What is Creative Bend?
Creative Bend is the culmination of IAC’s various outreach efforts to give children from low-income families in Los Angeles the opportunity to grow and express themselves through the arts. This program kicked off in 2024 with a 2-week summer camp in which a group of kids participated in a wide variety of artistic activities, including world-building, set design, lighting, body movement exercises, taiko drumming, and so much more!
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Through Creative Bend, we aim to provide little artists with free access to enriching summer activities taught by professional volunteers.
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CREATIVE BEND 2025:
Commedia Dell'arte & Immersive Theatre
January 5 - Jaunary 10, 2026
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This winter break, step into the world of masks, mischief, and movement at Creative Bend! Designed for curious, creative young minds, this one-week program introduces campers to the rich tradition of Commedia dell’arte and the thrill of immersive theatre.
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Campers will:
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Learn and embody classic Commedia characters like Arlecchino, Pantalone, and Colombina
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Craft their own theatrical masks and design set pieces in hands-on production design workshops
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Build confidence, body awareness, and collaboration through ensemble-based activities
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Create and perform in an original immersive showcase where the audience becomes part of the story
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With a focus on movement, improvisation, and imaginative storytelling, Creative Bend is more than a theatre camp; it’s a playground for expression, connection, and the joy of creation.
Ages: 8-12 years old
Location: Immersive Arts Center, Downtown LA
Time: Monday - Friday from 9am- 3pm
Cost: Free upon application