For rising 7th-12th graders, Musical Theater Camp for Teens: Godspell* offers a 2-week exploration of the art of musical theater while promoting confidence and instilling the spirit of collaboration in aspiring young performers.
Directed by Debby Jenkins, an accomplished veteran musical theater educator with expertise in music direction, campers will build skills in musicality, vocal performance, acting, movement, and stage etiquette as they are led through the beginning-to-end process of putting on a musical: casting**, table reads/table work, learning music, blocking and staging, choreography, rehearsing songs and scenes, adding technical elements (costumes, props, wigs, lights, sound, set), and finally, performing in front of an audience.
Additionally, campers will participate in fun, hands-on musical theater-themed enrichment activities to practice and reinforce the skills they will be building throughout the 2-week rehearsal process. The camp will culminate in 2 performances of Godspell at Constellation Studios.
*Before his worldwide smash hit Wicked, Stephen Schwartz’s first Broadway musical sensation was the high-energy, hope-filled, and now-timeless Godspell. This concept musical uses the teaching of a single religion as a vehicle to explore universal themes of love, tolerance, and kindness. Through comedy, theater games, parables, and memorable songs in a wide range of musical styles, Godspell brings together a community to share the timely message of "love thy neighbor.”
**Notes on casting:
- Auditions/vocal assessments and casting will take place on the first day camp after learning material from the show.
- Roles vary in type, size, and vocal & acting range. These factors will be considered during the casting process.
- Godspell does not have a conventional chorus. The entire cast is on stage for the duration of the show, and every cast member has moments to shine in scenes, solos, and ensemble numbers.
- Campers are encouraged to arrive at camp familiar with the musical, particularly if they are interested in auditioning for a role with more challenging vocal demands.
- Casting will not be gender-specific
Camp Showcases: Godspell showcases will be held on Friday, July 25 @ 11:00am & 3:00pm.
What you'll need for camp:
- Filled water bottle
- Sack lunch
- Additional snacks, as needed
- Closed-toe athletic shoes (no open sandals or flip-flops permitted)
- Comfortable clothes for moving
NOTE: A limited number of scholarships are available for Theater & Film programs. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information. Additionally, Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission.