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B.A. Mus.(Hons), Dip. Jazz
Director – Instrumental
Tim Stanutz is one of the co-founders of the Manotick Arts camp. He currently teaches music at Bell High School where he is the Department Head of Fine Arts. Over the span of his career he has been the musical director of over 20 musicals both at the high school and university levels. Tim is an upright jazz bass player and often plays professionally throughout the Ottawa region. “It’s amazing what these kids can accomplish in a two-week period. Learning the music, building sets, memorizing lines, creating and staging a great show every year and having a great time.” |
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Director - Visual Arts
Bailey recently graduated from Bell High school where he was very involved in both music and visual art programs. Aside from being a member of both the vocal and band programs, Bailey was also the bass player for three musical productions at Bell High School. In his spare time, he wrote and played original music in an alternative rock band and they were able to record two CD’s. Bailey has been designing the Manotick Arts camp t-shirts since 2004 and has been attending the camp either as a student, a counselor or a teacher since 2000. In 2010, Bailey won the Nepean Arts League Award. Bailey is currently making application to several University Fine Arts Programs. |
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B.A., B. Ed.
Director - Dram
Adam was educated at Bishop's University where he acted in numerous plays. His teaching career began in 2002 in the Western Quebec School Board. Adam currently works as a Drama, English and Social Sciences teacher at the Adult High School in the OCDSB. As a teacher, he has directed multiple theatrical productions. Adam also occasionally joins the cast of the Ottawa Story Tellers where he enjoys returning to his acting roots. Adam became the director for the Manotick Arts Camp Show in 2005 and always looks forward to each new exciting summer. “I love working at the Arts Camp every summer. From our youngest camper to all of our teachers, each year, it’s really a collaborative effort.” |
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Dip. Dance Performance Studies
Director - Dance
Anna has been dancing since the age of 3. After years of training in Ballet, Highland Dance, Jazz & Tap, Anna was accepted into the Canterbury High School dance program. She graduated from Canterbury High School in 2007, and then went on to complete the Dance Program at George Brown College, Toronto 2007-2009. In the last year, Anna has been involved with a number of progressive modern dance performances in Toronto. She performed at the Dora awards hosted by Jian Ghomesi, worked and performed with choreographer Heather Saum and Collective Heat, performed and choreographed a solo for Toronto’s first annual Dance 2 Danse Festival, and performed last Fall at Nuit Blanche with Toronto’s “Company Blonde”. Throughout the many years of attending and teaching at the camp, she discovered a love for choreography. Anna enjoys inspiring youth to achieve their creative personal best through the innovations of modern dance. |
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B.A. (Hons)
Director - Drama
Ever since he was twelve, Thom attended one arts camp or another in Ottawa, and because of this he understands how powerful the arts camp experience can be. His love of acting began at camp, and has led him to a career in the arts. Throughout high school he preformed Shakespeare in the park with Salamander Theatre`s Shakespeare Young Company. He attended Bishop`s university where he graduated in May of 2008 with Honors Drama, with Distinction. After graduation, he moved to Vancouver and became a co-founder of and actor for High Horse Theatre Productions. While in Vancouver Thom dove into the world of film, working as
a Production Assistant on the sets of major network television shows and feature films, including: 2012, Twilight: New Moon , Franky and Alice, Smallville, Psych, and Supernatural. He also performed in several short films and had a leading role in the independent feature film "Mindeaters" produced by Canawood Productions. “Mindeaters” is set for release in late 2011. He then moved to Toronto where he most recently found work as a recruiter for a Castlewood Productions. Thom, with his extensive drama camp experience, sees something special in the creative environment that the Manotick Arts Camp provides. It’s the perfect place for children to learn, explore, take practical risks, and walk away with memories they will cherish for a lifetime. |
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Dip., Ballet - Royal Winnipeg Ballet, DEC, Contemporary Dance
Director - Dance
David has trained with some of the best professional dance schools in Canada, David graduated from the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School in 2009. He will be graduating in 2011 from LADMMI, Lécole de Danse Contemporaine. He has performed in classic ballet works such as Don Quixote and Sleeping Beauty as well as modern dance creations by Sylvain Émard, Marc Boivin, Dominique Porte, and others. As a student of Bell High school, he also performed and choreographed in the musicals: Fiddler on The Roof, Oliver, Oklahoma, and The Wizard of Oz. |
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Director - Visual Arts
Rosie is currently studying Theatre Production at Ryerson University in Toronto. In her spare time she is taking vocal lessons at the Toronto Royal Conservatory of Music. Last summer she worked for ZZK records, Buenos Aires. Rosie enthusiastically participated in many theater productions during her South Carleton High School days. “I have been attending Manotick Arts Camp since I was a wee one, and I can honestly say that the time I spent there really helped me to appreciate every type of arts and even to branch out and incorporate them into any kind of activity do on my own time. The kids who go to the Manotick Arts Camp not only receive a concentrated view on their chosen art form, but also get the chance to explore every different kind of art there is, broadening their artistic horizon and giving them the chance to expel their creative energy on something especially unique.”
