Summer Camps 2024
Registration opens Saturday, March 2, 2024 @ 8:00 a.m.
Sunset Playhouse School for the Arts offers a variety of summer camp opportunities
for students age 4 – 5 and entering 1st – 10th grades.
PLEASE NOTE: For our 1/2 day camps you can add on a 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm lunch & recess to your camp for $10/student (meal not provided)
(sometimes this can make your week a full day camp).
Camps are listed below in order of 1/2 day camp and then Full Day Performance Camps by age/grade. Please note the registration cancellation policy below.
During Summer Camp Call 262-782-4431 x290 or x238
Camps for Students Ages 4 – 5 year old
Planes, Trains, & Automobiles (ages 4 -5)
June 24 – 28 @ 9:00 – 12:00
$140/student
How do you like to travel? In the air? On a track? Or on the road? Each class is a new adventure for students filled with dramatic play, story enactment, visual arts, music, and movement. Think of it as a little bit of acting, a little bit of singing, a little bit of dancing, and a whole lot of fun. Students will bring family and friends on a theatrical journey on the final day of camp. Showcase at 11:30 on Friday.
Color My World (ages 4 -5)
July 22 – 26 @ 9:00 – 12:00
$140/student
Colors brighten our world. Colors evoke emotion. What is your favorite color? Each class is a new adventure for students filled with dramatic play, story enactment, visual arts, music, and movement. Think of it as a little bit of acting, a little bit of singing, a little bit of dancing, and a whole lot of fun. Students will bring family and friends on a theatrical color journey on the final day of camp. Showcase at 11:30 on Friday.
Let’s Visit the Zoo (ages 4 – 5)
July 29 – August 2 @ 9:00 – 12:00
$140/student
Calling all zookeepers! We need you to tend to the zoo. Or are you one of the animals in the zoo? Perhaps a flamingo or a giraffe. Let’s find out as we visit the zoo every day at Sunset. Each class is a new adventure for students filled with dramatic play, story enactment, visual arts, music, and movement. Think of it as a little bit of acting, a little bit of singing, a little bit of dancing, and a whole lot of fun. Students will bring family and friends on a theatrical color journey on the final day of camp. Showcase at 11:30 on Friday.
What’s Bugin’ You? (ages 4 – 5)
August 5 – 9 @ 9:00 – 12:00
$140/student
Bugs, Butterflies & Insects will take center stage in this theater class for our youngest actors. Using our imagination, we will bring stories to life all themed around our summer insect friends. Each class is a new adventure for students filled with dramatic play, story enactment, visual arts, music, and movement. Think of it as a little bit of acting, a little bit of singing, a little bit of dancing, and a whole lot of fun. Students will bring family and friends on a theatrical color journey on the final day of camp. Showcase at 11:30 on Friday.
Camps for Students Entering Grades 1 – 3
Masks, Music & Movement (entering 1 – 3 grade)
June 10 – 14 @ 9:00 – 12:00
$140/student
Combining the art of mask making, telling a story through pantomime, and creative movement to music, students will showcase their ability to play a character in a story. This session will be filled with acting, dancing, creative movement and visual arts. A great imagination is required for this exciting class! On the final day students will showcase their work for family and friends. Showcase at 11:15 on Friday.
Beyond the Board (entering 1 – 3 grade)
June 10 – 14 @ 1:00 – 4:00
$140/student
Let’s bring your favorite board games to life! Using visual arts to transform the classroom into Candyland, Monopoly, Life, and more… campers will invent new characters and stories to inhabit the game world. We will go beyond the board game with theater games, storytelling, character creation and more. Anything is possible when you use your imagination! Showcase at 3:15 on Friday.
