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Summer Acting Camps Guide II
Another indication of the quality of the camp is the experience of the
staff. Some camps feature professional actors and staff with Broadway
or movie experience. These camps are often very good and present a lot
of opportunities to learn, especially if there is a lot of 1 on 1 time
with these experienced professionals. In addition, many camps have
experienced production directors, coreographers, and music or dance
directors. Try to check on the experience of these people as they will
often be people that a prospective camper will interact with. Also, the
head or director organizaing the camp is very important. A well run
camp can be a great experience, however a camp with a poor director or
one that is not structured properly can be a disaster. Always check the
experience of the director.
The facilities of a summer acting camp are also an important
consideration. Some camps have their own costumes, theater, and
training areas on site. These camps can often provide a broad
experience. Some camps are actually located in a local theater and can
use all of the facilities the theater offers. In addition, for
overnight camps, check on the other facilities. Some camps are located
in scenic locations, have pools, resort style accomodations, and a lot
of other recreational activities.
The main topic of the acting camp can be very important. Some summer
camps specialize in a particular area of acting or offer special
workshops in one area such as stage combat. If you feel like you are an
actor who is gifted in a specific area, make sure that the camps that
you are looking at features this area. If you are looking at acting in
films, make sure that the camp specializes in films and not theater only.
The costs of a summer acting camp can also be an important decision
making factor. Generally, the top summer acting camps cost more money.
For a two to three week stay at a top summer acting camps, expect to pay
anywhere from $4,000 to $5,000. This is because these camps have top
facilities, top staff, and established programs. If you want to save
money, day camp can be a good option. Then you don't need to pay for
the cost of meals or overnight facilities. Day camps at a local
theature can run anywhere from $1500 to $3000 per session. Other local
recreation camps may not provide the same type of experience, but could
provide an introduction to acting. These camps may be substantiall
cheaper.
The final thing to consider is the intangibles that a camp offers. Many
of these items will depend on a person's goals. Some camps boast a
roster of distinguished alumni that have been to their camp. Others
have sons or daughters of major stars or directors that attend the camp
regularly. In an industry where knowing the right people matters as
much as acting skill, these can be very important factors in choosing
between camps. Camp location and experience of other campers can also
be helpful in making a decision.
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