Scenes and Songs from Wicked (Musical Theatre Summer Camp for Teens)
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Calling all "Wicked" fans in grades 6-12! Join Stagebugz ad spend the week honing your theatre skills through the lens of your favorite characters, songs, and dances from this smash-hit show that tells the history of Oz before Dorothy dropped in. When green-skinned, misunderstood Elphaba and spoiled, popular Galinda meet at Shiz University, they form an unlikely friendship that is tested as they and their peers learn dark truths about Oz. Stagebugz's teen camp offers students of all experience levels a fast-paced training program where campers get to challenge themselves to explore more advanced performance techniques and take part in professional-style musical rehearsals. Each student is met where they're at and given opportunities to shine while exploring individual interests and goals. Special topics workshops and peer groups enrich camp days and are tailored to provide a taste of other aspects of theatre outside of rehearsal time. Camp concludes with a final showcase of what we've learned for family and friends.
Dates, Times, and Location
M-F, June 2nd-June 6th, 2025
9 AM-3 PM
Camp and showcase will be held indoors at:
Columbine United Church
6375 S Platte Canyon Road
Littleton, CO 80123
Showcase
On the last day of camp, students will share what they've worked on throughout the week in an informal showcase for friends and family.
The showcase will take place on Friday, June 6th at Columbine United Church (the same location as camp) at 1:00 PM.*
*To ensure each child receives individualized attention and an equal opportunity to shine, if camp enrollment exceeds the number of principal positions in our showcase, students will be split into two performance groups and an additional showcase time will be added at 2 PM. Each camper will perform in one or the other, and families with significant extenuating circumstances (work/travel plans, siblings registering together, etc) will have the opportunity to request one time or the other prior to the start of camp.
Auditions
On the first day of camp, students will go through an informal, low-stakes "audition" workshop where they will learn a short song and dance and have an opportunity to read scenes from "Wicked." No prior preparation is necessary, but materials will be sent out one week prior to the start of camp in order to help mitigate nerves for anyone who prefers to see them in advance.
All registered performers are guaranteed at least one solo and speaking lines in the final showcase, and our small class sizes ensure that each performer receives ample time in the spotlight. Auditions simply help us to determine where everyone will learn the most and have the best experience. They are not meant to be stressful or overwhelming; they are part of the camp experience because they are a stress-free way to introduce students to the audition process if they should choose to continue pursuing theatre in the future! However, we never want auditions to prevent a performer from participating. If your child is not comfortable auditioning in-person, please reach out to stagebugztheatre@gmail.com and we would be happy to discuss alternative options.
Sample Camp Day
Each camp day will look slightly different, but a sample of what you can expect might look like:
9:00-9:15 AM- Check-in and warm-ups
9:15-9:30 AM- Peer groups
9:30-10:15 AM- Rehearsal block 1: Music
10:15-11:00 AM- Special topics workshop: Improv
11:00-11:15 AM- Snack Break
11:15-11:30 AM- Group game
11:30 AM-12:15 PM- Rehearsal Block 2: Choreography
12:15-12:45 PM- Show-building activity: Character development
12:45-1:00 PM- Review
1:00-1:25 PM- Lunch
1:25-1:30 PM- Clean-up and transition time
1:30-2:15 PM- Rehearsal block 3: Scenes
2:15-2:40 PM- Camp Activity: costume design workshop & craft
2:40-3:00 PM- Clean-up, closing circle, and check-out
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.