Arden Drama School

Drama Camps (One and Two Week Camps!)

Campers take a theatrical journey through Acting, Music, Storytelling, and Dance as they work as an ensemble to create and rehearse an original play. Camp culminates with an onstage performance for family and friends, complete with lights, singing, and dancing. Take one or all of them – each session is as unique as its students! 

The World of Witchcraft and Wizardry
July 7 – July 18  (Two Week Camp)
July 14 – July 18 (One Week Camp)
Final Performance: Friday, July 18

Break open your spell book and get ready to journey through a magical world! 

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Guardians of Space and Time
July 21 – July 25 (One Week Camp)
Final Performance: Friday, July 25

Act, sing, and dance your way through space AND time! 

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Superhero Task Force
July 28 – August 1 (One Week Camp)
Final Performance: Friday, August 1

Reveal your super power and team up to save the world! 

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After Ever After
August 4 – August 15  (Two Week Camp)
August 11- August 15 (One Week Camp)
Final Performance: Friday, August 15

Discover what happens after the fairytale ending! 

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Let the Games Begin
August 25 – August 29 (One Week Camp)
Final Performance: Friday, August 29

Roll the dice and level up in this games and sports themed week of camp! 

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Specialty Camps (One Week Camps!)

Specialty Camps stimulate young artists and build confidence as they explore a specific theatre skill in a deeper way. Each session concludes with a presentation for family and friends! 

Design Camp
July 7 – 11 (One Week Camp)
Final Presentation: Friday, July 11

Theatre professionals teach campers how costumes, props, set, lights, and sound help bring a story to life on stage. Campers will learn the basics of the theatrical design process and put those skills into practice on various projects. On the last day of camp, family and friends are invited to view an installation of all work created during the week. 

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Comedy Camp
July 21 – 25 (One Week Camp)
Final Presentation: Friday, July 25

Campers get a crash course in sketch comedy, physical humor, and improv to take their comedic skills to the next level. Over the course of the week, campers will be guided by professionals to create their own short-form comedy sketches and routines that will be presented on the final day for family and friends! 

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Musical Theatre Camp
July 28 – August 1 (Session 1)
Final Presentation: Friday, August 1

August 18 – 22 (Session 2)
Final Presentation: Friday, August 22 

Musical Theatre professionals teach campers how to connect story to lyrics using beloved Broadway and Disney songs. Campers will learn musical numbers, complete with choreography, and perform a revue for family and friends on the last day of camp! 

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Dance Camp
August 4 – 8 (One Week Camp)
Final Presentation: Friday, August 8

Campers will explore the language of theatrical movement and dance, and learn numbers choreographed by professionals for a show at the end of the week for family and friends. Dancers of all experience levels are welcome! 

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Arden Summer Studio 

Studios are held Monday-Friday from 10:00am-5:00pm 

Extended Day Options from 8:00-10:00am and 5:00-6:00pm 

One Week Studio: $430 

Two Week Studio: $760 

The Arden Summer Studio provides exclusive access to classes taught by Philadelphia’s top theatre artists. During Studio weeks, students will deepen their theatre skills, explore their individual creativity, and collaborate with their fellow artists in creating a compelling final showcase on the Arcadia Theatre stage for family and friends. 

Comedy Studio
July 7 – 11 (One Week Studio)
Final Performance: Friday, July 11

This camp provides a space to explore what it means to be funny and how to translate that humor to an audience. Students will learn about a variety of comedic skill sets, such as improv, sketch comedy, and physical humor. Camp ends with a final comedy showcase for family and friends. 

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Acting Studio
July 14 – 25 (Two Week Studio)
Final Performance: Friday, July 25

Learn how to employ key acting techniques while working on both classical and contemporary scripts. Students will explore exercises that help them become an active listener, create believable characters, and build ensemble skills. Camp ends with a final showcase for family and friends. 

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Musical Theatre Cabaret
July 28 – August 8 (Two Week Studio)
Final Performance: Friday, August 8

Musical Theatre professionals will teach students how to hone their singing, movement, and acting skills while learning how to harmonize, integrate choreography, and interpret a song. Students will collaborate on a cabaret style performance to present to friends and family on the last day.  

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Shakespeare Studio
August 18 – 22 (One Week Studio)

Explore Shakespeare’s plays and characters through voice work, movement, stage combat, monologues, and scenes. Students will gain confidence in understanding, interpreting, and performing both comedy and tragedy through the work of the Bard. The class will culminate in a showcase performance for family and friends. 

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Masterclass Week Two

July 7 – 11

12:00-5:00pm

Take one day for $75 or the full week for $300 to further develop your skills as a performer!

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Scene Study
Monday, July 7

Sharpen your acting skills by working with a theatre professional on scenes from contemporary and classic plays. This class will challenge students to analyze text and create believable characters.

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Song Study
Tuesday, July 8

Communicate effectively in a musical theatre song. Students will learn how to identify clues in the lyrics and music to enhance song interpretation and connect with their audience.

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Shakespeare
Wednesday, July 9

Slay the bard’s language in this masterclass taught by a Shakespearean actor. Students will learn techniques to unlock the text and breathe new life into these classic characters and plots.

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Movement for Musical Theatre
Thursday, July 10

Master all the right moves in this fast-paced masterclass. A musical theatre professional will lead students in choreography as they learn and practice the techniques needed to dance a Broadway routine.

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Audition Technique
Friday, July 11

Learn the tips and tricks to nail your next audition. Students will work with a professional theatre artist to gain more confidence in the audition room.

To participate, you must prepare the following:

Actors: Prepare and memorize a 1 minute monologue, and bring a copy of the text to class.

Singers: Prepare and memorize a 32 bar cut of an up-tempo song or 16 bars of a ballad, and bring a copy of the sheet music to the class. Sheet music must include piano accompaniment.

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Musical Conservatory
(RENT: School Edition)

Camps are held Monday-Friday from 10:00am-5:00pm 

July 14 – August 8

Four Week Camp: $1,350

Performances: August 5, 6, and 7 on the Arcadia Stage.
Please note: There is camp on Friday, August 8.

Audition, rehearse, and perform RENT: School Edition, the iconic TONY® Award-winning musical. Work with a professional director and musical director to bring the production to life, complete with a set, lights, and costumes. Whether your interest is in performance, stage crew, or design, this camp is an all-access pass to learning about professional theatre productions! Be sure to indicate whether you want to focus on performance or backstage opportunities when you register.

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Acting Conservatory

Camps are held Monday-Friday from 10:00am-5:00pm 

August 11 – 15

One Week Camp: $430

Showcase: August 15

Delve into the dramatic in this camp experience built to give an in-depth look at what it takes to be a professional actor. Develop stronger creative instincts through scene work, character development, and movement exercises. The week will culminate in a final showcase on the Arden mainstage for family and friends.

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