How We Do It

Inspirations Theater seeks to help people explore their gifts for theatrical expression. We do this through summer programs that feature theater games and exercises in a relaxed and intimate setting, culminating in the performance of an original musical. We strive to make our offerings enjoyable, age-appropriate, and inclusive, and to nurture the kind of passion for theater that can transform young people's lives.

• Read testimonials about our musicals' Songs, the Child Experience at Camp, and our Performances.
   

Exploring Theatrical Expression in our Programs

We dive right in the first day with theater games, clowning workshops, voice and acting classes, and other ways to stretch and explore theatrical expression. Rehearsals for the show itself begin from day one, but we make sure we have time to breathe, relax, and play as we go. See how it looks on the ground in a Day in the Life

• or read more about how and why we create Our Original Musicals

While we spend some time together as a large group, the first week students are often divided into smaller groups for workshops or to rehearse different parts of the show—perhaps the group playing the knights will rehearse their scene in one room while some of the leads have a small-group singing workshop elsewhere, and meanwhile the main theater space is used to rehearse a large group number.

Rehearsals / 2nd half of the program

As we get closer to the performance, more time is spent in rehearsals, leading up to our final performances. While all students will act in the performances, interested students sometimes can help out with other aspects of the show, such as stage help, music, or costumes. Now and then there are times during rehearsals when students are not officially part of a scene or workshop, especially in the 4-5 days leading up to our performances. When not engaged on stage, students will be able to quietly watch the action on stage, read, draw, or write.

Our final few days are dress rehearsals and / or the performances themselves, a very exciting and potentially magical time for everyone involved. Everything comes together as the cast performs two shows at the end of camp for the community. We celebrate the experience, take pride in a job well done, and rest well after it's all over!