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2023 Summer Theatre Camps                         .

StageCoach Theatre Company offers summer camps in the performing arts for students ages 3 – 19.  These highly interACTive and fun camps, taught by seasoned professionals who still work in the theatre industry, encourage budding performers to explore the world of theatre.

Announcing our 2023 Summer Theatre Camps! NEW summer camps, especially for younger students, have just opened!

Scholarships are available through the StageCoach Foundation.

Please read the Camp Cancellation Policy here.

For those interested in Student Leadership positions, please complete an application here.  (Looking for Assistant Directors and Stage Managers)

For those interested in Tech Crew positions, please complete the form here. (Looking for run crew, lighting and sound engineers, costumes and props managers, and help with set construction and detailing.)

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Monday – Friday, June 12 – 16
9:00am – 12:00 noon daily
This camp will be held in person at StageCoach Theatre in Ashburn.
A minimum of 4 students is needed to run this camp. Max 10
In Do-Re-Mi Music camp, students will learn the foundations of music-making. Using games, exercises, and teamwork, they will develop an understanding of rhythm and pitches. Students will be encouraged to embrace their individualism and harness their inner songbird. Our camp will conclude with a performance of the songs we work on over the course of the week.
Tuition: $200 + $5.95 service fee
Instructor: Caitlyn Newlin
Students should plan to bring their own snack and bottled water.
Performance will be held on Friday, June 16 at 11:30am.

This camp is by audition only.

Open to students ages 10 – 19. Auditions have been held and the show/camp is completely cast.

Camp will be held Monday – Friday June 12 – 16, 19 – 23. 9:00am – 4:00pm AND possibly 2 nights from 5:00 – 10:00pm in the second week of camp for evening tech. This camp will be held in person at StageCoach Theatre in Ashburn.
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s award-winning smash hit musical premiered on Broadway in 2015, and has since been seen on stages around the globe! Based on the hilarious hit movie, this new musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn a few extra bucks by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. 
Tuition: $750 for the 2-week camp. Scholarships are available through the StageCoach Foundation.
Instructors and Directors: Linda Cirba and Torie Dunlap
Students should plan to bring their own snack, lunch, and bottled water.
Performances June 23, 24, 30, July 1 at 7pm, June 25 and July 2 at 2pm.

Register here.  

Only those who have auditioned and been cast in the show should register. 

Monday – Friday, June 26 – 30
9:00am – 12:00 noon daily
This camp will be held in person at StageCoach Theatre in Ashburn.

Join Broadway Bound for an excellent introduction to the world of musical theatre! Through a variety of games and activities – as well as preparing for our final performance – students will get to know the characters and stories of several family-favorite musicals, and learn the basics of singing, dancing, and acting. Our instructors will guide students through exercises designed to build their confidence, enhance their communication skills, and spark their creativity, all while having plenty of fun!

A minimum of 6 students is needed to run this camp. Max 15
Tuition: $200 + $5.95 service fee
Instructor: Torie Dunlap
Students should plan to bring their own snack and bottled water.
Performance will be held on Friday, June 30 at 11:30am.

REGISTER HERE

Monday – Friday, June 26 – 30
9:00am – 3:00pm daily
This camp will be held in person at StageCoach Theatre in Ashburn.
A minimum of 4 students is needed to run this camp. Max 10
Rising Stars is an excellent introduction to the world of theatre! Through a variety of games and hands-on activities, students will learn the basics of acting, improv, and creative movement. Instructors will guide campers through exercises designed to build their confidence, enhance their communication skills, and spark their creativity. Students will work collaboratively with their peers, exploring different characters, scenes, and storylines.
Tuition: $350 + $5.95 service fee
Instructor: Alexa Yarboro Pettengill
Students should plan to bring their own snack, lunch, and bottled water.
Performance will be held on Friday, June 30 at 2:30pm.

REGISTER HERE

Monday – Friday, June 26 – 30

9:00am – 3:00pm daily
This camp will be held in person at StageCoach Theatre in Ashburn.
For ages 10 – 16
Happy Birthday, Captain Hook
Peter Pan captured! Captain Hook is celebrating his birthday! And Wendy needs to complete her Writing assignment!  
Tuition: $350 + $5.95 service fee
Instructor, Director and Playwright: R. Aaron Thompson
Students should plan to bring their own snack, lunch, and bottled water.
Performance will be held on Friday, June 30 at 2:00pm.

