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Days: Monday-Friday

Session: April 8 - April 12, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: St. Thomas School, Medina

Ages/Grades: Grades K-2

Class Description:

Our Creative Drama Camps feature a variety of activities to keep kids engaged, learning and having fun for the whole day.  A creative drama teacher begins the day with warmups, ensemble building exercises and imaginative exploration. A specialist teacher ends the day with art projects and other activities related to the theme.

Come one! Come all! The circus needs our team of sneaky sleuths to uncover the hidden mysteries that await us under the big top. A movement specialist helps us create the many characters that fill our zany adventure.

Full day camps at St. Thomas School include a lunch and two snacks. More information on the dining program can be found here.  A team of chefs creates detailed menus, ensuring delicious options for everyone regardless of allergies and dietary restrictions.  The cost of the snacks and lunch is included in tuition. Menus can be viewed at https://www.stthomasschool.org/student-life/dining-program.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: April 8 - April 12, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: St. Thomas School, Medina

Ages/Grades: Grades 3-5

Class Description:

Our days will be split between core Acting curriculum and specialized training in Physical Comedy.

From pratfalls and lazzi (comic bits based on Commedia Dell’arte) to exaggerated facial and physical reactions, onstage hilarity is bound to ensue in this comedy based camp. We’ll develop our own comic bits, develop characters, and work on our newfound hilarious skills to bring down the house!

Acting camps fulfill Acting prerequisite requirements.

Full day camps at St. Thomas School include a lunch and two snacks. More information on the dining program can be found here.  A team of chefs creates detailed menus, ensuring delicious options for everyone regardless of allergies and dietary restrictions.  The cost of the snacks and lunch is included in tuition. Menus can be viewed at https://www.stthomasschool.org/student-life/dining-program.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: April 8 - April 12, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre

Ages/Grades: Grades K-2

Class Description:

We’ll be spending our days fully engaged, learning and having fun through a variety of activities.  A creative drama teacher kicks off the day with warmups, ensemble building exercises, and imaginative exploration. A specialist teacher ends the day with art projects and other activities related to the theme.

This camp will focus on Balloonacy and our Mainstage Production of the same title, including attending a show, going on a backstage tour, and an actor visit to the classroom. To learn more about this production, click here.

This camp includes a 2018 SCT Drama School T-shirt to wear each day during camp. At the end of the week, this T-shirt will be yours to keep.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: April 8 - April 12, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre

Ages/Grades: Grades 3-5

Class Description:

Our days will be split between core Acting curriculum and specialized training in Physical Comedy.

From pratfalls and lazzi (comic bits based on Commedia Dell’arte) to exaggerated facial and physical reactions, onstage hilarity is bound to ensue in this comedy based camp. We’ll develop our own comic bits, develop characters, and work on our newfound hilarious skills to bring down the house!

Acting camps fulfill Acting prerequisite requirements.

This class will also see SCT’s Mainstage production of Balloonacy complete with a backstage tour and actor visit. To learn more about this production, click here.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: April 8 - April 12, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre

Ages/Grades: Grades 4-6

Class Description:

Advance your acting skills by rehearsing and performing a play in one week. We will present the performance in one of our studios at 3:00pm on Friday, April 12th.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: April 8 - April 12, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre

Ages/Grades: Grades 6-12

Class Description:

Advance your acting skills by rehearsing and performing a play in one week. We will present the performance in one of our studios at 3:00pm on Friday, April 12th.

Days: Tuesday and Thursday

Session: April 16 - June 6, 2019

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre

Ages/Grades: Ages 8-12

Class Description:

We’ll introduce the fundamentals of stage acting, including theatre vocabulary such as objectives and obstacles, voice and movement, and the importance of risk-taking and trust building.

This class will see the age-appropriate SCT productions that take place during the class session. Click here to learn more about our 2018-19 Mainstage Season.

Days: Tuesday and Thursday

Session: April 16 - June 6, 2019

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre

Ages/Grades: Ages 4.5 - 5.5

Class Description:

We’ll dive into original, ongoing, creative adventures using our bodies, voices, and imaginations to help characters solve problems in an imaginary world. When SCT productions are in performance, we’ll get a behind the scenes glimpse of the action. The age-appropriate themes from each show will inspire our curriculum. We’ll round out our imaginary adventures with art, science and cooking projects.

This class will see the age-appropriate SCT productions that take place during the class session. Click here to learn more about our 2018-19 Mainstage Season.

Days: Tuesday and Thursday

Session: April 16 - June 6, 2019

Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre

Ages/Grades: Ages 5.5 - 8

Class Description:

Building upon the foundation of CAST 1, we’ll dive deeper into story detail, the themes of which are inspired by current and age-appropriate SCT productions. We’ll even be treated to special backstage tours and actor visits for these shows. Our bodies, voices, and imaginations are our tools to help characters solve problems in original, imaginary adventures. We’ll round out our imaginary adventures with art, science and cooking projects.

This class will see the age-appropriate SCT productions that take place during the class session. Click here to learn more about our 2018-19 Mainstage Season.

Meredith Berlin is the CAST 2 lead teacher.

Days: Thursday

Session: April 18 - June 6, 2019

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre

Ages/Grades: Ages 8 - 14

Class Description:

We’ll take our acting and storytelling skills to the next level by rehearsing and performing an in-studio performance of a play, working with scripts especially suited to the young actors each session.

Days: Saturday

Session: April 20 - May 18, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre

Ages/Grades: Grades 1-2

Class Description:

We’ll fully immerse ourselves in the world of theatre arts, from costumes to props to scenery, and of course, acting. We‘ll create our own studio-theatre projects, inspired the magic we see backstage at SCT.

Days: Saturdays

Session: April 20 - May 18, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 4-6

Class Description:

Triple threat time! We’ll tackle challenging (and fun!) harmonies, choreography, and scene work, pushing ourselves both physically and vocally.

Days: Saturdays

Session: April 20 - May 18, 2019

Time: 9:15 AM - 10:45 AM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 3-4

Class Description:

From pratfalls and lazzi (comic bits based on Commedia Dell’arte) to exaggerated facial and physical reactions, onstage hilarity is bound to ensue in this comedy based camp. We’ll develop our own comic bits, develop characters, and work on our newfound hilarious skills to bring down the house!

Days: Saturday

Session: April 20 - May 18, 2019

Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre

Ages/Grades: Ages 4.5-K

Class Description:

The magic doorway is our ticket to explore a fantastical place full of clues left by colorful and mysterious characters. Each day we’ll work together to discover new ways of using our voices, bodies, and imaginations to tell and create a story. At the end of each class, we’ll cross back through the doorway, piece together our clues, and take one more step toward solving our mystery.

Days: Saturday

Session: April 20 - May 18, 2019

Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre

Ages/Grades: Ages 4.5-K

Class Description:

Open the treasure trunk to discover something mysterious and exciting that inspires each day’s interactive adventure, which we build into a session-long original story. Learning to band together as an ensemble, each student uses their voice, body, and imagination to overcome dramatic challenges and create complex characters inhabiting the intricate tale we weave together.

Days: Saturday

Session: April 20 - May 18, 2019

Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre

Ages/Grades: Ages 3.5-4.5

Class Description:

Beloved children’s books serve as launching pads for our dramatic adventures. We’ll work together to create new characters, dramatic situations, and exciting opportunities for creative and heroic problem solving.

Days: Saturday

Session: April 20 - May 18, 2019

Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre

Ages/Grades: Grades 1-2

Class Description:

We’ll act as an ensemble as we create characters and solve problems in our own imaginary world. Our bodies and voices will be our instruments as we work together to tell our original, collective tales. Along the way, music, art, and props will inspire our dramatic role-playing and give life to our imaginary world.

Days: Saturday

Session: April 20 - May 18, 2019

Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre

Ages/Grades: Ages 4.5-K

Class Description:

Open the treasure trunk to discover something mysterious and exciting that inspires each day’s interactive adventure, which we build into a session-long original story. Learning to band together as an ensemble, each student uses their voice, body, and imagination to overcome dramatic challenges and create complex characters inhabiting the intricate tale we weave together.

Days: Saturday

Session: April 20 - May 18, 2019

Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre

Ages/Grades: Ages 3.5-4.5

Class Description:

Beloved children’s books serve as launching pads for our dramatic adventures. We’ll work together to create new characters, dramatic situations, and exciting opportunities for creative and heroic problem solving.

Days: Saturdays

Session: April 20 - May 18, 2019

Time: 11:15 AM - 12:45 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 6-12

Class Description:

We’ll work as an ensemble to brainstorm our ideas that we’ll develop into a new short play: creating plots, developing characters, and adding technical elements like set, props, and costumes. Students will get their choice of hands-on experience in designing, directing, running tech, and taking center stage!

Days: Saturdays

Session: April 20 - May 18, 2019

Time: 11:15 AM - 12:45 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 4-6

Class Description:

From pratfalls and lazzi (comic bits based on Commedia Dell’arte) to exaggerated facial and physical reactions, onstage hilarity is bound to ensue in this comedy based camp. We’ll develop our own comic bits, develop characters, and work on our newfound hilarious skills to bring down the house!

Days: Saturdays

Session: April 20 - May 18, 2019

Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 6-12

Class Description:

Triple threat time! We’ll tackle challenging (and fun!) harmonies, choreography, and scene work, pushing ourselves both physically and vocally.

Days: Mondays

Session: April 22 - May 20, 2019

Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 5-8

Class Description:

We’ll broaden and deepen our understanding of acting technique as we tackle more complex scripts, skills, and concepts. Acting 3 builds on the fundamental principles introduced in Acting and Acting 2: pursuing objectives, overcoming obstacles, and building characters using voice, body, and imagination.

In Spring Session, we’ll take on Shakespeare and other classical texts.

Prerequisite: Take two sessions of Acting 2 or pass an audition to take Acting 3.

Days: Mondays

Session: April 22 - May 20, 2019

Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 6-10

Class Description:

In this fast-paced, creative environment, we’ll learn the fundamentals of improv, beginning with the all-important adage “yes, and…” From there, we’ll learn how to create stories without scripts or rehearsal using a wide variety of improv techniques, formats, and games. Warning: this art form is highly addictive.

Days: Mondays

Session: April 22 - May 20, 2019

Time: 8:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 9-12

Class Description:

For students hungry to further develop their acting chops, this is the place to be. Focusing on character development and advanced scene study, students will be challenged to break out of their comfort zones and immerse themselves in various acting styles.

In Spring Session, we’ll focus on short plays.

Prerequisite: We require an audition for new ATI students. Returning students who have not reregistered by  March 25 will also need to reaudition. 

Days: Tuesday

Session: April 23 - May 21, 2019

Time: 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre

Ages/Grades: Grades 1-2

Class Description:

We’ll act as an ensemble as we create characters and solve problems in our own imaginary world. Our bodies and voices will be our instruments as we work together to tell our original, collective tales. Along the way, music, art, and props will inspire our dramatic role-playing and give life to our imaginary world.

