How did it feel changing from a camper to a counselor?
What had been your most memorable camp moment so far?Anna: For me it was very strange. I didn’t take a break from being a camper to being a counselor. I went from being a camper and everyone taking care of you to being the disciplinarian, which was a switch, but I’m glad I didn’t take that break.
Hunter: Well, I was a camper for four years and then I came back after five years to being a counselor. During that five years I didn’t do anything with theatre, only things related with film. Coming back, I was worried about my capabilities as a counselor, but it turned out that my new skills were helpful and I didn’t have any trouble.
Anna: I came back, partly because I couldn’t stay away; I didn’t feel I was done being a camper. I like the relationship I had with my counselors, and it was good. I wanted to carry that on.
Hunter: Yeah, I just remembered how fun it was, and when they asked me to be a counselor that’s what brought me back. I wanted to carry that fun on.
Anna: I think for me, it was move-in day. It’s so exciting, everyone here, and getting settled.What had the rehearsal process been like for you so far?
Hunter: It’s very interesting and totally new. I’ve never worked on a production as anything other than an actor. The dual counselor and director format really opened my eyes to being a director. It was enough to give you a taste of it.
Anna: I really like that counselors get to be Assistant Directors. It’s a learning experience for us, too. I plan to pursue theatre, and anything I can learn is great. It is very different to watch a rehearsal process as a director, than when being in the production. Every year I’ve done this I’ve learned something about being an actor and about Shakespeare.
Darielle Shandler
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