Class registration will open at 12 noon Monday, April 3. 

Join Jack and Annie from The Magic Treehouse book series and you might find yourselves walking with dinosaurs one day and then dueling with pirates the next day! Every class will be a surprise adventure as students create their own stories. The possibilities are endless with great imagination!

Students will learn various design techniques and gain an understanding of theatrical prop construction and set dressing. Students will apply the skills learned throughout the week and use them to create actual props to be used in our summer show, The Wizard of Oz. Students should wear clothes they can get paint on as well as closed-toe shoes. As an added bonus, students in this camp will receive a discount coupon to see the summer show so they can see their work on stage!

Join us as we bring out our inner green in this Shrek-themed camp. Come learn songs and dances that are sure to bring out your most obnoxious ogre, delightful donkey or fabulous Fiona! The camp structure will reflect components of the end credits scene from Shrek 2. In that theme, students will begin to learn how to self-evaluate and improve their performance skills. At week's end, a showcase will be presented for friends and family.

Looking to add a 30-minute tap lesson to your camp experience? We've got you covered! For just $40, you can be one of those dancin' feet with a personalized tap lesson. Dancers are separated by age and experience.

Campers also enrolled in Camp Far Far Away Idol will stay another 30 minutes for this class. Campers enrolled in our Theme Park Performer Workshop will arrive early (at 12 PM) for their tap experience. There will be a quick break between Camp Tap Tap Tap Away and the afternoon session. 

No shoes? No problem! We can help. Details when you enroll.

Dream of Disney? Fancy working in Florida? Want to understand all that is needed to take on Universal? In this workshop, students will be introduced to the world of performing in theme parks. Come learn more about character performers in the parks and at parties. Get hands-on training for scare acting in haunted houses. Receive insight into musical revue performers and other whimsical acting roles you see at major theme parks worldwide. This is a great opportunity for those who may be interested in performing in theme parks or for those who just want to brush up on their character acting. And what's better than an instructor who worked as an animated performer and scare actor at Univeral, David LaTorre? There will be a showcase at week's end that focuses on the various aspects of theme park performance.

If you have ever dreamed of seeing your name in lights, this Broadway-inspired camp is for YOU!  This camp will give students the opportunity to work individually to strengthen their confidence, learn valuable characterization and presentation skills, all while living out their dream to be a Broadway star! Students will also work as an ensemble where they will learn how important it is to share the spotlight. Camp will conclude with a showcase where friends and family will be yelling, "Bravo!"

Looking to add a 30-minute tap lesson to your camp experience? We've got you covered! For just $40, you can be one of those dancin' feet with a personalized tap lesson. Dancers are separated by age and experience.

Campers also enrolled in Broadway Here I Come! will stay another 30 minutes for this class. 

No shoes? No problem! We can help. Details when you enroll.

Join us for this Oz-some camp where we focus on different elements of a stage production - character, props, background scenery and even costumes! Each day we'll dive into various theatrical elements as we explore characters, scenes and songs from The Wizard of Oz. Who knows, we may even have a special visitor or two? Students will receive their own theatre box complete with all the materials needed to immerse themselves in the land of Oz. Town's unique Theatre in a Box camp will conclude with a showcase which is part performance and part sharing of individual work that was done. Students should wear clothes that can get paint on as well as closed-toe shoes.

Looking to add a 30-minute tap lesson to your camp experience? We've got you covered! For just $40, you can be one of those dancin' feet with a personalized tap lesson. Dancers are separated by age and experience. 

Campers also enrolled in Theatre in a Box: The Wizard of Oz will stay another 30 minutes for this class. Campers enrolled in Theatre in a Box: Newsies will arrive early (at 12:00 PM) for their camp. There will be a quick break between Camp Tap Tap Tap Away and the afternoon camp.

Ever wanted to write and star in your own production? Here is your chance! Town Theatre will be hosting this intensive for budding theatre students can engage in playwrighting, acting and directing of their own work. The process will take place under the direction of Marybeth Berry, Associate Professor of Theatre and Speech at the University of South Carolina Lancaster. Don't miss the chance to creatively collaborate with other youth artists. 

