DRAMA CAMP

Drama Camp, was a new program last summer, is for youth entering 4th to 8th grade in the fall of 2010.  The program ran from July 22, 23 and August 2-6 from 6-9 p.m., with dinner included. The camp taught basic blocking, emotional involvement, movement and vocal projection.  The first two days was used as an introduction to theatre and the play.  The following five days were used for rehearsal and the final performance.  Families were invited for an ice cream social and the kids’ final performance.  Drama Camp has not been scheduled for 2011 at this time.  Please check back!

About the play
Like Aesop's fables, Wiley and the Hairy Manis drawn from native folk wisdom. "Outwit the Hairy Man three times and he won't scare you ever again," says Mammy. Trembling, Wiley sets out for the woods, prepared to confront the Hairy Man; he looks fear in the face and outwits it. The adventures are presented in lyric poetry and mime. The actors become the woods, the cabin, and all the props. Wiley and the Hairy Man is a Joseph Jefferson Award (Chicago’s Tony Award) winner for outstanding children's play.

About the director
Ron Wachholtz has directed plays for the past twenty year with Historical Perspectives for Children (HPC).  HPC produces full-life portrayals of men and women in history in elementary schools in Chicago, Boston, and Minneapolis/St. Paul.  You may have seen his work at Morton Arboretum where he has directed shows for Theatre Hikes. Shows have included: Rip Van Winkle, Tuck Everlasting, The Ransom of Red Chief, As You Like It and Charlotte’s Web.  Ron is a long time member of Knox.

 If you have any questions, contact Jenny Hubbard.

Note:  Do not miss Drama Camp because of financial concerns or schedule conflicts.  Please speak with Jenny (630-355-8181 x318) to make arrangements.