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SUM26 Stagecraft and Stories: Impossible Creatures
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.
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SUM26 Grump: The (Fairly) True Tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves
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!
SUM26 Performance Academy: Audition Workshop*
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.
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SUM26 Pokémon Adventures
Grades 4-6, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, June 29-July 2
$230 Subscribers/$240 Non-Subscribers
Calling all Trainers! In this weeklong theatre camp, create a Pokémon-inspired adventure filled with battles, friendships, and teamwork. Through acting games, movement, and scene work, campers will bring original characters and stories to life. Family and friends are invited to a final sharing at the end of the week.
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SUM26 The Babysitter's Club
Grades 4-6, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, June 29-July 2
$230 Subscribers/$240 Non-Subscribers
Back by popular demand! Recreate and reimagine stories from the popular graphic novels. The members of The Babysitter’s Club deal with cranky toddlers, scary dogs, and nosy neighbors, all while trying to navigate parents and school drama. Along the way, they discover friendship is the most important thing of all. Rehearse scenes and perform for parents on the final day!
SUM26 Demigod Adventures
Grades 5-7, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, July 6-10
$290 Subscribers/$300 Non-Subscribers
Calling all heroes! Bring The Demigod Diaries to life, acting out epic quests, battling monsters, and exploring the adventures of modern-day demigods. Family and friends will see courage, magic, and mythology come alive onstage in an unforgettable final performance!
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SUM26 Page to Stage: The Pied Piper
Grades 4-6, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, July 6-10
$290 Subscribers/$300 Non-Subscribers
Five days to finagle one famous fable! Needed: several gullible townspeople, five sneaky rats, and one incredibly charming piper. Paint the backdrops, help construct costumes, rehearse and then perform for family and friends on the last day of class.
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SUM26 City Spies
Grades 5-7, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, July 13-17
$290 Subscribers/$300 Non-Subscribers
Operating out of a base in Scotland, the City Spies are kids from all over the world. When they’re not attending the local boarding school, they’re honing their unique skills, such as sleight of hand, breaking and entering, and observation. All of these allow them to go places in the world of espionage where adults can’t. Rehearse the scenes and perform for family and friends on the final day!