Days: Tuesday

Session: April 23 - May 21, 2019

Time: 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre

Ages/Grades: Ages 4-5

Class Description:

The magic doorway is our ticket to explore a fantastical place full of clues left by colorful and mysterious characters. Each day we’ll work together to discover new ways of using our voices, bodies, and imaginations to tell and create a story. At the end of each class, we’ll cross back through the doorway, piece together our clues, and take one more step toward solving our mystery.

Days: Tuesdays

Session: April 23 - May 21, 2019

Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 3-5

Class Description:

In this fast-paced, creative environment, we’ll learn the fundamentals of improv, beginning with the all-important adage “yes, and…” From there, we’ll learn how to create stories without scripts or rehearsal using a wide variety of improv techniques, formats, and games. Warning: this art form is highly addictive.

Days: Wednesday

Session: April 24 - May 22, 2019

Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre

Ages/Grades: Ages 4.5-K

Class Description:

Open the treasure trunk to discover something mysterious and exciting that inspires each day’s interactive adventure, which we build into a session-long original story. Learning to band together as an ensemble, each student uses their voice, body, and imagination to overcome dramatic challenges and create complex characters inhabiting the intricate tale we weave together.

Days: Thursdays

Session: April 25 - May 23, 2019

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 3-6

Class Description:

We’ll work as an ensemble to brainstorm our ideas that we’ll develop into a new short play: creating plots, developing characters, and adding technical elements like set, props, and costumes. Students will get their choice of hands-on experience in designing, directing, running tech, and taking center stage!

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: June 17 - June 21, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 7-12

Class Description:

In this fast-paced class, we’ll be learning the fundamentals of stage acting through energetic theatre games and exercises. We’ll tackle the question every actor must ask themselves: “What’s my objective?” From there, we’ll explore the tactics involved in achieving said objectives.

Acting classes are designed to meet each student where they are, and support their progression accordingly. For students new to actor training, we recommend two sessions of Acting due to the progressive nature of the class. For more advanced students, please call the Drama School at 206-859-4040 to discuss a placement audition.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: June 17 - June 21, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Location: Seattle Children's Museum - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Ages 3.5-4.5

Class Description:

Story Drama classes take place at our next-door-neighbor, Seattle Children’s Museum, before the exhibits are open to the public.

Beloved children’s books serve as launching pads for our dramatic adventures. We’ll work together to create new characters, dramatic situations, and exciting opportunities for creative and heroic problem solving.

One of the museum’s magical classrooms serves as our home base as we incorporate the museum’s wide variety of props and settings into our adventures.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: June 17 - June 21, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 1-2

Class Description:

Come with us on a week-long adventure. We’ll start our days building characters and creating a detailed dramatic environment for the story we’ll create together. In the afternoons, we’ll explore the week’s theme through a different specialty such as art, movement, puppetry, or storytelling.

PREHISTORIC PLAYGROUND: Join an elite team of fossil-hunters to unearth landscapes of long ago, where the greatest and mightiest of reptiles once roamed! We’ll design an array of prehistoric crafts and puppets to help us tell our story as we travel back to the time when dinosaurs walked the earth.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: June 17 - June 21, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 1-2

Class Description:

Come with us on a week-long adventure. We’ll start our days building characters and creating a detailed dramatic environment for the story we’ll create together. In the afternoons, we’ll explore the week’s theme through a different specialty such as art, movement, puppetry, or storytelling.

DEEP SEA DIVERS: Strap on your deep-sea gear and dive under the sea to visit the mysterious creatures, (both real and mythical), and habitats that exist beneath the surface. We’ll explore sunken ships, swim with bright fish, and cruise along swift currents on our adventures in the depths of the ocean.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: June 17 - June 21, 2019

Time: 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 4-6

Class Description:

In this fast-paced class, we’ll be learning the fundamentals of stage acting through energetic theatre games and exercises. We’ll tackle the question every actor must ask themselves: “What’s my objective?” From there, we’ll explore the tactics involved in achieving said objectives.

Acting classes are designed to meet each student where they are, and support their progression accordingly. For students new to actor training, we recommend two sessions of Acting due to the progressive nature of the class. For more advanced students, please call the Drama School at 206-859-4040 to discuss a placement audition.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: June 17 - June 21, 2019

Time: 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 3-5

Class Description:

Triple threat time! We’ll tackle challenging (and fun!) harmonies, choreography, and scene work, pushing ourselves both physically and vocally.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: June 17 - June 21, 2019

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 3-5

Class Description:

In this fast-paced class, we’ll be learning the fundamentals of stage acting through energetic theatre games and exercises. We’ll tackle the question every actor must ask themselves: “What’s my objective?” From there, we’ll explore the tactics involved in achieving said objectives.

Acting classes are designed to meet each student where they are, and support their progression accordingly. For students new to actor training, we recommend two sessions of Acting due to the progressive nature of the class. For more advanced students, please call the Drama School at 206-859-4040 to discuss a placement audition.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: June 17 - June 21, 2019

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 7-12

Class Description:

Triple threat time! We’ll tackle challenging (and fun!) harmonies, choreography, and scene work, pushing ourselves both physically and vocally.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: June 17 - June 21, 2019

Time: 1:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Ages 4-5

Class Description:

The magic doorway is our ticket to explore a fantastical place full of clues left by colorful and mysterious characters. Each day we’ll work together to discover new ways of using our voices, bodies, and imaginations to tell and create a story. At the end of each class, we’ll cross back through the doorway, piece together our clues, and take one more step toward solving our mystery.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: June 17 - June 21, 2019

Time: 1:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 4-6

Class Description:

From pratfalls and Iazzi (comic bits based on Commedia Dell’arte) to exaggerated facial and physical reactions, onstage hilarity is bound to ensue in this comedy based class. We’ll develop our own comic bits, develop characters, and work our newfound hilarious skills to bring down the house!

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: June 24 - June 28, 2019

Time: 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Pacific Science Center and Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 2-3

Class Description:

Become an apprentice in a magical apothecary shop during an interactive drama experience at Seattle Children’s Theatre. Enter the “Potions Lab” at Pacific Science Center and create ice candles, dragon eggs, and liquid nitrogen concoctions. Discover firsthand how special-effect potions are used in theater while learning the science behind them.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: June 24 - June 28, 2019

Time: 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Pacific Science Center and Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 3-4

Class Description:

Become an apprentice in a magical apothecary shop during an interactive drama experience at Seattle Children’s Theatre. Enter the “Potions Lab” at Pacific Science Center and create ice candles, dragon eggs, and liquid nitrogen concoctions. Discover firsthand how special-effect potions are used in theater while learning the science behind them.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: June 24 - June 28, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Ages 4-5

Class Description:

The magic doorway is our ticket to explore a fantastical place full of clues left by colorful and mysterious characters. Each day we’ll work together to discover new ways of using our voices, bodies, and imaginations to tell and create a story. At the end of each class, we’ll cross back through the doorway, piece together our clues, and take one more step toward solving our mystery.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: June 24 - June 28, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 1-2

Class Description:

Come with us on a week-long adventure. We’ll start our days building characters and creating a detailed dramatic environment for the story we’ll create together. In the afternoons, we’ll explore the week’s theme through a different specialty such as art, movement, puppetry, or storytelling.

C0D3 BR3AK3RS: Embark on an adventure full of puzzles, patterns, riddles, and rhymes that will have your mind working overtime. We’ll learn to unlock mysterious messages and develop our own secret codes for communication. See if you can break this code: 2126 2492624162223 71922 24122322 Hint: A=26

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: June 24 - June 28, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:15 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 7-12

Class Description:

Shakespeare’s words present valuable challenges to both beginning and experienced actors. By striving to bring his brilliant words to life, you will develop movement and vocal acting skills that lead to a deeper understanding of all drama.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: June 24 - June 28, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Woodland Park Zoo - 750 N. 50th St., Seattle

Ages/Grades: Ages 5-7

Class Description:

Penguins in the Savanna? Disappearing monkeys? There’s something strange going on with the animals and it’s up to our secret agents to solve the mystery. We travel around the world sorting things out as we learn about animal behavior. Use your detective skills to track down the culprit and restore order to the animal kingdom.

Session: June 24

Time: 9:00 AM

Class Description:

Days: Monday - Friday

Session: June 24 - June 28, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: SANCA, 674 S ORcas Street, Seattle

Ages/Grades: Grades 3-5

Class Description:

Run away to the circus with SCT and SANCA this summer! Experienced circus coaches will have you defying gravity as you try out juggling, tumbling, and flying trapeze, among many other circus skills.  With your SCT physical comedy teaching artist, you will master the art of clowning by exaggerating physical and facial reactions in wacky bits, routines, and scenes. In this camp all about movement and self-expression, class clowns will flourish and wallflowers will bloom.  You don’t need to have experience in circus, gymnastics, or acting, just a willingness to try out a new skill.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: June 24 - June 28, 2019

Time: 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 7-12

Class Description:

In this fast-paced class, we’ll be learning the fundamentals of stage acting through energetic theatre games and exercises. We’ll tackle the question every actor must ask themselves: “What’s my objective?” From there, we’ll explore the tactics involved in achieving said objectives.

Acting classes are designed to meet each student where they are, and support their progression accordingly. For students new to actor training, we recommend two sessions of Acting due to the progressive nature of the class. For more advanced students, please call the Drama School at 206-859-4040 to discuss a placement audition.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday

Session: June 24 - June 24, 2019

Time: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 4-6

Class Description:

We’ll explore on-screen acting techniques and learn how to relate to a camera as a scene partner. Scene work will be recorded, and we’ll have the opportunity to view our work and discuss.

These exciting, action packed one-day seminars are open to students of all levels. Take all five in a single week and get a discount!

Monday: 243 Acting for the Camera
Tuesday: 244 Audition
Wednesday: 245 Stage Combat
Thursday 246: Sketch Comedy
Friday: Stage Makeup

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday

Session: June 24 - June 24, 2019

Time: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 7-12

Class Description:

We’ll learn the essential moves and skills for on-stage combat, including convincing falls, slaps, and other fight moves in a safe environment.

These exciting, action packed one-day seminars are open to students of all levels. Take all five in a single week and get a discount!

Monday: 273 Stage Combat
Tuesday: 274 Acting for the Camera
Wednesday: 275 Audition
Thursday: 276 Stage Makeup
Friday: 277 Sketch Comedy

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: June 24 - June 28, 2019

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 3-5

Class Description:

In this fast-paced class, we’ll be learning the fundamentals of stage acting through energetic theatre games and exercises. We’ll tackle the question every actor must ask themselves: “What’s my objective?” From there, we’ll explore the tactics involved in achieving said objectives.

