PACE Production Camps

PACE Summer Camps Grades 3 - 6th PACE Summer Camp is one of the most affordable quality theatre camps in Columbia. Campers rotate through a variety of theater classes taught by qualified instructors. After lunch, summer campers play exciting games before they come together for showcase rehearsal. All campers perform in the theater showcase at the end of the week.

Register for Summer Camp Classes Frequently Asked Questions Select Class - $300 A Show of Hands The Emperor's New Clothes The Journey of the Song I Wanna Be Like You

Staff:
Angela Howard, Artistic Director
Maggie Hunter, Instructor, William Woods student majoring in theatre and ASL
Matt Howard, Instructor, Columbia College student majoring in Education.
Dani Mann, Instructor, University of MO student majoring in theatre and Math.
Gina Drapela, Instructor, University of MO student majoring in theatre.

June 3 - 14
"A Show of Hands"
8:30 - 4:30 pm
Instructor: Maggie Hunter

Students will learn the basics of acting while incorporating American Sign Language (ASL). ASL explores a crucial dimension of acting - facial expression, body movement and creativity without vocalization. Students will use stories like Beauty and the Beast, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and Little Mermaid to learn stage direction, character development, costuming, makeup, props, set design and ASL. Students will participate in a different aspect of the production for each story. Showcase on the last day of class.

June17 - 28
"The Emperor's New Clothes and Other Fashion Faux Pas"
8:30 - 4:30 pm
Instructor: Matt Howard

Jump into the world of acting. Discover how to create a dynamic (and zany) character and bring a story alive. Students will learn how to find that character through improvisation, open scenes, stage movement and combat, and perform the hilarious production about a couple of sly weavers who convince the Emperor that his beautiful clothes can only be seen by the "honest ..." Showcase on the last day of class.

July 15 - 26
"The Journey of the Song"
8:30 - 4:30 pm
Instructor: Dani Mann

This camp will focus on the exciting expression of ideas, hopes, and dreams through the art of Music in Theatre. Utilizing great musical numbers from shows like Newsies, Mulan, Wizard of Oz, and The Lion King, students will learn to communicate through dancing and singing. Basics of stage movement and technical singing will be addressed; but we will take it one step further. Students should be prepared to explore their emotions and to stretch their minds. We will take chances! Make mistakes! And get messy! On the final day of camp, students will have the opportunity to perform their explored, choreographed, and polished pieces in a showcase, spotlighting every aspect of growth they achieved in two weeks.

July 29 - Aug. 9th
"I Wanna Be Like You!"
8:30 - 4:30 pm
Instructor: Gina Drapela

Do you often communicate with your parents through animal sounds? Meow too! We are just itching to invite you to spend a week on a jungle safari learning the bare necessities of acting, singing and dancing. Join us as we adventure through the songs of Lion King, Jungle Book, Tarzan and more! No matter if you have stripes, spots, hooves, claws, tails or scales; everyone is welcome here! Showcase on the last day of class.