The summer programs at Ogunquit Playhouse Arts Academy strive to create new opportunities for students’ success, by increasing self-confidence, teaching goal orientation and professional etiquette, strengthening collaborative skills, and preparing students to perform at their personal best. With an education history spanning more than 90 years, Ogunquit Playhouse has long sought to be a place of bold artistic expression. With programming taught by working theatre professionals, you’ll find the highest level of expertise and a staff here to honor and celebrate your voice.
Summer Programming 2024
2024 CHILDREN’S THEATRE ON THE MAINSTAGE
Two fantastic productions by our Arts Academy students for families and children of all ages.
Questions? registration@ogunquitplayhouse.org
The Cat in the Hat
The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many “thinks.” Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.
PERFORMANCES on the Playhouse Mainstage
SAT 7/6 10:00A
SUN 7/7 10:00A
TUE 7/9 10:00A
DISNEY’S CAMP ROCK THE MUSICAL
A classic story of rivalry and power, Disney’s Camp Rock The Musical opens with Mitchie and her friends arriving at Camp Rock, ready to spend another summer jamming out and having the time of their lives. But the new, flashy Camp Star across the lake now threatens Camp Rock’s very existence. To keep the doors open, Mitchie steps up, rallies her fellow Camp Rockers and gets them into top shape for the ultimate showdown!
PERFORMANCES on the Playhouse Mainstage
SAT 8/10 10:00A
SUN 8/11 10:00A
2024 Summer Camps
SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL CAMP
Tony winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie, and a little child with a big imagination – Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.
AGES: 7-18
DATES: JUNE 24 thru JULY 9
TIME: 9:00A – 4:00P
TUITION: $850
SOLD OUT!
PERFORMANCES on the Playhouse Mainstage
SAT JULY 6 — 10AM
SUN JULY 7 — 10AM
TUE JULY 9 — 10AM
SEUSSICAL TECHNICAL THEATRE CAMP
Join professional theatre experts in workshops, gaining hands-on experience in stagecraft, props, lighting, audio, carpentry, costumes, and wardrobe. Students will apply their newly acquired skills as the Stage Crew for this production, and be invited to sit in on our Mainstage technical rehearsals with Broadway creatives.
AGES: 13-18
DATES: JUNE 24 thru JULY 9
TUITION: $75
Register!
CAMP ROCK THE MUSICAL CAMP
A classic story of rivalry and power, Disney’s Camp Rock The Musical opens with Mitchie and her friends arriving at Camp Rock, ready to spend another summer jamming out and having the time of their lives. But the new, flashy Camp Star across the lake now threatens Camp Rock’s very existence.
AGES: 12-18
DATES: JULY 22 thru AUGUST 13
TIME: 9:00A – 4:00P
TUITION: $975
Register!
PERFORMANCES on the Playhouse Mainstage
SAT AUGUST 10 — 10AM
SUN AUGUST 11 — 10AM
TUE AUGUST 13 — 10AM
CAMP ROCK TECHNICAL THEATRE CAMP
Join professional theatre experts in workshops, gaining hands-on experience in stagecraft, props, lighting, audio, carpentry, costumes, and wardrobe. Students will apply their newly acquired skills as the Stage Crew for this production, and be invited to sit in on our Mainstage technical rehearsals with Broadway creatives.
AGES: 13-18
DATES: JULY 22 thru AUGUST 13
TUITION: $75
Register!
A BARNYARD MOOSICAL
A hilarious and imaginative mini-musical about a unique and talented group of animals living on this unusual farm. Between the gourmet goats that refuse to eat garbage, a chorus line of hoofing cows, neatnik pigs, and funky dancing chickens, the musical will surely tickle the imagination of performers and audiences alike.
AGES: 5-7
DATES: JULY 8-12
SESSIONS: 9:00a-Noon OR 1:00-4:00p
TUITION: $425
Register!
DISNEY’S THE MOVIES, THE MUSIC CAMP
Ladies and Gentlemen! Boys and Girls! Children of all ages! Welcome to the Wonderful World of Disney! Celebrating 100 years of Disney magic and some of the music that helped make that magic happen with favorite songs from movies like Peter Pan, Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, The Little Mermaid, and The Lion King.
AGES: 8-11
DATES: JULY 15-19
TIME: 9:00A – 4:00P
TUITION: $600
Register!
PRESENTATION FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS at The Colony
FRI JULY 19 — 10AM / 1PM
HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROOVE?
A charming, imaginative mini-musical about a group of musically talented vegetables growing in Freddy and Franny Farmer’s garden. The French-fried potatoes have “appeal,” leafy vegetables sing “Lettuce Entertain You,” and corn and peas beg “Please Don’t Put Us in a Can-Can!” With the help of Freddy and Franny, these lively veggies sing and dance their way into everyone’s hearts
AGES: 5-7
DATES: AUGUST 19-23
SESSIONS: 9:00a-Noon OR 1:00-4:00p
TUITION: $425
Register!
BROADWAY BEAT
Do you hear that beat? It’s the sound of dancing feet and orchestras tuning up. It’s the sound dreams are made of. It’s the sound of Broadway! Celebrate musical theatre with hits from Hairspray, The Music Man, The King and I, Wicked, Rent, Grease, and George M. Cohan
AGES: 8-11
DATES: AUGUST 26-30
TIME: 9:00A – 4:00P
TUITION: $600
Register!
PRESENTATION FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS at The Colony
FRI AUG 30 — 10AM / 1PM
Ogunquit Playhouse Arts Academy provides world-class theatre education in the form of courses, camps, and workshops, from working Broadway and Regional Theatre professionals, to children and young adults particularly those who may not otherwise have access to such resources nor this level of focused study and attention.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Thanks to our generous donors, Scholarship dollars will be available again for Summer camp programs. Awards range from 25-100% of tuition. If you have students who are interested in participating in these programs and may not have the financial resources to do so, stay tuned for more details.
AUDITIONS
Arts Academy staff will hold live auditions for all registered students. To be considered for principal roles, you must attend a live audition (appointment or open call) or submit a video. Auditions are not required for ensemble roles. Detailed instructions and audition material will be sent via email upon registration.
About Us
Ogunquit Playhouse Arts Academy is a profound tool for students of all ages to exercise their imagination and evolve their skill sets. Our programs strive to increase self-confidence, strengthen collaborative skills, learn professional etiquette, and enable students to achieve their personal best. Ogunquit Playhouse has a long history of bold artistic expression, with programming taught by working theatre professionals and a staff ready and willing to honor and celebrate your student’s unique and powerful creative voice.
For more information, please visit ogunquitplayhouse.org/education or email registration@ogunquitplayhouse.org
Ogunquit Playhouse
10 Main Street, Ogunquit, ME
207.646.5511
