The Swordsmen Theater Workshop
A five-week summer theater experience where young performers build confidence, make friends, learn the craft of the stage, and prepare for a final Student Showcase Performance on July 31st.
Build confidence. Create characters. Take the stage.
Students will grow as performers through acting, voice, movement, improv, ensemble work, stage presence, character development, and musical theatre performance, all in a supportive school environment.
What makes this camp special?
The Swordsmen Theater Workshop is designed to feel like a real theater company: students rehearse, create, collaborate, take creative risks, and discover how powerful their voice can be on stage.
Confidence on Stage
Students practice speaking, singing, moving, and performing with courage in front of others.
Real Ensemble Work
Campers learn how actors support one another, solve problems, and build a show together.
Hands-On Theater Every Day
Improv games, theater challenges, character labs, music, movement, and rehearsal keep the energy high.
Five weeks to build confidence, creativity, and a show.
Each week has a clear focus while still giving students plenty of room to play, experiment, and grow.
Week 1: Build the Company
Ensemble games, auditions, casting, theater basics, vocal warm-ups, movement, and introduction to our Student Showcase
Week 2: Find the Character
Scene study, character choices, objectives, comedy, storytelling, and early blocking.
Week 3: Voice & Movement
Projection, articulation, choreography, stage pictures, physical comedy, and musical theater energy.
Week 4: Rehearse the Show
Full-scene rehearsals, transitions, props, costumes, run-throughs, and actor notes.
Week 5: Performance Week
Tech rehearsals, polishing, dress rehearsal, confidence-building, and the July 31 evening performance.
A sample day at camp
Camp runs daily from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Each day balances skill-building, rehearsal, creativity, and fun.
Arrival & Check-In / Social Activities
Students arrive, warm up socially, and start the day with ensemble-building games.
Actor Warm-Ups
Voice, breath, articulation, movement, rhythm, and focus exercises.
Acting Games & Ensemble Building
Improvisation, character work, scene study, stage presence, and partner exercises.
Snack & Reset
A short break to recharge before rehearsal blocks begin.
Skills Workshop (Acting / Voice / Movement)
Rotating daily focus to build technique and confidence.
Scene Work / Character Creation
Apply new skills to scenes, develop characters, and explore storytelling.
Lunch
Students bring lunch and enjoy time with their castmates.
Showcase Rehearsal / Reflection
Rehearse scenes, polish moments, and build towards the final showcase. Share takeways, celebrate progress, hear announcements, and tidy up together.
The final performance
Families and friends are invited to celebrate the students’ work at the end of camp.
The Student Showcase
Thursday, July 31 • 7:00 PM • St. Paul Campus
Summer Shake concludes with an exciting evening of live performance featuring scenes, music, comedy, movement, and storytelling created throughout the month. Families and friends are invited to celebrate the creativity, confidence, and ensemble spirit our students have built together during camp.
Led by Caleb James Miller
The Swordsmen Theater Workshop is led by Caleb James Miller, who will guide students through a creative, structured, and encouraging theater experience focused on growth, confidence, and performance.
Contact: cmiller@stpaulhs.org
Register by June 25
Choose the weekly option or save by registering for the full five-week program.
Full program rate
$250 per week • Ages 10–18
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Frequently asked questions
Do students need theater experience?
No. The workshop is designed for both beginners and experienced performers. Students are encouraged to grow at their own pace in a supportive environment.
What should students bring?
Students should bring water, lunch, a snack, comfortable clothing, closed-toe shoes, and a positive attitude ready to collaborate and create.
Can students register for one week?
Yes. Weekly registration is available for $250 per week. Students who enroll in all five weeks receive the discounted full-program rate of $700.s
Will every student perform?
Yes. Every student will participate in the Summer Showcase and contribute meaningfully to the company’s final performance.
Step into the spotlight this summer.
Join the St. Paul Theater Company for a summer of imagination, friendship, performance, and unforgettable memories at The Swordsmen Theater Workshop.
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