COVID 19 UPDATE MARCH 24, 2020:
Both EEPA and Winchester Thurston are committed to bring you the best possible summer camp experience, whether that is in person or virtually. As of this writing:
- In the event that a stay at home order is still in place for our scheduled camps, it will be offered in an amended, online format.
- You may still register for camps, but no payment is required until the camps are 100% confirmed.
- EEPA camps will be confirmed no later than June 29th, based on reaching minimum enrollment numbers (we are 1 or 2 away from that in each camp.)
For the summer of 2020, EEPA is again proud to be a Camp Partner of Winchester Thurston. Together, we will bring bring you a series of one-week summer camps focusing on various forms of the performing arts. This year sees the return of the annual Musical Theatre Intensive, as well as our themed camp of the summer: Fantastic Scenes and Where to Act Them!
ALL CAMPS:
- Run from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Are held on the beautiful WT city campus in Shadyside.
- Have a tuition of $385
- Have optional early bird care and late pick up available
- Include two daily snacks, the opportunity for relevant field trips, and lunch excursions off campus (at camper’s expense, usually about $10.)
- Past field trips have included backstage tours of The Byham Theatre, Pittsburgh Playhouse facilities. Off-site lunches/snacks have included stops at nearby Chipotle, Pamela’s, and Millie’s Ice Cream. Every Friday, we cap off our hard work with a lunchtime pizza party!
For registration questions, email Dionne Brelsford, Director of Programs At Winchester Thurston for details. Please email Jamie for other camp details.
To Register, visit the Winchester Thurston Camp Registration page.
Fantastic Scenes and Where to Act Them
July 13th – 17th, 2020
This camp is a great experience for everyone – those who have never set foot on stage to those who love to singing and act. Bookworms and cinephiles welcome!
Have you ever wished that you could set foot inside a wizarding school, do battle in a galaxy far, far away, or meet the gods on Mount Olympus? Well, in this camp, we’ll focus on scenes from plays, musicals and other media written about (or in tribute to) everyone’s favorite fantasy characters, from Harry Potter to Percy Jackson, the Star Wars universe and beyond!
While we bring our favorite characters to life through scene and song (not everyone has to sing solo!) you’ll grow as a performer in three key areas:
- Acting
- Singing
- Movement
We’ll also make special themed projects, from snacks to props, all helping to bring our fantasy worlds to life.
Faculty: Jamie Fair, Owner – East End Performing Arts and local arts professionals
Musical Theatre Intensive – July 20th – 24th, 2020
This intensive will allow each camper to shine through work in three core areas:
- Acting
- Singing
- Movement
In this camp, EVERYONE gets a chance to shine! Camp performers will work in small groups throughout the day, led by professional actors and musicians, in activities such as:
- Rehearsing songs and scenes with one or two other campers
- Vocal warm ups and improvisation games
- Putting together a number featuring the whole class
- Master Classes with visiting artists, and/or field trips to local entertainment venues to learn about what goes on behind the scenes.
We’ll show off for friends and family in the Friday Finale, an entertaining presentation of our hard work throughout the week.
Faculty: Jamie Fair, Owner – East End Performing Arts and local arts professionals
Check out the fun for yourself with this YouTube Playlist from the 2018 MT Intensive. Videos were posted daily to give parents an insight into our activities: