Summergglass camps are special! Young people have unprecedented access to the Lookingglass theatre in the historic Water Tower and campers receive support and mentorship from the world-class ensemble of Lookingglass artists. Find new friends, go to the park each day for lunch, and make a new play that's all your own!
In Summergglass camps there are no scripts and no assigned roles–each camper creates their own dream role. Campers create their own dialogue, characters, stories, designs and costumes. Each camp culminates in an informal performance for family and friends that will be inspired by – and in turn inspire – the next season of Lookingglass productions!
Session Information:
PAPER MAGIC: A SHADOW PUPPET CAMP
August 4-8, 9am - 3pm. Lights. Paper. Magic! Create epic adventures with shadow puppets as you design, build, and bring your own puppets to life using storytelling traditions from around the world. Through creative drama and movement games, we’ll explore folk tales from around the world, invent original heroes and villains, and build magical stories to share! Learn how to build your own puppets, skillfully manipulate your creations to tell exciting tales, and explore the way light and shadow can be used to build story and suspense. For ages 6 - 10.
MYSTERIOUS CITY: A CHICAGO SCAVENGER HUNT CAMP
August 11 - 15, 9am - 3pm. “Are you a gifted young person looking for special opportunities?” begins the mysterious letter in your mailbox. The Mysterious City Society needs your help! Your mission: report to the historic Lookingglass Water Tower theatre for a scavenger hunt camp that will take us through the Lookingglass and back in time through the pop culture, music, and movements and milestones of our city’s not-so-distant past. Learn the fundamentals of Lookingglass playmaking techniques, explore the structure of scavenger hunts and choose your own adventure stories, search for clues on walking field trips, and work with Lookingglass teaching artists to create an original scavenger hunt play to share with family and friends. Make something special you can re-play all summer long. For ages 8 - 14.
Business Review
"I always come back to Lookingglass as the place I have the most fun making the show.” - Participant
“I love how Lookingglass Theatre brings out the best in people and it brings out the best in me. I feel like I can have fun and be myself.” - Participant
“I remember I was 8 years old at my first Lookingglass summer camp…the approach to theatre that Lookingglass has given me has changed entirely because it’s not about…the lead…it’s about the group of people and what we come together to create.” - Participant
“Whether it is mixing in puppets, acrobatics and other circus arts, or miming, Lookingglass shows – and teaches – that theater can be compelling and fun without following the same “script” as most other theaters in the City.” - Camp Parent
