Pali Overnight Adventures

Description

From television to film to Shakespeare, campers in the Acting Academy will be taught the basics of acting and encouraged to explore many different genres including classical drama, comedy and action.

Week 1:

During week one, you will work on scenes, monologues, improvisations, character analysis, and theatre games. You will gain confidence while performing in front of an audience and boost your self-esteem as you receive support from your fellow actors! You will also learn techniques taught to the pros, like script reading and auditioning, from the pros themselves. If you have ever dreamed at making it on the silver screen, this is the specialty for you.

Week 2:

Reach for your chance to become a star! Audition for and win a starring role in a movie made right here at Pali Studios, written and directed by campers in the Film Institute! You will be get the chance to work in a true-to-life movie production, learning all there is to know about being on set. Practice your lines, shoot your scenes, and get some real experience under your belt. At the end of your two-week session, prepare your award speech and head down the red carpet, because your film will be debuted at the Pali Film Festival attended by hundreds of parents, family, fellow campers and friends, along with actual Hollywood agents, all eager to see your talent on the big screen.

Testimonials

I signed with an agent!

- Rachel, cabin 9

Sample Schedule

Day 1

• Introduction to Acting, finding out experience levels.
• Warm up and introductory theatre games.
• Background in theatre. History and important elements i.e. how to read stage directions and understand stage talk.
• Start on monologue, define characters by stereotypes and discuss benefits.

Day 2

• Exercise and warm up (very important, a few stretches, yoga, jog, kickboxing, a short routine is always needed)
• Theate games.
• Show monologues chosen on Day 1. Guidelines for improvement .
• Learning lines and memorizing.
• Interpreting monologues. Difference between acting and re-acting and the importance of listening and soaking up information.

Day 3

• Exercise warm up. Theatre/improvisation game.
• Show scenes from yesterday.
• Discuss the difference between working in theatre, film or television.
• Explaining roles of a casting director and the process of an audition.
• Mock audition with real TV scripts.

Day 4

• Greater understanding of an audition. Campers act as director/producer while others are audition. The producers/directors pick out who would get the part and discuss as a group.

Day 5

• Movie Studio audition walk-through.
• Typical day on a movie set - what to expect when shooting a scene.
• Commercial reading, why is it important, how to develop it.
• Mock commercial audition.
• Advice on finding an agent or manager. Discuss unions, how to get a SAG card etc.

WEEK 2 (Two Week Campers Only)

• Audition for and star in Pali Film Institute movies.
• Perform your rehearsed monologue in front of the whole camp, family, friends and Hollywood Agents at the Pali Film Festival.

Packing List

Acting Academy Packing List

• Your own script/ monologue to rehearse
• Any costumes you may want to bring
• Headshot (optional)

General Packing List

The following clothing list is designed as a guide for parents and campers and should be tailored to your child's planned specialty (see below), and activity interests. For example, campers with no desire for horseback riding do not need to bring a shoe with a 1/2" heel.

Campers and staff dress informally at Pali Overnight Adventures. The rule of thumb is bring clothes that are comfortable and expendable. We discourage designer clothing for 3 main reasons; camp is rustic and your child will be active; the relaxed no pressure environment gives campers the opportunity of not having to compete; and clothes are very easily lost or damaged at camp.

Camp implements a strict policy when it comes to "provocative clothing". A general rule is that undergarments must be worn at all times and may not be visible and that the navel to the bottom must be covered completely. Laundry is done for campers stayingfor three or more weeks. Laundry is done after the second week of a camper's stay. Please make sure your child has a laundry bag for their belongings.

Lost And Found - Name tags should be placed on all campers belongings. Please put the campers first and last name. While every effort is made to help campers be conscious of their belongings and return lost and found articles back to the campers, unlabeled articles are rarely recovered.

Pali Adventures is not responsible for the loss or damage to a camper's personal belongings for any reason (i.e. fire, theft, laundry or forgetfulness) and Pali Adventures strongly recommends that campers not bring items of value to camp.

Luggage - Luggage should be confined to bedding and one suitcase or duffel bag. Everything should be labelled and closed securely. We reserve the right to screen a camper's luggage.

Bedding - Camp does not provide any bedding or linens. All campers must bring their own sleeping bag (or sheets and blankets) for their nightly use, plus a pillow and pillowcase. Camp does not provide towels.

Personal Equipment - Cell phones are not permitted in camp and on camp sponsored trips. The camp may, at its discretion, hold cell phones or other similar devices. Confiscated cell phones may be picked up at the end of camp. Concerned Parents are always welcome to call the Head Counselors to check on the progress of their child. Almost every type of electronic device is not allowed at camp. As a rule, any item that can: send or receive a phone call or text messages, play a DVD, access the Internet or send or receive e-mail is not permitted at camp. Hand held electronic games, iPods, or other expensive equipment are strongly discouraged. The camp is not responsible for the damage, theft or other loss of any personal items.

Dangerous items are strictly prohibited from camp. No drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, matches, fireworks, or other contraband may be brought into camp. If these or any other dangerous items are found at camp, the staff will confiscate them and disciplinary action will be taken. Camp cannot guarantee the safekeeping or return of confiscated items.

The following list is basedon a two-week stay.

• 16 pair of underwear (including bras for girls)
• 16 pairs of socks
• 10 - 12 pairs of shorts
• 5 - 7 pairs of long pants, jeans or sweats
• 1 pair of sturdy sandals, thongs or tevas
• 2 pair of tennis shoes
• 13 - 14 T-shirts
• 3 long sleeved shirts
• 3 sweatshirts
• 1 jacket 1 hat
• 1 pair of semi-nice clothes for the dance!
• 2 bathing suits
• 3 towels
• 1 beach towel
• 1 set of PJ's
• Sleeping bag & pillow or sheets and blankets for a twin bed.
• Toiletries. Please include sunscreen, lip balm and moisturizer.
• SUNGLASSES
• Water bottle (Optional - Pali will provide)
• Flashlight
• Insect repellent
• Day pack - small backpack for daily items
• Disposable camera
• Pens, pencils, paper, stamps
• Deck of cards or community game (Optional)
• Hiking boots with a 1/2" heel (for riding horses)

Equipment

• Large Range of Costumes
• Real Hollywood Movie and Television Scripts

Safety

All of Pali's programs adhere to every single one of the ACA (American Camp Association) accreditation specifications. This is a very thorough process, by the countries premiere camp standards organisation.

Pali counselors undergo an intense two week orientation period before camp begins. This training includes all matters of camper issue resolution, activity supervision and site specific rescue. All of our counselors are also fully certified in both CPR and First Aid.

Acting Academy Safety

Acting can be rather rigorous at times so at Pali we feel it's important to properly stretch and warm-up at the beginning of each day to avoid injury.