Drak Theatre’s summer theatre camps evolved during the 3Place project from leisure-oriented activities into intensive artistic laboratories for teenagers. Within a single week, participants develop an original theatre production — from the first idea to the premiere.
The themes are chosen collectively through dramaturgical discussion and reflect questions the young participants themselves consider urgent. In recent years, this resulted in productions such as What Remained of Hamlet? and That’s Too Much!, both addressing generational experiences and contemporary pressures.
The camps connect artistic ambition with a safe working environment and offer young people a rare opportunity to experience the full creative process in a concentrated format.
What we learned
- Intensive timeframes support deep focus and collective ownership.
- Allowing young people to define themes leads to strong generational statements.
- Feedback from peers and professionals strengthens motivation and reflection.
- Camps can function as powerful third places when trust and ambition are balanced.