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This beginner-friendly class introduces participants to the fundamentals of improv theatre in a fun, supportive, and low-pressure environment. Through ensemble activities, character exercises, and short-form improv games, participants will practice thinking on their feet, making bold creative choices, supporting their scene partners, and building confidence both on and off the stage. No previous improv or performance experience is required. Come ready to play, take creative risks, and discover what happens when you stop overthinking and say, “Yes, and!”
Saturday, August 22 at 5:30 PM
Class Duration: 3 hours
Ages 18+
Cost: $50 per participant
Instructor Information
Chris Long has entertained audiences around the world for 30 years in more than 150 productions, including ballet, Shakespeare, musicals, and comedies. DMTC audiences may have recently seen him as Lord Farquaad in Shrek the Musical. Chris began teaching improv to high school students 20 years ago and continues to use improv training to help others strengthen their public-speaking skills, confidence, and quick thinking.
Sofia Rosario has 20 years of theatre experience as a performer, stage manager, crew member, and arts administrator. A former member of her high school improv team, she later studied Musical Theatre at California State University, Fullerton. DMTC audiences may have seen her as Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd or Vivienne Kensington in Legally Blonde.
How far will you go? This thrilling and heartwarming coming-of-age story follows the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage. Moana and the legendary demigod Maui embark on an epic journey of self-discovery and camaraderie as both learn to harness the power that lies within. With empowering messages of bravery and selflessness, Moana Jr. is sure to bring out the hero within each of us.
A comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and a dilemma that’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family whom her parents have never met. She confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before– keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.
Join us for a week of creativity, storytelling, and hands-on fun! This exciting half-day camp runs Monday–Friday (Aug 3-7) from 8:30 AM–12:00 PM and invites young artists to bring fairytales to life through puppet-making and imaginative play.
Each day, campers will create a different type of puppet using a variety of arts and crafts materials, including caterpillar puppets, paper bag puppets, stick puppets, shadow puppets, and sock puppets. As the week unfolds, children will work together to invent their own original fairytales, complete with colorful characters and magical adventures.
Led by Monica Reeves who has over 33 years of experience as an elementary school teacher; Jan Donowitz, co-founder of DMTC with over 40 years working with children; and teen helper Lovette Guzman whose hobby is puppetry.
Camp Fee: $300 per participant
All art supplies and materials are included.
Perfect for creative kids who love art, crafts, and imagination!
Come create, perform, and make memories at DMTC’s Fairytale Puppet Theatre Camp!
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