IOWA ACTING CAMPS & CLASSES
Camps and classes for Iowa kids, teens, and adults that have a special focus on acting in the theatre. Many of these Iowa acting education programs also focus on singing, dancing and music. Most programs present a performance on the last day of classes. Most of the camps are day camps, but some are residential.
Contact each individual organization via their website for updated program date, place, and registration information.
Des Moines Young Artists’ Theatre
Des Moines, IA area
We are committed to introducing students to the arts, training them in all areas, and nurturing them to use their skills to create positive change.
Des Moines Young Artists' Theatre is a nonprofit organization committed to:
- Introducing students and their families to the transformative power of live theatre and the arts
- Training young performers in all areas of theatre: singing, acting, dancing, writing, design, directing, and stage management.
- Nurturing the next generation of artists to be free-thinking, open-minded, risk-taking artists who use their awareness of their community, society, and world to create thought-provoking and challenging works of art to promote social change.
Website: https://www.dmyat.org
Davenport Junior Theatre Summer Session
Davenport, IA area
All kids deserve the chance to be themselves, express imaginatively, and have fun! At DJT, we build skills to help every child lead a successful life. We provide camps, classes, and workshops year-round, and produce three fully-fledged Mainstage productions during the school year.
All programs are held at Davenport Junior Theatre inside one of our Cottage Studios.
Our goal is to keep everyone safe, healthy and having fun. We recognize that extracurricular activi- ties fulfill a crucial role in a child’s development and sense of mental well-being. To do this, we try to our best to run an organized, proactive, and safe space for all. All cottage studios are equipped with Medify Air Filter systems with Hepa filters installed.
Website: https://www.davenportjuniortheatre.org
Sioux City Community Theatre
Sioux City, IA area
Our mission is to heighten community appreciation and participation in the performing arts through quality entertainment, volunteer, and educational opportunities. Along with our Main Stage productions, we produce several children’s shows through our Youth Theatre company, which exposes Siouxland children to classes, workshops, productions, and skill-building opportunities.
Our Fall Youth Theatre Classes are for ages 3 (potty trained) all the way through 12th grade.
This is a wonderful opportunity for your children to learn the basics of theatre!
Website: http://scctheatre.org
Coralville Center For the Performing Arts
Coralville/Iowa City, IA area
We believe theatre is a vital part of developing well-rounded young people. Through the art of theatrical storytelling, we teach students critical ideas and important skills, such as empathy, concentration, communication, cooperation, problem solving, memorization, and poise.
Education is at the heart of Young Footliters. Register for an in-person camp, a virtual workshop, or a full semester of programs! Students can develop new theatre skills in a welcoming environment with expert teaching artists.
We create exceptional learning environments that are supportive, intentional and allow for creativity and growth. We believe an exceptional learning environment leads to artistic excellence.
We believe theatre provides an outlet for imagination, innovation, and creative expression. We provide opportunities for young people to express themselves onstage and behind the scenes.
Young Footliters camps and classes are an exciting, positive, and welcoming place for students of all ages to learn new skills. Lead by experienced teaching artists, each camp is open to students of all experience levels.
Website: http://www.coralvillearts.org
Des Moines Community Playhouse Summer Camp
Des Moines, IA area
The Playhouse education department encourages self-development through the dramatic arts, explores the skills of the theatre, fosters an appreciation of the theatre, and acquaints students with technical theatre knowledge.
Theatre arts education at the Playhouse provides students with the opportunity to explore, create, imagine, and express themselves, all within a safe, nurturing environment.
Classes are held in-person at the theatre. Children are grouped by grade level so we may appropriately serve their developmental needs.
Website: https://www.dmplayhouse.com/education/about/
Capitol Theater Of Burlington
Burlington, IA area
Located in the heart of downtown Burlington, Iowa, the restored Capitol Theater recaptures an era when movies and live entertainment were enjoyed in beautiful and unique theaters.
The primary purpose of The Capitol is to be an education center for the performing arts. Exposure to theater and music is critical to a well-rounded education and social emotional intelligence. While children enjoy performing simply for the fun of spending time with friends and participating in creative play, the arts have an impact that lasts much longer than the performance.
Introducing the performing arts to children gives them the chance to develop priceless life skills. The abilities to express themselves, to feel confident, to play well with others, to shine in school, and to understand others will bring them to great heights in life. And all it takes is a little bit of song-and-dance. The following skills that children gain from performing arts will shape them into superstars on the stage of life.
Website: https://www.burlingtoncapitoltheater.com
Story Theater Company Summer Workshops
Ames, IA area
Story Theater Company provides several workshops each summer tailored to different age ranges.
STC’s summer programs are one-week session in which students develop skills in the theater arts while building self-confidence in a safe and fun environment.
Classes are developed by professional educators and led by a staff of top Performing Arts students and recent graduates from Iowa State University.
Classes can fill very quickly. Class size is limited to keep the classes enjoyable for your child and maintain a proper teacher/student ratio. Classes are filled on a first paid basis.
Grades are based on the grade the student will enter in Fall of 2019.
Website: https://www.storytheatercompany.org
Theatre Cedar Rapids Summer Camps
Cedar Rapids, IA area
Enroll your child in one week of camp or many! These uniquely-themed camps offer both morning and afternoon sessions, and run for one week at a time. Want to enroll your camper for a full day? Send a sack lunch and they’ll eat with friends in the green room between their sessions.
Website: https://www.theatrecr.org
Englert Theatre Summer Youth Acting Camp
Iowa City, IA
This two-course program utilizes improvisation to explore character development. Students may choose to participate in either the morning or afternoon course, or both.
Morning Course
A course in acting focused on movement and scene work. Performance consists of two to four person scenes.
Afternoon Course
A course in acting focused on voice work, communication, and character development. Performance consists of each student’s original monologue written for an original character.
Students attending both courses will perform in two pieces: an improvised scene with a partner and an original character monologue.
Each class is capped at 20 students.
Website: https://englert.org
Des Moines Performing Arts Classes And Camps
Des Moines, IA area
Young people sharpen their skills, stretch their imaginations, and create unique memories through a variety of Des Moines Performing Arts education opportunities.
With theater professionals as the instructors, students gain a deeper understanding of the process, build confidence, and benefit from a fresh jolt of creative energy.
Website: https://desmoinesperformingarts.org
RESOURCES
Of course a website cannot tell you all the information you need to know about preparing yourself to be an actor: unions, contracts, agents, casting, auditions, and the myriads of other things actors should learn about the acting business.
Below are a number of resources that will help you learn about such things to get you on the right road to becoming a successful actor.
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