“My child LOVED getting to create different kinds of puppets and build stories. Lookingglass helped build up that love and gain skills that they’ll take with them for life.”
Lookingglass 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.
CAMP DESCRIPTIONS
FAIRLY SCARY TALES. August 3-7, 9am - 3pm. Ages 6 -10
With a dollop of magic and a pinch of peril, we’re mixing up some fantastic new fairy tales! Venture into the woods as you build your own epic adventures with costumes, puppets, masks and movement. Through creative drama games, we’ll explore folk and fairy tales from around the world, invent original heroes, villains, and sidekicks, and build magical stories to share! Learn why we like a dash of danger in our stories, explore the hero’s journey, and invent your own spooky tales! Learn the fundamentals of Lookingglass playmaking techniques, explore story structure, and go to the park each day for lunch. At the end of the session, we’ll invite your friends and family to join us for some brand new fairy tales – stories that are just a little bit scary – and a whole lot of fun!
AS IF BY MAGIC! August 10-14, 9am - 3pm. Ages 8 - 14
Join us for a camp where the impossible is possible! Campers will explore all kinds of magic–-from magic tricks to wizardry to magical traditions from around the world. Then, go behind the scenes of some truly magical moments from our favorite Lookingglass productions. Together, we’ll learn fundamental Lookingglass techniques, discover the ingredients that make fantasy so much fun, and create original characters and magical stories. Go to the park for lunch each day and craft surprising and suspenseful original performances. By the end of the week, you’ll be ready to share your original stories–-and moments of magic–-with family and friends.
YOUNG ENSEMBLE: ACE THE AUDITION. August 10 - 14, 12pm - 4pm. Ages 13 - 18
Get ready to love the art of auditioning! For 28 years, the Lookingglass Young Ensemble has been an inclusive, rigorous and playful pre-professional training program for Chicago-area teens. Now for the first time, camp participants can work directly with the theatre’s artists to build skills for their September Young Ensemble audition – and their own high school and college auditions too! Learn Lookingglass techniques for breath, body, and voice work. Build confidence in reading scenes with a partner. Workshop a monologue you can use for school-year auditions. Most importantly, build the fundamental ensemble skills you need to step into any audition room ready to be yourself, and play!
Camps take place at 163 E Pearson St at Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60611
Half-day and Full-day options available
Business Review
"My child LOVED getting to create different kinds of puppets and build stories. Lookingglass helped build up that love and gain skills that they’ll take with them for life.”
"Value for money and best kept secret in Chicago. This camp unleashes kids to be as creative as they want to be.”
"My daughter came home energized by the expansion of her imagination with the use of new tools and techniques which she can re-create at home! She also made a new summer friend from an entirely different part of the city!"
"The program was incredibly hands on, and I appreciated the creative with practical learning."