Disney Around the World (entering 1 – 3 grade)
June 24 – 28 @ 1:00 – 4:00
$140/student
Disney is magical and so is this theater class. Encanto, Coco, Mulan…..students will work with their favorite Disney productions to explore the world, including all aspects of theater–acting, movement, scene design, and costume design. Each day we’ll go on a grand adventure using Disney classics as a springboard and expand our ability to tell a story using the tools of every actor–voice, body, and imagination. On the final day of camp, students will perform a Disney-inspired mini-production. Showcase at 3:30 on Friday
Musical Theater (entering 1 – 3 grade)
July 8 – 12 @ 9:00 – 12:00
$140/student
This class introduces vocal technique, movement, and acting skills through some of Broadway’s most popular musicals. Working on material from the Great White Way will build the confidence and skill of young performers. Students will put their singing, dancing, and acting skills together to present a Broadway performance for family and friends on the last day of class. Explore the magic of musical theater! Showcase at 11:30 on Friday.
Pet Detectives (entering 1 – 3 grade)
July 8 – 12 @ 1:00 – 4:00
$140/student
Puzzles, riddles, clues, disguises and more are in your future as students help to decipher, decode, and perform the most tangled tales. Mysteries are both exciting and dramatic, making them impossible for us to resist! Especially when all the characters are our favorite pets! Join the pet detectives to create, uncover, and solve mysteries using your voice, body, and imagination. Showcase at 3:30 on Friday.
Musical Theater (entering 1 – 3 grade)
July 22 – 26 @ 1:00 – 4:00
$140/student
This class introduces vocal technique, movement, and acting skills through some of Broadway’s most popular musicals. Working on material from the Great White Way will build the confidence and skill of young performers. Students will put their singing, dancing, and acting skills together to present a Broadway performance for family and friends on the last day of class. Explore the magic of musical theater! Showcase at 3:30 on Friday.
Disney Around the World (entering 1 – 3 grade)
July 29 – August 2 @ 1:00 – 4:00
$140/student
Disney is magical and so is this theater class. Encanto, Coco, Mulan…..students will work with their favorite Disney productions to explore the world, including all aspects of theater–acting, movement, scene design, and costume design. Each day we’ll go on a grand adventure using Disney classics as a springboard and expand our ability to tell a story using the tools of every actor–voice, body, and imagination. On the final day of camp, students will perform a Disney-inspired mini-production. Showcase at 3:30 on Friday
Under the Big Top! (entering 1 – 3 grade)
August 5 – 9 @ 9:00 – 12:00
$140/student
The ringmaster is calling all tightrope walkers, fortune tellers, balloon animal creators and juggling clowns to step right up and use acting skills, character exploration, and artistic creations to put together the greatest show on earth. Students will have fun with dramatic play, story enactment, imagination journeys, theater games, singing, music, and movement. Think of it as a little bit of acting, a little bit of singing, a little bit of dancing, and a whole lot of fun. Students will present a three-ring circus on the last day of class. Showcase at 11:30 on Friday.
Live Art! (entering 1 – 3 grade)
August 5 – 9 @ 1:00 – 4:00 (entering 1 – 3 grade)
$140/student
Bring art to life! Students will use famous paintings by artists like Seurat, Picasso, and Monet as the basis for imaginative play. Each day we will study a new painting and bring it to life with storytelling, pantomime, music, movement, and our own art projects. This week will be filled with acting, dancing, creative movement, and visual arts. A great imagination is required for this exciting camp! On the final day, family and friends are invited to a live gallery showing. Showcase at 3:30 on Friday.
Camps for Students Entering Grades 4 – 6
A Pirate’s Life for Me (entering 4 – 6 grade)
June 10 – 14 @ 9:00 – 12:00
$140/student
Ahoy Mateys! It’s a pirate’s life for you! Set sail and create your own pirate character and write an original play with your mateys! This camp will also include an age appropriate introduction to stage combat (think sword fighting with pool noodles, prat falls, slaps, etc.) Students will learn about physical comedy and drama along with character acting and storytelling. By the end of the week students will create an epic story and battle and perform it on stage. Shiver me timbers! Showcase at 11:15 on Friday.