Acting classes are designed to meet each student where they are, and support their progression accordingly. For students new to actor training, we recommend two sessions of Acting due to the progressive nature of the class. For more advanced students, please call the Drama School at 206-859-4040 to discuss a placement audition.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: June 24 - June 28, 2019

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Ages 4-5

Class Description:

The magic doorway is our ticket to explore a fantastical place full of clues left by colorful and mysterious characters. Each day we’ll work together to discover new ways of using our voices, bodies, and imaginations to tell and create a story. At the end of each class, we’ll cross back through the doorway, piece together our clues, and take one more step toward solving our mystery.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: June 24 - June 28, 2019

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 7-12

Class Description:

Go backstage and into the shops of Seattle Children’s Theatre with SCT professionals. Get an introduction to the technical theatre arts, including set, costume, prop, light, and sound design. Learn about theatre in new ways and gain a working understanding of technical design.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: June 24 - June 28, 2019

Time: 1:15 PM - 12:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 3-5

Class Description:

Shakespeare’s words present valuable challenges to both beginning and experienced actors. By striving to bring his brilliant words to life, you will develop movement and vocal acting skills that lead to a deeper understanding of all drama.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Tuesdsay

Session: June 25 - June 25, 2019

Time: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 4-6

Class Description:

We’ll practice how to ace auditions. We’ll learn tips and tricks and practice audition techniques with provided resources and monologues.

These exciting, action packed one-day seminars are open to students of all levels. Take all five in a single week and get a discount!

Monday: 243 Acting for the Camera
Tuesday: 244 Audition
Wednesday: 245 Stage Combat
Thursday 246: Sketch Comedy
Friday: Stage Makeup

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Tuesday

Session: June 25 - June 25, 2019

Time: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 7-12

Class Description:

We’ll explore on-screen acting techniques and learn how to relate to a camera as a scene partner. Scene work will be recorded, and we’ll have the opportunity to view our work and discuss.

These exciting, action packed one-day seminars are open to students of all levels. Take all five in a single week and get a discount!

Monday: 273 Stage Combat
Tuesday: 274 Acting for the Camera
Wednesday: 275 Audition
Thursday: 276 Stage Makeup
Friday: 277 Sketch Comedy

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Wednesday

Session: June 26 - June 26, 2019

Time: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 4-6

Class Description:

We’ll learn the essential moves and skills for on-stage combat, including convincing falls, slaps, and other fight moves in a safe environment.

These exciting, action packed one-day seminars are open to students of all levels. Take all five in a single week and get a discount!

Monday: 243 Acting for the Camera
Tuesday: 244 Audition
Wednesday: 245 Stage Combat
Thursday 246: Sketch Comedy
Friday: Stage Makeup

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Wednesday

Session: June 26 - June 26, 2019

Time: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 7-12

Class Description:

We’ll practice how to ace auditions. We’ll learn tips and tricks and practice audition techniques with provided resources and monologues.

These exciting, action packed one-day seminars are open to students of all levels. Take all five in a single week and get a discount!

Monday: 273 Stage Combat
Tuesday: 274 Acting for the Camera
Wednesday: 275 Audition
Thursday: 276 Stage Makeup
Friday: 277 Sketch Comedy

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Thursday

Session: June 27 - June 27, 2019

Time: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 4-6

Class Description:

Explore a range of classic sketches from vaudeville routines to modern video shorts. We’ll develop, write, and stage our own original comedic sketches.

These exciting, action packed one-day seminars are open to students of all levels. Take all five in a single week and get a discount!

Monday: 243 Acting for the Camera
Tuesday: 244 Audition
Wednesday: 245 Stage Combat
Thursday 246: Sketch Comedy
Friday: Stage Makeup

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Thursday

Session: June 27 - June 27, 2019

Time: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 7-12

Class Description:

We’ll learn how to exaggerate, diminish, and create facial features to help an actor portray a character. We’ll also try our hand at special-effects makeup like bruises, wounds, and fantasy creatures.

These exciting, action packed one-day seminars are open to students of all levels. Take all five in a single week and get a discount!

Monday: 273 Stage Combat
Tuesday: 274 Acting for the Camera
Wednesday: 275 Audition
Thursday: 276 Stage Makeup
Friday: 277 Sketch Comedy

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Friday

Session: June 28 - June 28, 2019

Time: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 4-6

Class Description:

We’ll learn how to exaggerate, diminish, and create facial features to help an actor portray a character. We’ll also try our hand at special-effects makeup like bruises, wounds, and fantasy creatures.

These exciting, action packed one-day seminars are open to students of all levels. Take all five in a single week and get a discount!

Monday: 243 Acting for the Camera
Tuesday: 244 Audition
Wednesday: 245 Stage Combat
Thursday 246: Sketch Comedy
Friday: Stage Makeup

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Friday

Session: June 28 - June 28, 2019

Time: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 7-12

Class Description:

Explore a range of classic sketches from vaudeville routines to modern video shorts. We’ll develop, write, and stage our own original comedic sketches.

These exciting, action packed one-day seminars are open to students of all levels. Take all five in a single week and get a discount!

Monday: 273 Stage Combat
Tuesday: 274 Acting for the Camera
Wednesday: 275 Audition
Thursday: 276 Stage Makeup
Friday: 277 Sketch Comedy

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

Session: July 1 - July 5, 2019

Time: 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Pacific Science Center and Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 1-2

Class Description:

Become an apprentice in a magical apothecary shop during an interactive drama experience at Seattle Children’s Theatre. Enter the “Potions Lab” at Pacific Science Center and create ice candles, dragon eggs, and liquid nitrogen concoctions. Discover firsthand how special-effect potions are used in theater while learning the science behind them.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

Session: July 1 - July 5, 2019

Time: 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Pacific Science Center and Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 2-3

Class Description:

Become an apprentice in a magical apothecary shop during an interactive drama experience at Seattle Children’s Theatre. Enter the “Potions Lab” at Pacific Science Center and create ice candles, dragon eggs, and liquid nitrogen concoctions. Discover firsthand how special-effect potions are used in theater while learning the science behind them.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

Session: July 1 - July 5, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Woodland Park Zoo - 750 N. 50th St., Seattle

Ages/Grades: Ages 5-7

Class Description:

It’s a race against time to get our magical zoo ready for its grand opening! We’ll get the inside scoop on how zoo staff care for real plants and animals. Then, using this knowledge, our magic zoology skills, and a healthy dose of imagination, we’ll embark on magical adventures, from feeding dragons and protecting disappearing creatures in their exhibits, to building a new home for a baby chimera.

For the safety of the animals and participants, students will not have direct contact with the zoo animals.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

Session: July 1 - July 5, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre

Ages/Grades: Grades 4-6

Class Description:

In this fast-paced class, we’ll be learning the fundamentals of stage acting through energetic theatre games and exercises. We’ll tackle the question every actor must ask themselves: “What’s my objective?” From there, we’ll explore the tactics involved in achieving said objectives.

Acting classes are designed to meet each student where they are, and support their progression accordingly. For students new to actor training, we recommend two sessions of Acting due to the progressive nature of the class. For more advanced students, please call the Drama School at 206-859-4040 to discuss a placement audition.

Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

Session: July 1 - July 5, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 1-2

Class Description:

Come with us on a week-long adventure. We’ll start our days building characters and creating a detailed dramatic environment for the story we’ll create together. In the afternoons, we’ll explore the week’s theme through a different specialty such as art, movement, puppetry, or storytelling.

PREHISTORIC PLAYGROUND: Join an elite team of fossil-hunters to unearth landscapes of long ago, where the greatest and mightiest of reptiles once roamed! We’ll design an array of prehistoric crafts and puppets to help us tell our story as we travel back to the time when dinosaurs walked the earth.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday (No class on Thursday, July 4)

Session: July 1 - July 5, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 2-3

Class Description:

Come with us on a week-long adventure. We’ll start our days building characters and creating a detailed dramatic environment for the story we’ll create together. In the afternoons, we’ll explore the week’s theme through a different specialty such as art, movement, puppetry, or storytelling.

C0D3 BR3AK3RS: Embark on an adventure full of puzzles, patterns, riddles, and rhymes that will have your mind working overtime. We’ll learn to unlock mysterious messages and develop our own secret codes for communication. See if you can break this code: 2126 2492624162223 71922 24122322 Hint: A=26

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

Session: July 1 - July 5, 2019

Time: 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 3-5

Class Description:

In this fast-paced, creative environment, we’ll learn the fundamentals of improv, beginning with the all-important adage “yes, and…” From there, we’ll learn how to create stories without scripts or rehearsal using a wide variety of improv techniques, formats, and games. Warning: this art form is highly addictive.

Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

Session: July 1 - July 5, 2019

Time: 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 6-10

Class Description:

Triple threat time! We’ll tackle challenging (and fun!) harmonies, choreography, and scene work, pushing ourselves both physically and vocally.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

Session: July 1 - July 5, 2019

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre

Ages/Grades: Grades 6-10

Class Description:

In this fast-paced class, we’ll be learning the fundamentals of stage acting through energetic theatre games and exercises. We’ll tackle the question every actor must ask themselves: “What’s my objective?” From there, we’ll explore the tactics involved in achieving said objectives.

Acting classes are designed to meet each student where they are, and support their progression accordingly. For students new to actor training, we recommend two sessions of Acting due to the progressive nature of the class. For more advanced students, please call the Drama School at 206-859-4040 to discuss a placement audition.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 1 - July 5, 2019

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 4-6

Class Description:

Triple threat time! We’ll tackle challenging (and fun!) harmonies, choreography, and scene work, pushing ourselves both physically and vocally.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

Session: July 1 - July 5, 2019

Time: 1:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre

Ages/Grades: Grades 3-5

Class Description:

In this fast-paced class, we’ll be learning the fundamentals of stage acting through energetic theatre games and exercises. We’ll tackle the question every actor must ask themselves: “What’s my objective?” From there, we’ll explore the tactics involved in achieving said objectives.

Acting classes are designed to meet each student where they are, and support their progression accordingly. For students new to actor training, we recommend two sessions of Acting due to the progressive nature of the class. For more advanced students, please call the Drama School at 206-859-4040 to discuss a placement audition.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 8 - July 12, 2019

Time: 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Pacific Science Center and Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 2-3

Class Description:

It’s anchors aweigh at Pacific Science Center! Explore a world beneath the waves, navigate the waters using the stars and practice naval communication. At Seattle Children’s Theatre, embark on a voyage aboard a mystical ship. Develop performance skills that will serve as your compass through a world of storms and sea creatures. We need all hands on deck to uncover the mysteries of the deep.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 8 - July 12, 2019

Time: 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Pacific Science Center and Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 3-4

Class Description:

It’s anchors aweigh at Pacific Science Center! Explore a world beneath the waves, navigate the waters using the stars and practice naval communication. At Seattle Children’s Theatre, embark on a voyage aboard a mystical ship. Develop performance skills that will serve as your compass through a world of storms and sea creatures. We need all hands on deck to uncover the mysteries of the deep.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 8 - July 12, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Woodland Park Zoo - 750 N. 50th St., Seattle

Ages/Grades: Ages 5-7

Class Description:

Penguins in the Savanna? Disappearing monkeys? There’s something strange going on with the animals and it’s up to our secret agents to solve the mystery. We travel around the world sorting things out as we learn about animal behavior. Use your detective skills to track down the culprit and restore order to the animal kingdom.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 8 - July 12, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: St. Thomas School, Medina

Ages/Grades: Ages 4-5

Class Description:

The magic doorway is our ticket to explore a fantastical place full of clues left by colorful and mysterious characters. Each day we’ll work together to discover new ways of using our voices, bodies, and imaginations to tell and create a story. At the end of each class, we’ll cross back through the doorway, piece together our clues, and take one more step toward solving our mystery.

