Excite your child’s inner performer this summer! Whether they are stepping onto the stage for the first time or are a seasoned pro looking to hone their craft, our theater camp is the place to shine. Through high-energy acting games and professional exercises, campers build much more than just a character—they build unshakeable confidence, clear articulation, and vital teamwork skills. The spotlight awaits! Join us for a week of creative discovery that culminates in a live performance for family and friends.

Chef Bananas’ humor and magic tricks will mesmerize you and make you laugh.

This camp is a course in improvisation and character development. We will cover the basics of improvisation by developing scenes and characters with little to no preparation through engaging games and activities. Our goal is for our campers to gain confidence on the stage and make informal acting choices without a given script. There will be a short showcase at the end of the week for friends and family.

Step into someone else’s shoes. In this camp, actors will explore fun, hands-on exercises that teach them how to build strong characters from the inside out. Campers will learn to see the world through their characters’ eyes and make bold, believable choices on stage. Registration deadline is JUL 20. (15 Min/25 Max)

This class will teach the fundamentals of theatre to children ages 13-18 years old. They will learn concepts such as projection, audition skills, improvisation, memorization, performing in front of peers, diction, confidence, teamwork, characterization, and so much more. We will spend class time learning these foundational concepts concurrent with rehearsals for the show in which this class will culminate. Students will benefit from this class through not only all of the skills they will obtain in relation to theatre, but also, real life interactions, empathy, and collaboration. (Ages 13-18)

Step into a world of imagination, teamwork, and epic quests. Create your own heroes, join forces with fellow adventurers, and embark on thrilling journeys through magical realms. Whether your camper is brand new or a seasoned dungeon crawler, they'll find a welcoming party of friends and endless opportunities for fun.

Who doesn’t love dancing to the iconic sounds of Broadway! Our Musical Theater Camp is the perfect place for young performers to shine.

Join us as we look into what it takes to be an actor onstage! We will learn all of the basics of acting and improv, culminating in a performance of monologues, scripted scenes, and improv games at the end of the week. Final performance on Friday will be in the Conoyer Hall Auditorium.

Join us for this week-long experience and be a part of the cast! Students will participate in auditions the first day of camp then be assigned characters, costumes, lines, and staging, all while discovering acting techniques to make them stronger performers. At the end of the week, students will perform the production for audience members. For Rising Stars: Session 2, the play we will be performing is "Storybook Court: Full of Beans"!

Step into a world of imagination, teamwork, and epic quests. Create your own heroes, join forces with fellow adventurers, and embark on thrilling journeys through magical realms. Whether your camper is brand new or a seasoned dungeon crawler, they'll find a welcoming party of friends and endless opportunities for fun.

This Musical Theater Dance Workshop is designed for students in grades 6 and up who want to explore the energy, style, and storytelling of Broadway dance. Participants will learn musical theater-style choreography while focusing on musicality, character, and performance, with an added emphasis on audition preparation, including learning combinations quickly, taking direction, and presenting themselves with confidence.

Calling all witches and wizards (muggles welcome too)! Spend the week learning magic and wizarding ways as you participate in Hogwarts classes and activities such as wand making, potions class, herbology, and Quidditch.

Join us for this week-long experience and be a part of the cast! Students will participate in auditions the first day of camp then be assigned characters, costumes, lines, and staging, all while discovering acting techniques to make them stronger performers. At the end of the week, students will perform the production for audience members. For Rising Stars: Session 2, the play we will be performing is "Storybook Court: Full of Beans"!

Take your craft to the next level with this two-week course. Hone your audition technique, deep dive into scene work, and learn more about the professional theatre scene in St. Louis and beyond. Metro Theater Company and Saint Louis University invite advanced middle school students to explore acting, improv, voice, movement, and more with professional theater artists! Campers will also participate in a field trip and workshops at Metro Theater Company in the Grand Center Arts District. Attending Grand Theater Camp: Intro to Acting is suggested but not required. Lunch will be provided daily by SLU dining. There will be a performance for family and friends on the last day of camp.

Rehearse and perform a cabaret-style show of some of the best songs in musical theatre! We will do our performance on the last day of camp, including some small and large group numbers.