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8 - 12 yrs
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Jul 7, 2025 - Jul 11, 2025
1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Sibling Discount
Class Experience
Welcome to Dungeons and Drama, where creativity meets adventure! Our unique acting camp combines the excitement of improv with the thrilling world of Dungeons and Dragons. Here, young performers embark on a journey using the tools of live action role playing.
Our campers will learn the art of improvisation while navigating epic quests, mysterious dungeons, and encountering mythical creatures. Students will build all new characters for their adventures using D&D character sheets and use interactive gameplay using classic 20 sided dice to hone their acting skills, build confidence, and unleash their inner heroes. Join us for a summer of magic, laughter, and unforgettable memories.
PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT your standard Dungeons & Dragons game!
- All participants will create new characters exclusively for this experience
- Scenes will be physically acted out through live-action roleplay (LARP)
- We use simplified D&D rules accessible to players of all experience levels
- The focus is on dramatic storytelling and character development rather than complex game mechanics
Whether you're a D&D veteran or have never rolled a d20 in your life, our program creates an inclusive environment where acting skills take precedence over game knowledge.
Class Requirements
- Playful attitude
- Imagination
- Good Sportsmanship
What you'll learn
- Team building
- Conflict resolution
- How to defeat a dragon
- Presentation skills
Other Things To Know
All classes have a 30% non-refundable deposit that may be credited toward a future class if Cancellation Notice is given 48hours BEFORE the start of class. The full price of the class is forfeited if proper notice is not given.FULL POLICY
Covid-19 Precautions
Safety of our community is our top priority. We follow the guidelines of our local governement when deciding how to run our classes. We reserve the right to adjust class structure as needed.
Reviews for Vagabond School of the Arts
4.9 out of 5
Based on 442 provider ratings
Kyle P.
Apr 14, 2025
Loved:
I love Heidi's class. She's an excellent actress and acting coach and works hard to ensure every student performs their best while being super supportive. I've learned a lot and highly recommend her class.
Film & TV Intensive with Heidi Johanningmeier
Location: Vagabond School of The Arts | Instructor: Heidi Johanningmeier
Nancy C.
Apr 14, 2025
Loved:
I really enjoyed this workshop! It was interesting to watch the auditions and hear the adjustments from both coaches. And then having “callbacks” on the second day and incorporating what we learned to make our auditions better. Both coaches had positive constructive criticism and were very encouraging to everyone. It was a very positive environment and a very complete training experience. I feel like I am already a better actor for attending this workshop. Thank you! Sincerely, Nancy Cole
Improvements:
Can’t think of any improvements, the set up was very professional and the videotaped auditions all looked and sounded good!
Self-Tape Audition Bootcamp
Location: Vagabond School of The Arts | Instructor: Marika Engelhardt, Patrick Mulvey
Bettylynn K.
Apr 7, 2025
Loved:
I absolutely loved this class and the opportunity to hear the questions from the participants and answers plus more from Shelby Cherniat. It was an awesome online opportunity provided by Vagabond Through this class, I have a better understanding of the casting process both in LA and locally.
Improvements:
The only improvement I would like is to have more online opportunities from Vagabond
LA Casting Talkback - Shelby Cherniet
Location: ONLINE CLASS
Elaine H.
Apr 1, 2025
Loved:
Having a working professional share real and practical techniques for On Camera opportunities. The class size worked very well for questions and working through the exercises. I also love the multiple options of class days and times.
On Camera Unit 2
Location: Vagabond School of The Arts | Instructor: Ed Kross
Kimberly H.
Mar 31, 2025
Loved:
Small class, instant feedback, and great atmosphere! Ed is very personable and answers questions. He has great insight regarding how the industry works. Also, I truly appreciate how he shares his knowledge and experiences regarding how he became an actor.
Improvements:
I can't think of anything
On Camera Unit 2
Location: Vagabond School of The Arts | Instructor: Ed Kross
Vagabond School of the Arts Location
About Vagabond School of the Arts
Vagabond is more than a school; it's a community. The environment that we have cultivated at Vagabond is one of constant encouragement and support. We believe it's not enough to simply take the classes aimed at helping you better your craft, one must also be engaging with their fellow community. Our Professional Adult Classes set up our students for a professional career as an actor. We have kids classes that engage students whether they want to explore and grow or take a professional path. Check out our two locations: Chicago and Elmhurst, IL.
