Youth Summer Theater
Program Information
WHO: Students entering grades 4-12. No theater experience required!
WHAT: Summer Theater is a unique six-week program that offers students a fun way to gain theater experience. The program integrates theater games, exercises, and improvisation into a rehearsal process culminating in three full-length plays.
WHERE: The Portland Playhouse (231 Maple St. Portland, MI 48875)
WHEN: June 19th – July 30th, 2017 (Monday-Friday with weekend performances)
HOW: Complete the attached application and Parent/Participant agreement and mail them, along with the non-refundable registration fee of $150 for the first registered child, $100 for every sibling registered after. (Checks made payable to Portland Civic Players) – includes PCP Youth Membership, tee shirt, participation in 4th of July Parade, and participate in a live theater production.
Portland Civic Players Summer Theater
P.O. Box 344, Portland, MI 48875
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 (theatrerat01@gmail.com)
DEADLINE: Applications should be sent by Friday, June 9th. Spaces are limited, and students will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. All applicants beyond the available spots will be added to a waiting list. v If your participant will be absent from the program for more than one cumulative week, we ask that they do not participate.
Past Summer Theater Shows:
2016
Mankind and Company
The Snow White Variety Show
Peter Pan
Directors: Sara Pohl, Rachel Miller, Devann Hattis
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
Shakespeare Goes to Gravel Gulch Grades 4-6, Directed by Sara Pohl
The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon Grades 7-9, Directed by Amber Gensterblum
The Next Demention Grades 10-12, Written and Directed by Joe Christian
2010
Oliver Twist Directed by Teesie Jandernoa
Improv Troupes Coached by Teesie Jandernoa
Newsies Adapted and Directed by Joe Christian
Better Football Through High School Chemistry Directed by Paul Guild
2009
Hooray for Hollywood Directed by Paul Guild
The Gift Written and Directed by Joe Christian
The Prince and the Pauper Directed by Tommy Jandernoa
2008
Romeo and Winifred Directed by Teesie Jandernoa
Hankerin’ Hillbillies Directed by Catherine Jandernoa
Shadow Kingdom Written and Directed by Joe Christian
The Rise and Fall of Empire Written and Directed by John Chamberlain
2007
Nerdman Directed by Teesie Jandernoa
The Wizard of Oz Directed by Laura Russman
Kodiak Flapjack Directed by Tommy Jandernoa
Dr. Thunder and the Strands of Time Written and Directed by Joe Christian
2006
Tom Sawyer Directed by Brian Massey
Robin Hood Directed by Elizabeth Christian
Alice in Wonderland Directed by Laura Russman
Ninjutsu Robotica Written and Directed by Joe Christian
2005
Lagooned! Directed by Kelly Gordon
How the West Was Dun Directed by Brian Massey
Madhouse Mansion Written and Directed by Joe Christian
2004
Who Killed Elvis? Directed by Renee Hornby
Blather, Blarney, and Balderdash Directed by Kelly Gordon
The Saga of the Golden Horseshoe Directed by Rory Miller
2003
The Hobbit Directed by Sara Pohl (Bever)
The Aliens are Coming Directed by Dan Thelen
Charlotte’s Web Adapted and Directed by Rachel Miller
2002
The Secret Garden Directed by Sara Pohl (Bever)
Narnia Directed by Molly Moore
2001
Snake in the Grass Directed by Sara Bever
Sherlock Holmes Directed by Rory Miller
Treasure Island Directed by Kate Burgeron
2000
The Princess Bride Directed by Rachel Miller
William’s Window Directed by Sara Bever
Scheherazade Directed by Rory Miller
1999
The Wizard of Oz Adapted and Directed by Rachel Miller
Shakespeare Comes to Calamity Creek Directed by Sara Bever
1998
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Directed by Rachel Miller
Anne of Green Gables Directed by Sara Bever
1997
Peter Pan Adapted and Directed by Rachel Miller
The Mouse that Roared Directed by Sara Bever
1996
Little Women Adapted and Directed by Rachel Miller
Ring Around the Moon Directed by Sara Bever
1995
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Directed by Jeff Miller
Mankind and Company Directed by Sara Bever
1994
The Pale Pink Dragon Directed by Jeff Miller
Melodrama Directed by Sara Bever
1993
The Bell of Bisbee
The 12 Dancing Princesses
The Wind in the Willows
1992
Tom Sawyer
Heart of Ice
1991
James and the Giant Peach
Winnie the Pooh
1990
The Ransom of Red Chief
The Wizard of Oz
1989
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court
Alice in Wonderland
1988
The Plain Princess
Nichalo and Nichalette
1981
Alice in Wonderland Directed by Nancy Patterson and Jeff Miller
1980
Any Dream Will Do (Original) Directed by Nancy Patterson and Jeff Miller
1976
12 Dancing Princesses
Lemonade Joe Rides Again
Over 45 years of summer fun!
PCP’s Youth Summer Theater is a unique six-week program for students entering grades 4-12 wherein they gain theater experience, both onstage and off, all while having