Showmakers Series - Grades 2-5

These ensembles jump into the rehearsal process with a focus on original story creation and scripted scene study. We meet each actor where they are, and build a company of skilled performers; centering bravery, imagination and truthfulness. Improvisation and theater games help stoke creativity, develop the company and the spirit of play. Taught by master teachers and performers at the top of their field, kids learn skills that will serve them the rest of their creative lives. Camp culminates in a live performance for families on Friday afternoon.

Brooklyn Heights camps meet at 121 Pierrepont Street, with visits to Cadman Plaza Park and Pierrepont Playground. Themes for Summer 2025 include Sci Fi Science Fair, Hogwarts School, Mystery in the Mansion, Superhero Scene Study, A Midsummer Night's Dream and Mythology Players. For students entering grades 2-4 in September 2025.

Fort Greene camps meet at 138 South Oxford Street, with visits to South Oxford Playground. Themes for Summer 2025 include Epic Quest, Hogwarts School, Hogwarts School II and The Land of Oz. For students entering grades 3-5 in September 2025.

Willy Wonka Kids

Sci Fi Science Fair

$755 Per Child

July 21-25, 2025 | Brooklyn Heights

The students of Asimov Elementary are presenting their science fiction projects to compete in the annual SCIENCE FICTION SCIENCE FAIR. Time Travel! Evil Robots! Mind Control! A ficus with the voice of an angel! But when the fight for first place threatens to topple the school, can they put their brilliant heads together to save the school (and also the space-time continuum)??!! It’s immersive! It’s musical! It’s SCI-FI FAIR! In this original scripted play, kids work on scenes, explore character back stories, and craft their own science fair projects.

The show is performed live on Friday, July 25.

  • Ages: Grades 2-4
  • Dates: 07/21/2025 - 07/25/2025
  • Time: 9a-3p Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
  • Address: 121 Pierrepont Street Brooklyn, NY 11201
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7-11 year olds rehearse harry potter at theatre summer camp

Hogwarts School

$755 Per Child

July 28-Aug 1, 2025 | Brooklyn Heights
August 11-15, 2025 | Fort Greene

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 stories as well as rehearse scripted scenes from the films. Students 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!

Please note: Camp in Brooklyn Heights Jul 28-Aug 1 is for rising 2nd-4th graders. Camp in Fort Greene Aug 11-15 is for rising 3rd-5th graders.

Camp culminates in a performance of our scenes and original stories on Friday, August 1 (in Brooklyn Heights) or Friday, August 15 (in Fort Greene).

  • Ages: Grades 2-5
  • Time: 9a-3p in Brooklyn Heights (July 28-Aug 1), 9:15a-3:15p in Fort Greene (Aug 11-15) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
  • Address: 121 Pierrepont Street (July 28-Aug 1), 138 South Oxford Street (Aug 11-15)
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Student in wolf hat on stage with castle backdrop

Mystery in the Mansion

$755 Per Child

August 4-8 | Brooklyn Heights

A group of people including a celebrity chef, a professor and circus performers have been brought together by a reclusive millionaire. When their host disappears, the group must use their special skills to solve the mystery. Can the detectives work together and decode the clues before it’s too late? In this original script by Brandon Zelman, kids work on scenes, develop back stories, solve riddles and improvise for more spooky-spoofy-fun.

The play is performed live on Friday, August 8.

  • Ages: Grades 2-4
  • Dates: 08/04/2025 - 08/08/2025
  • Time: 9a-3p Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
  • Address: 121 Pierrepont Street Brooklyn, NY 11201
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Three kids on a playground in drama camp

Epic Quest Camp

$755 Per Child

August 4-8, 2025 | Fort Greene

Campers spend the week rehearsing the new comedy/fantasy play “The Epic Quest of Guard 2 and Guard 1” by Brandon Zelman.

