Virtual Workshops
Four weeks of live online summer-camp sessions. Aspiring performers are welcome to participate in any or all weeks!
We are delighted to introduce our Musical Theatre Workshops—a series of unique, creative, personalized class-offerings that will include some of our favorite aspects of camp and innovate to meet the challenges of the moment. Although we will miss our group snacks and lunches, and of course the process of putting on a full-scale musical, we are determined to make this summer special and fulfilling in new and exciting ways. Here at FPAS, we know that imagination and hard work make anything possible. Based on much input from current and past students and campers, we created a fun and rewarding summer-camp experience:
Private Coaching
Specialized sessions for more in-depth, professional theatre training
For students looking for more in-depth training, Jennifer Kenny teaches specialized sessions. The curriculum is designed to provide actors with beginning and intermediate professional theatre training. Actors will focus on: monologue study, scene study, audition preparation, character development, sense memory, improvisation, dialogue, subtext, voice and diction, theatre vocabulary, and techniques necessary for professional or upper-level theatrical productions.
Classes
Weekly classes 1-2 hours long for grades K-12…
- Class sizes are small to insure a safe and nurturing environment. This allows students to explore more freely as well as to receive individual attention.
- Classes consist of improvisation games, scene study, movement, technique, character development, audition preparation, voice and diction, and an opportunity to build self-confidence
- Family and Friends observation day will be during the last class of the session
Fairfield Performing Arts Studio (FPAS) was founded in 2008 by Jennifer Kenny, the current owner/director. FPAS provides professional acting instruction through group classes, summer camp, and private coaching, designed to help people of all ages build their confidence and stimulate their imagination!
Coaching is provided in a safe, fun, and supportive environment through a careful balance of learning and creative expression.
Skills that are taught include:
- stage
- improvisational
- music
- movement
- technique
- character development
- audition preparation
- voice
- diction
In group settings, activities include:
- skits
- theater games
- improvisational exercises
Jessica loves FPAS! She loves you and your colleagues as teachers, loves the cast-mates that have become friends, and loves the camaraderie built among the summer campers. That is why she has taken every school-year session since we have moved here, and can't wait to do both camps this summer! Many thanks for creating such a fun, inviting, and high-quality environment!
ParentMy daughter has attended the summer camp at FAIRFIELD PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO for the past three years and absolutely loves it!! She says it's the ONLY camp she ever wants to attend. The smile on her face each day when I pick her up is priceless. She always makes such wonderful friends and gains so much confidence. Most of all, to see the end result of all their hard works is amazing!! The show they put together in just THREE weeks blows me away every time. Jen really makes the kids fall in love with theatre.
ParentWe've been involved with Jen Kenny and her great staff at FPAS for years. This program is an outstanding mix of fun and skills-building. The growth of the young performers under Jen's direction shows the high level instruction they're receiving. Highly recommended.
We have looked and looked for the best acting programs around. This one hit the mark! Caroline loves her acting class, and it has been a treat for everyone! We are definitely signing up for the next sessions. Every child in our class returned – that says it all!
ParentJennifer, I just want to thank you for running the best camp ever! Luke loves LOVES everything about your shows: the counsellors (especially Robbie), the material, the classes and rehearsals and the final performances. You have certainly given him a deep love of musical theatre. Thank you. Luke has made me promise that we will come back to Fairfield for a summer sometime in the future so that he can join your camp again. I will do my best....so here's hoping our paths cross again in a couple of years' time! Please pass on my congratulations and appreciation to your staff - they are an amazing group, truly inspiring. Thanks again and good luck with Peter Pan!
ParentMy children have participated in FPAS camps and classes for over five years and have grown tremendously due to the passionate, thoughtful, and creative instruction, the dedication and encouragement of the teachers, and the warm and inviting atmosphere as well as the strong friendships they have made. The experience has been exceptional on so many levels -- like no other!