This Summer, TSC calls all "riotous youth," grades 6 through 12, who want to play with Shakespeare to participate in two unique Summer Play Camps: The Play's The Thing and Young Player's Training Intensive!
The Play's The Thing 2013
“Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon ‘em.” Leap into the world of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night with TSC’s professional actor-teachers. You'll be on your feet during this weeklong exploration, living the world of the play. Visit the court of Duke Orsino after a tempestuous shipwreck, play practical jokes with some clever clowns, and walk in the shoes of the opposite gender in an attempt to win your true love’s heart! You won’t believe how much fun you'll have in this performance-based camp. No Shakespeare or theatre experience necessary- just come ready to play! All work is performance-based, culminating in a community performance on June 14, 2013.
For participants entering grades 6-12.
Dates: June 10 – June 14. 9AM – 4PM.
Cost: $250. Lunches are also available for an additional $7/day.
Click here to download an application for The Play's The Thing 2013.
What participants are saying about their experience:
TPTT is one of the best growing experiences ever, and a solid week of laughter and self-discovery.All you students: I highly recommend you try [TSC’s Summer Camps] next year. You will grow SO much! Not to mention have the best time of your life.
- Shelby Griffith, 17This has been an amazing experience. Shakespeare’s text is so alive and open. In the last few days I have been thinking differently and I feel so great about myself. The Play’s the Thing has really changed me.
- Sarah Miller, 13 years old
Click the image below to watch a slideshow of The Play's The Thing 2012.
Pictured (left to right): Isabelle Azar, Lennox LeVine-Miller, and Shelby Griffith
Young Player's Training Intensive 2013
The YOUNG PLAYERS TRAINING INTENSIVE is a two-week immersive experience that brings you into the world of Tennessee Shakespeare Company’s classical playing of Shakespeare. TSC actor-teachers help you build upon essential acting techniques while empowering you to take personal ownership of Shakespeare’s text. Explore the demanding challenges and limitless fun of playing Shakespeare’s language as you develop your craft through sessions in Scene Play, Text Work, Soliloquy, Stage Combat, and Elizabethan Movement & Dance. All work is performance-based, culminating in a community performance on June 28, 2013.
For participants entering grades 6-12.
Dates: June 17 – 28. 9AM – 4PM.
Cost: $500. Lunches are also available for an additional $7/day.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION FOR YOUNG PLAYERS TRAINING INTENSIVE 2013.
What Player's are saying about their experience:
If you want theatre to be a part of your life, or if it already is, this is the place to be. These are your people. No matter each person’s age or experience level, everyone is taken seriously and valued for what gifts they have to offer. It is a supportive, nurturing environment. You will learn to give yourself permission to try things, throw things out, and keep on playing.
- Catherine Montesi, Teaching InternYPTI gave me strength. Now I am comfortable believing in myself. I've learned I can hold my own. As a student, it's difficult to find opportunities of this quality.
- Abigail Grayson, 14 years oldOne of the closest theatre families I could ever ask for. I loved the intimate coaching and the detail - an excellent camp prior to college auditions. I’ve grown to truly appreciate the works of Shakespeare and his rhythm.
- Carolyn Parks, 17 years old
Click the image below to watch a slideshow of YPTI 2012.
For more details about TSC's Summer Play Camps, please contact
Slade Kyle at (901) 759-0604 or
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