THEATRE SCHOOL

Camp Dates: June 9 - 13, 4 PM – 6 PM
Ages: 11 - 14

For students who have taken a youth improv class with Tina and are ready to take their skills to the next level in this week-long camp of building skills and confidence, with new improv games! Come have a blast and kick off summer camps early after school in June!

Prerequisite: A previous improv class with Tina

Co-taught by: Tina Guldhammer Frei and Laurel Marlantes

Camp dates: July 21-24:
2:30 PM- 6 PM
Ages: 12 - 17

This camp is perfect for teens eager to explore stand-up and sketch comedy! Build confidence, sharpen your comedic timing, and craft your own jokes in a fun, supportive environment. Play improv games, create SNL-style sketches, and take risks in a judgment-free zone.

Co taught by: Tina Guldhammer Frei and Laurel Marlantes

Camp Dates:
July 21 - 25: 10 AM to 2 PM
Aug 4 - 8: 10 AM to 2 PM
Ages: 10+
Location: Battle Point Astronomical Association

Explore the stars and the stage in this unique collaboration of BPA with the Battle Point Astronomical Association! Held in their space, this camp invites students to find inspiration in the cosmos, discovering how the universe’s rhythms can enhance our creativity, self-growth, and storytelling. Through theatre exercises and artistic exploration, we’ll connect the wonders of space with the art of performance.

Taught by: Terace Yeatts

Camp Dates: July 14- July 18
2:30 PM-5:30 PM
Ages: 12+

This camp is perfect for those curious about set design, building, and crew work. Students will get hands-on experience creating a unique set piece for Mary Poppins JR., our big Theatre School summer production on the mainstage. With a collaborative focus on bringing a director’s vision to life, campers will design, build, and see their work shine on stage!

Led by one of BPA’s scenic designers: Erik Furuheim

Camp dates: Aug 4- 8
2:30-5:30
Ages: 11 - 14

Immerse yourself in nature and creativity! This exploratory camp will take place both in the BPA studio and an outdoor space (TBD), encouraging students to step out of their heads and connect with the world around them. Through acting, improv, and movement, we’ll explore how nature influences performance. This camp will focus on process and discovery.

Taught by Tina Guldhammer Frei

Camp dates: Aug 11 - 14 (Mon-Thur)
10 AM- 12 PM
Ages: 8 - 9

For our youngest theatre enthusiasts (or soon-to-be enthusiasts)! Explore the magic of theatre through vocal work, improv games, and character exploration—no final performance, just creativity and fun at BPA!

Taught by: Terace Yeatts

Camp Dates: July 28-Aug 1
10 AM to 2 PM
Ages: 8 - 11

Come and experience the joy of creation through storytelling with local children's authors! This camp blends focus and dedication with play and creativity, culminating in a brief performance of the story.

Taught by: Terace Yeatts

Camp Dates: July 7- 18
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Ages: 9 - 14

This two-week camp is perfect for students with some theatre experience who are excited to work on a 10-minute play! A deep interest and dedication in theatre is a must. The camp culminates in a performance on the studio stage—get ready to have a blast in a supportive space!

Taught by: Laurel Marlantes

Ages: 11-14 (grades 5-8)
Thursdays, 4 PM- 6 PM
May 1- May 22 (4 Thursdays)

For students who’ve taken youth improv with Tina and are ready for the next level! Sharpen skills, build confidence, and explore new games in a fun, supportive environment. Ready to level up?

Taught by: Tina Guldhammer Frei

Ages 18+
March 30, Sunday, 10 AM- 2PM

Whether you’re new to improv or looking to deepen your practice, this workshop taps into personal memories to spark creativity. Through simple exercises, you’ll safely uncover meaningful moments, vivid imagery, and inspiration to fuel new stories. Whether you’re a writer, an improviser, or simply curious, these are great tools to add to your toolbox. No experience required!

Led by Matt Smith, cofounder of The Edge

Ages 18+
Jun 7th, Saturday, 10 AM to 2 PM

Discover the introduction to directing in this hands-on workshop! Explore the creative process—how to develop an overall vision for a piece, navigate the process of discovering it, and effectively communicate it to your collaborators, from actors to designers. Through script work and mock scenes, you'll start learning some practical tools on learning how to talk to actors as well as bring your ideas to life. No experience required!

Led by
Christen Muir and Amanda Yeoman Brooke