Theatre Camp
For children currently in Grades 1 through 5
Discover the magic of the theatre
Lights, camera, action! Dive into the world of drama and fun this summer at Roeper Theatre Camp. Join us for an information session to learn about Theatre Camp and a tour of the facility. This information session is for both registered and interested families. The information session will take place at 10:00 am on March 2, 2024, on the Birmingham campus of The Roeper School, 1051 Oakland Ave, Birmingham MI 48009. Register to attend this information session.Join us on the Birmingham campus of The Roeper School for a summer of collaboration as we work together to build a memorable and rewarding experience. Each two-week session provides campers with the skills to succeed in the theatre. At Theatre Camp, campers will learn about theatre and develop their theatrical skills through improv games, rehearsals, set/costume design and construction, and performance. Theatre Camp sessions will offer workshops on the following subjects: Scene Work; Improvisation; Singing; Choreography; Design (set, costume, and lighting); Directing and Stage Management; and, Writing for Theatre. Campers will find ways to express themselves through the many forms of theatre-making and discover what aspects inspire them most.
Each group will focus on one musical that will be presented in session three. The two different versions of the same show will emphasize the inter-division collaboration between the two groups. In sessions one and two, individuals or small groups of campers will choose a scene from the musical to plan, rehearse, and perform. These performances will take place as part of a cabaret performance on an evening during the second week of each session. Campers signed up for sessions one, two, and three will develop their cabaret pieces in sessions 1 and 2 as preparation for performing in the full-length musical in session 3. Campers must be regisitered for session 3 to be in the session 3 performance. Campers joining Theatre Camp only for session three will hone their skills in design and stage management while developing their theatrical skills in small roles and participating in the chorus of our final show.
Performance Dates:
Session 1, Wednesday, July 3 - Cabaret Performance
Session 2, Thursday, July 18 - Cabaret Performance
Session 3, Thursday, August 1 - Musical - Willy Wonka Kids (primary division) and Willy Wonka Jr. (junior division)
We’ll be busy, but not too busy to participate in some activities at Roeper Summer Day Cay Camp. Five days each session, campers will be bussed to the Bloomfield Hills campus to participate in a choice of activities. During these periods, the campers can choose from all the fun camp activities including swimming, games in the gym, arts and crafts, science, and more. Campers will travel via the Roeper school bus every Tuesday and Friday and on the first Wednesday of the session.
Each group will be comprised of approximately 25 campers and two counselors. The Primary Group is for campers currently in grades 1-3. The Junior Group is for campers currently in grades 3-5. If your child is currently in grade 3, you can choose which age group you think would be a better fit for your child.
Meet the Theatre Camp Directors - Kendra and Grace
Kendra started her theatrical journey tagging along on rehearsals and tech days as her mother directed over 50 shows for Royal Oak Public Schools. Her first stage appearance was as Amarylis in the Music Man, and she can still play “Goodnight My Someone” on the piano. Since then, she received a Bachelor of Theater Arts from the University of Michigan and worked for Warner Bros in New York City. Kendra’s parents were both lifelong teachers and eventually, she decided to follow in their footsteps and acquired Masters Degrees in Early Childhood and Special Education. She is in her eleventh year as a Stage I (preschool) teacher at Roeper. Kendra has also worked at the Roeper Summer Day Camp for the last three years as a group counselor and Head Lifeguard. Kendra is so excited to be able to combine her passion for theater and working with young children this summer in this reimagination of Roeper Theater Camp.
Grace learned how to read by doing theatre in southeast Michigan. Community theatre, competitive drama in high school, local professional theatre, and a recently acquired Bachelor of Arts in Drama and English have equipped her with the skills, experience, and excitement necessary to share the art form with young artists. She also hails from Cranbrook Theatre School as a former camper, counselor, and instructor! Now, she’s eager to work with Kendra on a dream of creating a theatre camp where the journey is the destination. Grace considers herself an actor and director with a hearty dose of stage management experience; she thinks of theatre-making as a combination of being responsible enough to be organized and being brave enough to throw away the plan.
Sample Daily Schedule
8:00-8:30 Arrival
8:30-9:00 – Homeroom Group Time
9:00-9:40 – Theatre Workshop
9:45-10:30 - Theatre Workshop
10:35-10:45 - Snack in the Homeroom
10:50-11:30 – Theatre Workshop/Roeper Day Camp Activities
11:35- 12:15 - Theatre Workshop/Roeper Day Camp Activities
12:25-1:30 – Lunch and Recess
1:35-2:25 – Theatre Workshop/Rehearsal
2:30-3:20 – Theatre Workshop/Rehearsal
3:30-4:00 - Prepare for the end of the day and dismissal
(Sample Activity Grid available in the FAQ section)
Hours & Cost
8:00 am-4:00 pm
Sessions 1, 2, and 3 are $910 per session
Register for 8 weeks of camp, either Day Camp only or a combination of Day Camp and Theatre Camp, and receive a $400 discount applied after registration.
Daily Hot Lunch and snack are included in the tuition
Before and After Care are available for an additional fee
Session Dates
Session 1 -June 24 - July 5 (No Camp July 4)
Session 2 -July 8 - 19
Session 3 -July 22 - August 2
Session 4 -Not Offered
