Malta Drama Programs are run by Elyse Young, Malta’s Theater Director and founder of Malta’s Spotlighter’s Theater Troupe. She holds her BFA in Theater Arts from Boston University and has been teaching classes and camps in Malta and the Capital District for over 30 years. Theater participants benefit physically and intellectually through creative exploration and team building activities. Students learn through acting skills such as concentration, memorization, improvisation thinking, and understanding and exploring the five senses. One of the most rewarding benefits is having the satisfaction of hard work resulting in a positive outcome viewed by an audience.
Quote from a participant:
"Hello: The acting class I just completed, lead by Elyse Young exceeded my expectations. Elyse brings hard work, talent, and passion to her teaching, and I thoroughly enjoyed the class."
Regards,
Anne
PIRATES, PRINCESSES & FAIRYTALES DRAMA CAMP
Explore the Land of Make Believe with Pirates, Princes, Princesses, Royal Guards, Dragons, Kings, Queens and your favorite fairytale characters! Theater games, crafts and rehearsals included. This camp fills very fast, so don’t wait! Camp culminates in a short performance complete with costumes!
ACTING & PERFORMANCE SUMMER DRAMA CAMP
Actors and actresses collaborate as a team to decide whether to write an original script or use existing storylines that they make their own. Through the process campers will develop characters, design a set, choose costumes, rehearse and perform their work, all within a 2 week period! This program for 10–15-year-olds,and encourages and challenges the young artists with their creative efforts. Theater games including improvs, acting exercises and craft projects also included. Camp culminates with a performance of their work the last day of camp on the Malta Community Center Stage!
BROADWAY STARS DRAMA CAMP
During this musical theater drama camp, learn musical numbers from favorite Broadway shows, complete with scene work, costume pieces and simple choreography. Vocal skill, acting exercises and theater games will also be a part of this fun and creative camp! Performance of our work on the last day!