BARRINGTON ENRICHMENT
SUMMER THEATRE CAMP 2025
SESSION 1 - Week 1
BEST is a fun, welcoming theatre day-camp for young actors of all experience levels! one-week options
Camp runs 8am-3pm Monday-Friday at the Barrington Middle School.
The Last 2 days of camp (and performances) are at the Barrington Public Library - these days start at 9am (accommodation can be made for 8am drop off these days upon request).
Session 1: BEST Camp (per week)
Campers ages 8-18* will work on shows to be performed in the evening on the last Friday of each session at the library.
When campers are not in rehearsals, they take part in a variety of workshops and participate in theatre games with their peers - including things like our ever-popular stage combat workshop, Disney/Musical Mashup, lip sync concert, competitive charades, and improv!
Through these fun games and workshops, new campers will learn theatre skills, and experienced actors will build upon the foundations they have developed.
1-Week Option
Interested in BEST but can't commit to all 3 weeks? We are bringing back the 1-week option!
Each week, the 1-week campers will participate in games and workshops along with the other campers - the general concepts/focus of each week is detailed below.
Participation in a given week is not dependent on participation in the previous week(s).
Week 1 (June 30-July 3) $215
Intros, Auditions, and Improv!
This week will focus on introduction to theatre, being silly, having fun, being creative, and auditions. Campers will play games designed to get them comfortable with each other and with making big choices. They will work on monologues, and practice cold-read techniques, as well as playing a lot of improv games!
No camp July 4.
Week 2 (July 7-11) $250
Character, Storytelling, Disney/Musical Mashup!
Games and workshops this week will focus on creating and developing characters, storytelling, and will feature improv and the Disney/Musical Mashup!
Week 3 (July 14-18) $250
Tech!!
This week we will learn about costuming, props, set changes, lighting, sound, and more. 1-week campers doing this week will have the opportunity to be run-crew or technicians for the performance on Friday night!
*Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Kelly with questions.
Things to Note:
- We may occasionally bring the campers outside for a workshop or lunch if the weather is particularly nice; if this would be a problem, please let us know.
- The last 2 days of each session are at the Public Library and start at 9am (if you need an 8am drop off, let us know so we can accommodate you)
- Please bring a lunch.
- Lunch break is at 11am, following lunch there is free time until 12. Campers are welcome to bring a book, game, or activity for this time if they would like.
- Obviously, please do not attend camp if you are feeling unwell, call/email us and let us know.
- Evening performance for the 3-week session begins at 7pm (house opens at 6:30) and take place at the Barrington Public Library. Campers may stay through on Friday or go home and return for call at 5:30.
If you have any questions about the camp, please contact the Director, Kelly McCabe, at kelly.communitytheatre@yahoo.com.
Presented by:
BARRINGTON COMMUNITY THEATRE
in Co-operation with the
BARRINGTON RECREATION DEPARTMENT
and the
BARRINGTON SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
