Summer Theatre Camp
Texas State University
July 13-26, 2008
About The Camp
Texas State University and the summer theatre camp is committed to excellence in its workshops, teaching, and productions. We are committed to the process of training and production that encourages thinking, responsive individuals in a diverse society. We view the training and practice of theatre as necessary and integral to our lives. Workshop participants, Texas State faculty, and camp staff are dedicated to providing the students an environment for optimum learning.
Theatre Camp Personnel:
Jerry Knight, Program Director
Lacey Hayes, Camp Coordinator / Dorm Life
Vlasta Silhavy, Camp Coordinator / Rehearsal and Performance
Charles Jeffries, Faculty
Sheila Hargett, Guest Faculty
Paul Schimelman, Guest Faculty
Theatre Camp Fees:
Students staying on campus (Residents): $800
Day Commuters: $600 (includes lunch and dinner)
Available Scholarships:
Partial scholarships are available to students. Students who wish to apply should send a letter in requesting the aid along with a letter of recommendation from their theatre arts teacher. It should arrive no later than the May 16 deadline of the registration.
Application / Registration:
A $200 deposit made payable to Texas State Summer Theatre Camp must accompany your application by May 16, 2008. The remaining balance is due no later than 30 days before the first day of the camp.
To register for the workshop, complete the Student Application / Registration Form.
Return the completed application and deposit to:
Department of Theatre and Dance
ATTN: Summer Theatre Camp
Texas State University
601 University Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666
Auditions: Please fill out the
Student Audition Form and bring it with you the first day of camp. It is not necessary to prepare a monologue for the auditions. All of the directors will conduct auditions and cast the shows.
Housing: Students will be housed on the Texas State University campus in residence halls.
Meals: Meals are provided for all workshop participants in the tuition price, both for those staying in University housing and those commuting.
Arrival and Departure: Parents are responsible for transportation to and from Texas State University.
Day Commuters: Those students who commute each day for the workshop must arrive on time for class (no later than 9:00 am). Parents of commuters who are not in class at 9:00 am will be notified immediately. Commuters may come early and eat breakfast with the rest of the workshop students. Commuters are required to eat lunch and dinner on campus. Once commuters arrive each day, they may not drive their car until they leave campus at the end of the evening session. Commuters may not, for any reason, transport a residential workshop participant in their vehicle. Doing so will result in suspension from camp.
Safety and Guidelines: The workshop will have strict rules regarding curfew, class attendance, rehearsal etiquette, and behavior. Rule violations may result in restrictions on activities, or suspension from camp. For more detailed information, see the
Student and Parent Handbook. Parents will also be required to fill out the
Medical Emergencey Information / Consent for Treatment Form and the
Wiaver of Liability, Consent to Treatment and Picture Release Form. (All of these documents can be downloaded via the "Theatre Camp Registration Pack" on the registration page.)
Contact Information: In case of an emergency, parents may contact students through the theatre camp faculty by calling:
Between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.:
Department of Theatre and Dance Main Office: 512-245-2147
Jerry Knight: 210-421-7028
After 5 p.m.:
Jerry Knight: 210-421-7028
Dr. John Fleming, Department Chair: 512-775-8598
Specific dorm phone numbers forthcoming.
For additional information contact:
TheatreCamp@txstate.edu
512-245-2147
or
Jerry Knight:
jerryk6503@earthlink.net
210-421-7028