Summer Theater Youth Program
Our Vision
To encourage and educate our youth through the performing arts.
Program Information
WHO: Students entering grades 4-12. No theater experience required!
WHAT: Summer Theater is a unique five‐week program that offers students a fun way to gain theater experience. The program integrates theater games, improvisations, and exercises into a rehearsal process culminating in three full‐length plays. In 2024 we introduced optional Friday workshops for participants to increase their knowledge and skills in various areas of theater.
WHERE: The Portland Playhouse (231 Maple St. Portland, MI 48875)
WHEN: June 9 to July 13, 2025
Program will run Monday – Thursday with optional Friday workshops (to be signed up for at registration)
5-Week Program Schedule:
Week 1:
- Group 1: 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
- Group 2: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Weeks 2 – 5:
- Group 1: 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
- Group 2: 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Group 3: 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
HOW: It’s easy! For your convenience, complete the digital registration form.
- portlandcivicplayers.com
- If you are unable to complete registration online, please contact Mary Teachout at theatrerat01@gmail.com
- We at the Portland Civic Players are passionate about making sure every young person has access to the arts. There are a limited number of need-based financial assistance packages available. If interested, please contact Mary Teachout at theatrerat01@gmail.com
Please note: if your participant will be absent from the program for cumulatively more than a week, they cannot participate in Summer Theater. Breaking this will terminate your ability to participate in the future.
See you at the theater!
Parent meeting/Early registration: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Official registration opens: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Registration closes: May 31
2025 program: June 9 – July 13
Performance dates: July 9 – July 13
Further Details
The cap is 75 participants. Registration will close when the cap is reached, or if not capped, June 1. If cap is reached before June 1, a waiting list will be implemented.
2025 Directors
CALL FOR DIRECTORS!
If you are interested in applying for a director position, please email Mary Teachout at theatrerat01@gmail.com to get a position description and application requirements. The application process will be closed on February 28, 2025.
Some Other Important Things to Keep in Mind:
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Perform a full show for all your family and friends!
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Custom program t-shirt
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Three amazing directors
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Youth Membership to the Portland Civic Players
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Meeting new friends and connecting with old ones
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Three fantastic directors
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Learning skills, tricks, and general know-how of all aspects of theater
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Did we mention three amazingly fantastic (and humble) directors???
- Other Important Information: Optional Friday workshops will be offered to expand knowledge and skills in various areas no matter what the skill level of the participant.
*Due to the need to keep things sanitary and keep our participants healthy, participants will be asked to provide their own makeup (unless it is specialty makeup). This will generally run about $20.