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 theatre experience required!

WHAT: Summer Theatre is a unique five‐week program that offers students a fun way to gain theatre experience. The program integrates theatre games, improvisations, and exercises into a rehearsal process culminating in three full‐length plays. New in 2024 will be 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 17 – July 21, 2024

Program will run Monday – Thursday with optional Friday workshops (to be signed up for at registration)

5-Week Program Schedule:

Week 1:

  • Group 1: 8:00am – 10:30am
  • Group 2: 10:00am – 12:30pm

Weeks 2 – 5:

  • Group 1: 8:00am – 10:30am
  • Group 2: 10:30am – 1:00pm
  • Group 3: 1:00pm – 3:30pm

HOW: It’s easy! For your convenience, complete the digital registration form above.

  • 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

If your participant will be absent from the program for cumulatively more than a week, they cannot participate in Summer Theatre. Breaking this will terminate your ability to participate in the future.

See you at the theatre!!!

Thank you for a great summer! See you next year!

Summer Theater Open House: TBD

Registration Period: TBD

Program Dates: TBD

Performances: TBD

HERE’S WHAT YOU GET:

The cap is 75 participants this year. Registration will close when the cap is reached, or if not capped, June 1st.  If cap is reached before June 1, a waiting list will be implemented.

Meet Your 2025 Directors

TBD

Some Other Important Things to Keep in Mind:

  • Perform a full show for all your family and friends!
  • Custom program tee-shirt
  • Three amazing directors
  •  Youth Membership to the Portland Civic Players
  •  Meeting new friends and connecting with old ones
  • Three fantastic directors
  •  Learning skills, tricks, and general know-how of all aspects of theater 
  • Did we mention three amazingly fantastic (and humble) directors???
  • Other Important Information: Optional Friday workshops 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.