THEATRE SUMMER CAMP AVAILABILITY
SALT LAKE ARTS ACADEMY SUMMER CAMPS
You do NOT need to be a SLArts student to register!
PLAYWRIGHTS RETREAT | June 1-5 (9 am-12 pm)
Do you have a story burning inside that is meant for the stage? Join Ms. Carn in the mornings as we read influential plays and learn what it takes to become a playwright! By the end of the week you will have written your very own short play with unique characters, hilarious scenes, and an epic plot twist!
~ 10-15 yrs / ($150 + $20 material fee) Total Cost $170
MUSICAL THEATRE BOOT CAMP | June 1-5 (12:30-3:30 pm)
Singing and dancing and acting…oh my! Join Ms. Carn in the afternoons for a musical theatre boot camp! We will learn everything about Broadway style performing. Get ready to learn iconic dance moves, epic harmonies, and scenes form your musical theatre favorites…all ending in a fabulous showcase!.
~ 10-15 yrs / ($150 + $20 material fee), Total Cost $170
My teaching philosophy:
As an educator, I have the privilege of watching my students fall in love with the art form that has given me so much. With that privilege comes the responsibility to provide equitable opportunities so each student gets the same chance to interact with multiple forms of theatre. As a teaching philosophy, I prioritize creating theatre that allows students to learn, explore, and develop their skills and creativity. This means valuing the journey of the production, from auditions to rehearsals to opening night, and seeing each step as an opportunity for growth and development. When creating theatre solely for the purpose of being “good,” the focus is often on meeting certain standards of performance quality, rather than on the personal and artistic development of the students. This can lead to a stressful and competitive environment, where students may feel pressure to prioritize their own success over the success of the group.
I once heard a middle school theatre teacher mention that if you are becoming a theatre teacher to be an artistic director, you are in the wrong field. Yes, it is important to have a clear creative vision for your program and seasons, and of course, no theatre teacher should purposefully be creating “bad” theatre. But, at the end of the day, it is not about you. It is about the students and the environment you provide them to create, play, and grow. If that means that your dream of producing a specific show in a specific way has to change to allow the students you have to be successful, then so be it. If this means that you cast the student who can learn the most from the role, instead of the student who is the most talented for the role, then congratulations-you are prioritizing student growth over what you imagine to be your dream production. Ultimately, I believe that creating theatre that allows students to learn is more rewarding and meaningful than creating theatre solely for the purpose of being “good.” By prioritizing the educational value of the experience, students are able to develop their skills, creativity, and confidence, while also building a sense of community and shared purpose.
Programs I’ve Taught With
While I currently teach full time at Salt Lake Arts Academy, I enjoy teaching after school and summer programs throughout the Salt Lake Valley.
(Full resume available upon request)
Lauren Carn 