Summer Stage 2023!

Join us for collaborative, creative, & fun theater experiences. At the beautiful new MYArts building, join us for a theater filled summer!

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Grades 4k-k

  • Creative Drama! One Week Program

    Never Neverland (AM)

    Students entering Grades 4K - K / Tuition: $190

    Journey to Neverland and meet fairies, pirates, lost boys, and mermaids! This Creative Drama class explores the world of Neverland through music, movement, creative storytelling, and crafts. STUDENTS MUST BE 4 YEARS OLD BY 7/17 TO REGISTER.

  • Creative Drama! One Week Program

    Never Neverland (PM)

    Students entering Grades 4K - K / Tuition: $190

    Journey to Neverland and meet fairies, pirates, lost boys, and mermaids! This Creative Drama class explores the world of Neverland through music, movement, creative storytelling, and crafts. STUDENTS MUST BE 4 YEARS OLD BY 7/17 TO REGISTER.

  • Creative Drama! One Week Program

    The Hundred Acre Woods (AM)

    Students entering Grades 4K - K / Tuition: $190

    Explore the Hundred Acre Wood with Christopher Robin, Winnie the Pooh, and all of their friends! This Creative Drama class explores the world of the Hundred Acre Wood through music, movement, creative storytelling, and crafts. STUDENTS MUST BE 4 YEARS OLD BY 8/14 TO REGISTER.

  • Creative Drama! One Week Program

    The Hundred Acre Woods (PM)

    Students entering Grades 4K - K / Tuition: $190

    Explore the Hundred Acre Wood with Christopher Robin, Winnie the Pooh, and all of their friends! This Creative Drama class explores the world of the Hundred Acre Wood through music, movement, creative storytelling, and crafts. STUDENTS MUST BE 4 YEARS OLD BY 8/14 TO REGISTER.

Grades 1-2

  • Arts Exploration! Two Week Program

    What a Wonderful World: Arts Exploration

    Students entering Grades 1 – 2 / Tuition: $590

    Investigate the world we live in through this arts exploration program that blends music, dance, acting, and visual art! Become an expert explorer of stories and songs about different environments, world cultures, and more!

  • Acting! One Week Program

    Take Center Stage! A: Summer Edition

    Students entering Grades 1 – 2 / Tuition: $285

    Join us for this Summer Edition of our popular studio class! Students will create their own short play as an ensemble while also honing their actor tools of voice, body and imagination! In this class, students will engage in storytelling, improvisation, and creative drama exploration while working together as an ensemble.

  • Acting! One Week Program

    Take Center Stage! B: Summer Edition

    Students entering Grades 1 – 2 / Tuition: $285

    Join us for this Summer Edition of our popular studio class! Students will create their own short play as an ensemble while also honing their actor tools of voice, body and imagination! In this class, students will engage in storytelling, improvisation, and creative drama exploration while working together as an ensemble.

  • Musical Theater! One Week Program

    Sing Out in Summer! A

    Students entering Grades 1 - 2 / Tuition: $285

    Join us for the Summer Edition of our popular studio class! Use your actor tools of voice, body and imagination to learn classic and contemporary musical theater songs, light choreography, and storytelling skills!

  • Musical Theater! One Week Program

    Sing Out in Summer! B

    Students entering Grades 1 - 2 / Tuition: $285

    Join us for the Summer Edition of our popular studio class! Use your actor tools of voice, body and imagination to learn classic and contemporary musical theater songs, light choreography, and storytelling skills!

Grades 3-5

  • Acting! One Week Program

    Beginning Acting A: Summer Edition

    Students entering Grades 3 - 5 / Tuition: $285

    Join us for the Summer Edition of our popular studio class! Students will learn to hone their actor tools of voice, body, and imagination while creating their own short plays and scenes in this interactive program.

  • Acting! One Week Program

    Beginning Acting B: Summer Edition

    Students entering Grades 3 - 5 / Tuition: $285

    Join us for the Summer Edition of our popular studio class! Students will learn to hone their actor tools of voice, body, and imagination while creating their own short plays and scenes in this interactive program.

  • Comedy! One Week Program

    Comedy Camp

    Students entering Grades 3 - 5 / Tuition: $285

    Make ‘em laugh! In this camp, students will explore various styles of comedy including joke writing, improvisation and slapstick, among other skills!

  • ACTING! One Week Program

    Beginning Acting C: Summer Edition

    Students entering Grades 3 - 5 / Tuition: $285

    Join us for the Summer Edition of our popular studio class! Students will learn to hone their actor tools of voice, body, and imagination while creating their own short plays and scenes in this interactive program.