Half day camps at St. Thomas School include a morning snack. A team of chefs creates detailed menus, ensuring delicious options for everyone regardless of allergies and dietary restrictions. The cost of the snacks and lunch is included in tuition. Menus can be viewed at https://www.stthomasschool.org/student-life/dining-program.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 8 - July 12, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: St. Thomas School, Medina

Ages/Grades: Grades 1-2

Class Description:

Come with us on a week-long adventure. We’ll start our days building characters and creating a detailed dramatic environment for the story we’ll create together. In the afternoons, we’ll explore the week’s theme through a different specialty such as art, movement, puppetry, or storytelling.

C0D3 BR3AK3RS: Embark on an adventure full of puzzles, patterns, riddles, and rhymes that will have your mind working overtime. We’ll learn to unlock mysterious messages and develop our own secret codes for communication. See if you can break this code: 2126 2492624162223 71922 24122322 Hint: A=26

Full day camps at St. Thomas School include a lunch and two snacks. More information on the dining program can be found here. A team of chefs creates detailed menus, ensuring delicious options for everyone regardless of allergies and dietary restrictions. The cost of the snacks and lunch is included in tuition. Menus can be viewed at https://www.stthomasschool.org/student-life/dining-program.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 8 - July 12, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: St. Thomas School, Medina

Ages/Grades: Grades 3-5

Class Description:

Our days will be split between core Acting curriculum and specialized training in Physical Comedy.

Acting: In this fast-paced class, we’ll be learning the fundamentals of stage acting through energetic theatre games and exercises. We’ll tackle the question every actor must ask themselves: “What’s my objective?” From there, we’ll explore the tactics involved in achieving said objectives.

Physical Comedy: From pratfalls and Iazzi (comic bits based on Commedia Dell’arte) to exaggerated facial and physical reactions, onstage hilarity is bound to ensue in this comedy based class. We’ll develop our own comic bits, develop characters, and work our newfound hilarious skills to bring down the house!

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 8 - July 12, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 4-6

Class Description:

In this fast-paced class, we’ll be learning the fundamentals of stage acting through energetic theatre games and exercises. We’ll tackle the question every actor must ask themselves: “What’s my objective?” From there, we’ll explore the tactics involved in achieving said objectives.

Acting classes are designed to meet each student where they are, and support their progression accordingly. For students new to actor training, we recommend two sessions of Acting due to the progressive nature of the class. For more advanced students, please call the Drama School at 206-859-4040 to discuss a placement audition.

Prerequisite: Take two sessions of Acting or pass a placement audition before moving on to Acting 2. Acting Camps count as a session of Acting.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 8 - July 12, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Ages 4-5

Class Description:

We’ll open our treasure trunk to discover something mysterious and exciting that inspires each day’s interactive adventure. Learning to band together as an ensemble, we’ll use our voices, bodies, and imaginations to create the characters that inhabit the tales we weave together, and overcome the dramatic challenges that await us.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 8 - July 12, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 1-2

Class Description:

Come with us on a week-long adventure. We’ll start our days building characters and creating a detailed dramatic environment for the story we’ll create together. In the afternoons, we’ll explore the week’s theme through a different specialty such as art, movement, puppetry, or storytelling.

DEEP SEA DIVERS: Strap on your deep-sea gear and dive under the sea to visit the mysterious creatures, (both real and mythical), and habitats that exist beneath the surface. We’ll explore sunken ships, swim with bright fish, and cruise along swift currents on our adventures in the depths of the ocean.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 8 - July 12, 2019

Time: 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 4-6

Class Description:

In this fast-paced class, we’ll be learning the fundamentals of stage acting through energetic theatre games and exercises. We’ll tackle the question every actor must ask themselves: “What’s my objective?” From there, we’ll explore the tactics involved in achieving said objectives.

Acting classes are designed to meet each student where they are, and support their progression accordingly. For students new to actor training, we recommend two sessions of Acting due to the progressive nature of the class. For more advanced students, please call the Drama School at 206-859-4040 to discuss a placement audition.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 8 - July 12, 2019

Time: 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 7-12

Class Description:

In this fast-paced class, we’ll be learning the fundamentals of stage acting through energetic theatre games and exercises. We’ll tackle the question every actor must ask themselves: “What’s my objective?” From there, we’ll explore the tactics involved in achieving said objectives.

Acting classes are designed to meet each student where they are, and support their progression accordingly. For students new to actor training, we recommend two sessions of Acting due to the progressive nature of the class. For more advanced students, please call the Drama School at 206-859-4040 to discuss a placement audition.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 8 - July 12, 2019

Time: 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 3-5

Class Description:

From pratfalls and Iazzi (comic bits based on Commedia Dell’arte) to exaggerated facial and physical reactions, onstage hilarity is bound to ensue in this comedy based class. We’ll develop our own comic bits, develop characters, and work our newfound hilarious skills to bring down the house!

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 8 - July 12, 2019

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 3-5

Class Description:

In this fast-paced class, we’ll be learning the fundamentals of stage acting through energetic theatre games and exercises. We’ll tackle the question every actor must ask themselves: “What’s my objective?” From there, we’ll explore the tactics involved in achieving said objectives.

Acting classes are designed to meet each student where they are, and support their progression accordingly. For students new to actor training, we recommend two sessions of Acting due to the progressive nature of the class. For more advanced students, please call the Drama School at 206-859-4040 to discuss a placement audition.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 8 - July 19, 2019

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 7-12

Class Description:

From pratfalls and Iazzi (comic bits based on Commedia Dell’arte) to exaggerated facial and physical reactions, onstage hilarity is bound to ensue in this comedy based class. We’ll develop our own comic bits, develop characters, and work our newfound hilarious skills to bring down the house!

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 8 - July 12, 2019

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 4-6

Class Description:

In this fast-paced, creative environment, we’ll learn the fundamentals of improv, beginning with the all-important adage “yes, and…” From there, we’ll learn how to create stories without scripts or rehearsal using a wide variety of improv techniques, formats, and games. Warning: this art form is highly addictive.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 8 - July 12, 2019

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 7-12

Class Description:

Delve deeper into a wide variety of backstage arts: designing and building props, hanging and focusing lights, running a follow spot, setting up microphones, and running a light and sound board. We set up interested students with crew positions for Summer Season shows, matching their skills and availability with the needs of each production.

Prerequisite: Take Backstage or demonstrate equivalent experience in technical theatre. Please call us for a brief phone interview if you have not taken Backstage.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 15 - July 19, 2019

Time: 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Pacific Science Center and Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 1-2

Class Description:

It’s anchors aweigh at Pacific Science Center! Explore a world beneath the waves, navigate the waters using the stars and practice naval communication. At Seattle Children’s Theatre, embark on a voyage aboard a mystical ship. Develop performance skills that will serve as your compass through a world of storms and sea creatures. We need all hands on deck to uncover the mysteries of the deep.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 15 - July 19, 2019

Time: 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Pacific Science Center and Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 2-3

Class Description:

It’s anchors aweigh at Pacific Science Center! Explore a world beneath the waves, navigate the waters using the stars and practice naval communication. At Seattle Children’s Theatre, embark on a voyage aboard a mystical ship. Develop performance skills that will serve as your compass through a world of storms and sea creatures. We need all hands on deck to uncover the mysteries of the deep.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 15 - July 19, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Woodland Park Zoo - 750 N. 50th St., Seattle

Ages/Grades: Ages 5-7

Class Description:

It’s a race against time to get our magical zoo ready for its grand opening! We’ll get the inside scoop on how zoo staff care for real plants and animals. Then, using this knowledge, our magic zoology skills, and a healthy dose of imagination, we’ll embark on magical adventures, from feeding dragons and protecting disappearing creatures in their exhibits, to building a new home for a baby chimera.

For the safety of the animals and participants, students will not have direct contact with the zoo animals.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 15 - July 19, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: St. Thomas School, Medina

Ages/Grades: Grades 1-2

Class Description:

Come with us on a week-long adventure. We’ll start our days building characters and creating a detailed dramatic environment for the story we’ll create together. In the afternoons, we’ll explore the week’s theme through a different specialty such as art, movement, puppetry, or storytelling.

PREHISTORIC PLAYGROUND: Join an elite team of fossil-hunters to unearth landscapes of long ago, where the greatest and mightiest of reptiles once roamed! We’ll design an array of prehistoric crafts and puppets to help us tell our story as we travel back to the time when dinosaurs walked the earth.

Full day camps at St. Thomas School include a lunch and two snacks. More information on the dining program can be found here. A team of chefs creates detailed menus, ensuring delicious options for everyone regardless of allergies and dietary restrictions. The cost of the snacks and lunch is included in tuition. Menus can be viewed at https://www.stthomasschool.org/student-life/dining-program.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 15 - July 19, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: St. Thomas School, Medina

Ages/Grades: Grades 3-5

Class Description:

Our days will be split between core Acting curriculum and specialized training in Improv.

Acting: In this fast-paced class, we’ll be learning the fundamentals of stage acting through energetic theatre games and exercises. We’ll tackle the question every actor must ask themselves: “What’s my objective?” From there, we’ll explore the tactics involved in achieving said objectives.

Improv: In this fast-paced, creative environment, we’ll learn the fundamentals of improv, beginning with the all-important adage “yes, and…” From there, we’ll learn how to create stories without scripts or rehearsal using a wide variety of improv techniques, formats, and games. Warning: this art form is highly addictive.

Full-day camps at St. Thomas School include lunch and two snacks.  A team of chefs creates detailed menus, ensuring delicious meals for everyone regardless of allergies and dietary restrictions. The cost is included in tuition. Menus can be viewed at https://www.stthomasschool.org/student-life/dining-program.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 15 - July 19, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: St. Thomas School, Medina

Ages/Grades: Ages 4-5

Class Description:

We’ll open our treasure trunk to discover something mysterious and exciting that inspires each day’s interactive adventure. Learning to band together as an ensemble, we’ll use our voices, bodies, and imaginations to create the characters that inhabit the tales we weave together, and overcome the dramatic challenges that await us.

