Artist Residency
Ms. Adams is available for short or long term residencies. Each residency is designed according to the needs of the host sponsor, i.e., History, English, Social Studies or Theatre Arts classes.
The play is used as a vehicle to teach history and as a springboard to the creative process. By integrating creative writing, public speaking and theatrical components, Ms Adams works with students to develop their own dramatic piece based on a historical figure. The intention is to empower students by allowing them to portray powerful people that stand for important words and actions.
Grant Opportunity
The Montana Arts Council offers a grant that will fund up to half the cost of an Artist Residency. Go to their website for more information on how to apply at http://art.mt.gov/.
The Virginia City Players Drama Camp
Virginia City, MT
August 6-10, 2007
For ages 6 and up
(406) 843-5258
This is an exciting year for the summer drama camp in Virginia City! Program Director Allyson Adams will be joined by the Illustrious Virginia City Players to give young actors a theatrical foundation in the notorious historical setting of the Virginia City Opera House.
Students will learn the many facets of being a performing artist while working onstage. Daily instruction in acting, voice, dance, costumes and stage combat will lead young actors toward their final showcase performance at the end of the week long camp.
Drama Camp participants will have the opportunity to usher at nightly Opera House performances and be privy to the authentic backstage life of a professional company. Young actors who have worked with Allyson Adams in their early development as theatre artists have gone on to become Virginia City Players.
Camp starts at 9:00 a.m. and goes until 4:00 p.m.. Bring a sack lunch with spending money for ice cream shops and candy store. Camp cost is $175.00. Early signup is recommended. Apply early for scholarships.
See you at the show!
Ms. Adams' work with young people involves Artist in Residencies, theatre projects, drama camps, peer group counseling and HIV/Teen Pregnancy prevention.
She founded The River Mountain Repertory in 1997 and has created theatre works with young actors that address current social and environmental issues. "The People vs. Hairy Wolf" investigates the reintroduction of the Grey Wolf into Yellowstone National Park. "Be A Force For Change" toured Montana high schools focusing on teen pregnancy and HIV prevention. "The Ugly Duckling" an original musical celebrates the theme of tolerance and self –acceptance. "The Maiden Circle" is an interactive group for adolescent girls to explore self, relationships and goals.
Adams conducts Drama Camps in Virginia City, Montana every summer. This 2005 season she will be presenting her drama camp in partnership with The Virginia City Players at the Opera House.
Ms. Adams is an Artist in Residence for the Montana Arts Council and is on the Speakers Bureau for the Montana Committee for the Humanities.
Contact Ms. Adams here for more information
