Theatre

Discovering the world of theatre

Theatre EDUcamp, Performance Hall, EDUcamp, Greenville, SC, July 5, 2024. (Derek Eckenroth)

Dates

Jul 5 – 10

Jul 19 – 24

(Almost Full)

Grades

9th – 12th
(As of Sept. 2026 and 2026 grads)

Costs

$450 Overnight Camp
$350 Day Camp
+ $20 registration fee per camper (not per camp)
Hurry! This camp is almost full. Just a few spots remaining! Registration will end the Wednesday before camp starts.

Experience the thrill of performance!

Hone your acting skills, develop stage presence, and build confidence through this fun and fast-paced theatre crash course. You’ll work with experienced theatre directors and attend masterclasses in acting, theatre history, directing, and design. Each camper will have an acting role, and the week will culminate in a 40 – 45-minute showcase performance for family and friends.

You’ll benefit from devotional challenges that will strengthen your faith and help you develop a biblical worldview in the arts.

Activities

  • Perform scenes complete with lighting, sound and costumes.
  • Create designs or props used in the showcase performance.
  • Receive acting instruction from theatre directors.
  • Play improvisational theatre games.
  • Attend classes led by theatre professionals.
  • Tour professional theatre facilities.
  • Grow spiritually through devotions.
  • Perform a 40-45 minute showcase at 9:45 a.m. on Friday in Performance Hall. Photography is permitted, but we ask that you not video.

Introduction/Audition Video

Please record and email an introduction video telling us your name, your age, your grade, and a 45-60 second monologue of your choosing to [email protected] by June 28 (Theatre 1) or July 12 (Theatre 2).

Supply List

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.

Sample Schedule

8:30 a.m.Physical warm-ups
9 a.m.Masterclasses and rehearsals
11:30 a.m.Lunch
12:30 p.m.Rehearsals
4 p.m.Free time & dinner
5:30 p.m.Rehearsal & free time

(Exact times and session content may vary.)

General Information

When to Arrive

Camp check-in for all campers is on Sunday between 2–4 p.m. at the Welcome Center.

Day camp drop-off each day will be from 8–8:30 a.m. at the Welcome Center.

What to do When You Arrive

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.

When to Depart

Day Camp pick-up each day will be from 4:30–5 p.m. in the Welcome Center. Camps generally end on Friday at noon. Check your specific camp schedule for times of final presentations, performances or concerts that may take place after noon on Friday.

Day Campers

Day campers must live in or stay with family in the immediate Greenville area.

Campers may be required to be on campus from 8:30 a.m.–9 p.m. on camp days.
Check your camp schedule for specific details.

Day campers can also enjoy a fun highlight of our camp experience, the Bruins Bash, on Wednesday from 7–9 p.m.

Lunch and dinner are included in the camp cost.

What to Bring

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:

  • Twin bedding or a sleeping bag and pillow
  • Toiletries
  • Towels and shower shoes
  • Bible

What to Wear

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:

  • Camper may wear loose-fitting shirts.
  • Sleeveless, midriff-bearing, or tight-fitting shirts are not permitted.

Bottoms:

  • Shorts that approach the knee are acceptable.
  • Loose-fitting jeans and athletics pants are permitted.
  • Mid-thigh shorts or tight-fitting pants are not allowed.

Inappropriate Themes or Images:

  • Clothing with inappropriate themes, offensive language or explicit images is not allowed.
  • Campers should refrain from wearing attire that may be considered offensive or disrespectful to others.

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.

Camp Director

Nathan Pittack

Nathan Pittack

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.

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