The Greatest Summer Camps





Camp #1: The Greatest Story on Stage! July 8 - 12

 

Camp #2: The Greatest Sketch Video Camp! July 22 - 26

 

Camp #3: The Sound of Musical Parody! August 12 - 16

 

 

Camp #1: THE GREATEST STORY ON STAGE!  (July 8-12)

9:30am - 3:30pm

Ages 6-14

Maximum of 12 campers

                                                    

Under The Gun Theater

956 W. Newport Ave. - 2nd Floor

  Chicago, IL 60657

 

ABOUT THIS CAMP

Campers are introduced to the fundamental concepts and skills of improvisation, story creation, and positive collaboration with an ensemble of mixed age peers. The ensemble will select a topic based on the question "What challenge is the world facing that our story can explore and help solve?" They will create characters and devise an original story culminating with a performance for family and friends at the conclusion of the week. The original story will be transformed into a paperback book complete with illustrations created by the campers which they can keep forever.

INSTRUCTOR/DIRECTOR: Andrew Ritter


COST

Register by May 24th:            $250

Register after May 24th:         $275






CAMP #2: THE GREATEST SKETCH VIDEO CAMP!   (July 22-26)


9:30am - 3:30pm

Ages 8-14

Maximum of 7 campers


LOCATION

This camp is based out of home in Edgewater

5927 N Kenmore Ave.

Chicago, IL 60660

 

ABOUT THIS CAMP

Campers are introduced to the fundamental concepts and skills for creating original sketch comedy scenes. Campers will collaborate and create 25-45 minutes worth of sketch comedy scenes. The video will be developed through improvisation and shot with one camera and no crew.

Day 1: Brainstorm ideas for scenes with feedback from instructor.

Days 2-5: Film as many scenes as possible.

TBD - There may be “on location” filming at other nearby sites depending on weather and creative necessity.  


INSTRUCTOR/DIRECTOR: Andrew Ritter


* THIS CAMP REQUIRES SPECIAL PERMISSION TO ATTEND

** CAMPERS MUST HAVE SOME IMPROV AND PERFORMING EXPERIENCE

*** CAMPER MUST BE GREAT AT WORKING COLLABORATIVELY WITH OTHERS



COST

Register by May 24th:            $250

Register after May 24th:         $275






CAMP #3: THE SOUND OF MUSICAL PARODY!  (August 12-16)


9:30am - 3:30pm

Ages 7-14

Maximum of 12 campers


Under The Gun Theater

956 W. Newport Ave. - 2nd Floor

  Chicago, IL 60657

 

ABOUT THIS CAMP

Campers will be introduced to the fundamental concepts and skills of creating a musical parody and executing a musical performance. Camper will collaborate to rewrite and create an original parody version of a classic children's musical complete with alternate lyrics to the songs. A live performance will take place for family and friends on the last day of camp at Under The Gun Theater.

Titles under consideration for this summer are:

The Sound Of Music, Annie, Mary Poppins, The Little Mermaid, or Frozen.


INSTRUCTOR/DIRECTOR: Andrew Ritter



COST

Register by May 24th:            $250

Register after May 24th:         $275






HOW TO REGISTER BY PHONE OR EMAIL


To register by phone call Andrew @ (773) 710 -1639


To register by Email write to:  TheGreatestStoryInfo@Gmail.com


INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION:

  1. First & Last Name of Camper
  2. Birth Date of Camper
  3. First & Last Name of Parent or Guardian
  4. Parent/Guardian Phone Number & Email address
  5. Which Camp(s) are you registering for? (1, *2, or 3?)
  6. * If you are registering for Camp #2 you must also give students performance history, improv experience and discuss/write how well they work with others.
  7. How will you pay? (Credit Card, Check or Paypal)

 

CHECKS can be made out to YaYa Productions and mailed to:

The Greatest Summer Camp Never Told

5927 N. Kenmore Ave., Unit #3

Chicago, IL 60660