YPTP's Summer Camp has programming for ages 5-17. See below for descriptions of each of our programs. Information on Summer 2026 will be posted by early spring!
Our Junior Troupe production camps are two week sessions that culminate in a public performance. During the two weeks, students audition (everyone is guaranteed a role!), participate in rehearsals, help to paint the set and pull costumes and props under the guidance of our Production Manager and Interns, and participate in fun theater games. On Friday night, we open the theater doors and welcome the public to come see our performance! All production camps feature professional, published scripts and are directed by a camp staff member.
Junior Troupe students perform Fairy Tale Misfits in Summer 2019.
Our Senior Troupe puts on two separate performances during the summer. Similar to the Junior Troupe, students only have two weeks to audition, rehearse, and mount their production under the direction of one of our camp staff members. All productions are of professional, published scripts. Senior Troupe members face an age-appropriate rise in the rigor, however -- in addition to performing, students also participate in more intense character and acting workshops. At the end of the two weeks, we perform our production for the public!
Senior Troupe students perform The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza in Summer 2019.
Students in the Design Troupe tackle the design and technical side of theater. With support from our production management staff, Design Troupers take on roles as designers and technicians for current Senior and Junior Troupe productions. As part of the program, campers also participate in workshops with industry professionals. Prior experience is not needed to join the Design Troupe - many fantastic designers and technicians join us because of an interest in art, sewing, music, etc. and enjoy finding new ways to apply their interests and skills to a theatrical production.
Design Troupers call cues and run the light board during a dress rehearsal.