When a mysterious curse falls on the Kingdoms of Grogglemoor, the only heroes that can save these magical lands are… not available! So they’ll have to make do with two random, unnamed castle-guards (Uh oh?). Wielding the two enchanted crowns of transformation, these heroes must overcome greedy dragons, competitive merpeople, and a bunch of unicorns singing Taylor Swift. Students work on developing their unique characters through games and improv as well as a robust rehearsal process.

The show features pop music hits and is performed live on Friday, August 8.

  • Ages: Grades 3-5
  • Dates: 08/04/2025 - 08/08/2025
  • Time: 9:15a-3:15 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
  • Address: 138 South Oxford Street Brooklyn, NY 11217
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campers rehearsing a play

Superhero Scene Study

$755 Per Child

August 11-15, 2025 | Brooklyn Heights

Soar through the Multiverse and into realms unknown in this dynamic scene study camp for young performers. Campers learn how to use their powers of performance to improvise, devise and rehearse scenes and monologues featuring heroes, villains and sidekicks. Kids learn the basics of scene study technique, including script analysis and character development. Each day includes outdoor time playing gross motor games (superhero obstacle courses and relays!) as well as creative craft that ties in with their heroic powers.
 
The showcase of scenes is performed live on Friday, August 15.
  • Ages: Grades 2-4
  • Dates: 08/11/2025 - 08/15/2025
  • Time: 9a-3p Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
  • Address: 121 Pierrepont Street Brooklyn, NY 11201
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students on stage performing shakespeare scenes

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

$755 Per Child

August 18-22, 2025 | Brooklyn Heights

“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 through an abridged version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
 
The show is performed live on Friday, August 22.
  • Ages: Grades 2-4
  • Dates: 08/18/2025 - 08/22/2025
  • Time: 9a-3p Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
  • Address: 121 Pierrepont Street Brooklyn, NY 11201
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three middle school Children jumping and dancing in theater camp

Hogwarts School II

$755 Per Child

August 18-22, 2025 | Fort Greene

Young performers take their knowledge and excitement about Harry Potter to the next level as we explore themes and characters in books three through seven. Part acting class, part improv class, students will rehearse iconic scenes from the books, devise new stories with beloved characters and create their own dance for the Yule Ball. A culmination of scripted scenes will be performed live on Friday.

Previous participation in Hogwarts School or Child’s Play NY class is not required, but students should be familiar with the later books in the Harry Potter series.

Campers will be split into two sections by age.

  • Ages: Grades 3-5
  • Dates: 08/18/2025 - 08/22/2025
  • Time: 9:15a-3:15p Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
  • Address: 138 South Oxford Street Brooklyn, NY 11217
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Children performing theater

Mythology Players

$755 Per Child

August 25-29, 2025 | Brooklyn Heights

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 great early exposure to mythology and scene study techniques. The scenes are performed live on Friday, August 29.

  • Ages: Grades 2-4
  • Dates: 08/25/2025 - 08/29/2025
  • Time: 9a-3p Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
  • Address: 121 Pierrepont Street Brooklyn, NY 11201
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a boy and two girls at theater camp for middle school students

The Land of Oz

$755 Per Child

August 25-29, 2025 | Fort Greene

Defy gravity in our Ozian themed camp! Performers will bring the land of Oz to life in improvisations, games and songs inspired by Wicked, The Wizard of Oz and The Wiz. Through theater games and improv, campers will explore the friendship between Elphaba and Galinda, create their own characters at Shiz University, improvise as Dorothy and her crew on the Yellow Brick Road. Campers will dive into iconic scripted scene work and create new material, developing acting skills and bringing these tales to life with creativity and depth. Our devised theater pieces will explore themes of bravery, acceptance and inner magic using these beloved characters.
 
A culmination of scripted scenes will be performed live on Friday, August 29.
 
Campers will be split into two sections by age.
  • Ages: Grades 3-5
  • Dates: 08/25/2025 - 08/29/2025
  • Time: 9:15a-3:15p Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
  • Address: 138 South Oxford Street Brooklyn, NY 11217
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Lisa Hinshaw
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