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SINCE 2000 A.D.!

OUR TWELFTH ANNIVERSARY YEAR!

ACTING - DRAMA - FILM MAKING

IMPROV COMEDY - MUSICAL THEATRE

FASHION and PRINT MODELING

OUR MISSION

Improv Playhouse Performing Arts Camps (ACA accredited) involve your child in fun filled, local summer programming with stellar professional staff at prices for families looking for flexible choices and discriminating budgets.

Descriptions, Registrations and Locations Below

Performing Arts Camp Quotes

"Dear David...First, I wanted to express my gratitude to you and your wonderful staff for a fabulous camp experience for my daughter. Anna blossomed at Camp Glee and she is now excited to improve her skills and get involved in classes and productions, Thank you for drawing her out and building her confidence. You are all amazing!" Lesley Demartini

"I was so impressed by the whole camp...really blown away. Such talent, dedication and the directors were so completely invested in the productions..." Angie Campe, Parent

"Thanks to you and the teachers for the past two weeks. I know Ari enjoyed it, and it has been nice for me to see the extra added bit of self-confidence he now exhibits as a result of his experience." Robert Rand

LINE REGIS

CAMPS DAY OFF WEDNESDAY JULY 4

LIBERTYVILLE REGISTRATION BROCHURE

HIGHLAND PARK-NORTH SHORE REGISTRATION BROCHURE

FILM MAKING CAMPS BROCHURE CLICK

Grades 5-8 (10-13yrs) & Grades 8-12 (14-18yrs)

HOLLY WOOD AUDITION WORKSHOP-LIBERTYVILLE

HOLLY WOOD AUDITION WORKSHOP-HIGHLAND PARK

On Camera and Acting Technique

With L.A. Casting Coach Diane Christiansen

Learn How To Land The Role

Times may vary depending upon age of students

Actors from Adults to 3rd Grade are invited to three nights of workshop for the price of one in Libertyville, with Hollywood Acting Coach Diane Christiansen in Mid-July. The Libertyville workshops are in the evening. Children will be working with adults and showcasing together on the final evening for the Libertyville workshop only..

A GREAT VALUE FOR A TERRIFIC SUMMER!

SCHEDULE AND DESCRIPTIONS

Summer Performing Arts Day Camps in Libertyville and Highland Park(Additional classes, intensives and workshops will be held in the evening and weekends. Please inquire.)

Musical Theater, Improvisation, Film Making, Fashion and Print Modeling!!

Each camp session will offer unique training and each camper will have the opportunity to explore and focus upon new paths of creativity in the Performing Arts. Improv Playhouse emphasizes an environment that nurtures every child as an individual artist, challenges aspiring actors and inspires theater beginners. All levels are encouraged to enroll. Programming will not be duplicated from mornings to afternoons where applicable.

CAMP LOCATIONS WILL BE HELD AT

Highland Middle School

310 W. Rockland Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048

Improv Playhouse Studio and our Black Box Theater

Libertyville (additional camp site to be determined soon)

116 W. Lake Street (West of Liberty Theater) & 735 N. Milwaukee Avenue (Behind Caribou Coffee)

The KargerCenter-Highland Park (additional camp site to be determined soon)

1850 Green Bay Road, One block north of Central

ALL CAMPERS WILL ENJOY (WHERE APPLICABLE):

• AIR CONDITIONED Theaters, Classroom w/fridge at all facilities..

• STAFF SUPERVISED: The school playground and fields for picnic lunches, outdoor rehearsal and recreation.

• STAFF SUPERVISED: Dairy Queen! Smoothies! Wraps! Downtown Libertyville, Highland Park activities!

• Programming directed by entertainment business professionals.

• Classes taught by mature, gifted, nurturing drama specialists.

• If available: Behind the Scenes Field Trips to The Marriott Theater and Sound Stages

• Each child will receive ONE FREE Improv Playhouse Performing Arts Camp T-Shirt

Additional T's $10.

DISCOUNT OPTIONS: (1) For all campers attending more than one camp we offer a $10 discount off each additional camp. (2) For siblings we offer a $10 discount for each additional sibling registered. Both discount options apply. Discount applies to the camp of equal or lesser value. (Additional $20 discount (full day) or $10 discount (hald day) if full tuition paid by April 30.)

NO CAMPS WEDNESDAY JULY 4th!

MUSIC THEATER CAMPS :

Entering 1st-3rd Grade (Half Day Option)

4 Week Sessions in Libertyville and Highland Park

Entering 4th--9th Grade (Full Day Option Only)

3 Week (Libertyville)

4 Week (Highland Park)

Focus on Musical Theater productions Broadway style with concentrations in acting, voice, choreography and dance, sparking a young person's imagination, building their communication skills and instilling a sense of discipline, responsibility and dedication. Final performances are generally the last two days of camp with the exception of Friday Field Trip days!

Unless otherwise noted: Our Music Theatre Camps serve campers grades entering 1st-3rd and 4th- 9th. Accommodations will be made to segregate younger campers from older campers giving focused attention to age groups though they are combined in rehearsals, field trips and final showcases.

