Wayland School Community Programs

Wayland School Community Programs

Loker School

47 Loker Street

Wayland, MA 01778

May 8, 2015

For Ages 5 - 11

DRAMA KIDS BRINGS SUMMER WORKSHOP TO WMS

Drama Kids International (DKI) brings its innovative summer workshop to WaylandAugust 3 through August 7, 2015, with a theme of “Heroes and Villains.”

According to Director Susie Cristiano, participants will have a “fun-filled week” as they explore all aspects of drama production - from an idea on paper to a production for friends and family - in just 5 days. Drama Kids will be held at Wayland Middle School and is offered through Wayland School Community Programs, (WSCP) Community Education. The Metrowest-based branch has been successfully offering programs in Wayland’s elementary schools for the past 5 years.

One unique aspect of the week-long summer program is that children will start with the theme of “Heroes and Villains,” develop characters, and write the actual play. “We could end up with a western, a fairy tale, or even a futuristic play. It’s all up to the group, and that’s the fun part: seeing how everything unfolds,” Cristiano said. "They develop skills in teamwork and leadership as they work together, building their show from the ground up."

Explains Cristiano, whose background includes acting and teaching, the children will develop characters and write a play based on these characters. “We’re aiming for a theatre arts experience that is educational and fun at the same time.”There will be improvisation, scene work, music, art, and language and character development.

Children ages 5 – 11 are eligible to participate. The hours are9 am – 3 pmand the fee for the 30-hour program is $250.On Fridayat2 pm, the children will present the play on stage in the WMS cafeteria. Families and friends are invited.

DKI is known for offering imaginative learning experiences led by highly qualified and specially trained teachers.

Drama Kids counts among its goals building self-esteem, confidence, speaking skills, character, leadership ability, and acting skills. Its mission is to help children reveal their "abundant inner self-worth, while focusing on building life skills through dramatic play.”

Enrollment is now open at You may email questions to Ms. Cristiano atsusie@dramakidsof metrowest.comor call her at617-391-0369.Minimum enrollment to run the camp is 10, and the maximum is 20.

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