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SB26 Performance Academy: The Addams Family Younger@Part

$300

with Derek Phelps

Calendar Mar 16, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

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.

Full Course

SB26 Imagine This!

$175
Calendar Mar 16, 2026 at 9:30 am, runs for 1 week

Imagine This!

Grades PreK-Kind (Students MUST turn 5 by 9/14/2025) • March 16-20, 2026 • 9:30-11:30 AM • $165 Subscribers/$175 Non-subscribers

Big stories begin with little imaginations! Students will soar with unicorns, befriend dragons, and explore brand-new worlds of their own creation. Each day is a new adventure filled with stories, games, and pretend play. All it takes is a spark of imagination—let’s see where it takes us! We'll share favorite moments with parents on the final day.

SB26 Making a Scene

$190
Calendar Mar 16, 2026 at 12:30 pm, runs for 1 week

MAKING A SCENE

Grades 1-2 • March 16-20, 2026 • 12:30-3:30 PM • $180 Subscribers/$190 Non-Subscribers

Drawing from favorite children’s plays such as Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Miss Nelson is Missing, Junie B. Jones,and more, perform scenes in large and small groups. Have fun while working on beginning acting skills and ensemble building. Parents are invited on the final day for a scene showcase. New scenes each session for returning campers!

SP26 Broadway Dreams

$160
Calendar Mar 28, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 8 weeks

PreK-Kindergarten (children must be kindergarten eligible in fall 2026) • Saturdays, 9:00-9:55 AM, Mar. 28-May 16, 2026 • $150 Subscribers/$160 Non-subscribers

Explore storytelling through singing and movement in this fun, creative introduction to musical theatre. Parents are invited to come sing and dance with us on the final day of class!

Full Course

SP26 Broadway Bound

$260

with Derek Phelps

Calendar Mar 28, 2026 at 9:45 am, runs for 8 weeks

BROADWAY BOUND

Grades 3-4 • Saturdays, 9:45-11:45 AM, Mar. 28-May 16, 2026 * • $250 Subscribers/$260 Non-subscribers

Learn musical theatre show tunes and add basic choreography in a fun yet professional atmosphere. Participate in our spring musical revue showcase for family and friends on the final day.

*Showcase on May 16th at 11:00 AM 

Full Course

SP26 Broadway Stars

$275

with Alison Root

Calendar Mar 28, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 8 weeks

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

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SP26 Broadway Troupers

$165

with Emily Konzen

Calendar Mar 28, 2026 at 10:15 am, runs for 8 weeks

Grades 1-2 • Saturdays, 10:15-11:15 AM, Mar. 28-May 16, 2026 * • $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 16th at 11:00 AM 

Full Course

SUM26 Enola Holmes

$300
Calendar Jun 8, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

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!

Full Course




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