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MCPKids! will bring the African savanna to life on stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.

The Lion King JR. features classic songs from the Broadway musical and animated feature film, including “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” “He Lives in You,” and “Hakuna Matata.” Young performers will also get the chance to learn a wide range of new theatrical skills—such as mask-making and puppetry—encouraging them to explore this beloved story with creativity and pride.

MCPKids! is excited to present its production summer camp for students in grades 6-8. This summer we are performing The Lion King Jr. with permission from Music Theatre International, Inc. The director for the show will be Danny Gay.

Camp dates are July 6-19, with camp hours 8-3 Mon-Fri both weeks. Performances will be 7pm on July 17, and 2pm on July 18 and 19. All rehearsals and performances will be in Winthrop at the Winthrop Middle and High Schools.

Before care will be offered from 7:00-8:00 and after care from 3:00-4:00. Both before care and after care are separate costs, at $100 each. Students are expected to bring their own food and snacks for rehearsals (food is not provided) as we are not certified to provide food.

An additional requirement for this camp will be to attend a 1 day workshop (date TBD) in June to learn about the cultural background of the show, proper pronunciation of the African languages used in the songs of the show, and some basic puppetry techniques, as this show will be performed as puppet theater, much like our production of Finding Nemo Jr a couple of summers ago. 

Tuition for the 2 week camp is $375.00. A deposit of $50 is expected at sign up, and the rest of the tuition and before/after care payments are due in late May/early June at auditions (date TBD). Tuition and deposit will be non-refundable after the date of auditions. If you think you might withdraw and want a refund, please request this before May 1.  If you want more information about MCPKids! scholarships, please also email for more information: mcpkidsmaine@gmail.com

If you have any questions or need help signing up, or if your student is going into grades 6-8, but you are unable to register due to the age restriction, please reach out to our Education Director, Danny Gay at mcpkidsmaine@gmail.com.

We guarantee you won’t find a sweeter play than Welcome to Candy Kingdom! This colorful land, including Peppermint Acres, Lollipop Forest, Bubblegum Pass and more, is where all the discarded candy goes to be loved and stay fresh forever.

But the Candy Apple family finds themselves in a sticky situation — too much taffy to be allowed in Fruitopia, but too much fruit to be on the approved candy list for Candy Kingdom.  They must undertake a perilous journey across the land to petition King and Queen Candybar to allow them to stay.  Luckily, they have Jawbreaker and Lifesaver to lead them.  Along the way, they encounter helpful candy friends and uncover a nasty plot by Baron Von Licorice to seize control of Candy Kingdom.  Can the villainous baron’s coup be foiled?  And will the Candy Apple family find a welcoming place they can call home?

Sprinkled with puns and tons of fun, the script even provides classic melodrama villain and chase music to add a delightful flavor to your production.  And the super-flexible cast and incredibly simple staging make this show a treat that everyone will love!

MCPKids! is excited to present its production summer camp for students in grades K-5. This summer we are performing Welcome to Candy Kingdom with permission from Pioneer Drama Inc. The director for the show will be Amy Hamlin.

Camp dates are July 20-August 1, with camp hours 9-3 Mon-Fri both weeks. Performances will be 7pm on July 31 and 2pm on August 1. All rehearsals and performances will be in Winthrop at the Winthrop Middle and High Schools.

Before care will be offered from 7:30-9:00 and after care from 3:00-4:00. Both before care and after care are separate costs, at $100 each. Students are expected to bring their own food and snacks for rehearsals (food is not provided) as we are not certified to provide food.

Tuition for the 2 week camp is $375.00. A deposit of $50 is expected at sign up, and the rest of the tuition and before/after care payments are due in late May/early June at auditions (date TBD). Tuition and deposit will be non-refundable after the date of auditions. If you think you might withdraw and want a refund, please request this before May 1. If you want more information about MCPKids! scholarships, please also email for more information: mcpkidsmaine@gmail.com

If you have any questions or need help signing up, or if your student is going into grades K-5, but you are unable to register due to the age restriction, please reach out to our Education Director, Danny Gay at mcpkidsmaine@gmail.com.