  • Design! One Week Program

    Costume Creation: 5 Days, 5 Plays

    Students entering Grades 3 - 5 / Tuition: $345

    Learn basic costume design and construction technique through the lens of a different play each day! This project-based program will give students the opportunity to explore costume design through hands-on learning, no sewing machine needed!

  • CABARET SERIES! One Week Program

    Best of Broadway A: A Summer Cabaret

    Students entering Grades 3 - 5 / Tuition: $335

    Students will use the basics of musical theater to learn songs, develop confidence, and work as an ensemble to create a Cabaret showcase. Every student will gain vocal skills, learn choreography, and expand their knowledge of musical theater!

    In our new “Cabaret Series,” students will learn the basics of musical theater (acting, singing, & dancing) through a musical revue structure. The program culminates in a final sharing in the Starlight Theater! 

  • CABARET SERIES! One Week Program

    Best of Broadway B: A Summer Cabaret

    Students entering Grades 3 - 5 / Tuition: $335

    Students will use the basics of musical theater to learn songs, develop confidence, and work as an ensemble to create a Cabaret showcase. Every student will gain vocal skills, learn choreography, and expand their knowledge of musical theater!

    In our new “Cabaret Series,” students will learn the basics of musical theater (acting, singing, & dancing) through a musical revue structure. The program culminates in a final sharing in the Starlight Theater! 

  • BLACK BOX SERIES! Two Week Program

    Disney's The Aristocats KIDS

    Students entering Grades 3 - 5 / Tuition: $610

    Our “Black Box Series” invites students to rehearse and perform a play/musical, take part in theater workshops, and create props and set pieces. The program culminates in a performance in the Sunrise Theater!

    Disney’s The Aristocats KIDS
    Music & Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman, Al Rinker & Floyd Huddleston; Music Adapted & Arranged & Additional Music & Lyrics by Bryan Louiselle; Book Adapted & Additional Lyrics by Michael Bernard; Disney’s The Aristocats KIDS is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

  • BLACK BOX SERIES! Two Week Program

    James and the Giant Peach (A Play)

    Students entering Grades 4 - 7 / Tuition: $610

    Our “Black Box Series” invites students to rehearse and perform a play/musical, take part in theater workshops, and create props and set pieces. The program culminates in a performance in the Sunrise Theater! 

    James and the Giant Peach
    From the book by Roald Dahl; Dramatized by Richard R. George; James and the Giant Peach is produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois

  • BLACK BOX SERIES! Two Week Program

    Disney's Frozen KIDS

    Students entering Grades 5 - 9 / Tuition: $610

    Our “Black Box Series” invites students to rehearse and perform a play/musical, take part in theater workshops, and create props and set pieces. The program culminates in a performance in the Sunrise Theater!

    Disney’s Frozen KIDS
    Music & Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez; Book by Jennifer Lee; Disney’s Frozen KIDS is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

  • STARLIGHT SERIES! Three Week Program

    Disney's High School Musical Jr.

    Students entering Grades 5 - 9 / Tuition: $775

    Our “Starlight Series” invites students to be part of a large ensemble of actors, take daily rotating musical theater workshops, and perform on our largest stage: the Starlight Theater! 

    Disney’s High School Musical JR.
    Book by David Simpatico; Songs by Matthew Gerrard; Songs by Bryan Louiselle, Faye Greenberg, David N. Lawrence, Greg Cham, Robbie Nevil, Ray Cham, Andrew Seeley, Randy Petersen, Kevin Quinn, Adam Watts, Andy Dodd & Jamie Houston; Music Adapted, Arranged, and Produced by Bryan Louiselle; Based on a Disney Channel Original Movie Written by Peter Barsocchini; Disney’s High School Musical JR. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Grades 6-12

  • Acting! Two Week Program

    Summer Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream

    Students entering Grades 7 - 11 / Tuition: $615

    Enter into the world of the Bard! Students will learn how to tackle heightened language, analyze plot and characters, and explore stylized movement through Shakespeare’s famous play. This program includes a trip to AMERICAN PLAYERS THEATRE in Spring Green to see The Merry Wives of Windsor on July 6 at 7:30 pm.

  • Comedy! Two Week Program

    Improv-A-Palooza

    Students entering Grades 6 - 9 / Tuition: $590

    Yes and! Students will learn long form and short form improvisation skills to help them understand how to make up scenes and stories on the spot!

  • CABARET SERIES! One Week Program

    The Historemix: A SIX Cabaret

    Students entering Grades 6 - 9 / Tuition: $335

    Inspired by the hit musical SIX, students will work together to create a Cabaret showcase featuring songs, scenes, and choreography. Every student will gain vocal skills, learn choreography, and expand their knowledge of musical theater!

