Calling all kids interested in acting, film, and/or TV. Our wonderful Newtown Parks and Recreation has some amazing course offerings for you....
Intro to Film & TV: Acting and Behind the Scenes (ages 7-10, 11-15)
This is Wickline Casting’s original course that started 20 years ago. Your children will work as cast and crew teams in this cool class/camp. Kids learn basic levels of acting, directing, voice-over, operating the camera and working on green screen. Script writing, storyboarding and improvisation will also be introduced. Each day is different as they create projects as commercials, film scenes, music videos and public service announcements. A huge benefit of this camp is increasing memory, reading skills and confidence. They will truly learn the basics of the biz. Kathy Wickline, CSA (www.wicklinecasting.com) is a top casting director of TV and Film right here in Philadelphia and has selected real life projects for kids to enjoy while being introduced to this industry. (After camp, all footage is sent to a professional editor. Parents have the option to order for purchase a professionally edited USB as a keepsake.
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Session (ages 7-9): Mon - Fri, Jul. 9 - 13, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm #183034
Session (ages 11-15): Mon - Fri, Jul. 9 - 13, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm #183035
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Instructor: Wickline Casting
Location: Newtown Township Administration Building
Fee: $359
Intro to TV Hosting and Anchoring (ages 11-16)
This special program is designed to introduce young professionals to the world of TV Hosting and Anchoring. Students have the chance to focus on their area of interest in the news and entertainment world. They would research stories, write up their reports and deliver on-camera performances on exciting projects. Special projects include Talk Shows, Sports Announcing, Weather, Consumer Reports, Medical Reports, Field and Traffic Reporting and TV Hosting in Music, Entertainment, Cooking, Decorating and Home Shopping formats. A huge benefit of this camp is increasing memory, reading skills and confidence. This program was designed by casting director, Kathy Wickline, CSA. Teams are developed and students will work as hosts, reporters, camera operators and directors by delivering under ‘deadlines’ just like the pros. (After camp, all footage is sent to a professional editor. Parents have the option to order for purchase a professionally edited USB as a keepsake.)
Session: Mon- Fri, Jul. 23 - 27, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm #183036
Instructor: Wickline Casting
Location: Newtown Township Administration Building
Fee: $359
Acting for the Camera (ages 7-10, 11-15)
This camp is for the aspiring young ‘actors’ in your household. It is here they will learn real auditioning skills by working with scripts for commercials and film readings. Your child will learn how to personalize characters and follow direction, block for camera and read with their ‘co-stars’. Voice over will also be introduced. Improvisation an ad-libbing (off the script) will be taught as a basis of making acting choices and trusting their instincts. A huge benefit of this camp is increasing memory, reading skills and confidence. Included in this camp is a take-home tutorial showing you ways to find acting jobs as well as a list of legitimate talent agencies. This camp is designed by casting director, Kathy Wickline, CSA (www.wicklinecasting.com) who holds over 10,000 casting credits in film, commercials and TV. Parents have the option to order for purchase a professionally edited USB as a keepsake.
Session (ages 7-9): Mon- Fri, Aug. 13-17, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm #183058
Session (ages 11-15): Mon- Fri, Aug. 13-17, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm #183059
Instructor: Wickline Casting
Location: Newtown Township Administration Building
Fee: $359
