Middle School Acting Camp

Bio
Emily Stout is thrilled to make a return to Steamboat and join Boys & Girls Club of Steamboat this holiday season! Emily grew up doing theatre in Steamboat and spent every summer of her childhood at Perry Mansfield. After earning her BA in Acting at Fordham University at Lincoln Center and her MFA in Acting at the University of California, San Diego, she has worked as both a professional actor and theatre educator across the country. As a performer, she’s worked at theaters such as La Jolla Playhouse, Manhattan Theatre Club, South Coast Repertory, The Geffen Playhouse, Seattle Rep, and Actors Theatre of Louisville, among others. As a teaching artist, she’s worked with Child’s Play NY for 10 years, directing and choreographing mini-musicals, coaching children’s auditions, and developing curriculum. She currently resides in Los Angeles, where she works for Theatre 31, directing shows within the Santa Monica and Malibu school districts. She believes that theatre is a deeply powerful tool for communication, and that whether or not a child pursues a path in the arts, we learn so much about ourselves through characters and stories!
Information about the camp
Emily will be working with the Boys & Girls Club over the holiday break and at the beginning of January! Students will learn basic theatre games and exercises (through improv and clowning), vocal and physical warmups, and the beginnings of song and scene work, all of which will culminate in little performances while driving home the main objective of our work as actors: having fun!
6th-8th grade 
January 5th -9th  4-6pm
This group will work on one of my favorite Broadway shows: Matilda! Because we’ll have time over five days, we’ll assign roles for some condensed scenes, and work on a couple of group numbers from this piece. Some kids can even tackle a solo if they’d like!
FREE for BGC Members
Non-BGC Members must purchase a $25 annual membership
You must register in advance. Contact Kelly Landers at 970-871-3162 or klanders@bgcnwc.org to register

Kid Theater and Middle School Acting Questions:

Kelly Landers 970-871-3162

klanders@bgcnwc.org

What We Offer

Scheduled programs at the BGCNWC are based on the Boys & Girls Club of America (BGCA) five core program areas, augmented by parents, BGCNWC staff, and member input. They are designed to engage youth in activities with caring adults and peers to enhance self-esteem and develop individual potential while having FUN.

Character & Leadership

Torch Club, Sports Club, Youth of the Month, Youth of the Year, Junior Staff

Helping youth become responsible, caring citizens while developing leadership skills and providing opportunities for planning, decision-making, contributing to the Club and the community.

Education & Career

Homework Help, Book Club, WhizzBall, Aerospace, Controlled Chaos, Gadget Girls, Techno Maniacs, Money Matters, Globe Trotters, Career Launch, Goals for Graduation

Helping youth create aspirations for the future, providing opportunities for career exploration and educational enhancement.

Health & Life Skills

Healthy Habits, NetSmartz, Cook’s Corner, SMART Moves, SMART Girls, Internet Scavenger Hunt, Spanish Club, Ms. Manners

Helping youth achieve and maintain healthy, active lifestyles.

Sports, Fitness & Recreation

Triple Play, Bingo, Cup Stacking, Frisbee Golf, Soccer, Dodgeball, Puzzles, Billiards Club, Jazzy Jumpers, Basketball, Kickball, Lacrosse, Bey Blades, Volleyball

Helping young people develop fitness, a positive use of leisure time, reduction of stress, appreciation for the environment and social and interpersonal skills.

The Arts

Arts & Crafts, On Stage, Drawing, Painting, Music Makers, Music Tech, Karaoke

Helping young people enhance self-expression and creativity, develop multicultural appreciation, provide exposure to and develop skills in crafts and visual, performing and literary arts.

Teens Only! Programs

At the Steamboat Club, members in the middle school and higher can enter “The Attic.” A space designed for and by teens. The Attic has a gaming station, a ping pong table, an air hockey table and a lounge area. It is open from 3-6pm every day and is staffed with a youth development professional, specializing in teens.

At the Craig Club, teens have an all access pass to the “Teen Room” for members in the 6th grade and higher. This room has everything teens ask for. Specialized programs, time to hang out with friends and staff is the focus of the “Teen Room.”