LIBERTYVILLE (Highland Park Below)

LIBERTYVILLE REGISTRATION BROCHURE

Our Music Theatre Camps serve campers grades entering 1st- 3rd and 4th-9th. Accommodations will be made to segregate younger campers from older campers giving focused attention to age groups though they are combined in rehearsals, field trips and final showcases. Performances will be held on local stages in proximity to the camp facilities.

Disney's "WINNIE THE POOH kids"

Location:

Talent Forum

450 Peterson Rd Libertyville, IL

Broadway Bound Camp (4wks)

Entering Grades 1-3 (some exceptions)

Half day for young grade schoolers

June 11-July 6 (4wks) 9:00-Noon $375

Welcome to the Hundred Acre Wood, where Winnie the Pooh is once again in search of honey. Along the way, he meets his pals Tigger, Piglet, Rabbit and Owl, but soon discovers that Christopher Robin has been captured by the Backson! As they prepare for a rescue operation, the animals learn about teamwork, friendship, and sharing snacks! Based on the beloved characters of A.A. Milne and the 2011 Disney animated feature film, this show is the perfect pick for young performers.

"CAMP glee"

Musical Theatre Camp

Entering Grades 4-9

June 11-June 29 (3wks) 9:00am-3:00pm $550

HIGHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL 310 W. Rockland Rd, Libertyville

Our second year of Camp Glee inspired by the hit Fox Television Series of the same name! Be a part of an awesome CAMP of acting, song and dance – mashing up pop and Broadway hits - to create a Glee type final showcase. Led by our staff of incredible professional coaches! "Glee" campers will perform an original script using material from the show and campers/staff might adapt some of their own personal experiences. There is the stereotype that being in musical theater isn't cool. That's a huge thing we see in a lot of kids, especially for boys. We love that the show demystifies that. Glee engages kids in the concept that that you can be a football player and also be a singer and a dancer. "Glee" has also garnered critical acclaim, winning a Golden Globe award for best comedy or musical TV series, as well as a Peabody Award. The "Glee" phenomenon has also produced three soundtracks and a concert tour. We'd love to have you with us as we count down the days of summer!

SESSION TWO (3wks)

“HAIRSPRAY” Theater Day Camp

Entering Grades 4-9

July 2-July 20 (3wks) $550

HIGHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL 310 W. Rockland Rd, Libertyville

Follow Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart as she transforms 1962 Baltimore forever. She has only one passion: to dance. She wins a spot on the local TV dance program, "The Corny Collins Show" and overnight, is transformed from outsider to irrepressible teen celebrity! But can Tracy the trendsetter vanquish the program's reigning princess, win the heart of hearthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a television show without denting her 'do'? We'll find out on the Improv Playhouse Performing Arts Camp Stage! Hairspray is so filled with fun, music and good humor that you might forget that there’s a lesson underneath. The idea that the true character of a person is defined by inner qualities rather than outer ones like skin color, dress size or hairdo is delivered in a sugarcoated pill that goes down so smoothly that the closing song has to gently remind us that this is a lesson we have yet to master: "We’ve come a long way, but we’ve still got a long way to go."

IMPROV-THEATER GAMES CAMPS

Entering 3rd-5th and Entering 6th-9th Grade Camps

(Full Day , A.M. or P.M.)

THE I.P. BLACK BOX THEATRE-LIBERTYVILLE

735 North Milwaukee Ave. (Behind Caribou)

Half Day: $225 Full Day: $425

TWO WEEK SESSIONS

SESSION ONE (6/11-6/22), SESSION TWO (6/25-7/06)

SESSION THREE (7/9-7/20), SESSION FOUR (7/23-8/3)

Improv and comedy summer fun! Improv Camp creates a sense of play through the theatre games made famous by the TV show "Whose Line is it Anyway?". Improv will build up each camper's spontaneity, self concept, poise, stage presence, outward focus and commitment to their comedy-performance team. Our pro-Improviser Counselors will foster a sense of play in the artistic process of theatre where improvisers will develop original comedy sketches. The final showcase will have you roaring with laughter!

FILM MAKING CAMPS Grades 5-8 (10-13yrs), Grades 8-12 (14-18yrs)

(Full Day Option Only) At our original Lake Street Studio

116 W. Lake Street, Libertyville

FILM MAKING CAMP BROCHURE

TWEEN FILM MAKING (2 WEEKS) 6/11-6/22 $540

TWEEN FILM MAKING (2 WEEKS) 6/25-7/06 $540

TEEN FILM MAKING (2 WEEKS) 7/09--7/20 $560

TEEN FILM MAKING (2 WEEKS) 7/23-8/3 $560

Filmmaking campers will gain knowledge in every aspect of filmmaking. Our Filmmaking Camp Directors are chosen from professional ranks and some of the top film making schools in the country. They instruct teach our campers important elements of pre-production, production and post-production where our campers learn hands on filmmaking technique through digital technology and professional software. Campers will be immersed in story boarding, shot list creation, casting, shooting and digital film editing.