Half day camps at St. Thomas School include a morning snack. A team of chefs creates detailed menus, ensuring delicious options for everyone regardless of allergies and dietary restrictions. The cost of the snacks and lunch is included in tuition. Menus can be viewed at https://www.stthomasschool.org/student-life/dining-program.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 15 - July 19, 2019

Time: 9:15 AM - 4:15 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 7-12

Class Description:

In this fast-paced class, we’ll be learning the fundamentals of stage acting through energetic theatre games and exercises. We’ll tackle the question every actor must ask themselves: “What’s my objective?” From there, we’ll explore the tactics involved in achieving said objectives.

Acting classes are designed to meet each student where they are, and support their progression accordingly. For students new to actor training, we recommend two sessions of Acting due to the progressive nature of the class. For more advanced students, please call the Drama School at 206-859-4040 to discuss a placement audition.

Prerequisite: Take two sessions of Acting or pass a placement audition before moving on to Acting 2. Acting Camps count as a session of Acting.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 15 - July 19, 2019

Time: 9:15 AM - 4:15 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 1-2

Class Description:

Come with us on a week-long adventure. We’ll start our days building characters and creating a detailed dramatic environment for the story we’ll create together. In the afternoons, we’ll explore the week’s theme through a different specialty such as art, movement, puppetry, or storytelling.

DEEP SEA DIVERS: Strap on your deep-sea gear and dive under the sea to visit the mysterious creatures, (both real and mythical), and habitats that exist beneath the surface. We’ll explore sunken ships, swim with bright fish, and cruise along swift currents on our adventures in the depths of the ocean.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 15 - July 19, 2019

Time: 9:15 AM - 4:15 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 1-2

Class Description:

Come with us on a week-long adventure. We’ll start our days building characters and creating a detailed dramatic environment for the story we’ll create together. In the afternoons, we’ll explore the week’s theme through a different specialty such as art, movement, puppetry, or storytelling.

C0D3 BR3AK3RS: Embark on an adventure full of puzzles, patterns, riddles, and rhymes that will have your mind working overtime. We’ll learn to unlock mysterious messages and develop our own secret codes for communication. See if you can break this code: 2126 2492624162223 71922 24122322 Hint: A=26

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 15 - July 19, 2019

Time: 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 6-10

Class Description:

We’ll work as an ensemble to brainstorm our ideas that we’ll develop into a new short play: creating plots, developing characters, and adding technical elements like set, props, and costumes. Students will get their choice of hands-on experience in designing, directing, running tech, and taking center stage!

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 15 - July 19, 2019

Time: 9:15 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre

Ages/Grades: Grades 3-5

Class Description:

Our days will be split between core Acting curriculum and specialized training in Physical Comedy.

Acting: In this fast-paced class, we’ll be learning the fundamentals of stage acting through energetic theatre games and exercises. We’ll tackle the question every actor must ask themselves: “What’s my objective?” From there, we’ll explore the tactics involved in achieving said objectives.

Physical Comedy: From pratfalls and Iazzi (comic bits based on Commedia Dell’arte) to exaggerated facial and physical reactions, onstage hilarity is bound to ensue in this comedy based class. We’ll develop our own comic bits, develop characters, and work our newfound hilarious skills to bring down the house!

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 22 - July 26, 2019

Time: 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Pacific Science Center and Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 1-2

Class Description:

Become an apprentice in a magical apothecary shop during an interactive drama experience at Seattle Children’s Theatre. Enter the “Potions Lab” at Pacific Science Center and create ice candles, dragon eggs, and liquid nitrogen concoctions. Discover firsthand how special-effect potions are used in theater while learning the science behind them.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 22 - July 26, 2019

Time: 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Pacific Science Center and Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 3-4

Class Description:

Become an apprentice in a magical apothecary shop during an interactive drama experience at Seattle Children’s Theatre. Enter the “Potions Lab” at Pacific Science Center and create ice candles, dragon eggs, and liquid nitrogen concoctions. Discover firsthand how special-effect potions are used in theater while learning the science behind them.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 22 - July 26, 2019

Time: 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Museum of Pop Culture - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 6-8

Class Description:

Beam me up, the Force is with us, and don’t panic! Explore the basics of science-fiction, hone your acting and theatre production skills, and put it all together to create your own science-fiction play! At MoPOP, you’ll use the museum galleries for inspiration, investigate the building blocks of story structure and science fiction, and draft your science-fiction play. At SCT you’ll build the characters, design props and costumes, and stage your play for its world premiere. A celebration in MoPOP’s Sky Church will conclude this out-of-this-world week of camp!

MoPOP members receive a $25 discount on tuition for Galaxies Far Far Away, Sci-Fi On Stage, and Rock ‘n’ Rolling camps.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 22 - July 26, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Woodland Park Zoo - 750 N. 50th St., Seattle

Ages/Grades: Ages 5-7

Class Description:

Penguins in the Savanna? Disappearing monkeys? There’s something strange going on with the animals and it’s up to our secret agents to solve the mystery. We travel around the world sorting things out as we learn about animal behavior. Use your detective skills to track down the culprit and restore order to the animal kingdom.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 22 - July 26, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: St. Thomas School, Medina

Ages/Grades: Ages 4-5

Class Description:

The magic doorway is our ticket to explore a fantastical place full of clues left by colorful and mysterious characters. Each day we’ll work together to discover new ways of using our voices, bodies, and imaginations to tell and create a story. At the end of each class, we’ll cross back through the doorway, piece together our clues, and take one more step toward solving our mystery.

Half day camps at St. Thomas School include a morning snack. A team of chefs creates detailed menus, ensuring delicious options for everyone regardless of allergies and dietary restrictions. The cost of the snacks and lunch is included in tuition. Menus can be viewed at https://www.stthomasschool.org/student-life/dining-program.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 22 - July 26, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: St. Thomas School, Medina

Ages/Grades: Grades 1-2

Class Description:

Come with us on a week-long adventure. We’ll start our days building characters and creating a detailed dramatic environment for the story we’ll create together. In the afternoons, we’ll explore the week’s theme through a different specialty such as art, movement, puppetry, or storytelling.

DEEP SEA DIVERS: Strap on your deep-sea gear and dive under the sea to visit the mysterious creatures, (both real and mythical), and habitats that exist beneath the surface. We’ll explore sunken ships, swim with bright fish, and cruise along swift currents on our adventures in the depths of the ocean.

Full day camps at St. Thomas School include a lunch and two snacks. More information on the dining program can be found here. A team of chefs creates detailed menus, ensuring delicious options for everyone regardless of allergies and dietary restrictions. The cost of the snacks and lunch is included in tuition. Menus can be viewed at https://www.stthomasschool.org/student-life/dining-program.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 22 - July 26, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: St. Thomas School, Medina

Ages/Grades: Grades 3-5

Class Description:

Our days will be split between core Acting curriculum and specialized training in Shakespeare.

Acting: In this fast-paced class, we’ll be learning the fundamentals of stage acting through energetic theatre games and exercises. We’ll tackle the question every actor must ask themselves: “What’s my objective?” From there, we’ll explore the tactics involved in achieving said objectives.

Shakespeare: Shakespeare’s words present valuable challenges to both beginning and experienced actors. By striving to bring his brilliant words to life, you will develop movement and vocal acting skills that lead to a deeper understanding of all drama.

Full-day Camps at St. Thomas School include lunch and two snacks. A team of chefs creates detailed menus, ensuring delicious meals for everyone regardless of allergies and dietary restrictions. The cost is included in tuition. Menus can be viewed at https://www.stthomasschool.org/student-life/dining-program.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 22 - July 26, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 6-10

Class Description:

In this fast-paced class, we’ll be learning the fundamentals of stage acting through energetic theatre games and exercises. We’ll tackle the question every actor must ask themselves: “What’s my objective?” From there, we’ll explore the tactics involved in achieving said objectives.

Acting classes are designed to meet each student where they are, and support their progression accordingly. For students new to actor training, we recommend two sessions of Acting due to the progressive nature of the class. For more advanced students, please call the Drama School at 206-859-4040 to discuss a placement audition.

 Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 22 - July 26, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre

Ages/Grades: Grades 7-12

Class Description:

We’ll broaden and deepen our understanding of acting technique as we tackle more complex scripts, skills, and concepts. Acting 3 builds on the fundamental principles introduced in Acting and Acting 2: pursuing objectives, overcoming obstacles, and building characters using voice, body, and imagination.

Prerequisite: Take two sessions of Acting 2 or pass an audition to take Acting 3.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 22 - July 26, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Location: Seattle Children's Museum

Ages/Grades: Ages 3.5-4.5

Class Description:

Story Drama classes take place at our next-door-neighbor, Seattle Children’s Museum, before the exhibits are open to the public.

Beloved children’s books serve as launching pads for our dramatic adventures. We’ll work together to create new characters, dramatic situations, and exciting opportunities for creative and heroic problem solving.

One of the museum’s magical classrooms serves as our home base as we incorporate the museum’s wide variety of props and settings into our adventures.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 22 - July 26, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 1-2

Class Description:

Come with us on a week-long adventure. We’ll start our days building characters and creating a detailed dramatic environment for the story we’ll create together. In the afternoons, we’ll explore the week’s theme through a different specialty such as art, movement, puppetry, or storytelling.

C0D3 BR3AK3RS: Embark on an adventure full of puzzles, patterns, riddles, and rhymes that will have your mind working overtime. We’ll learn to unlock mysterious messages and develop our own secret codes for communication. See if you can break this code: 2126 2492624162223 71922 24122322 Hint: A=26

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 22 - July 26, 2019

Time: 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre

Ages/Grades: Grades 4-6

Class Description:

Learn how to relate to a camera as though facing a goal, an enemy, or a distant horizon. Practice how to act out of sequence, act one line at a time, maintain concentration amid the distractions of a film set, and stay within the tight movement parameters that acting for a camera often requires. You’ll gain confidence as you work to achieve the honesty and relaxation that produces the most natural on-camera acting.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 22 - July 26, 2019

Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Ages 4-5

Class Description:

We’ll open our treasure trunk to discover something mysterious and exciting that inspires each day’s interactive adventure. Learning to band together as an ensemble, we’ll use our voices, bodies, and imaginations to create the characters that inhabit the tales we weave together, and overcome the dramatic challenges that await us.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 22 - July 26, 2019

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre

Ages/Grades: Grades 6-10

Class Description:

Learn how to relate to a camera as though facing a goal, an enemy, or a distant horizon. Practice how to act out of sequence, act one line at a time, maintain concentration amid the distractions of a film set, and stay within the tight movement parameters that acting for a camera often requires. You’ll gain confidence as you work to achieve the honesty and relaxation that produces the most natural on-camera acting.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 22 - July 26, 2019

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 6-10

Class Description:

Shakespeare’s words present valuable challenges to both beginning and experienced actors. By striving to bring his brilliant words to life, you will develop movement and vocal acting skills that lead to a deeper understanding of all drama.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 22 - July 26, 2019

Time: 1:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 4-6

Class Description:

In this fast-paced class, we’ll be learning the fundamentals of stage acting through energetic theatre games and exercises. We’ll tackle the question every actor must ask themselves: “What’s my objective?” From there, we’ll explore the tactics involved in achieving said objectives.

