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Session A: Drama Exploration

Entering grades 1-3 | June 14–18; Mon–Fri: 9 am–noon
Workshop Fee: $110  (10% off through May 15; discount calculated at checkout)

This half-day workshop is a perfect introduction for young theater artists. With a focus on creative exploration, we’ll discover a few basic acting ideas through games and activities. We’ll also get to do crafts, play with music and movement, and imagine all sorts of things together in the spirit of Daniel Moreton’s funny and endearing tale, Marti and the Mango.
This camp includes a brief sharing time for parents  at 11:30 am on Friday. (Masks and social distancing required.)

Min: 6 participants
Max: 12 participants

  • June 14, 2021
    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • June 15, 2021
    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • June 16, 2021
    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • June 17, 2021
    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • June 18, 2021
    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Workshop Fee: Drama Explorationshow details +hide details - $110.00 (USD)  

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Workshop Fee: Drama Exploration $110.00 (USD)
Total $110.00 (USD)

Sale Dates
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Goes On Sale: March 15, 2021   12:00 am
Sales End: June 7, 2021   12:00 am

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June 14, 2021 9:00 am to 12:00 pm 10 2 10 2
June 15, 2021 9:00 am to 12:00 pm 10 2 10 2
June 16, 2021 9:00 am to 12:00 pm 10 2 10 2
June 17, 2021 9:00 am to 12:00 pm 10 2 10 2
June 18, 2021 9:00 am to 12:00 pm 10 2 10 2


Session B: Introduction to Theater

Entering grades 3-5 | June 21–25; Mon–Fri: 9 am–4 pm
Workshop Fee: $220  (10% off through May 15; discount calculated at checkout)

Tacky the Penguin and his five closest friends are living their normal penguin lives in the snow, when one day they meet a group of dangerous penguin hunters! How can they convince the hunters to leave them alone? Based on the beloved book Tacky the Penguin by Helen Lester, this workshop will explore basic acting and staging techniques with plenty of hilarity thrown in.
This camp includes a sharing time for parents 3:30 pm on Friday. (Masks and social distancing required.)

Min: 8 participants
Max: 16 participants

  • June 21, 2021
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • June 22, 2021
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • June 23, 2021
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • June 24, 2021
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • June 25, 2021
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Workshop Fee: Introduction to Theatershow details +hide details - $220.00 (USD)  

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Workshop Fee: Introduction to Theater $220.00 (USD)
Total $220.00 (USD)

Sale Dates
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Goes On Sale: March 15, 2021   12:00 am
Sales End: June 14, 2021   12:00 am

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June 21, 2021 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 10 6 10 6
June 22, 2021 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 10 6 10 6
June 23, 2021 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 10 6 10 6
June 24, 2021 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 10 6 10 6
June 25, 2021 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 10 6 10 6


Session C: Acting I–The Boy Who Cried Wolf

Entering grades 4-6 | June 28–July 2; Mon–Fri: 9 am–4 pm
Workshop Fee: $220  (10% off through May 15; discount calculated at checkout)

Roy is just watching his sheep one day, when Pearl shows up with a mischievous plan.…involving lots of sheep, some fake wolves, some real wolves, and all of Roy’s family! Join us for this creative retelling of the classic story, and build your performance skills along the way. We’ll learn about themes like plot, character, and staging as we work together and have some fun.
This camp includes a sharing time for parents 3:30 pm on Friday. (Masks and social distancing required.)

Min: 10 participants
Max: 16 participants

  • June 28, 2021
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • June 29, 2021
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • June 30, 2021
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • July 1, 2021
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • July 2, 2021
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Details Price Qty
Workshop Fee: Acting I–The Boy Who Cried Wolfshow details +hide details - $220.00 (USD)  

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Name Description Amount
Workshop Fee: Acting I–The Boy Who Cried Wolf $220.00 (USD)
Total $220.00 (USD)

Sale Dates
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Goes On Sale: March 15, 2021   12:00 am
Sales End: June 21, 2021   12:00 am

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June 28, 2021 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 7 9 7 9
June 29, 2021 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 7 9 7 9
June 30, 2021 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 7 9 7 9
July 1, 2021 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 7 9 7 9
July 2, 2021 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 7 9 7 9


