Information on TYP's Musical Theatre Camps
Some of the week's skills and experiences in our Junior camps:
- How to read a script-identifying stage directions, characters, spoken lines, music, lyrics and scenic descriptions
- Speaking lines to convey meaning
- Expressing feelings in character
- Memorizing spoken lines, music, lyrics, blocking and choreography
- Telling a collective story
- Collaborating by supporting other cast members, showing leadership, and learning positive ways to resolve differences
- Identifying major points of a story
- Gaining confidence in speaking and singing in front of others and on a stage
- Celebrating a collective success and individual growth
- Creating story-based crafts for use in the performance
- Making friends and having fun!
How we cast each show:
We teach the students a song from the show on the first day of camp that they may use for their audition. Student are encouraged to audition, but it is not required, unless they would like a lead role. Some roles may only need to read from the script, if they do not have singing solos. Additionally a short dance will be taught. Auditions are structured to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to be brave, positive, and willing to learn. No previous experience is needed. We will make sure every student is excited about their role and will have a highlighted moment in the show.
Lunch and Snack Break
Each student must bring their own lunch , water bottle, and snack each day.
Each camp will have a maximum of 30 students and runs for 2 weeks
Space is limited and registrations are taken on a first come, first served basis. We will have a waitlist, in case of cancellations. TYP offers a payment plan to help you with your family budget.
Drop Off, Pick Up and Extended Hours
Drop off is every morning from 8:30am-9am. Pick up is every afternoon from 3pm-3:30pm, unless you sign up for the extended day hours from 3:30pm-5pm.
Advanced Summer intensives 2021
Stage Combat July 5-8, 2022 10am-3pm
Learn everything you ever wanted to know about theatre and film fight choreography with Jordan Miller, co-founder of TYP and Resident Fight Director. Each day learn a new style and present a finished fight in a showcase on the last day of class at 2pm for family and friends. The full week is $200 or choose a single day for $65. Class takes place at the TYP Rehearsal Space at 7960 University Avenue, Suite 240, La Mesa, CA 91942.
- Tuesday-Unarmed and knife in the style of the Marvel films
- Wednesday-Swords in the style of The Princess Bride
- Thursday-Lightsaber and Beskar Spear in the style of Star Wars
- Friday-Anatomy of a Choreographed Fight and a showcase at 2pm
Monologue Acting Intensive 6/27-7/1 and 7/18-7/22, 2022 10am-3pm
Each day of this acting intensive will concentrate on a different technique and/or style of acting. The full week is $250 or choose a single day for $65. Class takes place at the TYP Rehearsal Space at 7960 University Avenue, Suite 240, La Mesa, CA 91942.
- Monday: Choosing and performing contrasting monologues (this is a great class for upcoming college auditions.)
- Tuesday: Audition Techniques and Breaking Down Your Character
- Wednesday: Emotional Recall (Method Acting) and Polish Your Pieces
- Thursday: How to Nail Your Video Audition with a monologue and 16 bar song cut
- Friday: Polishing and Performing two of your pieces. You may choose to have these recorded.
TYP 2020 summer intensive
Monday: Accent Intensive
Overview of how to learn any accent, with a focus on RP, or Standard British, led by Jordan Miller.
Tuesday: Alexander Technique and Movement Intensive
TYP guest master teacher Alice Olsher taught the history and application of the Alexander Technique, followed by a movement improv workshop led by Jordan.
Wednesday: Stage Combat Intensive
From punching to falling down, Jordan taught the most important techniques for "Unarmed" stage combat.
Thursday: Music Theory and Vocal Intensive
Jessica Couto taught the fundamentals of music theory and singing technique.
Friday: Acting for the Stage Techniques
A workshop version of Jordan's popular Intermediate Acting Class, "Stagecraft", which highlights how to deliver text dramatically and effectively to the audience.
Updated COVID-19 Policy
TYP is committed to the safety of our performers and our audiences. In accordance with CDC and the protocols put forth by Actor's Equity Association, all audience members must present either proof of COVID 19 vaccination or a negative PCR test within the last 72 hours. Masks are to be worn over the mouth and nose at all times while inside the theater. We will continue to update this policy as necessary. Thank you, and... Enjoy the show!