REGISTER HERE

Monday, July 3
Wednesday through Friday, July 5 – 7
9:00am – 3:00pm daily except Tuesday, July 4
This camp will be held in person at StageCoach Theatre in Ashburn.
For ages 5 – 10

Play-In-A-Day Camp is a fast-paced and exciting program designed to give students a taste of theater in just one day. Throughout the camp day, students learn new songs and dances, develop acting skills, and explore the world of performance. At the end of the camp day, students will put on a short performance, showcasing everything they’ve learned. Come join us for a day or week full of music, movement, and fun!

Tuition:
July 3 only $70
July 5 – 7 only $240
July 3, 5-7 $300
A $5.95 service fee will be added to each registration.
We must have a minimum of 4 students to hold the camp on that day. You will be notified the previous week if camp will not be held on the day for which you’ve registered. Register early!
Instructor and Director: Caitlyn Newlin
Students should plan to bring their own snack, lunch, and bottled water.
Performances will be held each day of camp at 2:30pm.
Monday, July 3
Wednesday through Friday, July 5 – 7
9:00am – 3:00pm daily except Tuesday, July 4
This camp will be held in person at StageCoach Theatre in Ashburn.
For ages 10 – 15
Improv Camp
Students will learn the “yes, and . . .” of improv by playing games and thinking quickly. It’s the most fun you can have on stage! Great for seasoned actors who want to learn to think on their feet, or beginners who want to break into acting the fun way.
Tuition:
July 3 only $70
July 5 – 7 only $240
July 3, 5-7 $300
A $5.95 service fee will be added to each registration.
We must have a minimum of 6 students to hold the camp on that day. You will be notified the previous week if camp will not be held on the day for which you’ve registered. Register early!
Instructor and Director: R. Aaron Thompson
Students should plan to bring their own snack, lunch, and bottled water.
Performance will be held on Friday, July 7 at 2:00pm

REGISTER HERE

Monday, July 3
Wednesday through Friday, July 5 – 7
9:00am – 3:00pm daily except Tuesday, July 4
This camp will be held in person at StageCoach Theatre in Ashburn.
For ages 13 – 18
This is an acting technique summer camp in which students will have access to various techniques and methods from NYU Tisch’s current actor training program. Movement, character building, script analysis, and more will allow students a means of developing their own artistic method and feeling prepared to approach future projects. 

July 3 – Diving into Character

Students will learn how to dig into and annotate various sides and scripted scenes to gain greater understanding of how to work with materials and build around characters.

July 5 – Movement for the Actor

Students will learn the basics of movement such as spine work and animal work to find new ways to build and inspire character creation. Students should wear clothing that is comfortable and easy to move in!

July 6 – Advanced Improv

Students will work with introductory to advanced improvisation techniques and games to challenge and grow their ability to listen, devise, and create out of thin air!

July 7 – The Art of Voice 

Students will focus on awareness of voice through various exercises with warm ups, articulation, and breath control to find your voice and enhance performance.

Tuition:
Single workshop on any day $70
Four days (July 3, 5, 6 & 7) $300
A $5.95 service fee will be added to each registration.
We must have a minimum of 6 students to hold the camp on that day. You will be notified the previous week if camp will not be held on the day for which you’ve registered. Register early!
Instructor: Rachael McNutt
Students should plan to bring their own snack, lunch, and bottled water.

REGISTER HERE

Monday – Friday, July 10 – 14
9:00am – 3:00pm daily
This camp will be held in person at StageCoach Theatre in Ashburn.
A minimum of 4 students is needed to run this camp. Max 10
Students will learn the “yes, and…” of improv by playing games and thinking quickly. It’s the most fun you can have on stage! Improv is a great skill for everyone from beginners who want to come out of their shell and break into acting the fun way, to experienced actors who want to learn to think on their feet.
Tuition: $350 + $5.95 service fee
Instructor: Alexa Yarboro Pettengill
Students should plan to bring their own snack, lunch, and bottled water.
Performance will be held on Friday, July 14 at 2:30am.

REGISTER HERE

Monday – Friday, July 10 – 14
9:00am – 3:00pm daily
This camp will be held in person at StageCoach Theatre in Ashburn.
The Fairy Godmother Club
A young girl has been secretly doing good deeds around her community and has attracted the attention of the Fairy Godmother club. They’ve offered her membership, but it comes with a price! She has the chance to do good forever, but she’ll have to say goodbye to the life she has known. Will she accept? 
Tuition: $350 + $5.95 service fee
Instructor, Director and Playwright: R. Aaron Thompson
Students should plan to bring their own snack, lunch, and bottled water.
Performance will be held on Friday, July 14 at 2:00pm.

