Musical theater Camp in Bridgehampton This Summer, Theater Workshop

In Theater Workshop, our theater camp in Bridgehampton, we will explore scenes from a variety of Broadway and Off-Broadway plays and musicals.  We are so excited to dive into the material with students this July in this very unique theater camp in the Hamptons.

We will also explore a variety of acting techniques used in musical theater such as naturalism, realism, and stylized. Naturalism is the style of acting that most closely resembles real life. Realism is a more heightened form of acting that emphasizes the emotional truth of the character. Stylized acting uses more exaggerated gestures and expressions to convey the story. Musical theater is a unique and powerful form of storytelling that has the ability to touch hearts and minds.  

To learn more about Theater Workshop, just click on the link or give us a call at (908) 230-6079.

See you this summer on stage!

The Premier Summer Camp in the Hamptons, Music, Art, Dance, Theater

If you are looking for a different kind of summer camp experience, and curious to explore the worlds of music, art, dance, and theater this summer, then you are in the right spot. In our fine and performing arts camp in the Bridgehampton we have 5 different programs, both day camps and adult afternoon classes, where you can explore and learn new skills while having a lot of fun along the way!

MUSIC - We have Rock Camp during the day, 9-3, where students will learn up to 2 instruments, will be in a morning and afternoon bands, have electives, and perform at an end of the week concert. In the afternoons we have adult lessons from 3-5, and a program called Jazz Workshop for those interested in the world of jazz.

ART - Our art program is called Diving into Art where students learn acrylic paining in our first week and in our second week explore watercolor painting. Like in music there are electives in the afternoon and there is an end of the week student art exhibit for friends, family, and the public. Adult classes are held 3-5 pm.

DANCE - Dance Intensive is structured as a hip hop workshop and meets 3-6 pm. It is led by Carlos Neto one of the leading figures in dance, choreography, and teaching in the world (Alvin Ailey, NYU, Broadway Dance Center). This is designed with students 12-18 in mind, beginners-advanced students welcome.

THEATER - Theater Workshop is a two week program and this summer we will explore the play/musical, Little Shop off Horrors. Theater workshop meets in the afternoons, 3-6 pm.

JAZZ WORKSHOP - Jazz Workshop is an afternoon camp for middle and high school students, college students and adults that meets daily from 3-5 pm. Students play in ensembles and learn the art and craft of playing jazz in terms of rhythm, harmony, and improvisation.

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Theater Camp in the Hamptons, Theater Workshop

This summer in Theater Workshop in the Hamptons, our Theater Camp in Bridgehampton, we will work on the production “Little Shop of Horrors” which is a comedy built around characters who work at a flower shop and an unusual plant that has a mind of his own. While we will be busy working on our lines, the music, and production of the play, students will learn many concepts along the way.

Along the way to our performance, our actors will learn valuable skills in communication and expression, music, time management, self-awareness, concentration, and working as a team. You should join Theater Workshop because you have an interest in theater and because it’s just fun. That’s it, plain and simple! That said, you can be assured that throughout this amazing experience you will also gain many benefits along the way that will help you grow as a person!

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Hamptons Summer Theater Camp, Theater Workshop

As we prep for our production of Little Shop of Horrors in the Hamptons at Theater Workshop, our theater camp in Bridgehampton, NY, our music faculty is busy prepping the music for this one of a kind musical. While all of the music created by Menken is amazing, there are some clear favorites that come to mind. “Feed Me” is funny and really allows one of the main characters to show his true colors, and “Suddenly Seymour” is a stunning duet that arises when one of the main characters realizes the true character of Seymour. I am sure many more favorites will show themselves as we begin rehearsals.

You Be You: Music, Art, Dance, and Theater Camps in Bridgehampton, NY and Lebanon, NJ

One of the benefits for those that come to our summer camps and classes in the Hamptons and New Jersey, Rock Camp, Jazz Workshop. Diving into Art, Dance Intensive, and Theater Workshop is that you are doing two things at the same time.

I once has a teacher that asked me what was a guitar. What is it? Well, it’s carved wood with steel or nylon strings, etc… The teacher shook his head, no, no, no. He smiled and said the guitar is a reflection of you! When you are studying to learn and master an art form this concept becomes more apparent every day. Through learning an art form you start to learn more and more about yourself. The second thing you realize is that while it’s important you work on your individual skills, it is also important to work well with others, to cooperate, challenge and support your fellow musicians, artists, dancers, and actors. These two ideas are not only important in the arts, but life in general!