Let's "Seize the Day!" as we all become "The King of New York!" The camp will focus on different Newsies elements including character, props, background scenery and even costumes! Each day we'll dive into various theatrical elements as we explore characters, scenes and songs from Newsies. Students will receive their own theatre box complete with all the materials needed to enjoy this hands-on camp. Town's unique Theatre in a Box camp will conclude with a showcase which is part performance and part sharing of individual work that was done. Students should wear clothes they can get paint on as well as closed-toe shoes.

Sing Dance Act! You can have it all! Join us for an intense (yet extremely rewarding!) camp for students who are eager to explore performing on a regular basis and perhaps even study theatre in high school and/or college. We’ll spend our days developing performance pieces (scenes as well as musical selections) that focus on the whole performer (vocals, movement, and character). Enjoy learning from diverse faculty with expertise in their focus area. An end-of-week showcase will allow students to present their hard work to friends and family.

Great for current Town Tween Troupe members and others who may be interested in the program. Students who present themselves as potential Town Teen Troupe may be contacted to audition.

This camp is also a vehicle for students who may be interested in participating in the Town Tween Troupe.

Come have the best day ever as we have fun learning songs and dances using the popular movie series Trolls! 

Join us at Hogwarts as we create stories using themes from the Wizarding World to do scene work as well as making their own wand. Students are encouraged to bring house robes and any other wizarding outfits they would like. 

This class is designed to introduce kids to an essential aspect of stagecraft. Students will be able to create characters, challenge their imagination and focus on teamwork and communication in a low-pressure environment using improv. Students will be led in basic games and exercises that are meant to be fun for newcomers as well as allow more experienced performers to challenge themselves while still having fun. This class is perfect for students who may have other activities that they are involved with this summer and don’t necessarily have the time to memorize lines outside of class or for those who become bored with repetition. (Bring lunch and stay for our Shakespeare workshop at 1 PM!)

This class is designed to introduce kids to an essential aspect of stagecraft. Students will be able to create characters, challenge their imagination and focus on teamwork and communication in a low-pressure environment using improv. Students will be led in basic games and exercises that are meant to be fun for newcomers as well as allow more experienced performers to challenge themselves while still having fun. This class is perfect for students who may have other activities that they are involved with this summer and don’t necessarily have the time to memorize lines outside of class or for those who become bored with repetition. 

Let's investigate Shakespeare's works because WE WEREN'T TAUGHT THE GOOD STUFF! In this workshop, we will try out famous Shakespeare scenes and discover unknown treasures of not-so-famous scenes and characters. We'll figure out Shakespeare's "old-timey" words in today's times and break down the confusing bits in a no-pressure, welcoming exploration. And most importantly, we'll use The Bard's works to become better actors! This workshop will be taught by actress Katie Mixon. (Campers who are in 6th to 8th grades, bring lunch and stay for our Improv workshop at 1 PM!)

Let's investigate Shakespeare's works because WE WEREN'T TAUGHT THE GOOD STUFF! In this workshop, we will try out famous Shakespeare scenes and discover unknown treasures of not-so-famous scenes and characters. We'll figure out Shakespeare's "old-timey" words in today's times and break down the confusing bits in a no-pressure, welcoming exploration. And most importantly, we'll use The Bard's works to become better actors! This workshop will be taught by actress Katie Mixon.

Get those toes a-tapping in this fun, energy-filled tap intensive. Students of all ages are welcome to spend the day with tappers from the SC Music and Dance Academy. No shoes? No problem! Have years of experience? That's perfect we'll take you to the next level. 

Get those toes a-tapping in this fun, energy-filled tap intensive. Students of all ages are welcome to spend the day with tappers from the SC Music and Dance Academy. No shoes? No problem! Have years of experience? That's perfect we'll take you to the next level. 

Grab your magnifying glass, your fingerprinting set, and let’s solve a mystery! Students will get to make up their own mystery stories as well as working together to solve a mystery themselves. Children with big imaginations will enjoy this camp as they get to search high and low to find out who dunnit!

Students will learn basic stage combat skills as they create scenes using inspiration from the Star Wars series. Young Padawans will create their own lightsabers and learn how to safely use them in our training program. Follow your destiny and start your mission with us for one day only! 

Back by popular demand from last summer, join us as we learn songs and dances from the Descendants movie franchise. Come live out your inner villain as you have fun being the bad guy for once!

Students will have the opportunity to work on audition skills such as virtual auditions, slating, cold reads, and working together on scenes. This is a great class for all levels to challenge themselves as performers as well as working as a team.