Camp Showbiz 2010


Session 1 Class Info

June 7 - June 18

Tuition: $340 ("Make a Movie" class is an additional $25 for materials)

**Register online today!

PICTURE BOOK PLAYERS    Ages 5-6  

Do you have a favorite picture book?  Bring it with you to a brand-new class and learn about acting, singing, storytelling, even drawing.  This class will enable each child to use his or her imagination to create a picture book play.  Learn how to create picture book sets, props, and costumes to produce a picture book performance for friends and family. Register online today!



SUPERHERO BOOT CAMP  Ages 6-8          

Even superheroes need to be trained.  Choose the superhero or heroine that you would most like to be.  In this class you will create a superhero world full of action and adventure, while you train to be all that you can be.  Create your own super costume, super set and help write and perform a super camp script. Register online today!



COWBOYS & COWGIRLS            Ages 5-8          

Every Texan has a secret cowboy or cowgirl inside waiting to come out.  This class uses creative games to teach each student the basic tools of acting. You’ll create imaginary heroes and villains, while writing your cowboy and cowgirl play.  Gather up your wooden horses and lassos, and saddle up for a ride to The Magik Ranch, where you will perform your favorite cowboy and cowgirl stories. Register online today!



HOLLYWOOD HERE I COME            Ages 8-10        

Do you love movies?  Have you ever imagined yourself as the star of your own movie?  Here’s your chance.  You’ll be taught the basics of acting as you create your own script, costumes, and sets.  Through creative games and acting exercises, you will find your inner star. Hooray for Hollywood!  There’s nothing like it!  Register online today!



RETURN TO NARNIA                     Ages 8-12        

Based on the stories of C.S. Lewis, this class explores the magical, mystical world of Narnia.  You will explore the hidden mysteries of Lewis’s popular story, as well as the films based on the books.  The class will create their own version of Narnia with a script, sets, and costumes created by the class.  Become Aslan the lion, or Tumnus the faun. You could be Peter, Susan, Lucy, or Edmund, the heroic children.  Venture into the wonderful world of Narnia for a performance you’ll never forget. Register online today!



WHEN HARRY MET PERCY        Ages 10-12  

Combine Harry’s magic at Hogwarts and Percy’s power with mythology and monsters, and let the forces of good prevail!  Imagine these characters and their allies coming together to fight evil and dark Magic. Drawing on the movies and books, this class will focus on acting techniques, creating original costumes and sets for a final larger-than-life performance, one that is sure to light up the stage. Register online today!



ACTING 101       Ages 8-14        

Interested in learning the fundamentals of acting?  If you are, this is the class for you. Acting 101 is for those who have always wanted to act but have never gotten the chance.  This class will introduce you to the tools an actor needs in order to to perform on stage. Students will work on voice, movement, and creativity while building self esteem.  Do you want to be an actor or actress?  This is where you start. Register online today!



ACTING 102       Ages 10-16

If you’ve taken basic acting, and want to build your skill level, this is the class for you.  It picks up where Acting 101 ended.  This class will begin to work on monologues and scenes while digging deeper into how an actor prepares for a role.  You will learn how to develop a character through physical and vocal techniques and use language to define a role. This class will take your acting “chops” to a higher level. Register online today!



MUSICAL THEATRE MARATHON: "Grease"    Ages 8+

This summer we will offer a musical theatre class each session, focusing on excerpts from one musical per session. This class will be based on the fundamentals of musical theatre: singing, dancing, and acting. The class will be divided based on experience and skill level.  All children will perform in a production featuring the selections at the end of each camp session. Accept The Magik Challenge: take all five classes and be an experienced Musical Theatre Marathon Master by summer’s end. Register online today!


MAKE A MOVIE: For Pre-Teens       Ages 9-12        

One of our most popular classes, this is for anyone who wants to make movies. Conceptualize and create your own scripts, covering everything from the time an idea is born until the movie’s made and an audience attends.  Learn about writing, casting, scheduling, costumes, props, creating a set, working with actors, filming, and editing.  The best part will be how much fun you have.  This class is an additional $25 for a DVD copy of the finished film. Register online today!



MAKE A MOVIE: For Teens               Ages 13-17     

Instead of watching a movie, learn how to MAKE A MOVIE! This challenging class will teach you how to take an idea and turn it into a storyboard, and then a script.  Learn to produce, direct, write, act, and edit your own film. Today's technology makes it possible for everyone to make a movie, so get a head start by collaborating with campmates then screen it for an audience! This class is an additional $25 for a DVD copy of the finished film. Register online today!



TEEN XTREME: WILLIE SHAKESPEARE'S RAP & ROLL  Ages 13+

How do we make Shakespeare relevant to modern audiences?  Do we perform the play as written or make it more contemporary?  This class is designed for aspiring actors who enjoy Shakespeare and want to become better interpreters of the many incredible roles he offers for men and women.  You’ll work on one play and decide how you want to present the piece at the end of the session. Help choose the play, learn how to “speak the speech trippingly on the tongue,” select costumes and decide on the setting.  This is a great class for those who want to brush up their Shakespeare. Register online today!



If you need additional assistance with your registration, please call 210.227.2751 and we would be happy to assist you over the phone!