Pasadena Child Development Associates, Inc.

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Pasadena Child Development Associates, Inc.

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2010 Summer Theater Workshop

Children ages 7-17 enter the world of imagination through
the PCDA Summer Theater Workshop.

PCDA Summer Theater WorkshopChildren create their own dramas and design all aspects of a performance including script, costumes, set design, sound, and videography. Exercises in improvisation help build skills in emotional communication and dramatic expression.

The curriculum provides opportunities to explore all the various aspects of the world of Theater including:

  • Screen Writing
  • Acting
  • Scenery
  • Costume Design
  • Makeup
  • Camera/Videography
  • Directing and
  • Music/Editing/Sound Effects   

PCDA Summer Theater signEach day focuses on one of these topics.  There are hands-on activities as well as presentations and demonstrations from various professionals in the realm of theater.  This "topic of the day" is then incorporated into their creative "final project" to help bring it to life.  Their collaborative final project is presented on the last day of the workshop for all to enjoy!

Dates: August 2nd - August 13th (Mon-Fri)
or August 16th - August 27th (Mon-Fri)
Times: 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
Fee: $400 for the workshop

Please contact Melissa St. John for more information:
(626) 793-7350 ext. 277 or
melissas@pasadenachilddevelopment.org

Click below for a Summer Theater flyer:
small handPCDA_SumerTheater2010 (Acrobat PDF)

 

The children who participated in the PCDA Summer Theater Workshop really enjoyed working on their project.  You can see their final production videos here.

The "story board" video for the PCDA
2010 Summer Theater Workshop final project.
Click to see it on YouTube

The PCDA 2010 Summer Theater Workshop final project.
"The Night of the Living Patty".
Click to see it on YouTube


Original story board artwork for the PCDA 2010 Summer Theater Workshop final project.