Session D1: Spot On! Improv Comedy

Entering grades 7-10 | July 6—9; Mon–Thu: 9am–noon
Workshop Fee: $95  (10% off through May 15; discount calculated at checkout)

Ready to practice thinking on your feet? This four-day (morning) intensive is a great way to build your skills and confidence in the most impromptu form of theater! We’ll dig into the principles of improv and play with scenes, games, and character choices to create storylines on the spot. No scripts here!
(Students who enroll in both sessions D1 and D2 will have the option to bring a lunch and remain at the theater during the hour between workshops. Adult supervision will be provided.)

Min: 6 participants
Max: 14 participants

  • July 6, 2021
    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • July 7, 2021
    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • July 8, 2021
    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • July 9, 2021
    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Details Price Qty
Workshop Fee: Spot On! Improv Comedyshow details +hide details - $95.00 (USD)  

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Workshop Fee: Spot On! Improv Comedy $95.00 (USD)
Total $95.00 (USD)

Sale Dates
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Goes On Sale: March 15, 2021   12:00 am
Sales End: June 28, 2021   12:00 am

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July 6, 2021 9:00 am to 12:00 pm 8 6 8 6
July 7, 2021 9:00 am to 12:00 pm 8 6 8 6
July 8, 2021 9:00 am to 12:00 pm 8 6 8 6
July 9, 2021 9:00 am to 12:00 pm 8 6 8 6


Session D2: Backstage Magic

Entering grades 7-12 | July 6—9; Mon–Thu: 1 pm–4 pm
Workshop Fee: $95  (10% off through May 15; discount calculated at checkout)

This is your chance to discover the secrets of theatrical design. Step behind the curtain and get your hands on the details of elements like costumes, props, lights, set, and sound. In this four-day (afternoon) workshop, you’ll get to experience everything from design theory and process to actually running a tech board. It really is kind of magic!
(Students who enroll in both sessions D1 and D2 will have the option to bring a lunch and remain at the theater during the hour between workshops. Adult supervision will be provided.)

Min: 4 participants
Max: 14 participants

  • July 6, 2021
    1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • July 7, 2021
    1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • July 8, 2021
    1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • July 9, 2021
    1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Details Price Qty
Workshop Fee: Backstage Magicshow details +hide details - $95.00 (USD)  

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Workshop Fee: Backstage Magic $95.00 (USD)
Total $95.00 (USD)

Sale Dates
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Goes On Sale: March 15, 2021   12:00 am
Sales End: June 28, 2021   12:00 am

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July 6, 2021 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm 3 11 3 11
July 7, 2021 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm 3 11 3 11
July 8, 2021 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm 3 11 3 11
July 9, 2021 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm 3 11 3 11


Session E: Outside The Box–A Devised Theater Experience

Entering grades 8-12 | July 12–16; Mon–Thu: 9 am–4 pm, Fri: 9 am–5:30 pm
Workshop Fee: $220  (10% off through May 15; discount calculated at checkout)

Our popular devised theater workshop is back in an all-new, redesigned format! With inspiration from music, literature, and visual art, we’ll spend this week devising a wide variety of unique theatrical performances. Get ready to act, move, improvise, and create in a highly collaborative ensemble setting. With lots of room for every kind of theater artist, this is a one-of-a-kind experience.
This camp includes a participant pizza party followed by a showcase for parents at 5:30 on Friday. (Masks and social distancing required at showcase.)

Min: 6 participants
Max: 16 participants

  • July 12, 2021
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • July 13, 2021
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • July 14, 2021
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • July 15, 2021
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • July 16, 2021
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm
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Workshop Fee: Outside The Box–A Devised Theater Experienceshow details +hide details - $220.00 (USD)  

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Workshop Fee: Outside The Box–A Devised Theater Experience $220.00 (USD)
Total $220.00 (USD)

Sale Dates
- The dates when this option is available for purchase.
Goes On Sale: March 15, 2021   12:00 am
Sales End: July 5, 2021   12:00 am

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July 12, 2021 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 0 16 0 16
July 13, 2021 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 0 16 0 16
July 14, 2021 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 0 16 0 16
July 15, 2021 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 0 16 0 16
July 16, 2021 9:00 am to 5:30 pm 0 16 0 16


