THE GREAT GORTON ELECTION
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · 9:00 AM CST · Gorton Center · Lake Forest, IL
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THE GREAT GORTON ELECTION It’s Election Day – but on stage, anything can happen! In this high-energy one-day theater camp, students create original characters, invent campaign platforms, write speeches, make commercials, and perform hilarious debate scenes as they run for the most entertaining and unexpected offices imaginable. Along the way, performers campaign to become everything from the “Mayor of Musical Theater” to the “President of Recess.” As they rehearse, they discover how actors use voice, movement, and storytelling to persuade, entertain, and connect with an audience. Then, through improvisation, comedy, creative writing, and performance, students build campaign teams, create memorable slogans, and bring their original characters to life. Song & Performance Material May Include: You’re the One That I Want This Is Me Count on Me Best Day of My Life We’re All in This Together Final Event Finally, families are invited to a live Election Night Rally. Students present campaign speeches, perform songs, and showcase their funniest campaign moments before everyone casts the final vote. No previous theater experience is needed. Just bring your imagination, energy, and a willingness to campaign with creativity and confidence! Level Two: Explore/Develop Day Camp Ages: 9–14 Tuesday | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM November 3, 2026 1 Day | 6 Hours | $110 At Gorton Drama Studio, students learn foundational acting skills through the teaching methods developed by Jeremy Kruse, author of The Young Actor’s Handbook (Applause Acting Series, 2017) and the upcoming The Young Actor’s Technique. Throughout the day, students strengthen stage presence, projection, active listening, and the ability to create believable characters. At the same time, they build confidence, overcome stage fright, and develop valuable communication skills. Most importantly, every class encourages students to discover more about themselves, better understand the world around them, and express…
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