The Theatre in the Park Academy is a youth-centered theatre program focused on learning through process, not pressure. It is a professional educational environment that treats young people seriously, listens to them first, and builds trust through consistency and joy. While it exists within the larger Theatre in the Park ecosystem, the Academy shifts the focus inward. Where Theatre in the Park presents finished stories to an audience, the Academy is where stories and performers are questioned, challenged, and reshaped. This is theatre as a practice rather than a product, and success is measured through growth, pride, relationships, and confidence, not competition or prestige.

Theatre in the Park Acadmey has opportunities for both performers and technicians throughout the year, including summer camps and school break shows.

Opportunities for

PERFORMERS

Opportunities for

TECHNICIANS

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May 26 - May 29

Intro to Sound Design (Ages 10 - 16)

Check one two…check one two. The sound board can be a daunting place as you learn more about tech theatre. The nuance and skill it takes to be a professional sound designer starts with the basics! Learn about programming, equalization, frequencies, routing and more as you dive into the auditory world of sound design. Once you have the basics, you then will move onto learning vocal effects and modulation.

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June 8 - June 18

Madagascar A Musical Adventure Jr. (Ages 10 - 16)

Campers will bring to life the hilarious adventure of Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman, Gloria, and the infamous penguins as they escape from the Central Park Zoo and find themselves on the island of Madagascar. Filled with upbeat songs, bold characters, and plenty of comedy, this musical gives students the chance to explore big personalities and even bigger movement and storytelling choices.

Throughout the academy, young performers will strengthen their acting, singing, and movement skills while focusing on character development, storytelling, and ensemble work. This camp concludes with a sharing in the Arts and Heritage Center Blackbox showing off all the campers hard work!

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June 29 - July 10

The Addams Family Musical: Young@Part (Ages 10 - 16)

Campers will bring to life the iconic, kooky Addams clan as they navigate a hilariously chaotic family dinner, complete with secrets, surprises, and plenty of snap-snap attitude! Filled with clever humor, big characters, and memorable musical numbers, this show invites students to embrace their inner oddball and celebrate what makes every family unique.

Throughout the academy, young performers will strengthen their acting, singing, and movement skills while focusing on character development, storytelling, and ensemble work. This camp concludes with a sharing in the Arts and Heritage Center Blackbox showing off all the campers hard work!

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July 13 - July 24

Anastasia: The Musical (Youth Edition) (Ages 12 - 18)

Campers will bring to life the enchanting story of Anya, a brave young girl searching for her past and discovering her future along the way. Featuring a colorful cast of characters, grand adventures from St. Petersburg to Paris, and a gorgeous musical score, this show invites students to explore themes of identity, courage, and hope.

Throughout the academy, young performers will strengthen their acting, singing, and movement skills while focusing on character development, storytelling, and ensemble work. This camp concludes with a sharing in the Arts and Heritage Center Blackbox showing off all the campers hard work!

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July 13 - July 17

NEW in 2026!

Script In Hand: The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe One Act (Ages 8 - 12)

Step through the wardrobe and into the magical world of Narnia with this special one-week Script-in-Hand Theatre Academy! Designed for young actors who love storytelling and character exploration, this fast-paced program invites campers to bring C.S. Lewis’s classic tale to life.

Throughout the week, students will focus on expressive reading, ensemble storytelling, character development, and staging fundamentals as they journey with Lucy, Edmund, Susan, Peter, and their extraordinary allies. Working directly from the script, campers will discover how actors make bold choices, build relationships on stage, and communicate emotion and intention without the pressure of memorization.

This camp concludes with a sharing in the Arts and Heritage Center Black Box, where families can enjoy the story of Narnia brought to life through script-in-hand performance.

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Aug 3 - Aug 8

Our most popular camp - all 100 spots fill VERY quickly!

OUTDOOR Academy
The Little Mermaid Jr (Ages 7 - 18)

Make a splash this summer with The Little Mermaid Jr., an expanded TIP Academy program where young performers will rehearse at the Arts and Heritage Center and then take the stage under the stars at Theatre in the Park! Campers will dive into Ariel’s underwater world, exploring themes of bravery, friendship, and finding your voice while bringing this beloved musical to life.

This program offers various camp opportunities:

• Ages 7–11: No audition required. Campers will explore character development, ensemble singing, and expressive storytelling as they become part of Ariel’s colorful ocean community.

• Ages 12–18: No audition required. Campers will continue building acting, singing, and movement skills while tackling more advanced ensemble work and character expression.

• Audition-Based Principal Camp (Ages 12–18): For those interested in being considered for lead and featured roles, auditions will be held early May 2026. Participants must be enrolled in the camp or on the waitlist prior to requesting an audition slot.

Performances will be Friday, August 7th and Saturday, August 8th at Theatre in the Park. Anytime Ticket Seating is general admission. Gates open at 6:30pm, and the performance begins at 8:00pm.

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