The camp that started it all! For students in grades 5-12, grouped by age/experience. In this two-week camp, workshops are conducted in acting, dancing (for both dancers and non-dancers), speech and diction, improvisation, auditioning, stage combat, individual voice lessons and more. No auditions are necessary to attend this camp. The program concludes with our famous "Musical Revue" performance for family and friends on the Inserra Theater main stage on the second Thursday evening.

For our youngest performers! For students in grades 2-5, this weeklong camp provides a comprehensive introduction to the key theatrical disciplines in a nurturing and low-stakes environment. Students will participate in all the activities described in the Senior Theater Camp program with students their own age. Rising 5th graders have the option of selecting Junior or Senior theater camp, depending on their prior experience and comfort level. This one week program ends with a final day demonstration in the afternoon for friends and family.

Put on a full production in two weeks! This summer’s production will be Chicago Teen Edition! For students in grades 7-12, this two-week intensive production experience teaches all elements of performing in a musical with blocking, acting instruction, teaching of songs and dance - all leading to 4 full scale performances (roles will be double cast). Auditions will be held on July 14 in the evening and virtual submissions will be accepted for those unable to attend. Actors are expected to come to the first rehearsal off-book. Note: Auditions are to determine cast assignments; ALL REGISTERED STUDENTS WILL BE INTEGRATED INTO THE PRODUCTION. While the rehearsals are Monday - Friday, performances will be held on Saturday, August 9th and Sunday, August 10th, 2025.

Intended for our STC and PTC campers who are seeking additional training in technique, this week-long camp will feature workshops in dialects, scene-study, voice and body work, Shakespeare, stage combat, sight reading, music theory, and other disciplines, with professional instructors and Broadway guest artists. For STC campers who finish their revue performance and are seeking additional training, or for PTC performers who are looking to brush up on technique in the week prior to the start of rehearsals, or for those just looking for a single-week theater technique camp.

Looking to explore the technical components of live theater? Join us for a two-week camp focused on what goes on behind the curtain! Students enrolled in Crew Camp will learn the fundamentals of scenic, prop, and lighting design, as well as stage management, all while gaining hands on experience during our summer production of CHICAGO! Led by beloved veteran theater teacher, Susan Van Buskirk, this camp is a new addition to our 2025 summer season. Crew Camp students will be integrated into our Performance Theater Camp community and will undoubtedly strengthen our production with their skills and talent as they work alongside our professional design team. No prior experience needed. Participants will learn about each discipline of technical theater with the option to focus on a specific track of their choosing.

This dance camp is a fun filled week long experience that features different themes, multiple dance genres, and acting exercises or games. Campers will also prepare and perform a dance showcase!

An extension of our younger class, students in this dance camp will continue to explore multiple dance genres, engage in various acting exercises, and dive into a variety of themes under the dance universe. Campers will also prepare and perform a dance showcase!

This dance camp is a great way to be exposed to multiple genres of dance while also incorporating some early musical theatre fundamentals. Campers will develop technique, experience different acting exercises, and perform in a dance showcase!