We are excited about Town Theatre’s summer camps! For the first three weeks in June, we’re planning virtual activites.

Enrollment is limited and will begin Wednesday, May 20. Click here to enroll beginning at 12 noon!

A limited number of camp scholarships are available. Students in need of scholarship assistance should email Shannon Scruggs (shannon@towntheatre.com) for an application.

June 1-5
The Show Must Go Online ~sponsored by Carolina Children’s Dentistry
A frazzled drama teacher sends a video message to her students from her home office, announcing that their production of Brushes with Greatness: The Dental Hygiene Musical has been cancelled! She tries to hang up, but accidentally leaves the camera running, as she receives a phone call from the principal who tells her: without the musical, the drama program will be shut down. The students take it upon themselves to find a way to save the day and take the show ONLINE!

Students will create the show from “places” to curtain call in this virtual musical created by Beat by Beat. Under the direction of Youth Theatre Director, Megan Douthitt, and Town Vocal Instructor, Hannah Thompson, camp will run as follows.

9:00 AM to 10:30 AM Monday through Friday
Each student will also receive a 30-minute private lesson which will be set in consultation with parent
Faculty will also be available for additional meetings in virtual office hours
Online production will be available via a private YouTube link with an optional group watch party on Saturday, June 6 at 6 PM
Limited to 10 students – rising 4th to rising 9th
Cost $75/student

Take a Walk on Broadway’s Wild Side
Actors are often called upon to play all types of roles – even those that are not human! Come take part in this camp that will help you prepare to portray musical theatre characters from the animal kingdom! Students will learn and perform two songs and scenes from The Jungle Book and The Little Mermaid under the direction of Youth Theatre Director, Megan Douthitt. At week’s end, families and friends will be able to virtually enjoy a showcase of the camp’s activities.

11:00 AM to 12 noon Monday through Friday
Limited to 8 students – rising K to rising 4th grade
Week’s end showcase will be available via a private YouTube links
Cost $50/student

Frozen Too!
Did you miss out on our Fall 2019 youth theatre production of Frozen Jr., or were you in it and want to take a walk down memory lane? This is the camp for you! Explore characters like Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, and Sven, and the songs and scenes that bring their story to life under the direction of Youth Theatre Instructor, Scott Vaughan. We’ll “Let it Go” and have a great time “In Summer,” all while learning the meaning of “Hygge”! At week’s end, families and friends will be able to virtually enjoy a showcase of the camp’s activities.

9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Monday through Friday
Limited to 8 students – rising K to rising 4th grade
Week’s end showcase will be available via a private YouTube link
Cost $50/student

It’s All Up to YOU! New Works Festival
Ever wanted to write and star in your own production? Here is your chance! Town Theatre will be hosting a virtual intensive for budding theatre students to engage in playwrighting, acting and directing of their own work. The process will take place virtually under the direction of Youth Theatre Instructor, Marybeth Berry, Associate Professor of Theatre and Speech at the University of South Carolina Lancaster. Don’t miss the chance to creatively collaborate with other youth artists.

9:00 AM to 10:30 AM AND 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday(short breaks will be taken in the 90-minute sessions)
Limited to 10 students – rising 7th to rising 12th grade
Students can expect to have creative work to do on their own time as well
Each student will also receive a 30-minute private lesson which will be set in consultation with parent
Faculty will also be available for additional meetings in virtual office hours
Online productions/presentations will be available via a private YouTube link
Cost $75/student

June 8-12
Frozen Too!
Did you miss out on our Fall 2019 youth theatre production of Frozen Jr., or were you in it and want to take a walk down memory lane? This is the camp for you! Explore characters like Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, and Sven, and the songs and scenes that bring their story to life under the direction of Youth Theatre Director, Megan Douthitt. We’ll “Let it Go” and have a great time “In Summer,” all while learning the meaning of “Hygge”! At week’s end, families and friends will be able to virtually enjoy a showcase of the camp’s activities.

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Monday through Friday
Limited to 10 students – rising 5th to rising 9th grade
Week’s end showcase will be available via a private YouTube link
Cost $50/student

Take a Walk on Broadway’s Wild Side
Actors are often called upon to play all types of roles – even those that are not human! Come take part in this camp that will help you prepare to portray musical theatre characters from the animal kingdom! Students will learn and perform two songs and scenes from The Jungle Book and The Little Mermaid under the direction of Youth Theatre Instructor, Scott Vaughan. At week’s end, families and friends will be able to virtually enjoy a showcase of the camp’s activities.