Pre-Production: The camper's pre-production planning will involve developing scripts, storyboards, location scouting, set design and casting.

Production:Young filmmakers will work closely with seasoned professionals and or college film strudents in specific crew positions, using props, wardrobe and set dressing if not on location shooting exterior scenes.

Post-Production: Our young filmmakers will study and evaluate each shot and select the best takes based on camera work, composition, continuity, sound quality and other criteria that we will dicuss as a group.

Screenwriting: Our young filmmakers will work with honing their ideas into scripts ready for production. Campers will be encouraged to bring in their stories for consideration, but it is not necessary.
Acting for Film with Script and Improv: Our young filmmakers with act themselves, but also with other performing arts campers when available. They will learn to do the best to live truthfully within their scenes. They first sharpen their listening skills and then work improvisationally, learning to concentrate, trust and collaborate with their teammates. They will get plenty of on-camera experience. Film campers will be encouraged to bring their digital video cameras if available. All professional equipment, software, digital tape and a duplicated copy of the final edited project(s) on DVD are included in camp fees.

only $200/wk

print and modeling camps

A full "How To" week of Fashion and Print Modeling

Back with us for another summer! Directed by Sherrie Gearheart, Miss United America 2011, NISP Achievement Queen, Tiara Magazine President & Editor in Chief · Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Tiara Magazine is a pageantry, modeling, and talent publication. Sherrie is also the founder of the Live Out Loud Charity, a non profit organization focused on suicide awareness, and prevention through core character development.

2 Sessions July 23-July27 and July 30-Aug 3 $200/wk

Accommodations will be made to segregate younger campers from older campers giving focused attention to age groups though they are combined in rehearsals, field trips and final showcases.

For Young Ladies & Males 10-16yrs

10:00-3:00pm

CLICK HERE FOR FASHION CAMP REGISTRATION FORM

Develop Confidence, Style and the Appropriate Image for fun or as a career.

Do you dream of becoming a model? Did you know that it’s a fun career and a performing art?! This is an exciting and glam “boot camp” that will leave you with a ton of knowledge on how to take the next big step. Young ladies and men will be taught everything they need to know about the competitive fashion, print modeling and pageant industry in a week filled with runway technique, role playing, a healthy self concept, visits from pros and a final fashion showcase. What fun! Each day will focus on new activities that build upon each other.

ON-CAMERA MOVEMENT: It’s all in the eyes! How do you move in front t\of the lens and project that “it” attititude!

COMMERCIAL TV & FILM: If you watch the modeling “shows” you know that you have to have a personality in front of the camera. You’ll be coached, taped, taught how to audition and review what you’ve learned as you watch your work on our monitors.

RUNWAY: What’s our FASHION WEEK BOOT CAMP without Runway Training!? Turns. Pivots. It’s all choreographed and we’ll teach you the right way!

HEADHSHOTS: You’ve learned everything you need to turn that photo shoot into the poses needed for your headshot. IP works with one of the most sought after, franchised agency fashion photographers in the nation. We’ll set up a “mock” photo” session and you’ll have a chance to schedule your own location shoot with this renowned “Headshooter”.

FASHION WEEK SHOWCASE: The piece de la resistance! End camp with a fashion show highlighting everything you’ve learned through the week. You’ll strut in style and confidence down the runway dripping in the latest “looks” supplied by a our local Serendipity/Latitude Clothing Libertyville.

HIGHLAND PARK (4 Week and 2 Week Sessions)

HIGHLAND PARK-NORTH SHORE REGISTRATION BROCHURE

Musical Theater Camps to be held at

THE HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY HOUSE

1991 Sheridan Rd. (next to the Art Center across from Clm Place School)

SESSION ONE (4wks half day only)

Broadway Bound Camp (4wks) Location TBD

Entering Grades 1-3 (some exceptions)

Half day for young grade schoolers

June 11-July 6 (4wks-Half Day Only) 9:00-Noon $375

“HAIRSPRAY” Theater Day Camp

Entering Grades 4-9

June 11-July 6 (4wks-Full Day Only)) $745

THE HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY HOUSE

SESSION TWO (4wks)

"CAMP glee"

Musical Theatre Camp

Entering Grades 4-9

July 9-Aug 3 (4wks-Full Day Only) $745

THE HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY HOUSE

Inspired by the hit Fox Television Series of the same name! Be a part of an awesome CAMP of acting, song and dance – mashing up pop and Broadway hits - to create a Glee type final showcase. Led by our staff of incredible professional coaches! "Glee" campers will perform an original script using material from the show and campers/staff might adapt some of their own personal experiences. There is the stereotype that being in musical theater isn't cool. That's a huge thing we see in a lot of kids, especially for boys. We love that the show demystifies that. Glee engages kids in the concept that that you can be a football player and also be a singer and a dancer. "Glee" has also garnered critical acclaim, winning a Golden Globe award for best comedy or musical TV series, as well as a Peabody Award. The "Glee" phenomenon has also produced three soundtracks and a concert tour. We'd love to have you with us as we count down the days of summer!