Action! Act! (entering 4 – 6 grade)
June 10 – 14 @ 1:00 – 4:00
$140/student
Call 1-800-555-5555 and get your buzz-o-matic now! Don’t miss this exciting deal! In this acting and writing class, students will create their own original product and develop ideas for selling it in their own commercials. Working in teams to write an original script, they’ll then perform it live – no camera’s needed at the theater! Showcase at 3:15 on Friday.
Masks, Music & Movement (entering 4 – 6 grade)
June 24 – 28 @ 9:00 – 12:00
$140/student
Combining the art of mask making, telling a story through pantomime, and creative movement to music, students will showcase their ability to play a character in a story. This session will be filled with acting, dancing, creative movement and visual arts. A great imagination is required for this exciting class! On the final day students will showcase their work for family and friends. Showcase at 11:30 on Friday.
Fairytale Redo (entering 4 – 6 grade)
June 24 – 28 @ 1:00 – 4:00
$140/student
What if Belle liked to paint instead of read? Or if Prince Charming rode a motorcycle instead of a horse? Using imagination to tell stories seems to come naturally to many children. Put your ideas on paper and then on stage during this exciting playwriting and acting class. Students will write an original play based on a classic Fairytale to be performed for family and friends during the final class. Showcase at 3:30 on Friday.
Jukebox Musical (entering 4 – 6 grade)
July 22 – 26 @ 9:00 – 12:00
$140/student
A jukebox musical uses previously-released popular songs as its score…Rock Of Ages, Jersey Boys, Mama Mia, Motown: The Musical, to name a few. During this session students will partner with the instructor to create their own jukebox musical scene. Working with a popular song, students will write a scene in which the song is included, sing it, and learn choreography to go with it. They will present their original musical for family and friends during the final session. Showcase at 11:30 on Friday.
Myths & Magic (entering 4 – 6 grade)
July 22 – 26 @ 1:00 – 4:00
$140/student
Travel from ancient Greece to the Arctic Circle as we share myths full of magic and moral dilemmas. After talking about what we find powerful in stories from long ago, we will create new tales with dramatic twists and turns as students learn to share them on stage with brave voices and expressive bodies. Students will use theater games and exercises to explore the basics of acting while learning ensemble building skills and gaining self-confidence. We will also explore the role of the writer in theatre with a variety of writing exercises. Students will perform their magical myths for family and friends on the last day of class. Showcase at 3:30 on Friday.
Musical Theater (entering 4 – 6 grade)
July 29 – August 2 @ 9:00 – 12:00
$140/student
This class introduces vocal technique, movement, and acting skills through some of Broadway’s most popular musicals. Working on material from the Great White Way will build the confidence and skill of young performers. Students will put their singing, dancing, and acting skills together to present a Broadway performance for family and friends on the last day of class. Explore the magic of musical theater! Showcase at 11:30 on Friday. Showcase at 11:30 on Friday.
Incredible Improv! (entering 4 – 6 grade)
July 29 – August 2 @ 1:00 – 4:00
$140/student
“yes, and…” This class is designed to foster creative thinking through the art of improvisation, build confidence, and have a lot of fun! Learn to trust your instinct, make quick decisions, and create characters and situations spontaneously. Challenging theater games and exercises will be used to encourage each student’s creative and listening skills. Final class will demonstrate student’s work. Showcase at 3:30 on Friday.
Camps for Students Entering Grades 7 – 10
Stagecraft and Technical Theater (entering 7 – 10 grade)
June 10 – 14 @ 9:00 – 12:00
$140/student
There are so many aspects to putting on a production. The technical aspects of theater include (but are not limited to) set design and construction, costume design, lighting design, and prop design and construction. This hands-on class will introduce students to a variety of technical theater skills. The students will design, create, and build all technical aspects of our future summer camps, and will be able to share all that hard work. Showcase at 11:15 on Friday.
Stage Combat (entering 7 – 10 grade)
June 10 – 14 @ 1:00 – 4:00
$140/student
Stage combat instruction teaches skills of collaboration, control, partnering, presentation, and evaluation. From pratfalls to faces slammed in doors, from a simple push to an intricate battle, students will learn safe techniques of physical comedy and drama, along with character acting and storytelling. By the end of the week students will create an epic battle and perform it for family and friends. Showcase at 3:15 on Friday.
