KANSAS ACTING CAMPS & CLASSES

Camps and classes for kids and teens that have a special focus on acting in the theatre. Many of these programs also focus on singing, dancing and music. Most programs present a performance on the last day of classes. Most of the camps are day camps, but some are residential.

Contact each individual organization via their website for updated program date, place, and registration information.

 

Coterie Theatre
Kansas City metro area

The Coterie Theatre School, your chance to learn about theatre and acting from local theatre professionals. Whether you want to sharpen your acting skills to be seen onstage, or just want a fun and creative outlet, we have the class for you! Students in kindergarten through high school will be challenged to stretch their imaginations and flex their acting muscles in age appropriate theatre activities specially developed for each class.

The creativity cultivated in drama classrooms is carried through every aspect of life and into adulthood, building students into great thinkers. We are eager to share our love of theatre and imagination with our students!

The Coterie Theatre School strives to introduce students, kindergarten through high school, to the joy and excitement of theatre. Our focus on actor's tools (body, voice, and imagination) allows students and teaching artists to work together on the process of acting, pushing each student to achieve personal goals. Participants in all of our classes build self-esteem and confidence as they refine their creativity, active listening, and concentration skills. Students will be challenged to grow as actors and creative thinkers while learning valuable tools of collaboration and imagination, tools that will remain valuable throughout their lives.

We offer creative drama and acting classes focused on process rather than production. The process-based model of theatre education is more challenging and creates longer lasting results. Students achieve a higher level of creativity and greater understanding of the artistry of theatre when they are fully immersed in the work instead of learning rote actions. However, we do understand that theatre is a performing art, so most classes culminate in a “sharing” on the final day to demonstrate skills to parents, family, and friends. School-year classes meet once a week for six-week terms. During the summer months, The Coterie offers week-long exploration classes as well as several performance camps at various locations. With small class sizes, students and teachers can work together to get the best experience, allowing all students to participate and learn.

Website: https://thecoterie.org

 

Trilogy Cultural Arts Centre
Kansas City metro area

View our Full Line Up of 2023 Day Camps on our website. You can look at all camps, learn more, and sign up! All Day Camps run for one week! Full Day is 9am-3pm and Half Day is 9am-12pm.

Trilogy's acting, musical theater, stage movement and improv classes inspire young actors to develop and diversify their craft with heart and passion.

Students will learn the basics of stage makeup and hairstyling. A wide range of styles and techniques will be introduced from beauty to beasts; classic to whimsical. Students will learn how to create iconic looks from film and stage while mastering foundational techniques used in character designs.

There will be a gallery style show at the end of the semester to showcase each students' talents and what they have learned.

Website: https://trilogyculturalarts.org

 

First Act Theatre Arts
Kansas City metro area

At First Act Theatre Arts we put the utmost importance on our educational programming. Our classes and educational opportunities develop students’ skills in the performing arts and give them tools that will serve them both on and off the stage.

Acting classes create well-rounded young actors. By working on scene study skills, building relationships with their fellow actors, and channeling their imagination, actors build confidence and gain the tools they need to make a script their own. Taught by highly trained actors and directors, our acting classes challenge students in a fun and supportive atmosphere!

When students study acting, they will:

• Develop Teamwork
• Inspire Self-Confidence
• Increase Physical Activity
• Foster Memorization Skills
• Improve Public Speaking

With musical theatre, drama, tech theatre, improv, and more, there’s a day camp for everyone! Explore the different types of camps we offer, and find the perfect fit for you!

Ages 5-7
Our half-day camps offer a great introduction to theatrical performance! Campers will enjoy a fun-filled week exploring the world of theatre, putting together a performance featuring songs from movies and Broadway shows, playing games, crafting, making friends and more!

Kids Camps: Ages 7-12
Curtain Up Camp: Ages 10-14
These high-energy day camps give students the chance to act, sing, and dance their way through a 30-minute or 1-hour adaptation of one of their favorite shows in just one week! Auditions for lead roles are optional, and all campers will be fully involved in this high-energy performance!

