Theatre Summer Camp 2013 A BYU-Idaho Summer Youth Program€¦ · Theatre Summer Camp 2013 A BYU-Idaho Summer Youth Program Congratulations on your choice to attend Theatre Summer

Theatre Summer Camp 2013

A BYU-Idaho Summer Youth Program

Congratulations on your choice to attend Theatre Summer Camp. Theatre Camp provides you with the opportunity to be part of good wholesome theatre experiences, as well as a unique time to grow spiritually on the campus of BYU-Idaho. You have an incredible opportunity to share your testimony and talents, teach others what you’ve learned, and gather to share the joys of theatre! Preparations are being made to welcome you to BYU-Idaho. Please read the following information carefully.

Table of Contents

Arrival and Check-in Time ......................................................................... 3 Departure .................................................................................................... 3 Travel Tips .................................................................................................. 3 Late Arrival or Early Release ..................................................................... 5 Food and Housing ....................................................................................... 5 Roommate and Group Preference .............................................................. 5 Refund Information .................................................................................... 5 Assumption of Risk Information ................................................................ 5 Insurance Information ................................................................................ 6 Lost and Found…………………………………………………………… 6 Standards .................................................................................................... 6 Code of Conduct ......................................................................................... 6 Dress and Grooming Standards .................................................................. 7 Clothing and Equipment Checklist ............................................................. 8 Weekly Schedule ........................................................................................ 9 Workshop Descriptions ……………………………………………………10 Monologue audition guidelines/tips ……………………………...………..11 Music/Dance audition guidelines/tips ……………………………………..12 Contact and Emergency Contact Numbers ................................................. 13 Liability and Assumption of Risk Form ..................................................... 14 Map of Rexburg .......................................................................................... 15 Parent/Guardian Early Release Form………………………………………16

Theatre Summer Camp ● Summer Youth Programs at BYU-Idaho

- 3 - Youth Programs, BYU-Idaho, 103 ASB, Rexburg, ID 83460-8012, (208) 496-1200 Fax (208) 496-6203

Email: [email protected]

ARRIVAL TIME & CHECK-IN

All participants should arrive at Theatre Camp on Monday between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Check-in will be in the lobby of the Arbor Cove Apartment Complex (see Rexburg City map on page 13. The Arbor Cove Parking Lot is available during check-in. For youth driving to Theatre Camp long-term parking passes are available upon request. Please arrive dressed appropriately for campus (no shorts, capris, or flip-flops). Room assignments and other program information will be given at this time. Participants will then check-in at their apartments.

DEPARTURE

The program will conclude on Saturday at approximately 5 p.m. Friends and Family are invited to our end of week Revue show that will be performed in the Snow Building Theatre. After that there will be strike for the participants and a soirée for the parents. We will be done at 5 p.m. We will have official check out there at the snow building.

TRAVEL TIPS Shuttle Service from Salt Lake City, Utah: The Salt Lake Express operates a special early Monday morning shuttle for BYU-Idaho Youth Program participants in addition to their regular Salt Lake City departures. This shuttle departs from the west side of the LDS Conference Center at 7:30 a.m. and from the Salt Lake Airport at 8 a.m. each Monday. The shuttle is scheduled to arrive at BYU-Idaho at 12:35 p.m. at the west side of the Hart Building. There will be counselors and signs posted to help guide the youth to the Arbor Cove Apartment Complex. Check-ins will begin at 1 p.m. in the lobby of the Arbor Cove Apartments. The shuttle departs from the west side of the Hart Building. If you make your reservation online, enter the Discount Code of ZAFY12 to receive a discounted rate. In order to get the discount you must leave from the above-mentioned locations in Salt Lake. The discount will not work from any other city or location and is only available for your arrival shuttle. This price is only valid for BYU-Idaho Youth Program participants. Additional travel information is available at www.byui.edu/pr/StudentTravel.

• Salt Lake Express (800) 356-9796 www.saltlakeexpress.com

Shuttle Service from Idaho Falls, Idaho: Community Connections offers a shuttle service between the Idaho Falls Airport and the BYU-Idaho campus for participants arriving by plane. Shuttle fees are $20 per person each way. The deadline for shuttle reservations is one week prior to the program start date. A reservation is required to ensure shuttle service, and can be made online on our registration page. Go to http://www.byui.edu/community-connections/programs-and-camps/adventure-for-youth-afy/registration and scroll down to BYU-Idaho Shuttle Service.

