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A dreamscape complete with a sandman, candy, dancing and nightmares was performed by Jasper’s youth at Habitat on Friday.
The 10- to 14-year-olds at Geeky Street Theatre Camp had written, soundscaped and choreographed their play, called When We Fall Asleep.
Elena Kellis, a second-year theatre camp instructor, said: “I am absolutely blown away and so incredibly proud of what this group was able to accomplish in that short amount of time.”
The troupe spent five days creating their final performance.
They brainstormed ideas and put When We Fall Asleep together by combining their visions and improvising movement pieces in groups.
“It’s magical to watch a group of young people band together and create something that they care about,” said Kellis.
“I and all of the instructors were inspired by talent, excitement, intelligence, empathy and dedication exhibited by every member of this ensemble throughout our week together."
Parents, friends, and passers-by filled the arts centre Friday for the final show.
Kellis said: “We had a full audience, and it was was so exciting and valuable for the kids to have so many people come out and appreciate their hard work.”
The Geeky Street Theatre Camp was instructed by Elena Kellis, Teddy Ngkaion and Sadie Tims. There is a second camp for seven- to nine-year-olds from August 12 to 16 at Habitat.
Kellis said: “I am so ready for the next camp.
“Over this week they’ve reminded me time and time again why I love theatre so much.
“They worked together beautifully as a team, they respected each other’s ideas, they made a safe space in which each one of them could be creative and take risks.
“This week has really solidified for me the importance of the arts in small communities, and how important it is for kids to not only be given the space to openly create, but to have their creation seen and enjoyed by their parents, family and peers.”
