Grades 4-6

Session 7: July 29-August 2

Put pen to page and present your original stories on stage! Collaborate with your Teaching Artist and classmates to write and perform in an original play. Through collaborative brainstorming and writing sessions and rehearsals, delve into the exciting process of creating characters, developing plots and crafting dialogue. Harness your storytelling skills and perform your group’s one-of-a-kind creation for an audience on the final day of camp.

Grades 7-12

Session 7: July 29-August 2

Come hear the music play! Elevate your vocal performance skills to new heights as you learn to shine solo or harmonize with your fellow campers. Under the guidance of our talented JT teaching artists, you'll craft a one-of-a-kind concert-style performance!

Grades 7-12

Session 8: August 5-9

What happens backstage is just as important as what happens on stage! Students will get hands-on experience learning about the many elements of technical theatre that help bring a story to life. Working with professional designers and technicians, students will gain exposure to lighting, sound, scenic and prop design. A great choice for teens with an interest in backstage work and fully rounding out their theatrical experience!

Levels PreK-K

If you can dream it, you can do it! Let your imagination guide the way as we embark on a magical expedition of self-discovery and creativity! Designed to empower budding performers, this immersive experience invites students to explore the wonders of storytelling through the art of creative play. Gain confidence on stage, foster social skills and set sail on new adventures each week.

* For students ages 4 and up. Students must be fully potty-trained to participate in camps and classes. For the safety of all students, we have a closed classroom policy. Adults are not permitted to sit in on JT classes until our invited Open Sharing on the final day of classes or camps.

Grades 4-6

Level up your performances by embodying characters through movement and physicality. Learn to tell compelling stories without words, bringing characters to life with energy and precision. Dive into the thrilling world of stage combat and the timeless humor of slapstick comedy. Whether you're delivering a dramatic duel or a hilarious pratfall, this class will equip you with the skills to captivate any audience. Join us for an unforgettable journey as we embrace the physical side of acting!

Grades 7-12

Step into the spotlight as we study and perform powerful "I Want" numbers from iconic musicals! From Broadway classics to modern hits, delve into songs that express characters' desires, dreams and aspirations. Through vocal training, interpretation and performance techniques, learn to elevate the emotion and storytelling inherent in these memorable songs.

Explore the many elements of putting on a show in this one-of-a-kind class! Strengthen audition skills and acting abilities while studying basic elements of set and costume design. Collaborate with your classmates to “produce” your own mini-play in the classroom. Take charge as you direct, design and perform in an original production, showcasing your creativity on stage and behind the scenes.

Grades 7-12

Step into the realm where spontaneity meets creativity as we explore the art of improv. Explore the depths of improvisational theater as its own unique art form. Through collaborative storytelling, quick thinking games and character development techniques, participants will hone their comedic timing, enhance their communication skills and embrace the unexpected.