Dates
Jul 12 – 17
Grades
Costs
Explore the thrill and challenge of performing the works of the greatest playwright in the English language—William Shakespeare!
This advanced acting camp will teach you to use voice and body to make classic texts come to life for a modern audience. You’ll benefit from daily devotional challenges that will strengthen your faith and help develop a biblical worldview. You’ll also enjoy attending a live Shakespeare performance.
Each camper will have an acting role, and the week will culminate in a 40 – 45-minute showcase performance for family and friends.
While not a requirement, it’s suggested that you attend Theatre EDUcamp before attending Shakespeare EDUcamp.
Please record and email a 1-minute monologue from your favorite Shakespearean play (costumes, set, props not necessary) to [email protected]. Videos should be submitted by July 5.
Specific clothing/base costume needs will be communicated a week before camp begins. If you are actively involved in theatre or plan to continue in theatre, we highly recommend purchasing character or rehearsal shoes. Open toed shoes (flip flops, slides, sandals, etc.) should not be worn to theatre camp.
| 8:30 a.m. | Physical warm-ups |
| 9 a.m. | Masterclasses & rehearsals |
| 11:30 a.m. | Lunch |
| 12:30 p.m. | Rehearsals |
| 4:00 p.m. | Free time & dinner |
| 5:30 p.m. | Rehearsal & free time |
(Exact times and session content may vary.)
Camp check-in for all campers is on Sunday between 2-4 p.m. at the Welcome Center.
Sunday Schedule:
Day camp drop-off each day will be from 8-8:30 a.m. at the Welcome Center. Every day camper should check in and out at the Welcome Center every day.
When you arrive on campus, follow the signs to the Welcome Center to check-in. Our camp counselors will give you your camp schedule and camp T-shirt. If you have a camp balance, you can take care of it at this time.
Camps generally end on Friday after the Closing Program (11:15-11:40 a.m.); Friday lunch is included in the Dining Common. Check your specific camp schedule for times of final presentations, performances, or concerts that may take place morning or afternoon on Friday.
Day Campers are encouraged to stay through the evening chapel Monday-Thursday, which ends around 7 p.m. They are welcome to stay for evening free time activities from 7-9 p.m. Evening pick-up Sunday-Thursday will be from 9-9:30 p.m. in the Welcome Center. If you need to pick up your camper before this time, please communicate that with your camper and/or the Welcome Center.
Day campers must live in or stay with family in the immediate Greenville area.
Day campers can also enjoy a fun highlight of our camp experience, the Bruins Bash, on Wednesday from 7-9:30 p.m.
Lunch and dinner are included in the camp cost.
Phones may be used at certain time during the week of camp depending upon activities.
A modest amount of spending money is suggested for The Den, vending machines and Bruins Shop.
Please note: BJU cannot be responsible for money, valuables or personal articles.
Overnight Campers:
At EDUcamp, we want to create an environment that is appropriate and comfortable for all campers. In order to do this, we have a dress code that we ask all campers to abide by. Please review these guidelines to ensure that your camper’s attire aligns with our camp standards:
Tops:
Bottoms:
Inappropriate Themes or Images:
Lunch will be served in our dining common in an all-you-can-eat buffet style. Any food concerns (allergies, diet restrictions, etc.) can be noted in the online registration form.
Nathan Pittack is a director, educator and performer based in Greenville, SC. He has served as a Teaching Artist at South Carolina Children’s Theatre and has developed his own 3-day theatre workshop, which he takes to high school students along the east coast. Currently he serves on BJU’s arts administration team as the head of operations and engagement. He holds an MA in Theatre from BJU.