Xtreme Camps - Ages 10-16 or 10-18
Stage combat! Improv! Tech theatre! Action! These non-musical theatre camps bring out the adventurer in you. Immerse yourself in the world of theatre, both on and off stage, as you prepare an original script set in one of your favorite universes.

Website: https://firstactkc.org

 

The Culture House
Kansas City metro area

Come have a summer blast at The Culture House where performing and fine arts camps fill the building with creativity, friendship and fun! There are all kinds of camps for your children: Theater, Musical Theater, Dance, Music and Art. Parents will love how smooth all aspects of registration and logistics are handled making it easy for all to enjoy a summer filled with great memories and new friendships. Sign up today before camps are full!

Website: https://www.culturehouse.com

 

Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center
Kansas City metro area

Join us for a year-round celebration of creativity! At our performing arts camps, every season is an opportunity for your child to shine on stage and embrace their artistic talents. Watch your child's confidence and creativity grow as they dance, sing, acting, and make lasting friendships in an environment designed to nurture their unique talents.

Website: https://www.culturehouse.com

 

Kansas City Young Audiences
Kansas City metro area

The Community School of the Arts offers classes, camps and performance opportunities for children ages 2 through 18.

Kansas City Young Audiences' CSA is the only program to offer classes in dance, theatre, music, and visual art in the same place, at the same time. Private instruction is also available in vocal and instrumental music. CSA classes meet after school and on Saturdays. During the summer, full and half-day, week long Summer Camps offer outstanding opportunities for children to express themselves.

The Community School of the Arts offers classes and camps in DANCE, MUSIC, THEATRE, and VISUAL ARTS to children of all ages. We have three sessions: Spring, Summer and Fall, with Performance Classes offered several times per year.

Website: https://kcya.org

 

Heart of America Shakespeare Festival
Kansas City metro area

Shakespeare Conservatory is a year-round acting intensive for students interested in a deeper exploration of Shakespeare through performance of his works. The program is open to students ages 11-18 at all levels. This class is a pre-requisite for Team Shakespeare, the Festival’s apprentice troupe. Students must complete a year of Shakespeare Conservatory to be considered for admission to Team Shakespeare.

Help your child connect with an artistic community of other kids this summer! The Heart of America Shakespeare Festival’s signature summer camps provide a place for your child to collaborate, create, learn language and presentation skills, build confidence, and HAVE FUN!

• In our interactive and creative classroom, students will explore Shakespeare’s plays, life, and times, as well as learn acting techniques to help bring the text to life. Camp includes team building, visual art, storytelling, and MORE!
• Professional teaching artists will lead campers through the day via camp sessions, individualized coaching, and interactive projects.
• Camps will concentrate on process-based lesson plans to focus on the growth of each student individually and as an ensemble.
• Camps will culminate in presentations for friends and families to enjoy.
• Campers may need access to a smart phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer with a camera and microphone, and a stable internet connection.

Website: https://kcshakes.org

 

Starlight
Kansas City metro area

The Starlight Stars of Tomorrow program is designed to help middle school students build a foundation of performance skills. Through training, performance opportunities and master classes, students learn about the art of musical theatre. Selected students:

• Meet peers who share a passion for performing
• Learn the theatre process (from auditions to performing)
• Are eligible to audition for Starlight productions
• Become part of the Starlight community

The program’s activities take place throughout the summer, with additional fall and winter opportunities. This summer’s sessions will take place in-person. Company members receive access to master classes and industry-insider workshops. Scholarship applications available upon request.

Website: https://www.kcstarlight.com

 

Theatre in the Park
Kansas City metro area

TIP Mainstage offers classes, camps, workshops, and more for all ages throughout the year. TIP Mainstage is the opportunity to get real world education to enhance all aspects of theatrical knowledge.

Theatre in the Park Blue Curtain Project is a professional theatre educational outreach program serving our youngest minds through state standards and great performance.

