Kids get in touch with their inner “wild thing” and let free their dramatic imaginations using the animal kingdom as inspiration. Our adventures are based on classic stories like the Anansi legends and Aesop’s fables as well as contemporary tales like Circus Ship and Skippy Jon Jones. Storytelling through creative movement plays a key part in our adventuring. We use the orchestrations of “Carnival of Animals” by Camille Saint-Saëns as well as “Peter and the Wolf” by Prokofiev to explore character and make exciting discoveries about ourselves and our animal friends.
Warm-up your fairy gibberish, polish your unicorn horn, and get your dragon-fire ready! Join us in this enchantment-filled exploration of mythical beings where we use legends from around the world to create our original plays as magical creatures!
Help your favorite monkey escape from the zoo! Join the Circus Ship with a troupe of animal performers! Through theater games and improvisation, kids explore their inner Wild Thing. (Tails and tales provided)
What’s that up in the air? It’s a bird…its a plane…no, it’s…A Super Kid! Whether your powers make you fly, dance, or save the world, this class is for you. Through play and performance we will explore magical creatures and characters with super-abilities.
Grab your (imaginary!) goggles and join us as we become pirate princesses, sea dragons and schools of funny fish! Travel to the ocean’s depths on fantastical creatures and learn how to build your very own seashore! Campers create underwater worlds through improvisation, theater games and creative movement.
From the land of the dinosaurs to outer space, we adventure across enchanted worlds and even travel through time! Join us as we use theater to explore cultures and characters in history, science and nature.
Please note this camp runs Monday – Thursday.
“Come Alive” under the big-top explore the musical-magic of the circus with Child’s Play NY! Students will draw inspiration from the history of P.T. Barnum and the plot and score of “The Greatest Showman” to create their own circus-driven plays. Additionally, music from Barnum, Sideshow and Pippin will add to the showcase their original work in a final class for friends and family.
Mythology & magic come alive in this magical, Moana-inspired class. Come travel with us beyond the reef to save the heart of our island! We dive into the “realm of monsters”, and shape-shift with our favorite demi-god, as we bravely find the hero inside us! We’ll craft a magical fish-hook and sing as Moana and Maui with live accompaniment! kids will learn other pacific island myths and legends to fuel their adventures. A composite of scenes & songs will be presented at the end of the week!
Let’s go “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” together in this beautiful re-imagination of the classic L. Frank Baum story. Red-Light-Green-Light takes us through a twister and into incredible lands. Get interviewed in a Munchkin talk-show about your special profession and how you really feel about the Witch. Explore the different physical lives of Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Lion while learning their signature songs. Make your very own sleepy-flowers for the Poppy field and perform a very special task in order to make it back home to Kansas or Brooklyn!
In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun, and – SNAP – the job’s a game! Pack your valise and umbrella and join us as we soar with Mary Poppins and the Banks children. We’ll step into our chalk paintings to go on a magical adventure, make our very own kite to fly, step in time with the chimney sweeps, and have a supercalifragilistic time learning songs and dances from the beloved classic!
Come sing and dance to the rhythm of the pride lands! The savannah comes to life as campers play animals, birds, fish and insects as they work toward an original re-telling of the Lion King! As the “cubs” go on a thrilling quest for the crown they’ll learn musical theater skills and practice mask-making and puppetry too.
Join us as we venture down rabbit holes and through the looking glass. The Queen of Hearts, the Cheshire Cat and the Jaberwocky are some of the extraordinary characters that inspire our own adventures based on Lewis Carroll classic tale. At Mad Hatter’s tea party we’ll play a wild game of musical chairs. We’ll play an adventurous game of freeze-tag among the roses in the queen’s garden. Throughout, we incorporate music from the classic Disney film, as well as other adaptations.
In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun, and – SNAP – the job’s a game! Pack your valise and umbrella and join us as we soar with Mary Poppins and the Banks children. We’ll step into our chalk paintings to go on a magical adventure, make our very own kite to fly, step in time with the chimney sweeps, and have a supercalifragilistic time learning songs and dances from the beloved classic!
Please note this camp runs Monday-Thursday.
Come sing and dance to the rhythm of the pride lands! The savannah comes to life as campers play animals, birds, fish and insects as they work toward an original re-telling of the Lion King! As the “cubs” go on a thrilling quest for the crown they’ll learn musical theater skills and practice mask-making and puppetry too.
Please note this camp runs from Monday-Thursday.
Campers work with a Director, Music Director and Choreographer on the techniques of acting, singing, and dance during rehearsals of a fully staged musical theater production. They learn how to use their bodies and voices as instruments of expression while fully developing their characters through their acting work.
“The course of true love never did run smooth”
What happens when you cross some mischievous fairies, four star-crossed lovers and some guys trying to put on a play? Join us for an enchanted adventure into one of Shakespeare’s greatest comedies!
Young people become confident with Shakespeare’s world, language and characters as they learn how to interpret a role with technique and courage. Classically trained professional actors assist the players in their physical, vocal and emotional transformations.
Ever wonder what the snakes on Medusa’s head talk about? Ever seen an infomercial for Arachne’s loom? Do you know what you would do if you came face-to-face with a Minotaur? In this dynamic week, classic Greek myths come alive as kids stage and perform short plays based on classic tales! Part acting class, part improv class, kids create their own myth mash-up in addition to staging scripted one-acts. This is a great early exposure to mythology and scene study technique.
Join us as we use the “magic” of theater to explore this Wizarding World. Using the Harry Potter series as a springboard, we will generate original scripted scenes for a final showcase. Kids will get to hone their writing and improv skills as they create plays based on their favorite iconic characters or imagine new ones in this magical world. In addition to the acting work, we’ll play games of Quidditch, make spell books and compete for the House Cup. Jump on your Firebolt and let’s play!