Looking forward to seeing everyone this July!

An Inner Confidence Rises Up, Music, Art, Dance, Theater Camp in the Hamptons

Through the years I have noticed an inner confidence emerge from students in our music, art, dance, theater camp in the Hamptons and New Jersey. Something happens when someone throws himself or herself into something and creates something that they never thought was possible.

When students arrive at our music camp, our art camp, our theater camp, and our dance camp in the Hamptons and New Jersey, there is a mix of excitement and maybe a bit of nervous energy. It’s amazing to see how this feeling transforms into a certain confidence that comes through performance and sharing your talents with your peers, family, and the public. It’s not showy…it’s a kind of quiet, inner confidence that radiates outward that’s built on accomplishments that they have seen through on their own with their fellow musicians, dancers, artists, and actors.

How a "Mistake" in Music Can Say So Much, Rock Camp, Jazz Workshop, Dance Intensive, Theater Workshop in New Jersey and the Hamptons

One of the benefits of learning music is you learn to adapt to change in the moment. Creating something whether its music, art, dance, or theater, you have to work as a team, and embracing change is part of that. This is something you will learn and experience at Rock Camp, Jazz Workshop, Dance Intensive, and Theater Workshop in New Jersey and the Hamptons. The bass player may be rushing the beat a little bit, the drummer forgets the cue going to the bridge, an actor forgets a line, a painter makes a brush stroke he didn’t intend. What do you do, especially if it’s during a live performance?

Here is a fascinating video of the great pianist Herbie Hancock talking about making a “mistake” at the piano in a performance with the trumpeter Miles Davis. Herbie talks about cringing when it happened, but then he talks about how MIles Davis heard what happened and altered his notes to make his “mistake” something perfect. Herbie goes to say how this experience taught him to approach music and life differently. So good, check it out.

Summer Performing Arts Camp in the Hamptons and New Jersey, Music, Art, Dance, Theater

If you have a passion for either music, art, dance, or theater, we welcome you to our summer camp in the Hamptons, Long Island, or our campus in Lebanon, New Jersey. Our summer camps are for all ages (Adults, College, High school, and middle school) and include Rock Camp, Jazz Workshop, Diving Into Art, Dance Intensive, and Theater Workshop. Wherever your passion lies, we have you covered, and encourage you to dive in and get inspired this summer.

Give us a call or email and we can tell you more, (908) 230-6079, HMSRockCamp@gmail.com.

• In Rock Camp students having morning and afternoon lessons, morning and afternoon bands, electives, and perform at the end of the week for friends, family and the public.

• In Jazz Workshop students perform in ensembles, learn to improvise, and understand how harmony works. Students perform a concert for friends, family, and the public.

• In Diving Into Art students learn acrylic painting in Session I (July 18-22, Hamptons) and Watercolor Painting (July 25-29, Hamptons). There are electives in the afternoon and each week culminates with a public exhibit at the end of the week.

• In Dance Intensive students engage in our hip hop workshop taught by one of the leading dancer/choreographers in the dance world, Carlos Neto (Alvin Ailey, Broadway Dance Center, NYU). There is a performance at the end of the week for family, friends, and the general public. (July 18-22 only, Hamptons).

• In Theater Workshop students will perform the musical Little Shop of Horrors. This camp is two weeks long, July 18-22 and then July 24-28 in the Hamptons.

Theater Workshop in the Hamptons, A Theater Camp for Summer 2022

Our Theater Workshop in the Hamptons for summer 2022 will run July 18-28, where our actors will work to present this summer’s production, the musical Little Shop of Horrors. At Theater Workshop in the Hamptons we like to change up our productions between dramas, comedies, and musicals. So why did we choose a musical for this summer’s production? Well, blame it on the song “Suddenly Seymour.” This duet between the two main characters takes this sci-fi, comedy musical to the next level.

This clip below is from the Broadway production and the actors here knock it out the park. See you soon at our Bridgehampton campus for rehearsals! If you are interested in joining one of the most exciting theater camps in Long Island, just give us a call or email.