Our second day of the Musical Theater Intensive Camp was all about preparing campers for success both in and out of the audition room! From learning about the many paths into musical theater to strengthening their audition skills, campers continued growing as confident, well-rounded performers.
Today’s focus was helping campers understand what it takes to pursue musical theater. We discussed the many different paths into the theater industry, showing campers that every performer’s journey is unique.
Campers also learned the building blocks of creating a theater résumé, including the experiences, training, and performances that help tell their story as performers.
In Acting Class, campers explored how to walk into an audition feeling prepared and confident. They discussed the importance of making strong acting choices, understanding the character, and showing directors who they are as performers. They also learned how to prepare an audition cut, an essential skill for future auditions in school, community theater, and beyond.
Meanwhile, in Music and Dance, campers continued rehearsing their group performance numbers, working together to strengthen their vocals, choreography, and stage presence.
Getting to Know Our Performers
We asked a few of our campers to share a little about themselves and their love of musical theater.
Edie G.
- Favorite Musical: Tarzan because “it has some not real parts and real parts, and I watched it once and now love the other series with it.”
- What do you love most about performing? “That I get to show people my talent.”
- Favorite Broadway (or Disney!) Song: “A Million Dreams.”
- Who inspires you as a performer? “Emma Watson.”
Jack B.
- Favorite Musical: “Hamilton because I like history.”
- What do you love most about performing? “Sharing my talents with people.”
- Favorite Broadway Song (or Disney!) Song: “Defying Gravity.”
- Who inspires you as a performer? “Lin-Manuel Miranda.”
Ariella F.
- Favorite Musical: “Zombies because there are a lot of different songs and a lot of good people that sing.”
- What do you love most about performing? “There’s a big crowd and I feel confident about myself.”
- Favorite Broadway (or Disney!) Song: “Dream Come True.”
- Who inspires you as a performer? “Milo Manheim because there are a lot of different stunts he has to do.”
Annabel T.
- Favorite Musical: “Les Misérables” because I like the music.
- What do you love most about performing?: “Dancing and getting to go on stage.”
- Favorite Broadway (or Disney!) Song: “Hakuna Matata.”
- Who inspires you as a performer? “My mom.”
Our Dance Shout Outs of the Day:
Today we looked for the campers whose dance ability stuck out to us out to us during their classes and these were the stand outs:
Emma DeVito, Annabel Thompson, and Jack Brady
CCC Shines was established in 2007. With faith and fun at the core, CCC Shines strives to provide unique and engaging experiences focused on performing arts, service, and ministry. Through our Musical Theater Intensive Camp, campers gain valuable audition experience, performance training, and confidence to help them succeed on stage and beyond. #CCCShines