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Class Description: Create some sublime rhymes in this poetry and acting camp! Learn and be inspired by poems by great BIPOC poets and create some poems of your own!

Students will: - Build acting, performance, & theater skills - Participate in a collaborative theater-making process based on the theme of the class - Gain confidence, empathy, & a sense of community - Practice communication, flexibility, focus, & perseverance - Take risks in a supportive environment & learn from mistakes

Location Information: The entire program will take place at Madison Youth Arts, 1055 East Mifflin Street.

# of Students in Class: 23 students. There are 2 professional teaching artists and 1 Teaching Assistant Interns.

Experience Expectations: We welcome students of all experience and ability levels to register though this program is tailored for beginners. Program Type: This one week program invites students to learn poetry, acting, movement and storytelling skills. The program culminates in a sharing for families.

Typical Daily Schedule:
8:45–9:00 Check In
9:00–9:30 Warm ups & Challenges
9:30–10:30 Workshop
10:30-10:45 Snack – We’re a nut free camp
10:45–11:45 Workshop
11:45–12:00 Ensemble Building
12:00–1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:45 Refocus, Rehearsal
2:45-3:00 Clean Up/Acknowledgements
3:00 Dismissal

Final Class Sharing: Friday, July 29 @ 2:30pm at MYArts.