Summer Acting Camp for Teens, ages 13-17

TEEN ACTING WORKSHOP

SCRIPTED SCENES and/or OPEN SCENES

Ages: 13–17
Dates: July 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (2 hours/day, 12 hours total) Final: Scripted scene performance showcase on July 25

July 10 – Introductions and Open Scenes Focus: Introduction to open scenes and script analysis

• Icebreaker & Name Game
• Expectations and Group Agreements
• Open Scenes: Cold reads & partner work
• Intro to Script Analysis (given circumstances, beats, and stakes) • Table Work

July 11 – Assigning Scenes & Building the World of the

Play
Focus: Deep dive into character and world-building

• Warm-up
• Scripted Scenes Assigned – Read-through with Partners • Building the World of the Play: Time, Place, Mood
• Begin blocking and discussing character dynamics

July 17 – Objectives & Memorization Focus: Playing truthfully with intention and clarity

• Warm-up
• Finding Your Objective: What does your character want?
• Memorization Strategies (repetition, movement, partner exercises) • Off-book work: Run scenes without script

July 18 – Obstacles & Actions Focus: Making strong, playable choices on stage

• Warm-up
• Playing with Actions and Obstacles in scenes

• Run scenes with feedback focused on objectives, obstacles, and actions

July 24 – Rehearsal Day Focus: Staging and polishing for performance

• Warm-up• Full Scene Rehearsals • Feedback & Final Adjustments
• Set plan for performance day

July 25 – Final Performance Theme: Showcase your work and celebrate growth

• Check-in, Breath Work, and Focus Warm-up
• Final Scene Touch-ups & Transitions
• Scene Performance Showcase for friends & family! • Group Reflection
• Applause and Group photo!

Instructor Bio: Jonathan Ovando began his acting career in 2009 and has since contributed to numerous stage and film productions as an actor, director, editor, and coordinator, specializing in both stage and intimacy direction. He has also been involved in Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA). Jonathan earned a BA in Theatre Arts Performance from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in 2021 and an MFA in Theatre Arts Performance and Pedagogy from Texas Tech University in 2024. His notable performances include A Wrinkle in Time, Water by the Spoonful, The Impostor, and The Marriage of Bette and Boo, among many others.

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