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CAMP: Harry Potter Wizarding TECH – July 6-10 (Actors and Theater techies)
July 6 - July 10
✨ HARRY POTTER WIZARDING TECHNICAL THEATER Summer Camp (ages 8–16) ✨
Accio imagination! Campers step into Hogwarts through acting and stage “spell work” as they explore characters, scenes, and magical movement.
With house-based activities, dramatic storytelling, and ensemble practice, students learn to wield their voice, curiosity, and confidence like trained wizards. Learn the technical elements of how to create MAGIC on the stage in this camp. No real focus on singing for this camp.
*FOR THOSE NOT INTERESTED IN BEING ON STAGE BUT INSTEAD LEARNING TECHNICAL ELEMENTS LIKE LIGHTS, SOUND, STAGE MANAGING, SCENIC DESIGN, THIS CAMP IS ALSO FOR YOU!!
🎬 This camp will be led by our very own Potterhead, Melena Dillingham, and Cass Opal (Production Manager at the School of Stage and Screen at Western Carolina University). Melena has been teaching voice for over twenty years after performing as a professional actress; Cass has been a Production Manager and Lead Electrician at various locations including The Wortham Center for the Performing Arts and Juiliard School, The Actor’s Studion and Ars Nova in NYC.
Campers will:
Rehearse scenes inspired by Harry Potter stories with expressive stage movement and magical blocking
Techies in this camp will learn technical elements such as lighting, sound, stage management and scenic design
Experiment with scenic design to create magic on the stage
Learn choreography for the Yule Ball and Dark Lord Funk
Learn a bit of real magic from a working magician!
Every day will also include craft time creating props, scenic elements for the Friday showcase, or camp souvenirs
Techies in this camp will learn the technical elements such as lighting, sound, stage management and scenic design necessary to create magic on stage
👉 Ages: 8–16
🗓 Dates: July 6-10
🕘 Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🎬 Showcase: Friday afternoon at 3:30pm
💲 Price: $355; increases to $375 on April 1
“Anything’s possible if you’ve got enough nerve” – Ginny Weasley
This camp is inspired by Harry Potter and is not affiliated with or endorsed by its creators or rights holders.
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