Summer Theatre Camps

The Ogunquit Playhouse Children's Theatre Program offers theatrical training to students of all ages in a supportive and nurturing environment. Children ages five to eight years may participate in our Rising Stars Camps (description follows below). Childen ages nine to fifteen can participate in our Junior Players' Camps which results in on-stage performances for our audiences.  Teen Showcase is for children, ages thirteen to eighteen, and is held the week of August 10 to 14. Please view more information below. 

Please note that the application deadline for financial aid is May 15, 2009.

 

Rising Stars Camp for ages 5 to 8 years

 Designed for students, ages five to eight, this introductory camp will introduce our youngest students to the theatre arts. Combining fun and educational games with instruction, the workshops bring the performing arts to life for youngsters new to theatre.

Students will learn basic staging, music and choreography with an emphasis on group performance in a supportive and nurturing atmosphere. Students will attend camp half days Monday through Friday. A performance for families will be held on Fridays in the Chloe Checkoway Pavilion.

 

Session 1: June 22-26, 9:30am-12:30pm
Performance on Friday, June 26 at 11:00am

Session 3: July 20-24, 9:30am-12:30pm
Performance on Friday, July 24 at 11:00am

Session 4: July 20-24, 1:00pm-4:00pm
Performance on Friday, July 24 at 3:00pm

 

 

Session 2: July 13-17, 9:30am-12:30pm
Performance on Friday, July 17 at 11:00am

 

Session 5: (FULL) August 10-14, 9:30am-12:30pm
Performance on Friday, August 14 at 11:00am

Session 6: (FULL) August 10-14, 1:00pm-4:00pm
Performance on Friday, August 14 at 3:00pm

Session 7:  (FULL) August 17-21, 9:30am-12:30pm
Performance on Friday, August 21 at 11:00am

 

To register, download the
registration forms (which include the registration form, medical and photo release form, and code of conduct form) complete all three and mail with your payment.
Please note, as signatures are required on each form,
you must submit the completed, signed documents by mail.

Send to:
Ogunquit Playhouse, Children's Theatre Camp Program
PO Box 1510, Ogunquit, ME 03907.

Please note that the application deadline for financial aid is May 15, 2009.
 
 
 

Junior Players for ages 9 to 15 years

The original Playhouse Children’s Theatre Camp, designed for students, ages nine to 15, will identify, strengthen and enhance each student’s performance skills, self-esteem and self-expression. Students receive training in dance and choreography, improvisation, acting, staging and vocal work while preparing to perform before a live audience on the Playhouse stage. Students will attend camp Monday-Friday, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM with performances on Saturdays at 10:00 AM and Noon and Sundays at 10:00 AM. Due to the success of our 2008 Junior Players Camp, we will now offer an all-new expanded 2 two-week session including more advanced lessons and staging!

 

 

  

 

Session 1: (FULL) June 29-July 5

Performances:
Saturday, July 4 at 10:00 AM and Noon
Sunday, July 5 at 10:00 AM 

 

 

Session 2: July 13-19

Performances:
Saturday, July 18 at 10:00 AM and Noon
Sunday, July 19 at 10:00 AM

Beauty & The Beast Jr.

Session 3: (FULL) July 20-August 2

Performances:
Saturday, August 1 at 10:00 AM and Noon
Sunday, August 2 at 10:00 AM

 

Session 4: (FULL) August 10-23

Performances:
Saturday, August 22 at 10:00 AM and Noon
Sunday, August 23 at 10:00 AM

 

Each of our Junior Players camps will culminate in a fully staged production on the Playhouse’s Main Stage!

To register, download the registration forms (which include the registration form, medical and photo release form, and code of conduct form) complete all three and mail with your payment.

Please note, as signatures are required on each form,
you must submit the completed, signed documents by mail.

Send to:
Ogunquit Playhouse, Children's Theatre Camp Program
PO Box 1510, Ogunquit, ME 03907.

Please note that the application deadline for financial aid is May 15, 2009.
 
 

 

Teen Showcase for ages 13 to 18

Session 1: August 10-14 6:00 PM-9:00 PM (SPACE AVAILABLE!)
Performances on Friday, August 14 at 7:00 PM

This summer acting camp is designed for the older student, ages thirteen to eighteen, and is taught by Wendell Purrington (Choral Director of Portsmouth High School). The camp offers advanced lessons in improv, dance and vocals, as well as specialty classes with visiting professional actors. Students will attend camp Monday-Thursday evenings with a live performance for families and friends on Friday evening in The Chloe Checkoway Pavilion.

To register, download the registration forms (which include the registration form, medical and photo release form, and code of conduct form) complete all three and mail with your payment.

Please note, as signatures are required on each form,
you must submit the completed, signed documents by mail.

Send to:
Ogunquit Playhouse, Children's Theatre Camp Program
PO Box 1510, Ogunquit, ME 03907.

Please note that the application deadline for financial aid is May 15, 2009.

 
For more information, contact Jean Benda at 207.646.2402 ext. 207 or via email at jbenda@ogunquitplayhouse.org