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Playwright
Caitlin has had many diversified experiences with drama. As a teen, she was very involved in South Carleton’s Drama program and eventually started writing their scripts. She won the Grade 12 city-wide Sears festival award for her authorship of the one act play that was performed that year at the festival. She is currently a second year student in the Acting Conservatory Program at the Ottawa Theatre School. She joins the cast of the Theatre for Young Audiences show this February in their production of “Murmel Murmel Mortimer”. Caitlin will also be performing in this year’s Magnetic North Festival. Between the ages of 10 and 14, as a student of the camp, she fell head over heels in love with the Manotick Arts Camp’s friendly and creative atmosphere and hasn't been able to leave since. Caitlin has been the playwright for the Manotick Arts Camp since 2006.
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Counselor
Nick is currently in his third year at Carleton University for Biology and Math. As a high school student, Nick travelled four years from Nova Scotia to be a part of the Manotick Arts Camp.
“ It is amazing what a group of youth can accomplish in such a short time. Everyone involved in the camp is extremely skilled in all the aspects of the arts and this creates a wonderful atmosphere. The learning environment at the camp is unique, and in turn this allows each child to gain an immense appreciation for the arts.” Although Nick is branching out into medical physics research at Carleton University, he still maintains his interest in theatre by occasionally participating in short films for the Carleton Film Society. |
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Counselor
I am currently in my third year of a Life Sciences degree at Queen's University. I completed my Grade 9 RCM in piano under the direction of Sandy Stanutz and was involved with the Ottawa Children's Choir for two years. I was both a camper and counselor at the Manotick Arts Camp over a span of ten years, and I loved every second of it! The creativity and enthusiasm that come out of everyone at camp amazes me more and more each time. The best thing about camp is the feeling of pride from each person when the final performance comes together. The Manotick Arts Camp is a great experience for everyone who loves music, art, and having fun. This year, I'm teaching myself how to play the guitar and hopefully performing at some open mic nights on campus.
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Counselor
Phil Hughes is currently studying the Theatre Arts Program at Algonquin College. He has a very strong back ground in both percussion and piano and studied under Sandy Stanutz for a number of years. Phil was very active in the drama program at St. Joseph High School. He was nominated for best lead actor in a feature play at the Cappies awards for his role as Jacques Clousseau in St. Joseph High School’s production of the “The Pink Panther”. Phil attended a Barry Blakes screen training course this summer and is a tutor at the Oxford Learning center. “I have been at the Manotick Arts Camp every summer for the past six years, not only as a camper but as a counselor as well, and let me tell you, it is a great place to spend two weeks of your summer. It is interesting to meet all of the new personalities, and seeing what they can put towards the final production. One of the best things about the camp is that no matter how shy anyone is on the first day, everyone seems to come together and put on a fantastic show, after such little time together.
