August Camps
Week of July 31-August 4
Star Wars (Half Day)
Ages 4 to 8
9:30a-12:30p
Welcome young Padawans! This week we will try to
understand the Force while also learning lightsaber stage
combat and becoming our favorite characters from all the
movies. We will share our adventures on Friday when we
hit the stage to perform in front of family and friends.
Musical Theatre Intensive
Ages 11 to 13 and Ages 14 to 17
10:00a-4:00p
This Musical Theatre Intensive is for upcoming rising stars
and triple threats. Our intensive is for anyone who wants to
become a performer in the world of musical theatre. Our instructors will include directors, choreographers, and musical directors who make their living working and teaching musical theatre. In only 5 days we will create a revue with songs from popular Broadway shows like Beetlejuice, Moulin Rouge, and Hadestown. The class will include instruction in choreography, scene study, how to audition for a musical, and overall preparation for a role. The week will end with an evening showcase on Friday, August 4 at 7pm.
Stranger Things 2 (Full Day)
Ages 10 to 17
9:00a-3:00p
A gateway to the upside down has been opened at Matthews Playhouse. In this camp we are taking the journey to save Hawkins to the stage. Campers will have the opportunity to become the characters from stranger things and perform scenes from the show!
The Greatest Showman 2 (Full Day)
Ages 8 to 13
9:30a-3:30p
Bring the circus to life! We will rehearse scenes from the movie and learn the songs as we create our own version of the show. Clowning, acrobatics, and other circus acts will come together as we learn about the life of PT Barnum and the beginning of show business!
Week of August 7 - 11
Wednesday (Half Day)
Ages 8 to 13
9:00a-12:00p
Wednesday camp brings this darkly delirious world to spooky and spectacular life. Campers will have the opportunity to bring this hit show to the stage in an original mystery to solve alongside Wednesday's friends and enemies alike.
Beauty and the Beast (Half Day)
Ages 4 to 8
9:30a-12:30p
A tale as old as time! Belle, Lumiere, Cogsworth, and Mrs. Potts need you to bring their story to life! We’ll learn the songs from the movie and act out some of our favorite scenes.
Matilda 2
Ages 7 to 13
9:00a-3:00p
Come one; Come ALL revolting children! Is there enough magic in your world? This summer, take a magical journey with Matilda as she creates magic and changes her own story in Matilda Summer Camp!
Singing Intensive
Ages 11 to 17
10:00a-4:00p
This is a brand new intensive class for anyone who wants to better understand their voice. In this week-long class your instructor will work on preparing and maintaining your voice to withstand the challenges of singing all styles of musical theater repertoire, including legit, character and belt. At the end of the week students will have received direct feedback from their instructor about their own voice and will perform songs in a special end of class showcase. Space is limited!
Week of August 14 - 18
Descendants 2 (Full Day)
Ages 7 to 13
9:00a-3:00p
Will you be a Royal or a Rebel? Reimagine some favorite scenes, songs, and dances from all of the Descendants movies. We will put together quite a show as students of Aurodon Prep and their famous parents.
Encanto Jr. 2 (Half Day)
Ages 4 to 8
9:30a-12:30p
We're taking a trip to Colombia and exploring the world of Encanto! Campers will bring Encanto to the stage by acting as the fantastical and magical Madrigal family and singing and dancing to songs like "We Don't Talk About Bruno", "Surface Pressure", and "The Family Madrigal".
Broadway Showcase (Full Day)
Ages 7 to 14
10:00a-4:00p
Lights are up on Broadway as the stars of Matthews Playhouse take the stage! In this camp we celebrate all eras on Broadway! From timeless classics like "Annie" to contemporary icons like "Hairspray", this camp will conclude with a special Broadway spectacular show!