PERFORMANCE ACADEMY
The Addams Family Younger@Part

Grades 5-8 • March 16-21, 2026 • 9:00 AM-4:00 PM • $290 Subscribers/$300 Non-subscribers

Auditions, Friday March 13, 4:00-6:00 PM
Class, March 16-19, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Class, March 20, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM (performance at 5:00 PM)
Class, March 21, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM (performance at 11:00 AM)

Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family—a man her parents have never met. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents. Auditions will be held from 4:00-6:00 PM on Friday, Mar. 13, to determine role assignment. All students enrolled must attend auditions.

Performances are at 5:00 PM on Friday, Mar. 20, and Sat., Mar. 21 at 11:00 AM. Each student receives 2 complimentary tickets to the performance of his or her choice. Additional tickets may be purchased for $6 each online at dmplayhouse.com beginning Mar. 1. Seating is general admission.

BROADWAY STARS

Grades 5-7 • Saturdays, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, Mar. 28-May 16, 2026 * • $265 Subscribers/$275 Non-subscribers

Love to sing, dance and act? This is the class for you! Learn musical theatre show tunes and scenes that come alive with choreography and acting technique. Participate in our spring musical revue for family and friends on the final day.

*Showcase on May 16th at 11:00 AM

Grades 5-7, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, June 8-12
$290 Subscribers/$300 Non-Subscribers

Enola Holmes may be a teenage girl, but she is also a savvy detective. She must find a missing Marquess, flee villains, AND elude her older brother (you know, that other Holmes detective), all while trying to solve the mystery of her mother’s disappearance. Rehearse the scenes and perform for family on the last day!

Grades 4-6, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, June 8-12
$290 Subscribers/$300 Non-Subscribers

Grab your pixie dust and fly straight into adventure! Join Peter Pan and Wendy Darling as they whisk Michael and John away to the thrilling world of Neverland—a place filled with sword fights, secret hideouts, mischievous fairies, fearless Lost Boys and Never Girls, and treacherous pirates. From daring escapes to epic battles, our heroes must work together to outsmart the notorious Captain Hook and crew. On the final day of camp, family and friends will be there to cheer as the adventure comes to life onstage.

Grades 5-7, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, June 15-19
$290 Subscribers/$300 Non-Subscribers

Grab your pixie dust and fly straight into adventure! Join Peter Pan and Wendy Darling as they whisk Michael and John away to the thrilling world of Neverland—a place filled with sword fights, secret hideouts, mischievous fairies, fearless Lost Boys and Never Girls, and treacherous pirates. From daring escapes to epic battles, our heroes must work together to outsmart the notorious Captain Hook and his crew. On the final day of camp, family and friends will be there to cheer as the adventure comes to life onstage.

*In Performance Academy, actors are taken through a more disciplined process: Auditioning, rehearsing, and performing a play to learn how to polish skills in a dynamic, challenging environment. Previous experience is not required, but is strongly encouraged. Performance Academy rehearsals move quickly and are generally more rigorous than other classes and camps, attendance is vital to the success of both the student and process. 

Grades 4-6, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, June 15-19
$290 Subscribers/$300 Non-Subscribers

When Christopher rescues a baby griffin, he’s drawn into the Archipelago—a hidden world of magical islands and creatures in danger. Act out the scenes, create fantastical characters, and design backdrops and visual elements to bring this world to life. The week ends with a final performance for friends and family.

Grades 4-6, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, June 22-26
$290 Subscribers/$300 Non-Subscribers

Borlen—aka Grump—finally reaches The Surface, where glittering Queen E.V.I.L. offers friendship, rubies, and a throne… but her magic hides a wicked plan. Trapped between obeying the queen, protecting Snow White, and dodging a very chatty mirror, Grump must dig deep, stay clever, and maybe get a little grumpy to save the day!

Grades 5-8, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, June 29-July 2
$230 Subscribers/$240 Non-Subscribers

The 2026-27 Season will be announced soon, and will include great titles with roles for young actors. Work with Playhouse directors to get the experience necessary to be comfortable in auditions. Participation in the course does not guarantee a role but will acquaint students with scenes from the shows, available roles and the audition procedure used at The Playhouse. This class will focus on the scene work from both plays and musicals in the upcoming Playhouse season.

*In Performance Academy, actors are taken through a more disciplined process: Auditioning, rehearsing, and performing a play to learn how to polish skills in a dynamic, challenging environment. Previous experience is not required, but is strongly encouraged. Performance Academy rehearsals move quickly and are generally more rigorous than other classes and camps, attendance is vital to the success of both the student and process.