This year, we are offering our one-of-a-kind full-day summer camp as well as our popular half-day acting intensive course!
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Our half-day "Acting Crash Course" camp covers the foundation of acting. Work for 5-days on everything from warm-up games, acting techniques, improv, commercials, scene work, and monologues! The final day will be finished off with a performance of the materials learned for parents and friends!
Our full-day "Play in a Week" Acting Camp is the perfect immersive experience for young performers looking to dive into the world of theatre! Over the course of just one week, campers work together to rehearse, prepare, and perform an entire play. From auditions to opening night, each participant will have a chance to shine in front of an audience.
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(If your child is under the age range, please get in touch with us. All campers must read at a 2nd-grade level.)
Half-Day Acting Crash Course
Youth Camp: Ages 8-12
June 9-13
9 AM - 12 PM
Teen Camp: Ages 13-17
June 16-20
9 AM - 12 PM
Early Registration Price: $225
(reg price $300!)
Step into the spotlight with our Half-Day Acting Crash Course Camp, led by a Hollywood actress featured on Disney Channel, Freeform, Warner Brothers, and more! This condensed, high-impact camp is perfect for aspiring actors who want to fast-track their skills in a fun, supportive environment.
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In just a few hours each day, campers will dive into the world of acting with personalized instruction from a seasoned professional. Dara will guide you through key acting techniques, help you develop authentic characters, and teach you how to perform with confidence—whether on stage or in front of a camera. With a focus on scene work, improvisation, and audition preparation, you’ll gain invaluable tools to take your acting to the next level.
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Throughout the camp, you'll have the chance to work on real-world acting exercises, receive one-on-one feedback, and learn from someone who has experienced the highs and challenges of the industry. Plus, you'll leave with a stronger understanding of how to break into acting and navigate the entertainment world.
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By the end of the week, you’ll have a polished performance piece to showcase to family and friends—along with all the insider knowledge and confidence to keep pursuing your acting dreams. Perfect for busy schedules, this half-day camp is a great way to kickstart your acting journey without missing out on other summer fun!
Join us for an action-packed, inspirational crash course in acting—you never know where it could take you!
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This camp is half-day and spaces are limited.
Play in A Week Camp: Full-Day
Youth & Teens: Ages 8-17
July 21-25
8:30 AM - 3 PM
Early Registration Price:$400
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(reg price $475!)
Our "Play in a Week" Acting Camp is the perfect immersive experience for young performers looking to dive into the world of theatre! Over the course of just one week, campers work together to rehearse, prepare, and perform an entire play. From auditions to opening night, each participant will have a chance to shine in front of an audience.
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Campers will explore essential acting techniques, learn about stage presence, and build confidence through fun and engaging activities. Our professional instructors guide them through every step of the process, helping them develop their characters, master their lines, and understand the ins and outs of putting on a show.
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At the end of the week, the camp culminates in a lively performance for family and friends, where the campers showcase everything they've learned. Whether they’re a budding actor, a director in the making, or someone who just loves theatre, the "Play in a Week" Acting Camp promises a fun, fast-paced, and memorable experience!
Join us for a week of creativity, laughter, and the thrill of the stage!
This camp is full-day and spaces are limited.
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What play will we be doing?:
This simple-to-stage one-act play by award-winning playwright Brian Hampton packs a powerful punch as it brings Gossip to life and gives its infectious spread a visible presence onstage. A group of high school theatre students befriends a charming yet sinister new student named Gossip. She immediately makes herself right at home as she secretly manipulates and twists the truth to get what she wants. But as her new friends begin to figure it all out, they turn on her as ruthlessly as she went after them, leading to a surprisingly twisted ending.
About Us
What Sets Us Apart
Based in Denver, NC right on Hwy 16 and 73, no more long drives to Charlotte and get top-level training. Dara has working experience unparalleled by anyone in the area and teaches students with detailed attention. Our camps and classes give you focused training unlike any other as spaces are limited — so no more getting lost in the crowd. Here at DSOA, we pride ourselves in creating quality, first-class, passionate, and powerful storytelling.