Acting classes are designed to meet each student where they are, and support their progression accordingly. For students new to actor training, we recommend two sessions of Acting due to the progressive nature of the class. For more advanced students, please call the Drama School at 206-859-4040 to discuss a placement audition.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 22 - July 26, 2019

Time: 1:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Ages 4-5

Class Description:

We’ll open our treasure trunk to discover something mysterious and exciting that inspires each day’s interactive adventure. Learning to band together as an ensemble, we’ll use our voices, bodies, and imaginations to create the characters that inhabit the tales we weave together, and overcome the dramatic challenges that await us.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 29 - August 2, 2019

Time: 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Pacific Science Center and Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 1-2

Class Description:

Become an apprentice in a magical apothecary shop during an interactive drama experience at Seattle Children’s Theatre. Enter the “Potions Lab” at Pacific Science Center and create ice candles, dragon eggs, and liquid nitrogen concoctions. Discover firsthand how special-effect potions are used in theater while learning the science behind them.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 29 - August 2, 2019

Time: 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Pacific Science Center and Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 2-3

Class Description:

Become an apprentice in a magical apothecary shop during an interactive drama experience at Seattle Children’s Theatre. Enter the “Potions Lab” at Pacific Science Center and create ice candles, dragon eggs, and liquid nitrogen concoctions. Discover firsthand how special-effect potions are used in theater while learning the science behind them.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 29 - August 31, 2009

Time: 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Museum of Pop Culture - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 6-8

Class Description:

Become a rock star at SCT and MoPOP. Learn acting skills, songwriting techniques, and more to bring your music to life in our new music video camp. With your Seattle Children’s Theatre teaching artist, we’ll explore acting for the camera and learn how to express character on film. With your MoPOP educator, we’ll learn about the art and history of music videos, visit the galleries, and write and film our own parody music videos on location at Seattle Center!

MoPOP members receive a $25 discount on tuition for Galaxies Far, Far Away: Sci-Fi on Stage and Rock ‘n’ “Rolling!” camps.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 29 - August 2, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Woodland Park Zoo - 750 N. 50th St., Seattle

Ages/Grades: Ages 5-7

Class Description:

It’s a race against time to get our magical zoo ready for its grand opening! We’ll get the inside scoop on how zoo staff care for real plants and animals. Then, using this knowledge, our magic zoology skills, and a healthy dose of imagination, we’ll embark on magical adventures, from feeding dragons and protecting disappearing creatures in their exhibits, to building a new home for a baby chimera.

For the safety of the animals and participants, students will not have direct contact with the zoo animals.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 29 - August 2, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: St. Thomas School, Medina

Ages/Grades: Grades 1-2

Class Description:

Come with us on a week-long adventure. We’ll start our days building characters and creating a detailed dramatic environment for the story we’ll create together. In the afternoons, we’ll explore the week’s theme through a different specialty such as art, movement, puppetry, or storytelling.

C0D3 BR3AK3RS: Embark on an adventure full of puzzles, patterns, riddles, and rhymes that will have your mind working overtime. We’ll learn to unlock mysterious messages and develop our own secret codes for communication. See if you can break this code: 2126 2492624162223 71922 24122322 Hint: A=26

Full day camps at St. Thomas School include a lunch and two snacks. More information on the dining program can be found here. A team of chefs creates detailed menus, ensuring delicious options for everyone regardless of allergies and dietary restrictions. The cost of the snacks and lunch is included in tuition. Menus can be viewed at https://www.stthomasschool.org/student-life/dining-program.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 29 - August 2, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: St. Thomas School, Medina

Ages/Grades: Grades 3-5

Class Description:

Our days will be split between core Acting curriculum and specialized training in Improv.

Acting: In this fast-paced class, we’ll be learning the fundamentals of stage acting through energetic theatre games and exercises. We’ll tackle the question every actor must ask themselves: “What’s my objective?” From there, we’ll explore the tactics involved in achieving said objectives.

Improv: In this fast-paced, creative environment, we’ll learn the fundamentals of improv, beginning with the all-important adage “yes, and…” From there, we’ll learn how to create stories without scripts or rehearsal using a wide variety of improv techniques, formats, and games. Warning: this art form is highly addictive.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 29 - August 2, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: St. Thomas School, Medina

Ages/Grades: Ages 4-5

Class Description:

We’ll open our treasure trunk to discover something mysterious and exciting that inspires each day’s interactive adventure. Learning to band together as an ensemble, we’ll use our voices, bodies, and imaginations to create the characters that inhabit the tales we weave together, and overcome the dramatic challenges that await us.

Half day camps at St. Thomas School include a morning snack. A team of chefs creates detailed menus, ensuring delicious options for everyone regardless of allergies and dietary restrictions. The cost of the snacks and lunch is included in tuition. Menus can be viewed at https://www.stthomasschool.org/student-life/dining-program.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 29 - August 2, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 4-6

Class Description:

In this fast-paced class, we’ll be learning the fundamentals of stage acting through energetic theatre games and exercises. We’ll tackle the question every actor must ask themselves: “What’s my objective?” From there, we’ll explore the tactics involved in achieving said objectives.

Acting classes are designed to meet each student where they are, and support their progression accordingly. For students new to actor training, we recommend two sessions of Acting due to the progressive nature of the class. For more advanced students, please call the Drama School at 206-859-4040 to discuss a placement audition.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 29 - August 2, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 2-3

Class Description:

Come with us on a week-long adventure. We’ll start our days building characters and creating a detailed dramatic environment for the story we’ll create together. In the afternoons, we’ll explore the week’s theme through a different specialty such as art, movement, puppetry, or storytelling.

PREHISTORIC PLAYGROUND: Join an elite team of fossil-hunters to unearth landscapes of long ago, where the greatest and mightiest of reptiles once roamed! We’ll design an array of prehistoric crafts and puppets to help us tell our story as we travel back to the time when dinosaurs walked the earth.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 29 - August 2, 2019

Time: 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 7-12

Class Description:

In this fast-paced class, we’ll be learning the fundamentals of stage acting through energetic theatre games and exercises. We’ll tackle the question every actor must ask themselves: “What’s my objective?” From there, we’ll explore the tactics involved in achieving said objectives.

Acting classes are designed to meet each student where they are, and support their progression accordingly. For students new to actor training, we recommend two sessions of Acting due to the progressive nature of the class. For more advanced students, please call the Drama School at 206-859-4040 to discuss a placement audition.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 29 - August 2, 2019

Time: 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 3-5

Class Description:

Triple threat time! We’ll tackle challenging (and fun!) harmonies, choreography, and scene work, pushing ourselves both physically and vocally.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 29 - August 2, 2019

Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Ages 4-8

Class Description:

Travel between three classes each day, exploring different aspects of a weekly theme. All three of these Theatre Arts Splash classes – Creative Drama, Movement, and Visual Art – have their own instructor. In Creative Drama, we create and act out a story that continues throughout the week, reaching a dramatic conclusion on the last day of class. In Movement, we develop both individual and ensemble motor skills. In Visual Art, we create works of art using a variety of media.

Sessions are divided into age-appropriate groups, each with a counselor to guide students through the day. This summer’s Theatre Arts Splash themes are:

THE SOLAR SYSTEM: The size, shape, climate and behavior of planets, moons, comets, and more will provide a framework for our artistic explorations.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 29 - August 2, 2019

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 3-5

Class Description:

In this fast-paced class, we’ll be learning the fundamentals of stage acting through energetic theatre games and exercises. We’ll tackle the question every actor must ask themselves: “What’s my objective?” From there, we’ll explore the tactics involved in achieving said objectives.

Acting classes are designed to meet each student where they are, and support their progression accordingly. For students new to actor training, we recommend two sessions of Acting due to the progressive nature of the class. For more advanced students, please call the Drama School at 206-859-4040 to discuss a placement audition.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 29 - August 2, 2019

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 6-10

Class Description:

Triple threat time! We’ll tackle challenging (and fun!) harmonies, choreography, and scene work, pushing ourselves both physically and vocally.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 29 - August 2, 2019

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 4-6

Class Description:

Shakespeare’s words present valuable challenges to both beginning and experienced actors. By striving to bring his brilliant words to life, you will develop movement and vocal acting skills that lead to a deeper understanding of all drama.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: July 29 - August 2, 2019

Time: 1:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 7-12

Class Description:

In this fast-paced, creative environment, we’ll learn the fundamentals of improv, beginning with the all-important adage “yes, and…” From there, we’ll learn how to create stories without scripts or rehearsal using a wide variety of improv techniques, formats, and games. Warning: this art form is highly addictive.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: August 5 - August 9, 2019

Time: 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Pacific Science Center and Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 1-2

Class Description:

It’s anchors aweigh at Pacific Science Center! Explore a world beneath the waves, navigate the waters using the stars and practice naval communication. At Seattle Children’s Theatre, embark on a voyage aboard a mystical ship. Develop performance skills that will serve as your compass through a world of storms and sea creatures. We need all hands on deck to uncover the mysteries of the deep.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: August 5 - August 9, 2019

Time: 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Pacific Science Center and Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 2-3

Class Description:

It’s anchors aweigh at Pacific Science Center! Explore a world beneath the waves, navigate the waters using the stars and practice naval communication. At Seattle Children’s Theatre, embark on a voyage aboard a mystical ship. Develop performance skills that will serve as your compass through a world of storms and sea creatures. We need all hands on deck to uncover the mysteries of the deep.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: August 5 - August 9, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Woodland Park Zoo - 750 N. 50th St., Seattle

Ages/Grades: Ages 5-7

Class Description:

Penguins in the Savanna? Disappearing monkeys? There’s something strange going on with the animals and it’s up to our secret agents to solve the mystery. We travel around the world sorting things out as we learn about animal behavior. Use your detective skills to track down the culprit and restore order to the animal kingdom.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: August 5 - August 9, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Museum of History and Industry - 860 Terry Ave., Seattle

Ages/Grades: Grades 1-2

Class Description:

Camp takes place at MOHAI.
MOHAI members receive a 5% tuition discount on Historical Hijinks camp.

