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St. Olaf Summer Theatre Camp
June 21-27

Residential Theatre Camp, ages 13 - 17

Theatre Camp features
Movement
Voice expression
Character development
Basic stage combat
Stage presence
Design production
Costuming
Scenery development
Sound
Basic theatre history
Theatre games
NEW in 2009 musical theatre
Audition technigues
Low camper to staff ratio

Room and Board
Students are housed in comfortable, secure residence halls. Stav Hall, the college cafeteria, offers healthy choices including salad bar, hot entrees, grilled meats, fresh fruit and vegetables, and desserts that vary daily.

The Campus
St. Olaf College is located in historic Northfield, Minn. The self-contained campus is set atop beautiful Manitou Heights, offering striking views of neighboring farmland and the city of Northfield. This serene setting provides an ideal atmosphere for youth camps and other summer groups. Campers enjoy a beautiful, safe environment that fosters creativity in a nurturing environment. During the academic year, St. Olaf is home to about 3,000 students, nearly one-third of whom participate in some type of music organization.

Transportation Information
Since many campers come from out of state, we provide a shuttle service to and from the Minneapolis/St. Paul International airport. More information about this service is on the registration page. Download an airport shuttle request form.

NEW in 2009: Master Class Option

Advanced Scene Study- break down scenes into individual beats and moments and explore multiple possibilities in line delivery and character choices.
Advanced Monologue Selection and preparation- directors will work with each student to select a minimum of two contrasting monologues uniquely suited to their strengths while still challenging them to push the envelope of their creativity.  This will allow them to have a selection of material ready for auditioning for school, community and professional theatre offerings.
Advanced Movement and Basic Period Styles-  explore how to move and hold your body through the exploration of period (i.e. Restoration, Elizabethan, etc...) pieces.  We will discuss how societal influences and clothing influenced movement and posture.
Advanced Combat Scene- each participant will have a 30--60 second scene choreographed for them and a partner.  This scene will explore more advanced combat techniques and focus on the inclusion of staged violence in the context of a selected scene.

How to register for Master Classes

To register for the Master Class Option a student must have completed at least one session of our Summer Theatre Camp. (This can be waved if your director submits a recommendation) Submit a videotaped audition (DVD, VHS or online submission) showcasing their abilities.  Audition must include an introduction and a statement of what you would like to gain from the Master Class.  It should also include at least one monologue (two contrasting preferred) of no more than 1:30.  In addition to this video, recommendation from a director, teacher, counselor is required.

The Directors

Directors Mishia Edwards and Todd Ewards are two creative professionals working in the field.

Comments from 2008 summer's participants:
"this is my favorite thing to do, and doing it for a whole week was awesome! "
" thank you for making this a worthwhile experience "
"I liked how everyone was like me"
"cool, fun, awesome, RAD! "
"I had so much fun and made many friends "
"I'll definitely come back next year"
"this was the greatest thing ever "