Jessica Wong Katharine Houghton Hepburn Center Summer Internship Camp Wilma 2010

The Wilma Theater WIL-MA (wil’muh), n. 1. The fictitious feminine persona of William Shakespeare. 2. A theater company that combines the boldness of a space explorer with the precision of a master craftsman. Mission: The Wilma Theater exists to present theater as an art form, engaging artists and audiences in an adventure of aesthetic and philosophical reflection on the complexities of contemporary life. We accomplish our mission by producing thoughtful, well-crafted productions of intelligent, often daring, plays that represent a range of voices, viewpoints, and production styles.

The Wilma Project est The Wilma Project: a feminist collective 1973 The Wilma Project: a feminist collective 1979 Blanka & Jiri Zizka become artists-in- residence 1979 Blanka & Jiri Zizka become artists-in- residence 1981 The Zizkas assume artistic leadership 1981 The Zizkas assume artistic leadership The Wilma is relocated to a 100-seat theater on Sansom St Wilma opens its new facility on the Avenue of the Arts, where it is now located 1996 Wilma opens its new facility on the Avenue of the Arts, where it is now located

Education Department Philosophy To enrich our community by providing a variety of opportunities to engage more deeply with our productions. We believe that learning more about the process of making theater truly enhances the theater going experience. Philosophy To enrich our community by providing a variety of opportunities to engage more deeply with our productions. We believe that learning more about the process of making theater truly enhances the theater going experience. Programs Wilmagination Wilma Classroom Camp Wilma Creating Impact Studio School Internships/Fellow ships

Camp Wilma A day camp where youth ages 6 – 16 learn concepts in acting, design, music, and dance, culminating in the creation and performance of their own adaptation of traditional folktales of a certain culture.

Curriculum Goals Learn to be part of a theatrical ensemble working to accomplish a common goal. Exercise inventiveness, creativity, and imagination to solve problems and communicate ideas. Travel outside comfort zones to try new things. Develop increased self-discipline. Experience sense of accomplishment & increased self- confidence. Feel more comfortable inside bodies & voices. Broaden horizons through exploration of another culture.

Elizabethan England Such Stuff As Dreams Are Made On Sprites (6 – 8 years old):A Midsummer Night’s Dream Wizards (9 – 11 years old): The Tempest Nobles (12 – 16 years old): Macbeth Sprites (6 – 8 years old):A Midsummer Night’s Dream Wizards (9 – 11 years old): The Tempest Nobles (12 – 16 years old): Macbeth

Internship Duties Dramaturgical research on the time period Research various tellings of Shakespeare’s stories to compile kid-friendly synopses. Design and create the study guide that is distributed to all campers Co-design camp t-shirt Assist at camp in any way needed- namely as assistant to the youngest group of campers (the Sprites) and to the Design teacher

Daily Schedule Sign-In Camp-wide Warm Up 1 st Class Lunch 2 nd Class Snack Break 3 rd Class Camp-wide Sharing Sign-Out

Participate Listen Applaud Say Yes!

Collaborative Process Theater by nature is a collaborative endeavor, so it is essential to work well as a team member. Begin by playing games, building a basic skill set, then working up to the framework of a show. Always encourage creativity and new ideas, but stress that, by the end of the process, one must stick to the set instructions of the director.

The Experience Overall, this process was exhausting, yet rewarding. I worked with a group of smart and talented children. I was able to observe teachers, professionals in their craft, guide students through a collaborative learning process of creating their own production. I gained knowledge in arts education that I will take with me in all future teaching endeavors.