summer theatre camps for highschool students?

Question

i'm looking for some camp somewhere, really doesn't matter as long as its in the US. it'd be nice if it wasn't all stuck up and weird, and preferably not to expensive? anyway i can work around money especially if they offer assist-i'm not saying i'm broke i'm saying there's a limit if you catch my drift.
the bottom line is i'd like to go to a theatre camp somewhere the summer of 2008. if you have any good experiences with places let me know!
unfortunately there are restrictions. there is one place i've heard of that i simply cannot go to, so sorry if this was your idea. stage door manor is off the list, but any other suggestions are appreciated!

Answer 1

Good Theatre Camps for High School students are with the US Performing Arts. Except they are kind of expensive (nothing under $1,000). Plus they have so many location all across the nation.
I wanted to attend one, but I found a camp closer and for only $200 @ a Local Theatre in San Antonio, TX (30 miles from where I live).
And This was the BEST experience I have ever had. They liked me. I LOVED them and I actually learned a lot.
PLUS, the Artistic Director heard me singing from upstairs and said I was good. Then my directors of the camp told me to audition for the Playhouse, and now I could possibly be in a produciton.
So my drift is to check out the local theatres in your area because you might have more opportunities than you think.
But no matter what...GET INVOLVED! Dont back out.
Thanks.
dp.

Answer 2

I'll tell you of the absolute best place to do theater over the summer, and it's absolutely, 100% free to high school students who are serious about theater. At the Palo Alto Children's Theater in Palo Alto, California, there is a program called "Wingspread", and they do Broadway-style productions and put them together in two weeks. They do about 4-5 shows over a six or seven week period, and what you don't do on stage you can do tech work for. You have to be committed, because they rehearse 7pm-11pm or later seven days a week...and if they have a show, rehearsals don't start until 10pm.

You can find information at

http://www.city.palo-alto.ca.us/depts/csd/activities_and_recreation/attractions/childrens_theatre.asp

although it is not updated for the Wingspread program yet (that will change as it gets closer to next summer)

Answer 3

When I was your age, and I am guessing your about 14 or 15 I first had to secure a work permit and tried telemarketing because the pay was above average. Since, however, that industry has been greatly minimized due to Fed. regulations I would suggest what I did as my second job: Landscape. In 1990, I think the minimum wage was still only $3.75 an hour. In landscaping I was making $6.25 an hour. I dont know if landscape still pays that much more than minimum wage but it might be worth looking into. Good Luck!

Answer 4

have you not tried a web search of your topic?