IRT Theatre Camp

Bring theatre to life at the IRT! Children new to theatre can learn the basics in the introductory camps, while more advanced actors can sharpen their skills at our intermediate camps. For those with specialized interests, we offer camps in musical theatre, improvisation, technical theatre, and fight and movement choreography. Small class sizes, highly trained theatre professionals with teaching experience, and an inclusive environment make IRT Theatre Camp a great way to grow as an actor and person. Camps are available for students ages 8-15, as well as mini camps for students ages 5-7. 

Registration is open!


 

GENERAL CAMP INFORMATION
  • All students must provide proof of Covid vaccination at the time of camp enrollment. Masks will not be required this year.
  • All instructors and IRT personnel have received Covid vaccination.
  • Students need to bring snack, lunch and a water bottle each day. Refrigeration will be available, but not microwaves.
  • This camp is welcoming to all genders, races, and abilities. Please inform us if your actor would benefit from a specific accommodation.
  • Students should wear comfortable clothing with closed toed shoes that allows them to move freely. (no flip flops or sandals)
  • All personal electronic devices will be securely stored until the end of each day, making the workshops tech free zones for students.
  • Price is $300 per camp. $150 for mini camp.
  • $25 discount per camp for children attending multiple camps or siblings attending the same camp.
  • Financial aid available.
  • Unless noted, workshop themes will be taught for ages 8-15 with students divided in age groups.
  • Camp run Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
  • Mini Camps run 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
     
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  • All camps will be divided into age groups 8-11, and 12-15.
  • Half day mini camps for students ages 5-7.
  • Technical Theatre camp to learn basics of lightings, scenes, props, and costumes.
  • Intermediate Musical Theatre with advanced choreography and integrated scene work.
  • All camps will present scenes at the end of the week.
  • T-shirts included in price of the camps.

 

STEP ON STAGE: INTRODUCTION TO ACTING CAMP | June 5 – 9
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Explore the fundamentals of acting in this introductory acting camp. Step on Stage is designed to help build skills in creating a character, voice control and projection, movement, and stage direction. While students of all experience levels are welcome, this camp is best for students who are just learning about acting. Instructors will focus on making bold choices, and using your voice, body, and imagination to tell a story. Students will present short scenes at the end of the week. All classes are taught by IRT staff and artists.

ACTING OUT: INTERMEDIATE ACTING CAMP |  June 26 – 30 for ages 8-11  | June 12 – 15 for ages 12-15
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Dive deeper into your passion as you continue to develop your craft under the instruction of professional artists. Students will get instruction in acting, dance, movement, voice, and auditioning. Experienced young actors will get a chance to flex their muscles alongside a new group of friends and fellow theatre lovers. Students will present scenes with memorized lines and simple blocking at the end of the week. All classes are taught by IRT staff and artists.

TRIPLE THREAT: MUSICAL THEATRE CAMP | June 12 – 16
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Learn the basics of musical theatre and explore storytelling through the combination of performance, song, and dance. Students will spend the week learning the fundamentals of voice and movement to rehearse a musical number which they will present at the end of the week. In addition, they will learn to build a character and work together as a chorus. All classes are taught by IRT staff and artists.

SHOWBOAT  TO SIX: INTERMEDIATE MUSICAL THEATRE | June 19 – 23
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Expand on the musical theatre basics to learn different musical theatre styles and increase your technical skills in performance, song, and dance. More complicated routines will be rehearsed, and students sharpen tools for strong musical theatre auditions. A choreographed musical scene will be performed at the end of the week. All classes are taught by IRT staff and artists.

INTRODUCTION TO STAGE COMBAT | June 12 – 16 for ages 8-11 | June 19 – 23 for ages 12-15
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Explore the highly practiced routines of stage combat! Young performers will spend their week combining acting and movement skills to create a compelling choreographed fight scene. Students will work with instructors on fight safety and learn hand-to-hand techniques used in the theatre to create the illusion of combat. Movement and combining lines with actions will also be addressed. All experience levels are welcome, and classes are taught by IRT staff and artists.

IMPROVISATION AND CREATING A CHARACTER | June 26 – 30
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Jump into the always unpredictable world of improv and learn how to make a character fully realized. Young actors will learn multiple forms of improvisation creating their own unique stories and learning how to work together as a team. All experience levels are welcome, and classes are taught by IRT staff and artists.

BEHIND THE SCENES: INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL THEATRE | June 26 – 30 for ages 12-15 only
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Not all the action happens in front of an audience. Students will get an introduction into basic props, costumes, lighting, sound effects and more. Working with a scene from one play, the young artists will see how all the parts come together to make magic. At the end of the week, students will have a showcase of the skills they learned. All experience levels are welcome, and classes are taught by IRT staff and artists.

MINI CAMP FOR AGES 5-7 | June 5 – 9 (Animals in Action) | June 19 – 23 (Fairy Tale Fun)
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Welcome to the wonderful world of theatre! These half day camps will explore the art of the play with activities designed to get children moving and using their imaginations! Games, crafts, and music will all be taught in ways that introduce our youngest actors to experience that “all the world’s a stage!" At the end of the week, students will show off all the fun they have learned. Classes are taught by IRT staff and artists.


Please submit this registration form by either mailing to: Anna Barnett, IRT Theatre Camp, 140 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204 or by email to abarnett@irtlive.com with the subject line “IRT Theatre Camp Registration”.



"I was a part of conservatory for at least 3 years and consider it the most influential acting training I’ve ever received. It would be an honor to be a small part of its legacy." 

- Grace Morgan, Instructor

 

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