11:00 AM to 12 noon Monday through Friday
Limited to 8 students – rising K to rising 4th grade
Week’s end showcase will be available via a private YouTube link
Cost $50/student

The Show Must Go Online ~ sponsored by Jake Wehman, DMD and Julie Wehman, DMD
A frazzled drama teacher sends a video message to her students from her home office, announcing that their production of Brushes with Greatness: The Dental Hygiene Musical has been cancelled! She tries to hang up, but accidentally leaves the camera running, as she receives a phone call from the principal who tells her: without the musical, the drama program will be shut down. The students take it upon themselves to find a way to save the day and take the show ONLINE!

Students will create the show from “places” to curtain call in this virtual musical created by Beat by Beat. Under the direction of Youth Theatre Director, Megan Douthitt, and Town Vocal Instructor, Hannah Thompson, camp will run as follows.

11:15 AM to 12:45 PM Monday through Friday
Each student will also receive a 30-minute private lesson which will be set in consultation with parent
Faculty will also be available for additional meetings in virtual office hours
Online production will be available via a private YouTube link with an optional group watch part on Saturday, June 13 at 6 PM
Limited to 10 students – rising 4th to rising 9th
Cost $75/student

Theatre in a Box ~ sponsored by Seed Architecture
Join us for this fantastic camp where we focus on different elements of a stage production – character, make up, props, background scenery and even make up! Each day we’ll dive into one theatrical element as we explore characters from the amazing musical, Wicked. Youth Theatre Director Megan Douthitt will lead the camp with a scenic session guided by Corey Langley, Town’s Assistant Technical Director and a prop building session taught by Danny Harrington, Town’s Technical Director.

3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday
Each student will receive a box of materials in advance with all supplies for each day’s activities
Limited to 10 students – rising 5th to rising 10th grade
Week’s end showcase will be available via a private YouTube link
Cost $75/student (includes make up and props needed for week)

June 15-19
Take a Walk on Broadway’s Wild Side
Actors are often called upon to play all types of roles – even those that are not human! Come take part in this camp that will help you prepare to portray musical theatre characters from the animal kingdom! Students will learn and perform two songs and scenes from The Lion King and Seussical under the direction of Youth Theatre Instructor, Scott Vaughan. At week’s end, families and friends will be able to virtually enjoy a showcase of the camp’s activities.

9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Monday through Friday
Limited to 10 students – rising 5th to rising 9th grade
Week’s end showcase will be available via a private YouTube link
Cost $50/student

Theatre in a Box ~ sponsored by Bilt Rite Garage Door
Join us for this fantastic camp where we focus on different elements of a stage production – character, make up, props, background scenery and even make up! Each day we’ll dive into one theatrical element as we explore characters from the classic show, Willy Wonka. Youth Theatre Instructor Scott Vaughan will lead the camp with a scenic session guided by Corey Langley, Town’s Assistant Technical Director and a prop building session taught by Danny Harrington, Town’s Technical Director.

11:00 AM to 12:00 noon Monday through Friday
Each student will receive a box of materials in advance with all supplies for each day’s activities
Limited to 10 students – rising K to rising 4th grade
Week’s end showcase will be available via a private YouTube link
Cost $75/student (includes make up and props needed for week)

Digging Deeper
This intensive is the perfect opportunity for the theatre student who wishes to dig deeper into rich and meaningful roles. We’ll focus on character development, collaboration dynamics for successful performance, rehearsal strategies and intriguing content from a published play. The play will be selected based on enrollment. Examples include Our Town, Searching for David’s Heart, Trifles, The Great Pandemonium and more!

9:00 AM to 10:30 AM AND 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday(short breaks will be taken in the 90-minute sessions)
Limited to 10 students – rising 7th to rising 12th grade
Students can expect to have creative work to do on their own time as well
Each student will also receive a 30-minute private lesson which will be set in consultation with parent
Faculty will also be available for additional meetings in virtual office hours
Online productions/presentations will be available via a private YouTube link
Cost $75/student