Youth Programs

Summer Camps 2024

Acting for the Stage

July 8-12
Teacher: Stefoni Rossiter

Morning — Ages: 11 -14 

Young performers are wanted for this fun acting camp! No previous experience necessary.  Students will learn confidence and acting skills through theater games, stage movement, monologues, improvisation, and skit performances all while making friends!  The week will culminate with a free performance for friends and family.

Fantasy Musical Theater

July 15-19

Teachers: Claire Burgi and Stefoni Rossiter

Morning — Ages:  7-10  (Fairies and Elves)

Calling all young performers for a magical week learning about musical theater.  This camp focuses on music, dance, theater games, confidence building, and musical interpretation.  The fantasy script revolves around some mischievous mythical creatures and will be presented on the last day of camp to friends and family!

Fractured Fairy Tales Musical Theater

July 15-19

Teachers: Claire Burgi and Stefoni Rossiter

Afternoon — Ages:  11-14

Designed for tweens and teens who want to practice their performance skills in musical theater, this camp focuses on dance and singing techniques along with acting skills for the stage.  Students learn to play their parts through theater games,improvisation and rehearsal techniques.  A performance will be presented on the final day of camp to all friends and family.

Musical Theater Disney Celebration

July 22-26

Teacher: Claire Burgi

Morning — Ages:  7-10 

If you love the music of Disney then this one’s for you! In this fun-packed camp we’ll sing and dance to some of our favorite classic Disney songs. Campers will learn essential aspects of musical theater which will culminate in a presentation for friends and family on the final day.

TV/Film & Specialty Performance Class

July 22-26

Teacher: Claire Burgi

Afternoon — Ages:  8-13

This camp is for the adventurous and curious performer! This camp will cover acting for the camera techniques, comedy improv, writing skits, and puppetry! Students will share the variety of skills they develop over the week for friends and family at the end of the camp.

Contact

Claire Burgi

claireoburgi@gmail.com

About

Our Youth Program began on February 23, 2021 before in person activities had resumed. We held our classes over Zoom which was a unique, but incredible experience. This program taught kids basic theatre skills including expression through voice and body language, acting, and choreography taught by instructors Maddie Boyd and Sarah Covault.

Since our first workshop, our youth program has truly expanded to a degree we never thought imaginable. We have taught over 900 children in the Ventura County area. We’ve partnered with local elementary schools, the City of Ventura, and other nonprofit organizations. Our teachers have also taught musical theatre workshops in Ventura’s Title 1 elementary schools, introducing hundreds of children to the many aspects of musical theatre.

Our Youth Programs include camps, workshops, and classes for the rising stars in your life. With high caliber teachers, an emphasis on creativity, and a whole lot of fun, we welcome young artists! Beginners or bona-fide pros alike can register for our classes. Our summer camp culminates with a performance.

We strive to continue to spread the love of theatre to all of Ventura’s aspiring stars.