Description:
The Duke Drama Workshop offers high school students an intense drama
experience, which culminates with a final performance. The workshop provides a
supportive environment for students who are committed to refining their skills
and building a community of actors. Participants attend daily acting classes to
learn the creative and technical processes of acting and rehearsal periods of
selected scenes from plays under the direction of professional educators,
actors, and artists. Based on their individual areas of interest, students
select from several acting classes and rehearsal periods representing drama,
musical theater, and comedy.
Please note that this is a particularly rigorous program that demands
significant amount of time, energy, and dedication. Participants are expected to
spend out-of-class time reading plays, memorizing lines, watching video tapes,
and coaching one another. Some rehearsals may be scheduled for night or weekend
times.
Criteria
This program is open to students who are in grades 9, 10 and 11 during the
2008 -2009 academic year. While there are no formal entrance criteria, the
program is designed for students with an intense interest in drama and desire to
improve their skills and knowledge. Participants must be self-motivated,
self-disciplined, socially mature, and cooperative.
Format
Each day, students are involved in three primary activities: morning
gathering, acting class, and play rehearsal. Morning gathering is a time for all
participants and staff to come together in preparation for the day's activities.
Announcements and messages will be shared, followed by exercises to warm up the
body and spirit for the work ahead. In the morning acting class students will
study and practice different acting techniques and participate in various class
activities to improve skills. Emphasis will also be placed on voice and
movement. Rehearsals will usually be in the afternoon or at night. Each of the
instructors will direct a small group production of scenes. Prior to the
beginning of camp, students will have the chance to prioritize which rehearsal
group they wish to join based on the playwrights or theme. The small group
format allows for all participants to have leading roles. On the last day of the
program, families and friends are invited to attend a final performance of
productions.
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