Website: https://www.theatreinthepark.org

 

Christian Performance Theatre
Wichita, KS area

Students have the opportunity to become fully immersed in music theater by enrolling in our Enrollment Show/Class, or focus on developing their skills in voice, dance or drama. Classes meet weekly. During the last week of class, a high-energy showcase is presented by each class to showcase what they have learned for their friends and family.

During the summer, CP Theatre puts on week-long musical theater day camps for students ages 5-18. Camps are designed to be a fun and energetic immersion into the world of musical theater. Camps are jam-packed with games, activities, and interactive workshops that build performance skills, self-confidence, and teamwork. Typical camps include team competitions; rotations through drama, dance, and music workshops; and a concluding showcase for family and friends. Through praise, worship, prayer, and daily devotions, CP Theatre teen camps are particularly focused on spiritual growth.

CP Theatre Summer Camps are all about fun, friendships, and theatrics. Camps are a great yearly tradition for your child!

Website: https://www.cptheatre.org

 

Theatre Of The Imagination
Kansas City metro area

Our camps are packed with fun activities throughout the week while the kids prepare their own show! You have lots of options, and your child is counting on you to find a camp that has what you need:

• Small group sizes for plenty of individualized attention
• Activities that are fun, different, and serve their sometimes short attention spans
• A place where they can be silly, be themselves, and have a healthy way to grow their confidence

All week long, the kids will spend time practicing lines, learning the basics of acting, and working together to perform an amazing show.

Each day they’ll get to do arts and crafts projects that relate to the theme of their show. Also, they have free-time rooms with foosball, air hockey, arts & crafts, legos, and a disco room!

Kids also have an option to learn a fun, short dance routine to perform for each other, and for parents during their shows.

We provide drama classes that give every kid a chance to shine. Our five-week classes are designed to build confidence, and give kids a chance to build on their skills as they get ready for Show Night!

We provide unique scripts that are completely customized to match the skill level of your kiddo.

No matter who they’re in class with, the part they learn will be perfect just for them.

Website: https://dramakc.com

 

Lawrence Arts Center
Lawrence, KS area

The Lawrence Arts Center offers a place for young people in 6th through 12th grades to immerse themselves in project-based, creative environments where they can develop real-world experience and hands-on arts-based job skills.

Classes at the Lawrence Arts Center promote lifelong learning through quality expertise, facilities and equipment. With student artists under one year old to 85+, our classes are for all backgrounds and experience levels. A variety of theatre classes are offered during the year.

The School of Theatre & Music offers classes and workshops for all ages focusing on theatre arts training taught by professional artists. These classes follow a sequential program beginning with exploration, developing the tools of an actor (voice, body, and imagination), solidifying acting fundamentals, and offering performance-based opportunities.

Summer Youth Theatre programming & classes range from performing in full-fledged productions, serving as a backstage technician, participating in a week long theatre exploration camp, or applying for our high school & college internship positions. There is truly something for everyone. Opportunities are available for Pre/K-K all the way through undergraduate ages.

Summer Youth Theatre cultivates positive working relationships between young people, professionals, and the community to create high quality, thought-provoking productions.

Summer Youth Theatre Mainstage Productions has provided intensive training in all aspects of dramatic theatre in our Mainstage SYT productions. Using Broadway musicals, classic dramas, and original works, students learn by doing. They receive training from professional directors, costume designers, stage designers, stage managers, choreographers, actors, and dancers.

Website: https://lawrenceartscenter.org

 

Kansas State University: K-State Shakespeare Camp
Manhattan, KS area

The K-State Theatre Shakespeare Camp is an affordable on-campus summer theatre program for high school students. The all-inclusive enrollment fee covers all activities, housing, food, theatre training, and all expenses during your stay on the campus of Kansas State University. Students will participate in many rehearsals culminating in a performance at the end of the Camp. Every bit of the day will be filled with theatre and leisure activities along with opportunities to experience campus life. No audition is required.