Mysterious things are afoot at MOHAI! Artifacts aren’t where they should be and historical information has inexplicably gone missing. Your stellar investigative skills are desperately needed to solve these mysteries. You’ll team up with a MOHAI teacher to combine all of the skills needed to be a top-notch history detective. When you’re not getting to the bottom of these pressing unsolved mysteries, you’ll read stories, make art, and explore the nooks and crannies of the museum along the way. With your SCT teaching artist, you will enter an interactive dramatic story that you help create as you act it out. Examine artifacts closely, travel to far away time periods, and help get the museum back together.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: August 5 - August 9, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: S.S. Virginia V - Historic Ships Warf, 860 Terry Ave., Seattle

Ages/Grades: Grades 3-5

Class Description:

Camp takes place aboard the historic steamship SS VIRGINIA V, docked in South Lake Union. Virginia V members receive a 5% tuition discount for Drama on Deck camp, and each student will receive one adult and one youth ticket to one of the Virginia V’s public cruises as part of camp registration.

Experience what it was like to be member of the legendary mosquito fleet, victor of a famous race, or the survivor of a devastating storm. Inspired by the vibrant history of the Virginia V, we turn the ship into a stage and create a performance piece that takes place all over the vessel. During the week we will try our hand at the wide variety of Virginia V crew jobs that keep her in tip-top shape after almost 100 years. We’ll also take a boat ride with the Center for Wooden Boats, and visit the Museum of History & Industry to learn how the Virginia V fits into Seattle’s rich maritime history. On Friday we perform for friends and family, immersing the audience in our adventure.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: August 5 - August 9, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Location: Seattle Children's Museum

Ages/Grades: Ages 3.5-4.5

Class Description:

Story Drama classes take place at our next-door-neighbor, Seattle Children’s Museum, before the exhibits are open to the public.

Beloved children’s books serve as launching pads for our dramatic adventures. We’ll work together to create new characters, dramatic situations, and exciting opportunities for creative and heroic problem solving.

One of the museum’s magical classrooms serves as our home base as we incorporate the museum’s wide variety of props and settings into our adventures.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: August 5 - August 9, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 1-2

Class Description:

Come with us on a week-long adventure. We’ll start our days building characters and creating a detailed dramatic environment for the story we’ll create together. In the afternoons, we’ll explore the week’s theme through a different specialty such as art, movement, puppetry, or storytelling.

DEEP SEA DIVERS: Strap on your deep-sea gear and dive under the sea to visit the mysterious creatures, (both real and mythical), and habitats that exist beneath the surface. We’ll explore sunken ships, swim with bright fish, and cruise along swift currents on our adventures in the depths of the ocean.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: August 5 - August 9, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 4-7

Class Description:

Work alongside a musical director and a director/choreographer to rehearse and perform a revue featuring scenes and songs from Annie (grades 4 – 7) or Dear Evan Hansen (grades 7 – 12). On the last day of class, you can invite family and friends to see your performance!

Prerequisite: Take one session of Musical Theatre or pass a musical theatre audition to be placed in Musical Revue.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: August 5 - August 9, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 8-12

Class Description:

We’ll incorporate Acting training as we rehearse and present a play in one of our rehearsal studios.

This unusual play with its shattering last scene captures the plot that has become an internationally known classic. Like the original story published in The New Yorker, the play starts as people are assembling for the lottery. What family will it be this time? Which member? Only gradually do we begin to suspect the nature of the lottery as the play builds swiftly to its crucial and moving climax. The tension and thrill of the play are built into its very structure.

Prerequisite: Take two sessions of Acting, a session of Acting 2, Acting 3, or pass an audition to be placed in Studio Performance Lab.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: August 5 - August 9, 2019

Time: 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 3-5

Class Description:

In this fast-paced class, we’ll be learning the fundamentals of stage acting through energetic theatre games and exercises. We’ll tackle the question every actor must ask themselves: “What’s my objective?” From there, we’ll explore the tactics involved in achieving said objectives.

Acting classes are designed to meet each student where they are, and support their progression accordingly. For students new to actor training, we recommend two sessions of Acting due to the progressive nature of the class. For more advanced students, please call the Drama School at 206-859-4040 to discuss a placement audition.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: August 5 - August 9, 2019

Time: 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 6-10

Class Description:

From pratfalls and Iazzi (comic bits based on Commedia Dell’arte) to exaggerated facial and physical reactions, onstage hilarity is bound to ensue in this comedy based class. We’ll develop our own comic bits, develop characters, and work our newfound hilarious skills to bring down the house!

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: August 5 - August 9, 2019

Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Ages 4-8

Class Description:

Travel between three classes each day, exploring different aspects of a weekly theme. All three of these Theatre Arts Splash classes – Creative Drama, Movement, and Visual Art – have their own instructor. In Creative Drama, we create and act out a story that continues throughout the week, reaching a dramatic conclusion on the last day of class. In Movement, we develop both individual and ensemble motor skills. In Visual Art, we create works of art using a variety of media.

WEATHER: Clouds, wind, rain and snow! Hot or cold! In all that we do, weather plays a huge part in our lives. We’ll take a closer look at how the changing weather inspires movement, art, and the stories we’ll tell.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: August 5 - August 9, 2019

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Location: Jet City Improv - 5510 University Way, NE

Ages/Grades: Grades 7-12

Class Description:

Classes are offered in partnership with Jet City Improv and held at Jet City Improv in the University District.

Learn the techniques you need to create and perform an improvisational play. An SCT acting teacher will team up with an experienced Jet City Improv director, as you dive into the unlimited possibilities of long-form improve and its myriad of genres, characters, and environments. On the last day of class, we’ll perform an unscripted play using the skills you have developed.

Prerequisite: Take one session of Improv or pass an improv audition to be placed in Long-Form Improvisation.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: August 5 - August 9, 2019

Time: 1:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 6-10

Class Description:

In this fast-paced class, we’ll be learning the fundamentals of stage acting through energetic theatre games and exercises. We’ll tackle the question every actor must ask themselves: “What’s my objective?” From there, we’ll explore the tactics involved in achieving said objectives.

Acting classes are designed to meet each student where they are, and support their progression accordingly. For students new to actor training, we recommend two sessions of Acting due to the progressive nature of the class. For more advanced students, please call the Drama School at 206-859-4040 to discuss a placement audition.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: August 5 - August 9, 2019

Time: 1:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Ages 4-5

Class Description:

The magic doorway is our ticket to explore a fantastical place full of clues left by colorful and mysterious characters. Each day we’ll work together to discover new ways of using our voices, bodies, and imaginations to tell and create a story. At the end of each class, we’ll cross back through the doorway, piece together our clues, and take one more step toward solving our mystery.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: August 5 - August 9, 2019

Time: 1:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 3-5

Class Description:

From pratfalls and Iazzi (comic bits based on Commedia Dell’arte) to exaggerated facial and physical reactions, onstage hilarity is bound to ensue in this comedy based class. We’ll develop our own comic bits, develop characters, and work our newfound hilarious skills to bring down the house!

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: August 12 - August 16, 2019

Time: 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Pacific Science Center and Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 2-3

Class Description:

It’s anchors aweigh at Pacific Science Center! Explore a world beneath the waves, navigate the waters using the stars and practice naval communication. At Seattle Children’s Theatre, embark on a voyage aboard a mystical ship. Develop performance skills that will serve as your compass through a world of storms and sea creatures. We need all hands on deck to uncover the mysteries of the deep.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: August 12 - August 16, 2019

Time: 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Pacific Science Center and Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 3-4

Class Description:

It’s anchors aweigh at Pacific Science Center! Explore a world beneath the waves, navigate the waters using the stars and practice naval communication. At Seattle Children’s Theatre, embark on a voyage aboard a mystical ship. Develop performance skills that will serve as your compass through a world of storms and sea creatures. We need all hands on deck to uncover the mysteries of the deep.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: August 12 - August 16, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Woodland Park Zoo - 750 N. 50th St., Seattle

Ages/Grades: Ages 5-7

Class Description:

It’s a race against time to get our magical zoo ready for its grand opening! We’ll get the inside scoop on how zoo staff care for real plants and animals. Then, using this knowledge, our magic zoology skills, and a healthy dose of imagination, we’ll embark on magical adventures, from feeding dragons and protecting disappearing creatures in their exhibits, to building a new home for a baby chimera.

For the safety of the animals and participants, students will not have direct contact with the zoo animals.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: August 12 - August 16, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 1-2

Class Description:

Come with us on a week-long adventure. We’ll start our days building characters and creating a detailed dramatic environment for the story we’ll create together. In the afternoons, we’ll explore the week’s theme through a different specialty such as art, movement, puppetry, or storytelling.

C0D3 BR3AK3RS: Embark on an adventure full of puzzles, patterns, riddles, and rhymes that will have your mind working overtime. We’ll learn to unlock mysterious messages and develop our own secret codes for communication. See if you can break this code: 2126 2492624162223 71922 24122322 Hint: A=26

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: August 12 - August 16, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 1-2

Class Description:

Come with us on a week-long adventure. We’ll start our days building characters and creating a detailed dramatic environment for the story we’ll create together. In the afternoons, we’ll explore the week’s theme through a different specialty such as art, movement, puppetry, or storytelling.

PREHISTORIC PLAYGROUND: Join an elite team of fossil-hunters to unearth landscapes of long ago, where the greatest and mightiest of reptiles once roamed! We’ll design an array of prehistoric crafts and puppets to help us tell our story as we travel back to the time when dinosaurs walked the earth.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: August 12 - August 16, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 7-12

Class Description:

Work alongside a musical director and a director/choreographer to rehearse and perform a revue featuring scenes and songs from Annie (grades 4 – 7) or Dear Evan Hansen (grades 7 – 12). On the last day of class, you can invite family and friends to see your performance!

Prerequisite: Take one session of Musical Theatre or pass a musical theatre audition to be placed in Musical Revue.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: August 12 - August 16, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 5-8

Class Description:

Learn how to tie your existing Physical Comedy skills more deeply to character and dramatic action. Try your hand at tumbling, juggling, and new slips, slaps, falls and rolls. Develop both solo and group comedy routines that place characters in bizarre settings struggling against impossible obstacles in hilarious ways.

Prerequisite: Take one session of Physical Comedy, Acting Camp: Physical Comedy or pass a physical comedy audition to be placed in Comedy Troupe.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: August 12 - August 16, 2019

Time: 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 6-10

Class Description:

In this fast-paced class, we’ll be learning the fundamentals of stage acting through energetic theatre games and exercises. We’ll tackle the question every actor must ask themselves: “What’s my objective?” From there, we’ll explore the tactics involved in achieving said objectives.

Acting classes are designed to meet each student where they are, and support their progression accordingly. For students new to actor training, we recommend two sessions of Acting due to the progressive nature of the class. For more advanced students, please call the Drama School at 206-859-4040 to discuss a placement audition.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: August 12 - August 16, 2019

Time: 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 3-5

Class Description:

In this fast-paced, creative environment, we’ll learn the fundamentals of improv, beginning with the all-important adage “yes, and…” From there, we’ll learn how to create stories without scripts or rehearsal using a wide variety of improv techniques, formats, and games. Warning: this art form is highly addictive.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: August 12 - August 16, 2019

Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Ages 4-8

Class Description:

Travel between three classes each day, exploring different aspects of a weekly theme. All three of these Theatre Arts Splash classes – Creative Drama, Movement, and Visual Art – have their own instructor. In Creative Drama, we create and act out a story that continues throughout the week, reaching a dramatic conclusion on the last day of class. In Movement, we develop both individual and ensemble motor skills. In Visual Art, we create works of art using a variety of media.