REGISTER HERE

This camp is by audition only. Open to students ages 14 to 18 years old. 

The Diary of Anne Frank

by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, newly adapted by Wendy Kesslman

Director: Tony Marshak
Producer: Torie Dunlap

Open to ages 14 – 18

Additional auditions will be held May 21 from 10:00am – 12:00 noon. Sign up for an audition slot and complete the audition form.

Evening rehearsals will be held Monday/Wednesday/Friday June 26 – July 7 from 4:00 – 8:30pm.

Camp-style rehearsals will be held Monday – Friday July 10 – 14 and July 17 – 21 9:00am – 4:00pm. Pick-up rehearsal on July 27 at 7:00pm.

This camp will be held in person at StageCoach Theatre in Ashburn.
 
In this transcendently powerful new adaptation by Wendy Kesselman, Anne Frank emerges from history a living, lyrical, intensely gifted young girl, who confronts her rapidly changing life and the increasing horror of her time with astonishing honesty, wit, and determination. An impassioned drama about the lives of eight people hiding from the Nazis in a concealed storage attic, THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK captures the claustrophobic realities of their daily existence—their fear, their hope, their laughter, their grief. Each day of these two dark years, Anne’s voice shines through: “When I write I shake off all my cares. But I want to achieve more than that. I want to be useful and bring enjoyment to all people, even those I’ve never met. I want to go on living even after my death!” This is a new adaptation for a new generation.
Tuition: $750 for the 4-week camp. Scholarships are available through the StageCoach Foundation.
Students should plan to bring their own snack, lunch, and bottled water.
Performances are scheduled for July 22, 23, and 29 at 7:00pm, plus July 23, 29 and 30 at 2:00pm.

REGISTER HERE

Registration link for The Diary of Anne Frank will be active after the cast list is announced.

Monday – Friday, July 17 -21
9:00am – 12:00 noon daily
This camp will be held in person at StageCoach Theatre in Ashburn.
A minimum of 6 students is needed to run this camp. Max 15
Kitty Cat Capers is a fun mini-musical that showcases the mischievous and lovable behaviors of our adorable feline friends. The pick of the litter cast, including Copy Cat, Alley Cat, Cool Cats, and Cuddly Cats, feeds us a treat of mewsical talent through their wild and wacky kitty capers. Miss Tabitha, a teacher at the “Purrrfect Paws and Claws Finishing School”, sets out to encourage audience members to adopt her playful and scampering students that wiggle their whiskers and shake their tails.
Tuition: $200 + $5.95 service fee
Instructor: Caitlyn Newlin
Students should plan to bring their own snack and bottled water.
Performance will be held on Friday, July 21 at 11:30am.

REGISTER HERE

Monday – Friday, July 17 – 21
9:00am – 3:00pm daily
This camp will be held in person at StageCoach Theatre in Ashburn.
Quiet! Quiet on the set, everyone! Take your seats and prepare to be thrilled with songs and special appearances by some of Hollywood’s biggest stars! this musical revue features favorite songs from the hit movies SpongeBob SquarePants, Finding Nemo, The Polar Express, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and Shrek.
Tuition: $350 + $5.95 service fee
Instructor and Director: Tanya Vanderheiden
Students should plan to bring their own snack, lunch, and bottled water.
Performance will be held on Friday, July 21 at 2:00pm.

REGISTER HERE

Registration for this camp is now closed. 
Monday – Friday, July 24 – 28
9:00am – 12:00 noon daily
This camp will be held in person at StageCoach Theatre in Ashburn.
A minimum of 6 students is needed to run this camp. Max 15
“A Barnyard Moosical” is a hilarious and imaginative mini-musical about a unique and talented group of animals living at this unusual farm. Between the gourmet goats that refuse to eat garbage, a chorus line of hoofing cows, neatnik pigs and funky dancing chickens, the musical will be sure to tickle the imagination of performers and audiences alike.
Tuition: $200 + $5.95 service fee
Instructor: Caitlyn Newlin
Students should plan to bring their own snack and bottled water.
Performance will be held on Friday, July 28 at 11:30am.

REGISTER HERE

This camp is now completely full. 
Monday – Friday, July 24 – 28
9:00am – 3:00pm daily
This camp will be held in person at StageCoach Theatre in Ashburn.
Disney: The Movies – The Music
Ladies and Gentlemen! Boys and Girls! Children of all ages! Welcome to the Wonderful World of Disney! Celebrate 75 years of Disney magic and some of the music that helped make that magic happen with favorite songs from the movies of Peter Pan, Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, The Little Mermaid and The Lion King.
 
