Courses and Certificates

It was always the dream of the founders, Jeff Tabler and Dennis Foster,  to have a certificated program with defined outcomes in multiple areas of study within the field of Performing Arts.  As part of our 20 Year Celebration serving families throughout the Rogue Valley, OCPA is excited to announce our new vision and mission statement as well as our new Certificate of Initial and Advanced Mastery Programs.

We recognize that students from previous camps and classes may wish to receive similar recognition, and thus we are happy to announce that any prior student may reach out to our registrar, Laura, with your request to be appropriately recognized and receive your honor cord and applicable certificate. 

Performing Arts

Whether your passion is singing, dancing, or acting, the initial mastery and advanced mastery programs in the performing arts will provide students with the foundation to take their passion to the stage and feel confident in their ability.

Technical Arts

Every stage production has an extensive behind-the-scenes team that supports the performers on stage using skills in design, building, stage management, and more. Receive the foundation and experience in the technical arts with our initial mastery and advanced mastery programs in the technical arts. 

Certificate of Advanced Mastery in Performing Arts

  • 300 hours of participation in Magic of Theater Camp 
  • Completed course work in (developed skills in) 3 or more of the following:
    • Auditioning
    • Vocal Technique
    • Acting 
    • Improvisation  
    • Scene Work  
    • Stage Movement 
    • Character Development
    • Theater History 
    • Theater Literature
*This honor will be recognized with a framed certificate and a purple honor cord

Certificate of Initial Mastery in Technical Arts

  • 50 hours of participation in Magic of Theater Camp (Kids Summer camp= 60 hours, Teen Summer Camp= 80 hours, Spring Break Camp=30 hours)
  • Developed skills in:
    • Student Management (Kid Wrangling) and Leadership
    • Stage-hand work
    • Property Management and Building
    • Light Board, Sound Board, Spotlight Operation
    • Costume Management
*This honor will be recognized with a framed certificate and a white/black honor cord
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​Certificate of Advanced Mastery in Technical Arts

  • 300 hours of participation in Magic of Theater Camp
  • Completed work in 3 or more of the following areas:
    • Stage Management
    • Light/Sound Design
    • Advanced Property Design/Management
    • Scenery Development and Construction
    • Costume Design and Advanced Management
    • Technical Arts Script Analysis
    • Production Communications (contacting personnel, calling cues)
    • House management
    • Theater History/Literature (Dramaturgy)
*This honor will be recognized with a framed certificate and a black honor cord

Specific skills taught in agic of Theater Summer Kids Camp

  • Basics of Acting
  • Basics of Singing
  • Basics of Stage Movement
  • Improvisation and theater games
  • Rehearsal techniques