Theatre Education for Young Artists
IS YOUR STUDENT ACTOR WANTING TO SHARPEN THEIR SKILLS?
All year-round, we offer classes to help our young actors sharpen all of their skills. Classes are skill-based, but have lots of fun themes generated by our master teachers, and even suggestions from students! From Readers Theatre to private vocal lessons to introductory dance classes, we are here to help shape your actor while making sure they have fun the whole way!
UPCOMING CAMPS AND CLASSES
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Magic Treehouse, Knight at Dawn Kids
SOLD OUT
1pm – 5pm June 2-13th
Ages 5 through 13
Magic Tree House: The Knight at Dawn KIDS is an adaptation of the second of Mary Pope Osborne’s award-winning fantasy adventure books from the Magic Tree House book series, which has sold more than 100 million copies and is available in more than 100 countries around the world. This time around, Jack and Annie’s tree house takes them to an age of knights in shining armor, where the two discover the power of hope and the true meaning of gallantry.
Magic Treehouse: Knight at Dawn Kids Waitlist
1pm – 5pm June 2-13th
Ages 5 through 13
Magic Tree House: The Knight at Dawn KIDS is an adaptation of the second of Mary Pope Osborne’s award-winning fantasy adventure books from the Magic Tree House book series, which has sold more than 100 million copies and is available in more than 100 countries around the world. This time around, Jack and Annie’s tree house takes them to an age of knights in shining armor, where the two discover the power of hope and the true meaning of gallantry.
Beetlejuice The Musical Camp
1pm – 5pm June 16-27
Ages 11 through 18
It’s our show now, kid. The ghost-with-the-most comes to the stage in Beetlejuice JR., the frightfully funny musical based on the beloved motion picture turned Broadway phenomenon. Lydia Deetz is a strange and unusual teenager, still grieving the loss of her mother and obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.” Lucky for Lydia, she and her father move to a new house haunted by a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a delightful demon with a real zest for life. When Lydia calls on Beetlejuice to scare away anyone with a pulse, this double-crossing specter shows his true stripes, unleashing a (Nether)world of pandemonium.
Willy Wonka Kids Camp
(Afternoon Camp)
1pm – 5pm June 30 – July 11
Ages 5 through 13
The delicious adventures of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Ronald Dahl’s fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film, in addition to a host of fun new songs, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth. Now in the updated Binder format!
Disney's Moana Camp
SOLD OUT
1pm – 5pm July 21-Aug 1
Ages 8 through 18.
Performances start Aug 1st – 3rd.
This thrilling and heartwarming coming-of-age story follows the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage. Moana and the legendary demigod Maui embark on an epic journey of self-discovery and camaraderie as both learn to harness the power that lies within. With empowering messages of bravery and selflessness, Moana JR. is sure to bring out the hero within each of us.
Willy Wonka Kids Camp
Morning Camp
This is a waitlist for the Willy Wonka Camp. If space opens up, the fee will be $200.
The delicious adventures of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Ronald Dahl’s fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film, in addition to a host of fun new songs, Ronald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth. Now in the updated Binder format!
Ronald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka’s rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences.
For ages 5 through 13.
Rehearsals Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 12:30pm
Moana Kids Camp Waitlist
This is a waitlist for the Moana Camp. If space opens up, the fee will be $200.
1pm – 5pm July 21-Aug 1
Ages 8 through 18.
Performances start Aug 1st – 3rd.
This thrilling and heartwarming coming-of-age story follows the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage. Moana and the legendary demigod Maui embark on an epic journey of self-discovery and camaraderie as both learn to harness the power that lies within. With empowering messages of bravery and selflessness, Moana JR. is sure to bring out the hero within each of us.
World of Wizards
Calling all young witches, wizards, and theatrical muggles-in-the-making. The spell has been cast. The candles are floating. And for the first time in Waco Civic Theatre history, a door has opened to a place few dare to tread…Step beyond Platform 9¾ and into a summer camp where stagecraft meets spellcraft! Over ten enchanted days, campers will train in the ancient arts of:
⚔️ Stage Combat (Defense Against the Dramatic Arts)
🔊 Vocal Projection (Sonorus, anyone?)
💡 Magical Lighting (Because what’s a good duel without thunder and flash?)
🎭 Character Transformation (Polyjuice Potion not included… or is it?)
And More!
Whether you’re a first-year thespian or a seasoned spell-caster of the stage, come discover how the theatre weaves its own kind of magic.