Theatre

Summer Theatre Institute for High School Students

For camp reservations go to our online registration page.

June 17 - June 22, 2012
(For High School students who will be starting 10th grade and above in the fall of 2012)

In keeping with Simpson College's liberal arts philosophy, participants will attend process-oriented workshops in both technical theatre and performance culminating in an Open Classroom where students will showcase their work for family and friends.

Teen Institute 2009 Acting

  • Work on and perform a monologue to use at future auditions!
  • Learn to explore your imagination through improvisation.
  • Develop your body as an instrument through vocal exercises, creative movement and relaxation exercises.
  • Show your stuff at evening Cabarets!

Design and Technical Theatre

  • Teen Institute 2009 Learn important elements in the creation of scenery.
  • Learn current lighting techniques.
  • Develop a design project.

Sample Daily Schedule

8 a.m. Wake-up
8:30-9:15 a.m. Breakfast
9:15-10 a.m. Warm-ups
10-11 a.m. Movement/Voice
11a.m.-12 p.m. Acting/Improvisation
12-12:45 p.m. Lunch
12:45-1:30 p.m. Free time
1:30-3:30 p.m. Technical workshop
Teen Institute 20093:30-5:30 p.m. Acting/Improv work
5:30-7 p.m. Dinner/Free time
7-10 p.m. Cabaret/Improv
10-11 p.m. Dorm time
11 p.m. Lights out

Tuition and Fees
Total includes all classes plus five nights lodging and 16 meals.


Special Holiday Pricing:
Only $349.00 if reserved and paid between
December 1, 2011 and January 15, 2012.
 That's $125.00 off the regular price! 

All classes and workshops are taught by Theatre Simpson faculty and/or theatre professionals
Any Questions? Contact Ann Woldt, (515) 961-1327 or ann.woldt@simpson.edu

For camp reservations go to our online registration page.

Last Updated: 12/2/11