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SP26 Broadway Troupers Session A

$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

SP26 Broadway Troupers Session B

$165
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

The Penguin Project - Finding Nemo Jr.

Free

with Penguin Staff

Calendar Apr 27, 2026 at 6 pm

This program registration goes live on Monday, February 23, 2026!

The Penguin Project brings young artists ages 14–21 together to perform a modified version of a well-known Broadway musical.

All roles are performed by young artists with developmental disabilities, including (but not limited to) Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism, intellectual and learning disabilities, visual or hearing impairments, and other neurological conditions.

Each artist is paired with a dedicated peer mentor. Artists and mentors rehearse and perform side-by-side over four months, culminating in a fully staged production.

The program provides a supportive, safe, and inspiring environment where differences are embraced and artists build communication skills, confidence, friendships, and lasting connections that extend well beyond the final curtain.

To participate as an Artist, individuals must:

  • Be 14–21 years old
  • Have a disability (cognitive, learning, motor, hearing, visual, genetic, or neurological)
  • There are no restrictions based on cognitive ability, mobility, or communication skills
  • Be available for the full rehearsal and performance process

Artists are allowed up to seven (7) absences during the rehearsal period

Conflicts will be collected after registration.

Artists may not miss technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, or performance dates: August 8–16, 2026

If your calendar includes significant conflicts, we encourage you to consider participating in a future session when your schedule allows for full commitment. This helps ensure every artist has the opportunity to fully participate and succeed.

Full Course

SUM26 Enola Holmes

$300

with Molly Thorsen

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

SUM26 Performance Academy: Robin Hood*

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

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

Follow the adventures of Robin and her merry men (and women) as they battle the evil Prince John, outwit the Sheriff of Nottingham, give to the poor, and fight for justice. Strap on your swashbucklers and get ready to laugh with horseless jousting, over the top disguises, silly chases, epic battles with pool noodles, and a show-stopping archery contest with moving targets. Performance on the final day for family and friends!

*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. 

Full Course

SUM26 Peter Pan & Wendy Session A

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

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.

Full Course

SUM26 Pirate Academy Morning Session*

$195
Calendar Jun 8, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Grades 2-3, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, June 8-12
$185 Subscribers/$195 Non-Subscribers

Through theatre games, goofy character creation, and imaginative scene work, students bring over-the-top pirate adventures to life. The class culminates in a fun, informal showcase where students share their pirate scenes and stories with family and friends.

*Please sign up for either the AM or the PM session.

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SUM26 Fish Tales

$195

with Anna Zimney

Calendar Jun 8, 2026 at 9:30 am, runs for 1 week

Kindergarten 2026-Grade 1, 9:30-11:30 AM, June 8-12
$185 Subscribers/$195 Non-Subscribers

Turn silly, underwater stories, like Never Trust a Fish, into playful scenes and stories. Through movement, drama games, and imaginative storytelling, students act out fin-tastic adventures full of humor and creativity. Parents are invited on the last day for an informal sharing time!

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