This intensive introduction to physical theater will help young performers come alive on stage.  From creating eccentric characters to exploring the element of surprise, students will learn the ingredients of original comedy sketches.  We will work on a wide range of skills from juggling to improvisation, to develop material that is both amazing and hilarious.

Amanda Huotari is an actor, teaching-artist, and the Executive Director of Celebration Barn Theater in South Paris, Maine. She studied physical theater at the Lecoq School of Theater in Paris and is a graduate of the International School of Comic Acting is Reggio Emilia, Italy. Amanda has a BFA in acting from Emerson College. Since 2002, she has been working with Addverb Productions performing in the one woman show, The Thin Line. She is a founding member of the eccentric touring ensemble, The Odd Company, and can regularly be seen at the company's home venue, The Oddfellow Theater. She teaches workshops in school throughout the state as an artist in residence with the Maine Alliance of Arts Education.

Amanda heads up this summer's amazing faculty for the 4th annual Young Performers Theater Camp!