2022 SUMMER CampS

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THREE WEEK CAMPS - THEATRE AND TECH

      Our theatre camps have been extremely popular and are well-suited for any young person interested in exploring the exciting word of theatre. Our facility is home to some of the finest youth talent in the area and we are thrilled to have them at Topeka Civic Theatre.        

     Spend your summer session learning and staging a production to perform at the end for friends and family! Each session has six groups. These groups are divided by ages. If you have any group requests please email Cassie, cassie@topekacivictheatre.com        

     Theatre teaches leadership and communication skills, appreciation for the perforating arts, independence and resilience. Theatre develops artistic expression, willingness to step out of their comfort zone and real-world problem-solving ability. Theatre promotes collaboration, community and commitment.   

Scholarship opportunities       

     Topeka Civic Theatre is proud to offer the Dale Easton Memorial Scholarship.  The intent of the donors to this fund was to provide Topeka Civic Theatre’s Academy students a learning opportunities in the area of live theatre which will cultivate new generations of artistic talents. This merit-based scholarship is designated for a full tuition scholarship for a one three-week summer camp session at Topeka Civic Theatre per year. Applicants must be within the age range of TCT’s three-week camps: entering second (2nd) through twelfth (12th) grade for the upcoming school year.  

Easton Scholarship               

     A limited number of Academy Scholarships are available thanks to the generosity of TCT donors.  The maximum amount of a scholarship award is 40% of the full tuition cost.  

Scholarship form      

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Three Week & Tech Camp Dates  

Session One: June 6-June 24, Share Day June 24  

Session Two: June 27-July 15, Share Day July 15 (no camp July 4th)  

Session Three: July 18-August 5, Share Day August 5  8am-4pm with aftercare available   

3 week camps:   $400 General Public/$375 Members  

$50 non-refundable deposit is required at time of registration        

     Our camps are theatre intensive, interactive and engaging. On the first or second day of camp, campers will audition for shows picked by our qualified counselors. Campers will audition, rehearse, and produce published scripts. The camp offers a combination of rehearsal and instruction to build campers’ audition skills, characterization, dance, and improvisation abilities. Theatre games, camp activities and games round out these camps to make for a fun, spectacular, challenging and exciting way to spend your summer.        

     Once you enroll in our three week camp, our Education Director Cassie Hermes, will place your camper in an age appropriate group.  Subject to enrollment numbers, grouping is at the Director’s discretion. If you have any group questions or requests please email Cassie, cassie@topekacivictheatre.com. You will learn your camp group on the first day!   

Superstars | Ages 6-8 (all-day kindergarten required to attend camp)  

Centerstage | Ages 8-9  

Showtime | Ages 10-11  

Act One | Ages 10-12  

Take Two  | Ages 12-13  

Primetime | Ages 13-17    

Tech Camp | Must be 12 or older due to nature of activities        

     A Topeka Civic Theatre’s Academy camp exclusive! This camp is designed to focus on the technical aspects of theatre. This includes set design and construction, scenic painting, light design and instrument information, sound design and operation, costume design and prop design and execution.

         Taught by active and knowledgeable technical artists this camp is perfect for a kiddo looking for a hands on approach to theatre. These campers get to do all of the design, execution and props for all of the productions in camp. They may even get to assist with the Academy summer show and certain Mainstage productions!

         Things to bring to camp include: -Sack lunch -Reusable water bottle -Blanket or towel for outside lunch -Sunscreen and/or bug spray (if your camper needs it)  All sacks, bottles, lunches etc. need to be clearly labeled with names. TCTA only provides water and campers do NOT have access to a refrigerator or microwave.