K-State Theatre Shakespeare Camp welcomes current high school freshmen through seniors, to learn, play and perform Shakespeare.

We introduce young actors to Shakespeare's language, stories, characters, and ideas in imaginative and playful ways. Students can explore Shakespeare's text emotionally, physically, and intellectually through classes that incorporate voice, movement, and acting.

Facilitated by a professional Teaching Artist, the ensemble will present scenes from A Midsummer Night’s Dream. There will be an emphasis on expressing creativity via play and collaboration, constructing ensemble, and exploring various overall performance methods that the Teaching Artists integrate into their own professional practice.

On the final day of the session, students will create a performance piece based on their experience with Shakespeare, which they will share with family and friends.

Website: https://www.k-state.edu/mtd/academics/theatre/shakespeare.html

 

Storybook Theatre
Kansas City metro area

Storybook Theatre is a theatre arts and music education program serving students ages 4-18 in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Storybook's students come from all over the metro to our convenient location near I-70 and 40 Highway in Kansas City.

Storybook offers acting classes and music lessons for kids of all ages. Our classes are designed for kids to have regular, routine opportunities to perform their art onstage in front of a live audience, as we believe that performers should be PERFORMING! Our studio is always expanding based on the demand for new class types - check back often to see what we've added to the lineup!

Website: https://www.storybooktheatrekc.com

 

Music Theatre Wichita
Wichita, KS area

Music Theatre Wichita advances the musical theatre art form by educating and nurturing creators, artists, and audiences, primarily through the production of Broadway-caliber shows.

Educating young people is critical to the mission of MTWichita.

The Apprentice Program allows high school students to become involved in all aspects of production—on and offstage.

The Jester Awards Program brings positive attention to high school musical productions throughout the state of Kansas.

The Trust Company of Kansas Rising Stars Youth Ensemble involves approximately 75 middle and high school students in a group that performs more than 35 times during the summer. And through mainstage productions, youth theatre productions, classes, and camps, each year hundreds of young Wichita-area children receive instruction and gain lifelong skills.

Music Theatre Wichita’s Apprentice Program introduces high school students to the world of professional theatre. Apprentices work alongside MTWichita professionals in all aspects of theatrical production.

The Apprentice Program is combines work in the shops (costume, scene, props, etc.) and assisting backstage. An apprentice may participate in one show, multiple shows, or the entire season.

Summer Apprentices spend their days doing creative work, and this program has proven to be a rewarding activity for young people with a strong interest in the world of technical theatre. MTWichita’s unique program regularly receives feedback from former apprentices who credit their experiences in developing valuable skills, strong work habits, industry contacts, and the focus that creates a smooth transition into professional theatrical careers and creating lifelong friendships and memories.

The Rising Stars Youth Ensemble is a performing group for teenagers with the intent to cultivate local talent and create an environment for youth to grow artistically. Each summer, the ensemble learns music and staging for 5 unique presentations and delivers over 35 concerts. The Trust Company of Kansas Rising Stars Youth Ensemble is a strong and supportive network of young people who enjoy coming together to make music and perform. Join us before a summer production performance and experience a youth performance that’s definitely Broadway and uniquely Wichita.

Website: https://mtwichita.org

 

Stage Right Performing Arts
Kansas City metro area

Stage Right summer camps are THE WAY for your young star to have a blast and SHINE! We hold 3 camps each year, divided by age. Students get to participate in camps Monday - Friday (times vary by camp) and include rehearsals for their respective shows, costume fittings, games and educational activities. Our staff consists of energetic, fun-loving professionals and interns who's top priorities are student fun and safety.

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Camps conclude with fully produced musicals (complete with imaginative costumes from our costume design team, lighting designers from local and regional professionals and sets designed by an incredible design team). These musicals are more than just the end of a camp - they're works of art for students and staff alike.

The Stage Right Academy offers training in acting, musical theatre and young professional education! We are proud to have a fantastic team of welcoming, warm teaching artists with local and New York audition and performance experience.