Session F: Acting II–Check It Out

Entering grades 6-8 | July 19–23; Mon–Thu: 9 am–4 pm, Fri: 9 am–5:30 pm
Workshop Fee: $220  (10% off through May 15; discount calculated at checkout)

“Check It Out” is a collection of scenes exploring the twists and turns of life as a middle schooler. Designed for every experience level, this workshop will dive into topics like acting techniques, script analysis and character development. Featuring a variety of themes and ideas, “Check It Out” presents a perfect way to grow your theatrical skills in several different directions.
This camp includes a participant pizza party followed by a showcase for parents at 5:30 on Friday. (Masks and social distancing required at showcase.)

Min: 8 participants
Max: 16 participants

  • July 19, 2021
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • July 20, 2021
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • July 21, 2021
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • July 22, 2021
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • July 23, 2021
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm
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Workshop Fee: Acting II–Check It Out $220.00 (USD)
Total $220.00 (USD)

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Goes On Sale: March 15, 2021   12:00 am
Sales End: July 12, 2021   12:00 am

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July 19, 2021 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 16 0 16 Sold Out
July 20, 2021 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 16 0 16 Sold Out
July 21, 2021 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 16 0 16 Sold Out
July 22, 2021 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 16 0 16 Sold Out
July 23, 2021 9:00 am to 5:30 pm 16 0 16 Sold Out

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Session G: Musical Theater

Entering grades 8-12 | July 26–30; Mon–Thu: 9 am–4 pm, Fri: 9 am–5:30 pm
Workshop Fee: $220  (10% off through May 15; discount calculated at checkout)

What does it look like to “act” a song or “sing” a scene? This is STC’s classic musical theatre workshop with an emphasis on music and text interpretation, healthy use of voice, selection of material, and audition techniques. Each student participates in ensemble pieces as well as solo material, and we’ll finish the week with a cabaret performance.
This camp includes a participant pizza party followed by a showcase for parents at 5:30 on Friday. (Masks and social distancing required at showcase.)

Min: 6 participants
Max: 14 participants

  • July 26, 2021
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • July 27, 2021
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • July 28, 2021
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • July 29, 2021
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • July 30, 2021
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm
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Workshop Fee: Musical Theatershow details +hide details - $220.00 (USD)  

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Workshop Fee: Musical Theater $220.00 (USD)
Total $220.00 (USD)

Sale Dates
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Goes On Sale: March 15, 2021   12:00 am
Sales End: July 12, 2021   12:00 am

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July 26, 2021 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 9 5 9 5
July 27, 2021 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 9 5 9 5
July 28, 2021 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 9 5 9 5
July 29, 2021 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 9 5 9 5
July 30, 2021 9:00 am to 5:30 pm 9 5 9 5


Session H: Story Creation Experience

Entering grades 4-7 | August 2–6; Mon–Fri: 9 am–noon
Workshop Fee: $110  (10% off through May 15; discount calculated at checkout)

In this half-day workshop, we will explore topics like improv, plot building, and character work to create stories from scratch. We’ll write down ideas, act things out, and perform a series of original short works at the end of Thursday’s workshop time. This session is a unique combination experience!

Min: 6 participants
Max: 16 participants

  • August 2, 2021
    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • August 3, 2021
    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • August 4, 2021
    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • August 5, 2021
    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • August 6, 2021
    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Details Price Qty
Workshop Fee: Story Creation Experienceshow details +hide details - $110.00 (USD)  

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Workshop Fee: Story Creation Experience $110.00 (USD)
Total $110.00 (USD)

Sale Dates
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Goes On Sale: March 15, 2021   12:00 am
Sales End: July 26, 2021   12:00 am

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August 2, 2021 9:00 am to 12:00 pm 9 7 9 7
August 3, 2021 9:00 am to 12:00 pm 9 7 9 7
August 4, 2021 9:00 am to 12:00 pm 9 7 9 7
August 5, 2021 9:00 am to 12:00 pm 9 7 9 7
August 6, 2021 9:00 am to 12:00 pm 9 7 9 7


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