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Improv Comedy Camp
The Comedy Arena presents its Summer Camp series for the young and aspiring jokesters. Camp goers will learn to support their peers, make big choices, and play on stage without any plans. Using improvisation, slapstick, sketch and more, they will develop their funny bones and learn the tricks of the trade which will be shared with family and friends on the last day of camp in a comedy showcase. This final performance will be 100% original, starring the creative and comedic talents of our young ensembles.
Programming:
Our camp programming includes the Basics of Improv, how to “Yes, And”, Scene work, creating characters, stage presence and the introduction to improv short-form game play (like those you might see in a Comedy Arena show).
Camp Schedule:
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8:40-9:00AM Drop-Off
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9:00-9:15 Group Warm Up Session 1
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9:15-10:50 Practice
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10:50-11:10 Halftime - snacks and chat
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11:10-12:20 Practice Session 2
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12:20-12:30 Warm Down and Group Game
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12:30 Pick-Up
“My kid had a great time. She loved going every day and enjoyed the teachers and the students she worked with. I’m so glad we have access to a camp like this in our community. The Comedy Arena is great and the staff are awesome. Thank you.”
"My high schooler had an amazing week!! He had a blast and gained confidence. Highly recommend!"
Tyler K.
Kari D.
Meet the Counselors
Jessa and Jeni are back and ready for another year of our Kids Camp!
They are award winning teachers with decades of improv experience. They also know how to relate and work with all different types of campers with all different types of experience and with all different types of confidence levels.
Camp Counselor
Jessa Berger
A recipient of the 2023 Stardust Award for Distinguished Performing Arts Middle School Educator, Jessa started her 5th year as Theatre Director at Curtis Middle School and also had the joy of teaching Creative Arts to their Functional Academics Team. Before which she taught at Irma Rangel YWLS, the first all-girl public school in Texas, for 5 years. She previously worked in the education department at the Dallas Theater Center for 7 years. Additionally, she has been performing in the local improv comedy scene for over 10+ years and is part-owner of the Comedy Arena in McKinney, TX
Camp Counselor
Jeni Eberhard
Jeni Eberhard holds a BFA in Theatre/Communications and Secondary Education from Sterling College. Currently she is a Theatre Director at the middle school level. She has enjoyed teaching acting and technical theatre at both the middle and high school levels for 21 years, participating in many UIL festivals. She received Teacher of the Year for middle schools in both McKinney ISD & Plano ISD and received 1st Runner up for McKinney ISD District Teacher of the Year. Outside of the public school arena Jeni has taught private acting lessons, directed within the community and regularly performs in a professional improv troupes with The Comedy Arena.