• Arrival Shuttles o Monday – 12:30 p.m.

• Departure Shuttles o Saturday – 5:30 p.m.




Driving to BYU-Idaho:

Heading south on I-15 Exit I-15 at Sage Junction onto US-33 which brings you directly onto Main Street in Rexburg, approximate distance 21 miles. From Main Street, turn right 1st West Street and then take a left on West Viking Drive. The Manwaring Center is located in the circle drive on West Viking Drive. Parking is available in the stalls south of the BYU-Idaho Center on West Viking Drive. Heading north on I–15 Exit I-15 at Idaho Falls Exit 119 onto US-20, heading towards Rigby and West Yellowstone. After approximately 25 miles, exit US-20 at the South Rexburg/BYU–Idaho exit and turn right at the off ramp. Turn left at the light onto West Yellowstone Highway. Directional signs to BYU–Idaho will guide you to 7th South where you will turn right. Then take a left on Center Street and follow the road down to the circle drive by the Manwaring Center. Parking is available in the stalls south of the BYU-Idaho Center. From the Idaho Falls Airport As you exit the Idaho Falls Airport, turn left at the first stop light which will put you directly onto US–20. (See above instructions)

NOTE: Please select transportation that will allow you to arrive on campus by Monday at

1 p.m.

EARLY ARRIVALS

If it is necessary to arrive Sunday because of transportation scheduling issues, here is a list of some local hotels. BYU-Idaho does not house early arrivals.

Hotels in Rexburg, Idaho (miles to Manwaring Center on campus)

AmericInn (3.2 miles) (800) 396-5007 (208) 356-5333 1098 Golden Beauty Drive

Marriott Springhill Suites (3.1 miles)

(866) 236-2427 (208) 356-3003 1177 S. Yellowstone Hwy

Super 8 (1.11 miles) (800) 800-8000 (208) 356-8888 231 West Main

Quality Inn (2 miles) (866) 539-5072 (208) 359-1311 885 West Main

These listings are for informational purposes only. BYU-Idaho does not endorse any of these companies nor has BYU-Idaho investigated any of these companies to determine their compliance with state or federal regulations




or their business standing. Before using any of these companies, BYU-Idaho recommends that you determine if they are appropriate for your needs.

LATE ARRIVAL OR EARLY RELEASE

Youth arriving late for the program must notify the office of Community Connections before the program begins. If you experience any travel delays, contact our office immediately. If a participant needs to leave the program prior to the actual end of the session, please fill out the Parent/Guardian Release Form found at the end of this packet and return it to the BYU-Idaho Community Connections Office.

FOOD & HOUSING

Theatre Camp participants will stay in BYU-Idaho approved housing. Your tuition covers meals for dinner on Monday through lunch on Friday. All meals are provided during the program. If you have food allergies or food related issues, please contact our office.

ROOMMATE AND GROUP PREFERENCE

If you did not request a roommate during the registration process, simply send an email to [email protected]. Please include your first and last name along with your age, the program and session you are attending as well as the first and last name and age of your desired roommate. We try our best to accommodate roommate requests. However, Community Connections reserves the right to make roommate or group assignments according to the needs of the program. All requests are due two weeks prior to the program start date.

REFUND INFORMATION

A $25 processing fee is required for each refund. Refund requests received within three weeks of the program start date will incur a $100 processing fee. No refund will be granted if a registration is cancelled within one week of the starting date. If circumstances require a participant to switch to another week, a $25 processing fee will be assessed.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENTS

When participating in adventurous activities, an element of risk is always involved. Accidents can happen even with safety precautions. By registering in Theatre Camp, you have confirmed that you are aware of these risks and have consented to the agreements found on page 12 of this packet.




INSURANCE

Each person will be responsible to obtain their own health and accident insurance. For those who do not have insurance, the parent or legal guardian must agree to guarantee payment of any and all medical expenses incurred by their child as a result of any injury or illness during the program and release BYU-Idaho from any expenses that might be incurred. This agreement is contained in the Liability Waiver, Assumption of Risk, Release, and Indemnity Agreement.