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Counselor
I am currently in my second year at Trent University majoring in Psychology and Anthropology. I have been attending Manotick Arts Camp since I was 8 years old, both as a camper and a counselor. Through my years at the Manotick Arts Camp, I have come to greatly appreciate the arts and it has continued to be a very large aspect of my life. I have taken part in many high school plays and musicals which were amazing and memorable experiences. The Manotick Arts Camp taught me not only about the world of the arts, which facilitated experiences that have become milestones of my life history, but I was also able to learn what it takes to work with others and the essentials for being a strong team player. I feel that the arts can teach us not only about our lives, but also teach us greatly about ourselves through expression and creativity. The Manotick Arts camp is an amazing experience for campers and will allow young ones to grow into amazing, fun loving adults with a passion for life!
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Counselor
Meredith is a graduate from Canterbury High School’s Vocal Program. She is currently in her first year of a music degree at Queen’s University, studying vocal performance. She recently was one of the soloists for the Messiah at Queen’s University. “This will also be my fifth season at Manotick Arts Camp. Being a councilor at the Manotick Arts Camp is one of the highlights of my summer. Every year, I am amazed at the development of talent in the arts camp students over the two weeks that we are working with them. I look forward to many more seasons of mentoring music and artistic abilities in Manotick Arts Camp students.”
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Counselor
Julie currently attends South Carleton High School. She has been attending the Arts Camp for 7 years in the vocal program. Last year was her first year as a counselor. Julie largely attributes her performance accomplishments to her experiences with the Manotick Arts Camp. Not only was she was involved with the Lakeside Players for three years, but this year she has already performed twice at South Carleton’s coffee house nights, performed a vocal solo for her school’s Remembrance Day ceremony, and participates in both the Drama and Glee Club at school “ The camp is always a huge highlight of my summer! I can’t wait until next year.”
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Counselor
Nick is currently in his last year at Bell High School. He is having a very productive and busy year as he was not only was chosen for Head Boy this year, a position that entails a significant leadership role within the school, but just finished a major role as the dentist in Bell’s production of “ Little Shop of Horrors”. Nick has a long history of involvement with both theatre and music. From a very early age, Nick has been in the cast of numerous theatrical works. He also was the lead singer for two bands who were able to record several CDS of their own music. Nick is involved in the band program at school and has been a longtime member of the vocal program as well. His recent interests have taken him into the world of sculpture, electrical work and computer science in pursuit of his goal to creatively integrate the three. Nick has been attending the Manotick Arts Camp since he was eight. After the last 2 years as a counselor he is excited to do it all over again. |
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Counselor
Megan Miller is currently in her second year at the University of Western Ontario in the Music Administrative Studies Program. Megan has a very strong percussion and piano background. Her career aspirations for festival management generated her interest and specialty in Popular Music Culture Studies. Megan is planning the first artist in residence for the Popular Music Program at the University of Western Ontario for January 2011."
“The Manotick Arts Camp is a great way for all types of arts to get together and create something excellent, both on and off stage. Being surrounded by art is intoxicating, and I don't think I could have it any other way."
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Counselor
Bobby Hughes is a grade 12 student at St. Joseph High School and this will be his sixth year with the Manotick Arts Camp. He has been acting since he was 12, and has played many roles in school productions including, most recently, his role as Ebeneezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol". He has been on the St. Joseph High School Improvisation Team for three years now, performing at the National Arts Center on multiple occasions, and will be participating in the upcoming production of "The Outsiders" next spring. "This camp helped me recognize my passion for theatre and I am delighted to return each year hoping to help others discover their passions as well. I believe that the Manotick Arts Camp offers a great learning environment where young artists are able to express themselves freely." |
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Counselor
Chris Swaffield is currently attending Canterbury High School where he sings bass in their Vocal Program. Chris has been attending the Manotick Arts Camp since 2006 and last year was his first year as a counselor. He has been involved with Lakeside players. Alongside his previous identity as the hooker for a rugby team, Chris is part of the Male Chorus at Canterbury High School that performs all year round. He is currently preparing for the National Association of Teachers of Singing Competition in February. |
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