Incredible Improv! (entering 7 – 10 grade)
July 8 – 12 @ 9:00 – 12:00
$140/student
“yes, and…” This class is designed to foster creative thinking through the art of improvisation, build confidence, and have a lot of fun! Learn to trust your instinct, make quick decisions, and create characters and situations spontaneously. Challenging theater games and exercises will be used to encourage each student’s creative and listening skills. Final class will demonstrate student’s work. Showcase at 11:30 on Friday.
Musical Theater (entering 7 – 10 grade)
July 8 – 12 @ 1:00 – 4:00
$140/student
This class introduces vocal technique, movement, and acting skills through some of Broadway’s most popular musicals. Working on material from the Great White Way will build the confidence and skill of young performers. Students will put their singing, dancing, and acting skills together to present a Broadway performance for family and friends on the last day of class. Explore the magic of musical theater! Showcase at 3:30 on Friday.
Jukebox Musical (entering 7 – 10 grade)
August 5 – 9 @ 1:00 – 4:00
$140/student
A jukebox musical uses previously-released popular songs as its score…Rock Of Ages, Jersey Boys, Mama Mia, Motown: The Musical, to name a few. During this session students will partner with the instructor to create their own jukebox musical scene. Working with a popular song, students will write a scene in which the song is included, sing it, and learn choreography to go with it. They will present their original musical for family and friends during the final session. Showcase at 3:30 on Friday.
Production Camps for Students Entering Grades 1 – 8
Sherlock Holmes and the Teacher’s Pet
Entering Grades 1 – 8
June 17 – 21
M-TH @ 9:00 – 4:00 & F @ 9:00 – 6:30
Performances Friday @ 2:30 pm & 5:30 pm
$275/student
It’s elementary, my dear Watson! Elementary school, that is…. Star in Sunset’s original production of Sherlock Holmes and the Teacher’s Pet. Join Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, a Mysterious Girl, and a cast of characters as they solve Holmes’ first case. The adventure will require a fabulous cast of boys and girls. Campers will learn about auditioning and then audition for our play (everyone is cast). Next, participants will hone their acting, singing, and dancing skills and have a lot of fun rehearsing the production. Finally, campers will perform our production of Sherlock Holmes and the Teacher’s Pet on Friday for family and friends.
Sherlock Holmes and the Teacher’s Pet
Entering Grades 1 – 8
July 15 – 19
M-TH @ 9:00 – 4:00 & F @ 9:00 – 6:30
Performances Friday @ 2:30 pm & 5:30 pm
$275/student
It’s elementary, my dear Watson! Elementary school, that is…. Star in Sunset’s original production of Sherlock Holmes and the Teacher’s Pet. Join Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, a Mysterious Girl, and a cast of characters as they solve Holmes’ first case. The adventure will require a fabulous cast of boys and girls. Campers will learn about auditioning and then audition for our play (everyone is cast). Next, participants will hone their acting, singing, and dancing skills and have a lot of fun rehearsing the production. Finally, campers will perform our production of Sherlock Holmes and the Teacher’s Pet on Friday for family and friends.
Production Camps for Students Entering Grades 4 – 6
North Pole’s Got Talent by Lavinia Roberts
Entering Grades 4 – 6
July 8 – 12
Mon – Thurs 9:00 – 4:00
Fri 9:00 – 5:00 (performance at 5:00 p.m.)
