Program Type: 6th-8th Grade

  • Behind the Scenes: Design Studio

    Have you ever wondered what it takes to create makeup looks, costumes, and backdrops for the stage? Channel your inner designer and explore the world of makeup design, costume design, and set design in this week-long class! Throughout the week, students will create makeup plots, costume renderings, and set renderings for current Broadway shows; and… Read More

  • Create a Play: Shipwrecked!

    What would you do if you were stranded on a desert island? In this camp students will collaborate to write a play based on this very premise. This is a wonderful opportunity for young performers to unleash their creativity, build compelling stories, and bring them to life onstage. Throughout the week, students will act as… Read More

  • Page to Stage: Camp Halfblood (A Collaboration with White Bear Center for the Arts)

    Welcome to Camp Half-Blood! In this immersive camp, students will discover their divine parentage, hone their mortal combat skills, study Greek Mythology, and embark on imaginative quests. Armed with newfound skills, students will leave ready to take on harpies, hippogriffs, hydras AND perform in a short play based on Rick Riordan’s best-selling book. To prepare… Read More

  • One Act Play: Hamlet Abridged (And Possibly Improved?)

    “An absolute blast of an adaptation that is very well aware of how iconic the source material is, but also just how silly it is too. With a rebellious Ophelia and some clueless Rosencrantz and Guildensterns, a healthy dose of meta humor where the genuinely hilarious is effortlessly interspersed with so many dad-joke groaners that… Read More

  • Blast from the Past: Wildwood Amusement Park (Collaboration with the White Bear Historical Society)

    Step back in time and experience the magic of Wildwood Amusement Park! Located on the southeast shore of White Bear Lake in Mahtomedi, Minnesota, this historic park existed on our very own White Bear Lake shores from around 1889 to 1932. Immerse yourself in the vibrant history of carnival games, live music, and the resort… Read More

  • YES AND! Intro to Improv

    Learn about the art of “YES AND” and experience the beauty of on-your-feet storytelling! Throughout the week, students will learn the basic tenets of improv, practice different exercises to strengthen and cultivate their improv skills, and play long and short-form improv games! At the end of the week, the students will host their very own… Read More

  • Mini Production Camp: How I Became A Pirate

    “Sail off on a fantastic musical excursion when a band of comical pirates lands at North Beach looking for an expert digger to join their crew. Braid Beard and his mates enlist young Jeremy Jacob as they look for the perfect spot to bury their treasure. Jeremy finds that adventuring can be lots of fun,… Read More

  • Collaborative Youth Performance Program: Shakespeare Intensive

    What will this program entail? Have no fear, Shakespeare is here (and we’re going to make it a whole lot more interesting than they do in your high school English class)! In this unique, one-month process, students will have the opportunity to workshop and perform scenes and monologues from Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The… Read More

  • Seussical

    Registration opens February 5th! More details to come about the program. Tickets go on sale June 24th Description: A musical perfect for the whole family, Seussical takes us into the world of Dr. Seuss, where we revisit beloved characters including The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie, and JoJo. The Cat in the… Read More

  • Black Box Play: Little Women

    Auditions will take place on April 4th. Please see the calendar below for more details. Audition sign-ups and audition material will be posted on HERE! **Please note: this is an audition-based program and not everyone who auditions will receive a part. Tickets go on sale June 17th Details: Louisa May Alcott’s beloved story of the… Read More