Website: https://www.stagerightperformingarts.com

 

StageworX
Kansas City metro area

theater day camp for kids of all ages.

Summer camp is one of the most powerful places a kid can spend their time. We believe StageworX needs to be in a kid's life not just for a week, but for a lifetime. With a Staff of professional educators, we want to spend the time it takes to not only teach and train our campers in the rigors of theater performance, but we also want to impact their hearts and minds through building their off-stage character.

​During our three-week Summer camp, we foster excellence in theater training and performance while working to create a balance between purposeful fun and hard work. Our Staff is comprised of theater professionals, music teachers, theater teachers, educators, and a Grammy Award winner.

Our mission is to do these things for every camper and staffer each Summer: Build character (on-stage) and character (off-stage), Celebrate the excellence of live theater, Develop lifelong friendships

Website: https://www.stageworxkc.com

 

Kansas City Repertory Theatre
Kansas City metro area

Our Summer Youth Theatre Ensemble (SYTE) is a free 4-week summer theatre arts program open to high school youth. Each summer company creates, rehearses, and performs an original play on our mainstage.

While SYTE is a theatre-focused experience, we welcome high school-aged young adults of all skill levels, talents, and backgrounds. We don’t require tons of theatre experience – only ideas, openness, and enthusiasm to tell a story with each other. If you love to think, act, write, create, and express and would like to have a fun, creative, and imaginative summer, we’d love to meet you! Eligibility includes rising 9th graders and just-graduated seniors.

Inclusion, diversity, kindness, belonging, and respect are artistic superpowers in our ensemble. Empathy, imagination, and sharing are gifts of theatre.

SYTE’s mission is to empower KC teens in a safe and supportive studio through self-expression, confidence, collaboration, and the joy of creativity, with professional actors as our teaching and mentoring team. Every young person involved is vital in helping to shape the experience.

Website: https://kcrep.org

 

Theatre Salina
Salina, KS area

Theatre Salina has supported children’s programming since its inception, bringing in a variety of traveling productions for young people. Salina Theatre for Young People (STYP) was the first incarnation of a structured children’s program. Over the years, the program’s name was updated to Center for Theatre Arts, reflecting the expansion from theatre classes to vocal, music theatre, and dance classes for all ages. We offer classes for students from 3 years old through adulthood.

Students will initially be placed at a level based on age and academic grade. Each teacher will evaluate students on ability and experience, and determine any adjustments that may be necessary.

Center for ThTheatre Arts actively works to make sure all feel welcome no matter your age, race, sex, economic status, religion, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Our program offffers the use of preferred pronouns, utilization of activities designed for the mental and emotional health of your student, and we will try to accomodate any student’s individual needs to the best of our abilities.

Center for ThTheatre Arts turns no dedicated student away for the inability to pay. Scholarships are available on a by-need basis or by merit.

Website: https://salinatheatre.com

 

Wichita Children's Theatre & Dance Center
Wichita, KS area

For more than 40 years, the Wichita Children's Theatre & Dance Center has been a staple of the Wichita Arts Community. A non-profit theatre and dance school, its mission is to provide arts opportunities to young people of all ages and backgrounds in Wichita and the surrounding area. The Wichita Children's Theatre & Dance Center is proud to enhance the cultural life of south-central Kansas by providing the highest quality performing arts education to its youth.

The Wichita Children's Theatre & Dance Center proudly serves the community by offering:

• year-round classes in theatre arts and classical dance (ballet, tap, jazz & modern) to children and youth ages 2 and up
• a host of summer camps and classes designed to teach the performing arts to school-aged children
• regular live theatre shows for children and their parents performed by WCTDC's professional actors
• live theatre and music theatre performance opportunities for young people ages 8 and up, and
• a professional, traveling theatre troupe that performs educational shows at schools throughout Kansas

Theatre classes have specific start and end dates. Some classes are in the Fall and some start after the new year.

Website: https://www.wctdc.org