LOST AND FOUND

BYU IDAHO cannot be held responsible for lost items. Please put your name and address on all your belongings. In the event that you lose something while at Theatre Camp, you may contact The Lost and Found at BYU Idaho. Their number is 208-496-1401. Youth are issued a key to their apartment at check-ins. In the event that a key is lost, youth will be charged $35.00 which is the price to rekey the lock. Bringing a lanyard to Theatre Camp is a good way to keep track of your key. Please check to see that you have gathered all your belongings before leaving any event.

STANDARDS

Standards for Theatre Camp are the same as standards set by BYU-Idaho which also includes the Honor Code. Youth who are not willing to uphold the high standards expected of them are asked not to come to Theatre. Please refer to the dress and grooming standards outlined in this packet. For a complete list of the BYU-Idaho Dress Code see http://www2.byui.edu/catalog/2004-2005/dress.asp.htm.

CODE OF CONDUCT

Our goal is to provide the best experience possible to all youth who attend. If a youth chooses not to follow the Honor Code or Code of Conduct, we reserve the right to dismiss the youth from the program. If a youth is dismissed, travel arrangements and expenses incurred will be the responsibility of the parent or legal guardian. There are five major rules which will lead to dismissal from the program or other possible legal courses of action if not honored by the youth. These rules are listed below:

1) Obey the Law of Chastity as outlined in the Strength for Youth Pamphlet. (A copy may be requested during registration.) Any type of inappropriate relationships will lead to parent notification.

2) Obey the Word of Wisdom or refrain from cigarettes, drugs, alcohol, or any illegal substances. Any type of substance abuse will be turned over to local authorities.

3) Obey the local laws and respect the program, campus, and local authorities. Any vandalism and deviant behavior will be turned over to local authorities.

4) Build healthy relationships with everyone in the program and do not harm others. Any physical attacks or threats, both verbal and non-verbal, will be turned over to local authorities.

5) Participate in the program and do not leave the campus or program locations without counselor permission.




DRESS AND GROOMING

STANDARDS

DRESS AND GROOMING FOR WOMEN

Women are encouraged to wear modest attire in good taste, refraining from excessive or

extreme styles. Wardrobe selection should reflect modesty and femininity.

DRESS AND GROOMING FOR MEN

Men are encouraged to wear modest attire in good taste, refraining from excessive or

extreme styles. Wardrobe selection should reflect good taste and masculinity.

APPROPRIATE Neat and clean jeans (ankle-length) and shirts Shoes and socks Modest pants or slacks Dresses, skirts with blouses or sweaters Hair is neat, clean and feminine

Neat and clean jeans (ankle-length) and shirts Shoes and socks Slacks or pants, sport coats and ties Hair is neat, clean and trimmed

INAPPROPRIATE Shorts of any length (including capris) Bare Midriff clothing – When arms are raised and bare skin shows. Dresses & Skirts

• Length above the knee • Slits above the knee • Spaghetti straps/sleeveless • Backless or low cut • Mini or short

Extreme Appearances – nose or body piercing. Hair

• Extreme styles of coloration or unnatural colors

• Spiked or shaved portions

Immodest attire or appearance • Faded, patched or frayed clothing or

clothing with holes • Tight, revealing blouses or shirts • Suggestive or vulgar wording or

pictures on clothing. • Sweat pants or P.E. type clothing, tank

tops, flip-flops or slippers.

Hats may not be worn in classrooms.

Shorts of any length Earrings, excessive jewelry or make-up. Extreme Appearances – nose or body piercing. Hair

• Extreme styles or unnatural colors • Long strands (pig/rat/ponytails) • Spiked or shaved portions

Immodest attire or appearance

• Faded, patched or frayed clothing or clothing with holes

• Suggestive or vulgar wording or pictures on clothing.

• Sweat pants or P.E. type clothing, tank tops, flip-flops or slippers.

Hats may not be worn in classrooms.




CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST

Each participant should plan to bring the following in order to be properly prepared:

□ Scriptures □ Bed linens (twin size fitted sheet, flat sheet, and light blanket) □ Pillow □ Towel □ Washcloth □ Pants (no capris) □ Shirts (no tank tops) □ Zombie outfit (any old clothes that can be torn/stained)…Make sure you’re still modest! □ Socks □ Light Coat □ Sweater or sweatshirt □ Tennis shoes □ Modest clothing for movement and that you can get wet □ Soap □ Personal toiletries □ Personal medication □ Small notebook □ Pencil or pen and highlighter □ Water bottle □ Camera □ Journal □ Lanyard (for your apartment key) □ Audition materials: 1 minute monologue comedic or serious and 16-30 bars of music (See pages 11 and 12 for specifics) Please do not bring video games or electronics of any kind. Cell phones will not be allowed during any scheduled activity time. Label all of your belongings with your name and address. Please bring only the items on this list. Please leave at home excess junk foods and caffeinated drinks as these will interfere with needed sleep for the next day activities. Please ask your child not to order any take-out food without their counselor’s permission during the program. Also, please have your child inform their counselor of any visiting family members during their stay.










Workshop General Descriptions: Acting: In our acting classes we will learn:

• The main principles of improvisational theatre. “Improv” is not just about comedy shows, it is an important skill for any actor to have and useful in so many settings.

• The basics. Learn about blocking, movement, emotion, character and much more in our acting core class! • About your most important tool as an actor – your voice! • Script analysis! “The play is the thing”. Learn more about how a script can be broken down. • Creating a character is essential to a good play. We will learn how to ask the right questions and do the

necessary research to create the character you want.

Technical production and design: Courses will include the following:

• Safety, Tools & Materials, Stage Equipment • Principles of Design • Application of Design

Within those courses participants will be involved in the following activities: • Facility Tour • Discussion on Safe Practices

• Orientation to stage rigging and construction. • Exploration of Design Elements

• Life-‐Sized Light Lab • Production Meetings

• Concept Development • Drawing and Thumbnail Sketches

• Technical work for the Revue Show • Group Design Presentations

Musical Theatre:




Monologue Audition Guidelines and Tips Required Audition Material for Theatre Summer Camp:

• 1:00 min to 1:30 Monologue. • Can be either Serious or Comedic • Should be fully Memorized

Material Selection: • Find material that you could be cast in today-for your gender and age range • Select monologues from plays by established playwrights. • Choose material that is active, has a clear beginning and moves to a distinct ending. • Make sure the monologue is within the time requirements (Between 1 minute or a minute 30.)

THINGS TO AVOID: • Pieces that need excessive cutting or reworking to make sense. • Material from a book of audition monologues that are not from plays or self-written material • Chronically overdone monologues (Google "overdone monologues" for ideas of what not to prepare.) • Pieces with excessive strong language, profanity or content that may embarrass you or the auditors.

Memorize the Material • DO NOT MEMORIZE THE NIGHT BEFORE AND EXPECT TO BE GOOD. • Memorize and rehearse your piece exactly as you intend to perform it. • Memorize all the words correctly. Check frequently to make sure you haven't interpolated or paraphrased lines. • Memorize the monologue by saying it out loud. Don't let the audition be the first time you perform the piece out

loud or in front of someone. • While you are memorizing, also ask yourself what this character and you have in common. When did you feel the

way s/he seems to be feeling? When were you in a similar circumstance where you had a similar objective? Use these memories to help you find different tactics that you, as the character, might employ to get what you want.

• Practice the monologue in different places, while engaged in different physical activities. • Feel free to be bold in the choices you make about the character. • Avoid using props. • Choose to stand and to move rather than perform the piece sitting in a chair or on the floor. Find physical,

emotional and vocal levels. At the Audition

• Command your space. You are "on" from the moment you enter the audition space. • Dress in clothes that allow you to move freely and are flattering to your physique, and are neat and appropriate. • Style your hair so that it flatters your face, not hides it.

Your Performance • Wait for the director to acknowledge you. • Introduce yourself, the title of the play and the character, but unless asked for, do not describe the scene. • Take time to connect to your invisible partner. Place that other character out in front of you and a little to one

side. Do not set a chair down near you and talk to the chair, nor should you use the people auditioning you as the other character by speaking to them directly.

• If you need to start over: Stop. Look at the director. Ask if you can start over. Wait for acknowledgment that it is ok.

• When you finish, pause and say, "Thank you” and exit with confidence. Be Prepared!! It's not only the Boy Scout Motto, "Be Prepared" means to fully memorize and rehearse the piece.







EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Those wishing to contact a participant should be prepared to give a full name and the name of the program the youth are attending (Theatre Summer Camp).

BYU-Idaho Campus Police (208) 496-3000

CONTACT INFORMATION

Those with further questions may visit http://www.byui.edu/theatre/theatre-summer-camp or contact the Theatre Department office:

(208) 496-4821

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR TSC STAFF

If for any reason a parent needs to contact a participate or have questions specific to the camp, feel free to contact the directors of the camp:

Katie Ludlow (Director) (573) 647-9240 [email protected] JR Timothy (Co-Director) (480) 577-7770 [email protected]

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Those wishing to contact a participant should be prepared to give a full name and the name of the program the youth are attending (Adventures for Youth).

BYU-Idaho Campus Police (208) 496-3000

CONTACT INFORMATION

Those with further questions may visit http://www.byui.edu/community-connections/programs-and-camps/adventure-for-youth-afy or contact the Community Connections office.

Summer Youth Programs (208) 496-1200 Contact: DaLynn Moore [email protected]




This is the text of the BYU-Idaho liability waiver agreed to during the registration process. It is provided for your records; returning this form to the Community Connections Office is not necessary. Please return the Lewis and Clark form on Page 12 to our office.

BYU-Idaho's Release Form for Community Connections Youth Programs

LIABILITY WAIVER, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENTS

I have read the activity/course description and voluntarily enroll in a Youth Program (the “program”) offered by BYU-Idaho, Division of Alumni and Community Connections. I understand and realize activities involved in the program involve inherently dangerous risks and hazards which may result in injury to me or even in my death. I also understand and agree that the activities in which I will be involved may result in damage or loss to my personal property either due to the environment or the acts or omission of myself or others, and that I am solely responsible for the protection and security of any personal property of any kind or description which I bring to the activity. I knowingly and voluntarily assume all such risks which I may sustain in connection with the above program, including but not limited to injury sustained while traveling on highways and over rough terrain, drowning, forces of nature, falling, slipping, and any accident or illness which may occur while I am enrolled in this program. I understand the program may include, but will not necessarily be limited to the activities of white water rafting, hiking, canoeing, horseback riding, ropes courses (climbing, rappelling, negotiating obstacles, crossing cable bridges, etc.), camping, and traveling on highways and over rough terrain. I hereby authorize and release to BYU-Idaho the use of my image in any photograph or video made in the course of my participation in Summer Youth Program activities for promotional purposes. Furthermore, in consideration of the permission granted to me to participate in the above program on behalf of myself, my heirs, legal representatives, and assigns, I release and discharge BYU-Idaho and its officers, agents, and employees from liability for any injuries or property loss or damage I may sustain while participating in the above activity or course even if arising out of the negligence of BYU-Idaho or its agents. This release, however, does not extend to loss or damage arising out of intentional acts or from the gross negligence of BYU-Idaho or its agents. I fully realize and accept the responsibility to myself and my companions to carry out all program activities according to BYU-Idaho procedures and in a safe and prudent manner. I represent that I am in good health and do not have any medical condition that would prevent my participation in the program activities. I further give my permission for transportation to any medical facility or hospital and authorize BYU-Idaho personnel or medical personnel to render necessary emergency medical care in the event of illness or accident while participating in the program. I also agree I shall be responsible for any expenses incurred or damages suffered as a consequence of my personal injury or property loss or damage; that I shall carry adequate accident and health insurance for this purpose, and I shall indemnify and hold BYU-Idaho harmless from such expenses or damages.







BYU-I Summer Youth Programs Parent/Guardian Release Form

Program: Session: Date:

Participant Information

Name of Participant:

Participant Will □Arrive Late □Leave Early Time and Date of Absence: Reason for Participant’s Absence: Name and contact phone number of person who will drop off/pick up participant: ______ Participant Signature:

Parent/Guardian Information

Name of Parent/Guardian: Relation to Participant: Parent/Guardian Signature:

Counselor Information

Name of counselor: Counselor Signature: If participant is returning to the program, please complete the following: Date and time of return: Parent/Guardian Signature: Counselor who checked in:

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Theatre Summer Camp 2013 A BYU-Idaho Summer Youth Program€¦ · Theatre Summer Camp 2013 A BYU-Idaho Summer Youth Program Congratulations on your choice to attend Theatre Summer