"Set the Stage" mini-camp teaches acting skills and explores theatre arts. Come expand your imagination and grow as an actor!

Each day, we will focus on a different skills through fun, hands-on activities such as:

• Ice breakers and tongue twisters
• Becoming a character
• Reader's Theater
• Using our voice and emotions
• Scene work, and improvisation

Ages: 8-12 

Dates: Monday-Thursday, June 24-27 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. each day

Location: DuPage County Extension Office, 1100 E. Warrenville Road, Suite 170, Naperville, IL 60563

Cost to participate: $20 per youth

About the instructor: Katie McFarland recently wrapped her 15th show as part of a directing team, which includes shows like "Beauty and the Beast," "Peter Pan," and "High School Musical" with CYT. She has been teaching music since 2012, including piano, voice, and audition coaching. She also taught theater at a local private school for four years, and she holds a degree in the arts from NYU.

Questions:  Contact Katie McFarland, 4-H Program Coordinator, ksm@illinois.edu, 630-553-5823

This mini-camp is offered in 3 locations:

• DuPage County (Naperville) | June 24-27 | 10 a.m.-noon
• Kendall County (Yorkville) | July 8-11 | 10 a.m.-noon
• Kane County (St. Charles) | Aug. 5-8 | 10 a.m.-noon

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, contact the event organizer. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting your access needs.