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Dramatic Fanatics Musical Theater Camp

May 1, 2013
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Mrs. Amy Beaucham, director of Dramatic Fanatics, has teamed up with Pia Ugarte, a very talented vocal instructor, to provide a Musical Theater Summer Camp for children entering K-5th grade.  My own children have attended camp with Mrs. Beaucham, and it truly was one of the best experiences EVER! 

Students that participate will receive the following instruction in:

Voice: Introduction will be provided in the fundamentals of singing while learning a song.  This includes the basics of breath management, posture, vocal and muscle coordination, ear training and pitch recognition. 

Drama:  Students will be introduced to the basics of acting and dramatic interpretation through games and activities that foster imagination and creativity. These processes are geared towards encouraging students to tap into their artistic self, to develop understanding of the rules of the stage, and to encourage confidence with auditioning, improvisation and performing. Students will be provided with an opportunity to learn and deliver a chosen monologue from a variety of sources.

Movement:  Warm-up, stretching, center floor and across floor exercises focused on the development of stage presence, with emphasis on combinations for songs to be performed, applying the basics of Alexander Technique.

Performance:  Skills introduced in Voice, Drama, and Movement will be combined and further applied in the interpretation of material to be performed on the last day of the camp.
A performance of songs and monologues will take place on the last day of the camp, with a meet and greet afterwards. 

LOCATION: Providence United Methodist Church (592 Bernhard Road, Fayetteville) 

DATES: July 15th - July 19th from 1:00 to 5:00 with a closing show at 5:00 on July 19th

TUITION: $150  

CONTACT: Amy Beaucham at 678-416-6004 or AmyBeaucham1@hotmail.com for registration or more info.

INSTRUCTORS:

Ms. Amy Beaucham is the Founder and Director of Dramatic Fanatics and teaches Enrichment at Kedron Elementary, with 30 years of experience as an educator.  She is a certified enrichment and drama teacher, and holds an Undergraduate Degree in Speech and Drama and a Master's in Education.  She has performed through out Georgia, as an actress, singer and storyteller.
Ms. Pia Ugarte is the Founder and Artistic Director of Voices and The Ugarte Studio.  Ms. Ugarte was trained at The Juilliard School and has twenty years experience as a vocal coach.