$275/student
It’s Christmas in July at Sunset! It’s just days before Christmas at Santa’s Workshop, and there’s still lots of work to be done — like getting the elves and reindeer in the proper holiday spirit with song, dance, and big belly laughs! Elf hosts Holly Daze and Mistletoe Merryman welcome judges Mrs. Claus, the pun-loving Ruby the Red-Lipped Reindeer, and Old St. Nick himself to judge the talent show in this reality TV spoof. Contestants Jack Frost and Snow Queen get a chilly reception at first, but even they can’t take the warmth and good spirit out of this friendly competition! In one week, students will audition, rehearse, and perform NORTH POLE’S GOT TALENT by Lavinia Roberts. Students will learn about auditioning, character creation, blocking, stage directions, acting techniques, and team work. Students will perform for family and friends on Friday at 5:00 p.m.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz for Kids adapted by Brendan Kelso
Entering Grades 4 – 6
August 5 – 9
Mon – Thurs 9:00 – 4:00
Fri 9:00 – 5:00 (performance at 5:00 p.m.)
$275/student
We’re off to see the Wizard! Students will have fun with this quirky, fun, edited for kids and easy to understand version of L Frank Baum’s classic story. Our Marla Eichmann Studio theater will be converted to the Land of Oz by our students. In one week, students will audition, rehearse, and perform THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ FOR KIDS adapted by Brendan Kelso. Students will learn about auditioning, character creation, blocking, stage directions, acting techniques, set and costume design and team work. Students will perform for family and friends on Friday at 5:00 p.m.
Production Camps for Students Entering Grades 7 – 10
The One-Act Play Disaster
Entering Grades 7 – 10
June 24 – 28
Mon – Thurs 9:00 – 4:00
Fri 9:00 – 5:00 (performance at 5:00 p.m.)
$275/student
Pulling off a heist is pretty tough. But that’s nothing compared to pulling off an unauthorized adaptation of a popular heist movie onstage. Everything that can go wrong, will go wrong when you’ve got a light board operator out for revenge, a dollar-store set, and a cast that’s a total mess. The smooth-talking con man has crippling stage fright, the acrobat is completely uncoordinated, and the understudy keeps reading all the stage directions out loud. Can the group survive a run-through? It might be a total disaster, but it will definitely be hilarious. In one week, students will audition, rehearse, and perform THE ONE ACT PLAY DISASTER by Don Zolidis. Students will learn about auditioning, character creation, blocking, stage directions, acting techniques, set and costume design and team work. Students will perform for family and friends on Friday at 5:00 p.m.
How to Get Away with a Murder Mystery
Entering Grades 7 – 10
July 22 – 26
Mon – Thurs 9:00 – 4:00
Fri 9:00 – 5:00 (performance at 5:00 p.m.)
$275/student
Five mysterious color-coded guests. A mansion. A murder. Can the killer get away with it? And how will the sleuths bring them to justice? A handy guide for how to escape the law when you just happen to be a prime suspect of a mysterious murder. This show hilariously skewers the tropes of the murder mystery: an airtight alibi, a long-winded monologue by a detective with an accent, an impossibly complicated Rube Goldberg murder device? Check, check, and check! In one week, students will audition, rehearse, and perform HOW TO GET AWAY WITH A MURDER MYSTERY by Don Zolidis. Students will learn about auditioning, character creation, blocking, stage directions, acting techniques, set and costume design and team work. Students will perform for family and friends on Friday at 5:00 p.m.
Fast Food
Entering Grades 7 – 10
July 29 – August 2
Mon – Thurs 9:00 – 4:00
Fri 9:00 – 5:00 (performance at 5:00 p.m.)
$275/student
From crazy customers, to screwy staff, to hamburger horseplay, and of course the ever broken shake machine, this vignette style collection of scenes will satisfy your craving for fast food fun. In one week, students will audition, rehearse, and perform FAST FOOD by Tracy Wells. Students will learn about auditioning, character creation, blocking, stage directions, acting techniques, set and costume design and team work. Students will perform for family and friends on Friday at 5:00 p.m.
Summer Camp Cancellation Policy: Full refund of the course tuition and processing fee will be made if Sunset Playhouse School for the Arts cancels a scheduled class for any reason. If a student cancels out of a camp 14 days before the first day (two weeks before on Monday), a full refund of the course tuition will be made (minus the $7 processing fee to cover administration costs). No refunds or tuition credits are given starting on the Tuesday (13 days) before the first day of camp.
