For Campers entering 1st-3rd Grade in Fall of 2025
Theatre360 Camps
Popular
Step into the spotlight and discover your star power! Named after the beloved Wicked showstopper, this camp helps you develop the confidence and charisma that makes performers unforgettable. You'll master the art of commanding attention, crafting perfect comedic timing, and creating a memorable stage presence. Learn industry secrets of stage makeup, costume design, and improvisation from theater pros. By the end of this session, you'll know exactly what it takes to light up any room you enter!
What you'll learn:
The art of improvisation and comedy
Stage presence and audience connection
Professional makeup techniques (both glamour and gore!)
Costume design principles
Confidence-building performance skills
Public speaking and presentation
Character creation
The Room Where it Happens
Ever wonder how theater magic comes to life? Named after Hamilton's iconic number, this immersive camp takes you backstage where all the action begins! Learn how sets transform spaces, how projections create worlds, and how performance work makes shows soar. Work alongside our technical theater pros to understand the art of stagecraft while developing your performance skills. By the end, you'll know exactly what happens in "the room where it happens"!
What you'll learn:
Stage movement and blocking
Set design fundamentals
Projection technology basics
Ensemble performance techniques
Technical theater appreciation
Collaborative storytelling
Behind-the-scenes production roles
Be the Hero
Every great show needs its heroes! Inspired by the powerful anthem from Big Fish, this camp dives deep into what makes characters truly memorable. You'll explore the building blocks of storytelling, discover how lighting creates mood, and learn how physical movement brings characters to life. Work with our professional actors and directors to understand relationship dynamics and how to make authentic connections on stage. This is your chance to become the hero of your own theatrical journey!
What you'll learn:
Character development techniques
Physical movement
Stage lighting design
Scene partner dynamics
Finding the Hero in every scene
Fight choreography
Hero's journey storytelling fundamentals
Camp Dates for 1st-3rd Graders
June 9-13
Be the Hero Camp
All materials provided
Daily snacks provided (campers provide their own lunch)
Mon-Fri 9:30am-2:30pm
Friday Showcase included
July 7-11
The Room Where It Happens Camp
All materials provided
Daily snacks provided (campers provide their own lunch)
Mon-Fri 9:30am-2:30pm
Friday Showcase included
August 4-8
Popular Camp
All materials provided
Daily snacks provided (campers provide their own lunch)
Mon-Fri 9:30am-2:30pm
Friday Showcase included
We keep class sizes small to accommodate deep learning. If your preferred date or camp is not available, please email theatre360@wvcarts.org to request another slot and/or join the waitlist. While we cannot accommodate every request, we will do our best to include your camper.
We can’t wait to meet you!