THE SOLAR SYSTEM: The size, shape, climate and behavior of planets, moons, comets, and more will provide a framework for our artistic explorations.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: August 12 - August 16, 2019

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 3-5

Class Description:

In this fast-paced class, we’ll be learning the fundamentals of stage acting through energetic theatre games and exercises. We’ll tackle the question every actor must ask themselves: “What’s my objective?” From there, we’ll explore the tactics involved in achieving said objectives.

Acting classes are designed to meet each student where they are, and support their progression accordingly. For students new to actor training, we recommend two sessions of Acting due to the progressive nature of the class. For more advanced students, please call the Drama School at 206-859-4040 to discuss a placement audition.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: August 12 - August 16, 2019

Time: 1:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 6-10

Class Description:

In this fast-paced, creative environment, we’ll learn the fundamentals of improv, beginning with the all-important adage “yes, and…” From there, we’ll learn how to create stories without scripts or rehearsal using a wide variety of improv techniques, formats, and games. Warning: this art form is highly addictive.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: August 12 - August 16, 2019

Time: 1:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 6-10

Class Description:

Build complex, dynamic characters that make scripts come alive. Explore a character’s world: their inner life, thoughts, feelings, hopes, and fears and learn how to translate this work into how the character speaks, moves, and relates to the world and others. We will work with a variety of characters taken from life and plays.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: August 19 - August 23, 2019

Time: 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Frye Arts Museum - 704 Terry St., Seattle

Ages/Grades: Grades 3-4

Class Description:

Spend a week immersed in art and drama at the Frye Art Museum! Drawing inspiration from works of art in the museum’s collection, we’ll hone our skills in illustration and graphic arts and create a comic book with teaching artist Greg Stump. Works of art in the galleries provide characters and settings for developing acting skills and creating an interactive dramatic story that takes us from an oil-painted past to an inventive future.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: August 19 - August 23, 2019

Time: 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Frye Arts Museum - 704 Terry St., Seattle

Ages/Grades: Grades 5-6

Class Description:

Spend a week immersed in art and drama at the Frye Art Museum! Drawing inspiration from works of art in the museum’s collection, we’ll hone our skills in illustration and graphic arts and create a comic book with teaching artist Greg Stump. Works of art in the galleries provide characters and settings for developing acting skills and creating an interactive dramatic story that takes us from an oil-painted past to an inventive future.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: August 19 - August 16, 2019

Time: 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Pacific Science Center and Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 1-2

Class Description:

Become an apprentice in a magical apothecary shop during an interactive drama experience at Seattle Children’s Theatre. Enter the “Potions Lab” at Pacific Science Center and create ice candles, dragon eggs, and liquid nitrogen concoctions. Discover firsthand how special-effect potions are used in theater while learning the science behind them.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: August 19 - August 23, 2019

Time: 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Pacific Science Center and Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 2-3

Class Description:

Become an apprentice in a magical apothecary shop during an interactive drama experience at Seattle Children’s Theatre. Enter the “Potions Lab” at Pacific Science Center and create ice candles, dragon eggs, and liquid nitrogen concoctions. Discover firsthand how special-effect potions are used in theater while learning the science behind them.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: August 19 - August 23, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Woodland Park Zoo - 750 N. 50th St., Seattle

Ages/Grades: Ages 5-7

Class Description:

Penguins in the Savanna? Disappearing monkeys? There’s something strange going on with the animals and it’s up to our secret agents to solve the mystery. We travel around the world sorting things out as we learn about animal behavior. Use your detective skills to track down the culprit and restore order to the animal kingdom.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: August 19 - August 23, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 1-2

Class Description:

Come with us on a week-long adventure. We’ll start our days building characters and creating a detailed dramatic environment for the story we’ll create together. In the afternoons, we’ll explore the week’s theme through a different specialty such as art, movement, puppetry, or storytelling.

PREHISTORIC PLAYGROUND: Join an elite team of fossil-hunters to unearth landscapes of long ago, where the greatest and mightiest of reptiles once roamed! We’ll design an array of prehistoric crafts and puppets to help us tell our story as we travel back to the time when dinosaurs walked the earth.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: August 19 - August 23, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 2-3

Class Description:

Come with us on a week-long adventure. We’ll start our days building characters and creating a detailed dramatic environment for the story we’ll create together. In the afternoons, we’ll explore the week’s theme through a different specialty such as art, movement, puppetry, or storytelling.

DEEP SEA DIVERS: Strap on your deep-sea gear and dive under the sea to visit the mysterious creatures, (both real and mythical), and habitats that exist beneath the surface. We’ll explore sunken ships, swim with bright fish, and cruise along swift currents on our adventures in the depths of the ocean.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: August 19 - August 23, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 4-8

Class Description:

We’ll incorporate Acting training as we rehearse and present a play in one of our rehearsal studios.

For Milo, everything’s a bore. When a tollbooth mysteriously appears in his room, he drives through only because frankly, he’s got nothing better to do. But on the other side, he’s surprised to find that things no longer seem boring. Milo visits the Island of Conclusions (you get there by jumping), learns about time from a ticking watchdog named Tock, and even embarks on a quest to rescue Rhyme and Reason! Somewhere along the way, Milo realizes something astonishing. Life is far from dull. In fact, it’s exciting beyond his wildest dreams. . .

Prerequisite: Take two sessions of Acting, a session of Acting 2, Acting 3, or pass an audition to be placed in Studio Performance Lab.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Session: August 19

Time: 9:00 AM

Class Description:

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: August 19 - August 23, 2019

Time: 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre

Ages/Grades: Grades 4-6

Class Description:

In this fast-paced class, we’ll be learning the fundamentals of stage acting through energetic theatre games and exercises. We’ll tackle the question every actor must ask themselves: “What’s my objective?” From there, we’ll explore the tactics involved in achieving said objectives.

Acting classes are designed to meet each student where they are, and support their progression accordingly. For students new to actor training, we recommend two sessions of Acting due to the progressive nature of the class. For more advanced students, please call the Drama School at 206-859-4040 to discuss a placement audition.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: August 19 - August 23, 2019

Time: 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 7-12

Class Description:

Triple threat time! We’ll tackle challenging (and fun!) harmonies, choreography, and scene work, pushing ourselves both physically and vocally.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: August 19 - August 23, 2019

Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Ages 4-8

Class Description:

Travel between three classes each day, exploring different aspects of a weekly theme. All three of these Theatre Arts Splash classes – Creative Drama, Movement, and Visual Art – have their own instructor. In Creative Drama, we create and act out a story that continues throughout the week, reaching a dramatic conclusion on the last day of class. In Movement, we develop both individual and ensemble motor skills. In Visual Art, we create works of art using a variety of media.

WEATHER: Clouds, wind, rain and snow! Hot or cold! In all that we do, weather plays a huge part in our lives. We’ll take a closer look at how the changing weather inspires movement, art, and the stories we’ll tell.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: August 19 - August 23, 2019

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre

Ages/Grades: Grades 7-12

Class Description:

In this fast-paced class, we’ll be learning the fundamentals of stage acting through energetic theatre games and exercises. We’ll tackle the question every actor must ask themselves: “What’s my objective?” From there, we’ll explore the tactics involved in achieving said objectives.

Acting classes are designed to meet each student where they are, and support their progression accordingly. For students new to actor training, we recommend two sessions of Acting due to the progressive nature of the class. For more advanced students, please call the Drama School at 206-859-4040 to discuss a placement audition.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: August 19 - August 23, 2019

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 4-6

Class Description:

Triple threat time! We’ll tackle challenging (and fun!) harmonies, choreography, and scene work, pushing ourselves both physically and vocally.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: August 19 - August 23, 2019

Time: 1:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Ages 4-5

Class Description:

The magic doorway is our ticket to explore a fantastical place full of clues left by colorful and mysterious characters. Each day we’ll work together to discover new ways of using our voices, bodies, and imaginations to tell and create a story. At the end of each class, we’ll cross back through the doorway, piece together our clues, and take one more step toward solving our mystery.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Thursday

Session: August 26 - August 29, 2019

Time: 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Pacific Science Center and Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 1-2

Class Description:

Become an apprentice in a magical apothecary shop during an interactive drama experience at Seattle Children’s Theatre. Enter the “Potions Lab” at Pacific Science Center and create ice candles, dragon eggs, and liquid nitrogen concoctions. Discover firsthand how special-effect potions are used in theater while learning the science behind them.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Thursday

Session: August 26 - August 29, 2019

Time: 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Pacific Science Center and Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 2-3

Class Description:

Become an apprentice in a magical apothecary shop during an interactive drama experience at Seattle Children’s Theatre. Enter the “Potions Lab” at Pacific Science Center and create ice candles, dragon eggs, and liquid nitrogen concoctions. Discover firsthand how special-effect potions are used in theater while learning the science behind them.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Thursday

Session: August 26 - August 29, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 1-2

Class Description:

Come with us on a week-long adventure. We’ll start our days building characters and creating a detailed dramatic environment for the story we’ll create together. In the afternoons, we’ll explore the week’s theme through a different specialty such as art, movement, puppetry, or storytelling.

PREHISTORIC PLAYGROUND: Join an elite team of fossil-hunters to unearth landscapes of long ago, where the greatest and mightiest of reptiles once roamed! We’ll design an array of prehistoric crafts and puppets to help us tell our story as we travel back to the time when dinosaurs walked the earth.

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Friday

Session: August 26 - August 29, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 4-7

Class Description:

We’ll work as an ensemble to brainstorm our ideas that we’ll develop into a new short play: creating plots, developing characters, and adding technical elements like set, props, and costumes. Students will get their choice of hands-on experience in designing, directing, running tech, and taking center stage!

Grade levels listed refer to the grade students will enter in fall 2019.

Days: Monday-Thursday

Session: August 26 - August 29, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Seattle Children's Theatre

Ages/Grades: Grades 3-5

Class Description:

Our days will be split between core Acting curriculum and specialized training in Improv.

Acting: In this fast-paced class, we’ll be learning the fundamentals of stage acting through energetic theatre games and exercises. We’ll tackle the question every actor must ask themselves: “What’s my objective?” From there, we’ll explore the tactics involved in achieving said objectives.

Improv: In this fast-paced, creative environment, we’ll learn the fundamentals of improv, beginning with the all-important adage “yes, and…” From there, we’ll learn how to create stories without scripts or rehearsal using a wide variety of improv techniques, formats, and games. Warning: this art form is highly addictive.