    In our new “Cabaret Series,” students will learn the basics of musical theater (acting, singing, & dancing) through a musical revue structure. The program culminates in a final sharing in the Starlight Theater! 

  • CABARET SERIES! One Week Program

    Revolting Children: A MATILDA Cabaret

    Students entering Grades 6 - 9 / Tuition: $335

    It is 2 L8 4 U we are revolting! Inspired by the hit musical, students will work together to create a Cabaret showcase featuring songs, scenes, and choreography from Matilda the Musical. Every student will gain vocal skills, learn choreography, and expand their knowledge of musical theater!

    In our new “Cabaret Series,” students will learn the basics of musical theater (acting, singing, & dancing) through a musical revue structure. The program culminates in a final sharing in the Starlight Theater! 

  • CABARET SERIES! One Week Program

    True Colors: A Pride Cabaret

    Students entering Grades 6 - 9 / Tuition: $335

    Just be who you wanna be! Inspired by themes of pride for your true identity, students will create a Cabaret showcase featuring songs, scenes, and choreography from musicals like Kinky Boots, The Prom, RENT, and more! Every student will gain vocal skills, learn choreography, and expand their knowledge of musical theater!

    In our new “Cabaret Series,” students will learn the basics of musical theater (acting, singing, & dancing) through a musical revue structure. The program culminates in a final sharing in the Starlight Theater! 

  • Design! One Week Program

    Building a World: Exploring Theatrical Design

    Students entering Grades 6 - 8 / Tuition: $345

    In this introduction to theatrical design class, students will learn the basics of set design, prop construction, and other technical elements through project based learning as they build the world of a play!

  • BLACK BOX SERIES! Two Week Program

    James and the Giant Peach (A Play)

    Students entering Grades 4 - 7 / Tuition: $610

    Our “Black Box Series” invites students to rehearse and perform a play/musical, take part in theater workshops, and create props and set pieces. The program culminates in a performance in the Sunrise Theater! 

    James and the Giant Peach
    From the book by Roald Dahl; Dramatized by Richard R. George; James and the Giant Peach is produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois

  • BLACK BOX SERIES! Two Week Program

    Disney's Frozen KIDS

    Students entering Grades 5 - 9 / Tuition: $610

    Our “Black Box Series” invites students to rehearse and perform a play/musical, take part in theater workshops, and create props and set pieces. The program culminates in a performance in the Sunrise Theater!

    Disney’s Frozen KIDS
    Music & Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez; Book by Jennifer Lee; Disney’s Frozen KIDS is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

  • STARLIGHT SERIES! Three Week Program

    Legally Blonde The Musical Jr.

    Students entering Grades 8 - 12 / Tuition: $775

    Our “Starlight Series” invites students to be part of a large ensemble of actors, take daily rotating musical theater workshops, and perform on our largest stage: the Starlight Theater!

    Legally Blonde The Musical Jr.
    Music & Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin; Book by Heather Hach Legally Blonde The Musical JR. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

  • BLACK BOX SERIES! Two Week Program

    Into the Woods Jr. (Advanced Program)

    Students entering Grades 9 - College Freshmen / Tuition: $700

    Our “Black Box Series” invites students to rehearse and perform a play/musical, take part in theater workshops, and create props and set pieces. The program culminates in a performance in the Sunrise Theater!

    Into the Woods JR.
    Book by James Lapine; Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; Into the Woods JR. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

  • STARLIGHT SERIES! Three Week Program

    Disney's High School Musical Jr.

    Students entering Grades 5 - 9 / Tuition: $775

    Our “Starlight Series” invites students to be part of a large ensemble of actors, take daily rotating musical theater workshops, and perform on our largest stage: the Starlight Theater! 

    Disney’s High School Musical JR.
    Book by David Simpatico; Songs by Matthew Gerrard; Songs by Bryan Louiselle, Faye Greenberg, David N. Lawrence, Greg Cham, Robbie Nevil, Ray Cham, Andrew Seeley, Randy Petersen, Kevin Quinn, Adam Watts, Andy Dodd & Jamie Houston; Music Adapted, Arranged, and Produced by Bryan Louiselle; Based on a Disney Channel Original Movie Written by Peter Barsocchini; Disney’s High School Musical JR. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

  • STARLIGHT SERIES! Three Week Program

    Disney's Newsies Jr.

    Students entering Grades 6 - 11 / Tuition: $775

    Our “Starlight Series” invites students to be part of a large ensemble of actors, take daily rotating musical theater workshops, and perform on our largest stage: the Starlight Theater!

    Disney’s Newsies Jr.
    Music by Alan Menken; Lyrics by Jack Feldman; Book by Harvey Fierstein; Disney’s Newsies JR. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com