MacGuffin Theatre and Film Co

2008 Summer Camps

  Call 215-922-1141 for a camp brochure or Register Online

Comedy Crash Course | Musical Theater Camp | Cabaret Camp
Film Acting and Production |

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2008 PreCamp Crash Course in Comedy

Where: Plays and Players Theater, 17th and Delancey in Philadelphia, close to public transportation and in a safe area.

Dates: June 23 - 27

Monday – Friday

Times: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Director: John Rea

Enrollment: Limited to 20 students. Must be between the ages of 12 and 17.

Tuition: $300

($50 discount if registered before April 5)

Course Description: Get intensive training in improvisation and sketch comedy. Learn to say ‘yes’ to what is offered and find the humor in everyday situations and bizarre ones, too. Act 1 of our show will be comprised of sketch comedy from Monty Python, the Reduced Shakespeare Company and/or Saturday Night Live. Act 2 will be our version of the popular TV show, Whose Line is it Anyway?

Performance: June 27 at 7 PM at Plays and Players Theater. Free: suggested donation $5. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Call 215-922-1141 for a brochure or Register Online
 
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2008 Musical Theater Camp

Where: Plays and Players Theater, 17th and Delancey in Philadelphia , close to public transportation and in a safe area.

Dates: June 30 – July 24
Monday – Thursday only

Times: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Directors: John Rea and Liz Fredette

Enrollment: Limited to 30 students per level. Must be between the ages of 8 and 17.

Scholarships are available for this camp.

Tuition: $900 per student

($50 discount if registered before April 5)

Performances:

July 23 for High School Musical 2 - Youth at 7 PM 

July 24 for Hairspray - Teen at 7 PM

Location: Plays and Players Theater.

Free: suggested donation $5. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Teen Level (12-18 yrs.)

Training in Broadway voice, jazz dance and characterization.

Musical:

Hairspray

Music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman, book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan

15-minute Musical: The Tale of Orpheus by John Rea

Youth Level (8-11 yrs.)

Training in Broadway voice, jazz dance and acting.

Musical: High School Musical 2

Music & lyrics - various, book by Peter Barsocchini

Play: An episode of Hanna Montana.

Daily Schedule
9:30 - 10:30 AM

Physical and vocal training

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Rehearsal
12:30 - 1 PM Lunch
1 - 2:30 PM Rehearsal
2:30 - 3:30 PM Improv and Theater Games
Call 215-922-1141 for a brochure or Register Online.
 
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2008 Cabaret Camp  NEW!!
Where: Plays and Players Theater, 17th and Delancey in Philadelphia , close to public transportation and in a safe area. Dates: June 30 - July 24
Monday - Thursday only

Times: 3:30 - 5:30 PM

Director: John Rea

Enrollment: Limited to 30 students per level. Must be between the ages of 11 and 17.

Scholarships are available for this camp.

Tuition: $550 per student

($50 discount if registered before April 5)

Performances:

July 23 after High School Musical 2 - Youth at 7 PM 

July 24 after Hairspray - Teen at 7 PM

Location: Plays and Players Theater.

Free: suggested donation $5. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Course Description: Train your voice in the Broadway style.  Perform solo and in groups. Learn to sing in harmony. We will be performing songs from: Spring Awakening, Pippin, Wicked, Hairspray, Chicago, Merrily We Roll Along, Guys and Dolls, Into the Woods and many more.
Call 215-922-1141 for a brochure or Register Online.
 
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2008 Film Acting Camp
Where: Plays and Players Theater, 17th and Delancey in Philadelphia , close to public transportation and in a safe area.

Dates: July 28 - August 14

Monday - Thursday only

Times: 9:30 AM - 2 PM Director: John Rea

Enrollment: Limited to 20 students

Must be between the ages of 12 and 17.

Tuition: $650

($50 discount if registered before April 5)

Course Description: Get training in film acting and production work. The camp will produce scenes from popular films and/or an original short film. A television producer will host a day of training and shooting commercials . Philadelphia film actors will host a master classes on the film business. All students from the camp will receive a DVD copy of the scenes we produce. Please note that some evenings may be required for filming.

Call 215-922-1141 for a brochure or Register Online.
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A limited number of scholarships are available for MacGuffin classes and summer camps on a financial need basis. To apply simply click on the link and download the form. 

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John Rea, Artistic Director

MacGuffin Theatre & Film Co.
525 South 4th St. Suite 584
Philadelphia, PA 19147
phone: 215-922-1141
email: MacGuffinTF@netzero.net

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