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Drama Teachers Weekend

May 22 - May 25, 2009

Camp Bravo combines creativity with the enjoyment of outdoor activities providing drama teachers an opportunity to come together, explore new ideas, learn new skills, and renew their passion. This season provides four areas of focus from four amazing workshop leaders from within the world of academia and professional theatre. Not only will participants receive hands on practical tools to bring back to the classroom, you will spend three days rediscovering your talent through an intensive course of study designed to provide insight, education, and FUN!!!

COME BE AN ARTIST AGAIN!

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Setting

Camp Bravo is located in the San Bernardino National Forest, about two hours outside of Los Angeles, at the de Beneville Pines Camp facility. Camp Bravo is set in a grove of tall pine trees and provides a natural setting with beautiful landscapes, fresh air, and numerous multi-purpose performance spaces.

Accommodations

Lodging consists of fully enclosed cabins with individual double occupancy rooms and bunk bed type accommodations.

Program

Each participant is enrolled in four workshops. Each day will include four workshop sessions, an outdoor activity, free time, and an organized nighttime activity.
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COURSE OF STUDY

Brent Blair
USC School of Theatre
"Theatre of the Oppressed
for Cultural Fieldworkers"

Invigorate the classroom setting with ease of
effort and maximum student engagement.
This intensive introduction to the theory and
practice of TO will teach the games,
preparatory exercises and techniques that can
be applied to virtually any setting.

Craig Fleming
Cal State Long Beach
"Breaking the Fifth Wall"
This workshop will engage participants in an
exploration of the relationship between Viola
Spolin's "Contrapuntal Argument" and the
spontaneous, circular communication that
young people seem to avoid.



David Nevell
Head of Voice/Movement,
Cal State Fullerton
"Connecting Breath and Body"
This workshop includes informed,
practical discussion and application
as to how to most effectively and safely
use your vocal instrument.

Carrie Dobro
Actor / Producer
"It's not just about the words"
This class explores the power behind the
actor’Äôs intention. By delving beneath the
text, we will strengthen the driving force
behind every scene ’Äì the action.
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Forms

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Graduate Credit

Three transferable 500 level graduate units for teachers' continuing education are currently available through the University of Redlands. Fees are $50 per unit for a total of $150. Checks should be made out to University of Redlands and can be sent to our office with payment for camp. Camp Bravo will handle all registration forms. Anyone who would like further details should contact our office at 1-888-44-BRAVO.

Transportation

For those who are traveling from outside the Los Angeles area, van pickup is available from the local airports for an additional fee. Please call our office at 1-888-44-BRAVO for arrival and departure times.

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Dates

May 22 - May 25
Participants will arrive in time for dinner on Friday, and the program will continue through lunch on Monday.

Payment

The fee for Camp Bravo Teachers Weekend is $360. This includes all lodging, food, workshops, activities, and materials. Payment can be made in full, or we can reserve a spot with a deposit of $180. Many participants receive reimbursement through their schools and for California teachers, you may be able to receive some reimbursement through State Bill 1882 or through SIP funds. Registration or deposits are due no later than May 2nd, 2003. Please send payments to:

Camp Bravo
19360 Rinaldi St. #406
Northridge, CA 91326


This price includes 3 nights lodging, 9 meals, and all workshops, materials, and activities. Please remember to include your complete registration application with your payment. Thank you for your interest in the Camp Bravo Teachers Weekend. If you need a registration application, or have any questions, please call our office.

We look forward to seeing you Memorial Day!

1-888-44-BRAVO

Deadline for registration is May 7th, 2009.



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