Camp Wilma 2010

Jessica WongKatharine Houghton Hepburn Center Summer InternshipCamp Wilma 2010

The Wilma TheaterWIL-MA (wilmuh), n.The fictitious feminine persona of William Shakespeare.A theater company that combines the boldness of a space explorer with the precision of a master craftsman.

Mission:The Wilma Theater exists to present theater as an art form, engaging artists and audiences in an adventure of aesthetic and philosophical reflection on the complexities of contemporary life. We accomplish our mission by producing thoughtful, well-crafted productions of intelligent, often daring, plays that represent a range of voices, viewpoints, and production styles.

The Wilma Projectest. 19731973The Wilma Project: a feminist collective1979Blanka & Jiri Zizka become artists-in-residence1981The Zizkas assume artistic leadershipThe Wilma is relocated to a 100-seat theater on Sansom St.1996Wilma opens its new facility on the Avenue of the Arts, where it is now locatedEducation DepartmentPhilosophyTo enrich our community by providing a variety of opportunities to engage more deeply with our productions. We believe that learning more about the process of making theater truly enhances the theater going experience.

ProgramsWilmaginationWilma ClassroomCamp WilmaCreating ImpactStudio SchoolInternships/FellowshipsCamp WilmaA day camp where youth ages 6 16 learn concepts in acting, design, music, and dance, culminating in the creation and performance of their own adaptation of traditional folktales of a certain culture.

Curriculum GoalsLearn to be part of a theatrical ensemble working to accomplish a common goal.Exercise inventiveness, creativity, and imagination to solve problems and communicate ideas.Travel outside comfort zones to try new things.Develop increased self-discipline.Experience sense of accomplishment & increased self-confidence.Feel more comfortable inside bodies & voices.Broaden horizons through exploration of another culture.

Elizabethan EnglandSuch Stuff As Dreams Are Made OnSprites (6 8 years old):A Midsummer Nights DreamWizards (9 11 years old): The TempestNobles (12 16 years old): Macbeth

Internship Duties Dramaturgical research on the time period Research various tellings of Shakespeares stories to compile kid-friendly synopses. Design and create the study guide that is distributed to all campers Co-design camp t-shirt Assist at camp in any way needed- namely as assistant to the youngest group of campers (the Sprites) and to the Design teacher

Daily ScheduleSign-InCamp-wide Warm Up1st ClassLunch2nd ClassSnack Break3rd ClassCamp-wide SharingSign-Out

Participate Listen ApplaudSay Yes!

Collaborative Process Theater by nature is a collaborative endeavor, so it is essential to work well as a team member. Begin by playing games, building a basic skill set, then working up to the framework of a show. Always encourage creativity and new ideas, but stress that, by the end of the process, one must stick to the set instructions of the director.

The ExperienceOverall, this process was exhausting, yet rewarding. I worked with a group of smart and talented children. I was able to observe teachers, professionals in their craft, guide students through a collaborative learning process of creating their own production. I gained knowledge in arts education that I will take with me in all future teaching endeavors.