Tuition: $350 + $5.95 service fee
Instructor and Director: Tanya Vanderheiden
Students should plan to bring their own snack, lunch, and bottled water.
Performance will be held on Friday, July 28 at 2:00pm.

REGISTER HERE

Monday – Friday, July 24 – 28

9:00am – 3:00pm daily
This camp will be held in person at StageCoach Theatre in Ashburn.
For ages 10 – 18
A minimum of 4 students will be needed to run this camp. Max 10.
By audition only. To schedule an audition, please send your name, age and best way to reach you (email or phone number) via our Contact Us page. We will get back in touch with dates for an in-person or video meeting time. 
You’ve been in shows, maybe you’ve even gotten leads, but you still feel like there’s more to learn. When you go to your director to ask for pointers, you’re told “you’re fine.” He’s too busy dealing with the student who isn’t memorizing lines. You want to be the best you can be, but you’re unchallenged. What would it be like to be in a supportive environment where you can take chances and reach new heights? What would it be like to be in a class with students as driven to improve as you are?
Tuition: $350 + $5.95 service fee
Instructor: R. Aaron Thompson
Students should plan to bring their own snack, lunch, and bottled water.

REGISTER HERE 

(Must have permission from the instructor to register after the audition has been held.)

Registration for this camp is now closed. 
Monday – Friday, July 31 – Aug 4
9:00am – 12:00 noon daily
This camp will be held in person at StageCoach Theatre in Ashburn.
A minimum of 4 students is needed to run this camp. Max 10
Jr. Rising Stars is an excellent introduction to the world of theatre for your youngest performers! Through a variety of games and hands-on activities, students will learn the basics of acting, improv, and creative movement. Instructors will guide campers through exercises designed to build their confidence, enhance their communication skills, and spark their creativity. Students will work collaboratively with their peers, exploring different characters, scenes, and storylines.
Tuition: $200 + $5.95 service fee
Instructor: Alexa Yarboro Pettengill
Students should plan to bring their own snack and bottled water.
Performance will be held on Friday, Aug 4 at 11:30am.

REGISTER HERE

Monday – Friday, July 31 – Aug 4

9:00am – 3:00pm daily
This camp will be held in person at StageCoach Theatre in Ashburn.
For ages 10 – 18
A minimum of 4 students will be needed to run this camp. Max 10.
Students will learn the nuts-and-bolts of writing a play. Through the instructor’s methods honed after 10 years of teaching writing, students following the program can’t help but write a dramatic, compelling script.
Tuition: $350 + $5.95 service fee
Instructor: R. Aaron Thompson
Students should plan to bring their own snack, lunch, and bottled water.

REGISTER HERE

This camp is by audition only.

Open to students ages 14 to 19 years old. Auditions have been held and this show/camp is completely full.

Camp will be held Monday – Friday July 31 – Aug 4, Aug 7 – 11 from 9:00am – 4:00pm AND possibly 2 nights from 5:00 – 10:00pm in the second week of camp for evening tech. This camp will be held in person at StageCoach Theatre in Ashburn.

 
9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. Set in the late 1970s. this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic.
Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot! While Hart remains “otherwise engaged,” the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down. Hey, a girl can scheme, can’t she?
Tuition: $750 for the 2-week camp. Scholarships are available through the StageCoach Foundation.
Instructors and Directors: Torie Dunlap and Linda Cirba
Students should plan to bring their own snack, lunch, and bottled water.
Performances August 11, 12, 18, 19 at 7:00pm, August 13 & 20 at 2:00pm

REGISTER HERE

Only those who have auditioned and been cast in the show should register. 

Monday – Friday, August 14 – 18
9:00am – 3:00pm daily
This camp will be held in person at StageCoach Theatre in Ashburn.
A minimum of 6 students is needed to run this camp. Max 15
King Leo is a victim of the corporate jungle! He has money, power, and fame, but he still has not found happiness. His trusty servants, Spot and Stripes, ever loyal to the King, begin a quest for the key to happiness. Do the monkeys have the answer? Or maybe the hyenas? Perhaps the secret lies with the elephants. Who knows? This heart-warming musical play will help your students see that the true meaning of happiness is not money, power and fame, but treasured friendships and life’s simple pleasures.
Tuition: $350 + $5.95 service fee
Instructor: Amber Huisenga
Students should plan to bring their own snack, lunch and bottled water.
Performance will be held on Friday, August 18 at 2:30pm.

REGISTER HERE

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