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SUM26 Broadway Dreams

$195

with Anna Zimney

Calendar Aug 3, 2026 at 1:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Kindergarten 2026-Grade 1, 1:30-3:30 PM, August 3-7
$185 Subscribers/$195 Non-Subscribers

This weeklong musical theatre camp builds confidence, creativity, and collaboration through singing, dancing, and acting. Campers will learn age-appropriate songs and choreography in a supportive environment and share an informal musical showcase with parents on the final day. Returning campers will enjoy all new material!

Full Course

F26 Creative Characters: FUNdamentals Session A

$244
Calendar Sep 12, 2026 at 9:15 am, runs for 10 weeks

Grades 2-3 • Saturdays, 9:15-10:30 AM • Sept. 12-Nov. 14 • $234 Subscribers/$244 Non-Subscribers

This hybrid of creative drama and performance was created especially for those 2nd and 3rd graders who are ready to begin a more disciplined approach to theatre. While keeping it fun and light, young actors will use scripted and original material to focus on creating a character and collaborating with others in an ensemble. This is a beginning acting class that focuses on vocal projection and fluency, expressiveness and body awareness. Returning students welcome!

Parents can attend an informal showcase on the last day of class.*  

Will run

F26 Creative Characters: FUNdamentals Session B

$244
Calendar Sep 12, 2026 at 10:45 am, runs for 10 weeks

Grades 2-3 • Saturdays, 10:45 AM-12:00 PM • Sept. 12-Nov. 14 • $234 Subscribers/$244 Non-Subscribers

This hybrid of creative drama and performance was created especially for those 2nd and 3rd graders who are ready to begin a more disciplined approach to theatre. While keeping it fun and light, young actors will use scripted and original material to focus on creating a character and collaborating with others in an ensemble. This is a beginning acting class that focuses on vocal projection and fluency, expressiveness and body awareness. Returning students welcome!

Parents can attend an informal showcase on the last day of class.*  

Will run

W27 Creative Characters: Act Out! Session A

$239
Calendar Jan 9, 2027 at 9:15 am, runs for 9 weeks

W25 Creative Characters: Act Out Session A

Grades 2-3 • Saturdays, 9:15-10:30 AM, Jan. 9 – Mar. 6, 2027 • $229 Subscribers/$239 Non-subscribers

Students continue to transition to a more disciplined approach to theatre arts. While keeping it developmentally appropriate, young actors will begin to use scripted and original material to focus on creating a character and collaborating with others in an ensemble. This is a beginning acting class that will focus on vocal projection and fluency, expressiveness, and body awareness.

*Parents may attend an informal sharing on the last day of class.

W27 Creative Characters: Act Out! Session B

$239
Calendar Jan 9, 2027 at 10:45 am, runs for 9 weeks

W25 Creative Characters: Act Out Session B

Grades 2-3 • Saturdays, 10:45 AM-12:00 PM, Jan. 9 – Mar. 6, 2027 • $229 Subscribers/$239 Non-subscribers

Students continue to transition to a more disciplined approach to theatre arts. While keeping it developmentally appropriate, young actors will begin to use scripted and original material to focus on creating a character and collaborating with others in an ensemble. This is a beginning acting class that will focus on vocal projection and fluency, expressiveness, and body awareness.

*Parents may attend an informal sharing on the last day of class.

SB27 The Stories of Drew Daywalt

$195
Calendar Mar 15, 2027 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Grades 1-2 • March 15-19, 2027 • 9:00 AM-12:00 PM • $185 Subscribers/$195 Non-Subscribers

Unleash your inner artist and step into the hilarious world of Drew Daywalt’s books. Bring colorful characters to life, from the dramatic crayons of The Day the Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home, to the legendary warriors of Rock Paper Scissors. Play theatre games, act out favorite stories, and create colorful props and backdrops. We'll have a  "share-formance" on the final day for family and friends!

SP27 Broadway Troupers Session A

$165
Calendar Mar 27, 2027 at 10:15 am, runs for 8 weeks

Grades 1-2 • Saturdays, 10:15-11:15 AM, Mar. 27-May 15, 2027* • $155 Subscribers/$165 Non-subscribers

Children explore singing and movement in this fun, creative, explorative class centered around musical theatre. Participate in our spring musical revue showcase for family and friends on the final day.

*Showcase on May 15th at 11:00 AM 

SP27 Broadway Troupers Session B

$165
Calendar Mar 27, 2027 at 10:15 am, runs for 8 weeks

Grades 1-2 • Saturdays, 10:15-11:15 AM, Mar. 27-May 15, 2027* • $155 Subscribers/$165 Non-subscribers

Children explore singing and movement in this fun, creative, explorative class centered around musical theatre. Participate in our spring musical revue showcase for family and friends on the final day.

*Showcase on May 15th at 11:00 AM 





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