Saturday, 3pm at Art House North.
Register Here! (Early registration opens February 1st)
• $150 for In-Person Camp.
($15 off for early registration. Scholarships are available based on need and availability of funds. Email us at info@bucketbrigadetheater.com)