Playwrights. Directors. Actors. 24 hours.

You and your friends stay overnight in the theatre with supervision to write, direct, and act out original plays. In 24 hours, your plays will perform in front of an audience of friends and loved ones.

Step 1: Meet your team, Step 2: Write!!!, Step 3: Rehearse, Step 4: Take a nap? Then continue rehearsing, Step 5: Add tech, Step 6: Show off your finished project!

Bring a sleeping bag, a lunch, and your brilliant, creative mind! Breakfast and a post-show dinner reception will be provided.

Civic's Act Out Loud Camp is a two week summer theatre intensive for rising 7th-12th graders which includes everything from auditions to performances of this year's production, Godspell, Jr.

Please pay attention to the specific times for auditions, regular intensive classes, and performance dates and times. 

Audition Workshop - Saturday, July 25 10am-3pm

Students will receive group mentorship as we teach audition materials and work through sections of the Godspell Jr. script together. Each performer will also receive personal feedback and direction to help build confidence and feel fully prepared in the audition room. No prior preparation is required.

Godspell, Jr. Production Intensive - July 27-August 8

An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, are employed as the story of Jesus' life dances across the stage.

July 27-31, M-F 9am-3pm

August 1, Sat 12pm-6pm

August 3-7, M-F 9am-3pm

Godspell, Jr. Performances - August 7-8

Friday, August 7 at 7:30pm

Saturday, August 8 at 2pm and 7:30pm

Enrolling in this course is a commitment to the rehearsal schedule and performances, and is only open to rising 7th to 12th graders. There will be a final class/ day of rehearsal, Aug 7th 9am-3pm, and students must return for the 6:30pm call time for the first performance that evening.