Saturday, May 2, 2015

Locating A Theatre Camp Phoenix For Troubled Youth

By Toni Vang


When looking for a great Summer program for troubled youth, parents may want to consider a specialized camp. There are often ones offered in art, history, performing arts and science all over the world. One of the most well known of these camps is that of Herberger which offers a theatre camp Phoenix. While there are others, this particular camp offers children from dysfunctional homes, group and foster homes, homeless youth and those undergoing medical or psychological treatment the ability to attend free of charge.

Children attending these camps generally range from age four to eighteen. Although, in some cases, toddlers may also be accepted when portraying natural talent toward the performing arts. Still, as it is difficult for children to grasp different technical aspects and training before age five, four is probably about the best age for a child to first attend this type of educational Summer camp.

In some cases, camps offer a number of lectures and workshops offered by professionals in the field of choice. Whereas, others offer a more hands-on approach to learning different aspects. When it comes to theatre, children often work throughout the course of camp to create, produce and perform in a final production.

Most often these camps focus on acting for stage though some also provide coursework related to acting for film. For, while one used to have to live in or near Hollywood, California, a variety of acting opportunities can now often be found in many different areas. In fact, information on auditions can now often be found under the talent section of craigslist dot com, local newspapers, performing arts magazines and through other online websites associated with the industry

When an individual is serious, it is often recommended that one find an agent or manager in the local area. While working in acting and other areas of the performing arts can be fun, it can also be quite time consuming. Actors tend to spend anywhere from 8 to 14 hours a day on set when filming for the movies, or multiple nights not only in production but also in preparation and rehearsals for stage plays.

One reason why Herberger and other camps help provide children and teens with an edge once having reached the point of attending auditions. The more an individual understands about the performing arts, the better chance of obtaining a call back for a second or third audition. Although, another important aspect of this type work is being able to handle rejection when no call backs are received, something that is taught heavily during these camps, especially to those with emotional issues.

Some individuals can take rejections personally when lacking this knowledge. Something that can be quite hard for children whom have, or, are currently dealing with rejection in other areas. As such, most often these Summer programs try and find a place for every child in the final productions.

Ultimately, the children who attend a Summer camp in the performing arts often have an edge over others when it comes time to audition. Whether as a child or adult, acting can often be a stressful and time consuming experience. As such, it is important when applying to a program that parents or guardians look for ones which not only teach these skills but others related to rejection. Lessons which are important to all students of theatre, especially those which may have a history of emotional issues or rejection in other areas of life.




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