DISNEY PRINCESS SCHOOL (plus a Villain or 2!) - Performance Camp - Ages 10 to 18
DISNEY PRINCESS SCHOOL
(plus a Villain or 2)
PERFORMANCE CAMP
Half Day Camp
Ages 10 to 18
Taught by former Disney Princess, Kari Yancy Smith, participants will master the art of portraying beloved princesses with authenticity. Drawing from her extensive experience as Anna, Rapunzel, Cinderella, and other roles at Disneyland Resort & Disney Cruise Line, as well as her professional regional theater career (Ariel in the Little Mermaid, Belle in Beauty & The Beast, Jane in Tarzan and more), Kari will share insider tips on bringing these characters to life.
Throughout this weeklong camp, participants will learn how to portray each princess or villains unique personality and motivation for authentic and memorable stage performances. They will also learn to embody the vocal sound and physicality distinctive to each character. The camp goes beyond character portrayal, covering essential topics for aspiring performers. Participants will delve into improvisation techniques tailored for princess party performances, addressing common challenges they may encounter.
Additionally, Kari will provide valuable insight on pursuing a career as a Disney performer, offering guidance on navigating the industry. Students will take the stage to showcase their newfound skills, portraying the Disney princesses, along with some iconic villains and spunky sidekicks in a magical end-of-week performance!
Join us for a week of creativity, discovery, and enchantment.
This camp will have a showcase the final day of camp at 4pm.
WHEN:
July 15th-19th, 2024
1:00pm to 5:00pm
LOCATION:
NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH
200 W. New Hope Dr.
Cedar Park, TX 78613
ALL ABILITIES WELCOME!
Camp Minimum is 15 students
ABOUT THE CLASS
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ABOUT THE DIRECTOR:
Kari Yancy Smith is a professional musical theater actress (member of AEA & AGVA) and holds a BA in Drama, Emphasis in Musical Theater (University of California, Irvine).
She began her career at the young age of 15, with her first professional role as Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz (American Musical Theater of San Jose). Since then, she has performed in professional theaters across the US and has made her mark as a "professional princess”, with much of her career built upon playing many favorite Disney and fairy-tale roles. Some of these roles include Ariel in The Little Mermaid, Belle in Beauty & The Beast, Jane in Tarzan, Wendy in Peter Pan and many more.
Kari also performed for the Walt Disney Company as many beloved & well-known characters. You could spot her at the Disneyland Resort playing Anna (Frozen Live at the Hyperion), Rapunzel and Pocahontas (Mickey & The Magical Map), and Mary Poppins (Sherman Brothers Dedication Event). On the Disney Wonder Cruise ship, she played both Cinderella (Disney Dreams) and Cruella DeVil (The Golden Mickeys).
As a theater instructor & private coach, Kari works with students on everything from audition preparation to performance pieces. She teaches actors how to portray characters with authenticity, develop a strong stage presence, find material appropriate for auditions, and provides useful techniques for character development and storytelling.
Please contact Info@shineonperformingarts.org for information on early drop off and late pick up.