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OCCA Theatre Camp (3rd-11th Grade)

DATES

Jul 21 - Aug 1, 2025

PRESENTED BY

Oregon Coast Council for the Arts (OCCA)

LOCATION

Newport Performing Arts Center

777 W. Olive Street, Newport, OR 97365

COST

$475

Tuition
(includes camp tee shirt)

Registration opens February 18 at 10am

Laugh, learn, explore, perform, and create some of your best-ever summer memories at the PAC!

Youth entering 3rd-11th grades (as of fall ’25) are invited to join us for our 2025 Summer Theatre Camp, where you’ll audition for, be cast in, and perform in full productions. Make new friends, find out about the Happy Box, enjoy camp dress-up days, and earn prizes from the camp treasure chest in this incredible, enjoyable summer offering.

Campers will be cast in one of three shows based on age. The youngest group (“Act One Players”) will perform Willy Wonka Kids, the middle group (“Take Two Players”) will perform Mythically Mythical Myths, and the older group (“Prime Time Players”) will perform Attention Detention.

Act One Players will perform in
Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Kids
by Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley
The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film starring Gene Wilder, in addition to a host of fun new songs, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth.
Director: Raleigh “Green Bean” Bartholomew
Assistant: Merin “Obiwan” Wallace

Take Two Players will perform in
Mythically Mythical Myths
by Jon Jory
Ah, Greek and Roman myths. The foundation of theatrical tradition! Watch as this zany, action-packed comedy (complete with Netflix references) brings you the abridged (but relatable) history of Greco-Roman mythology from Orpheus and Eurydice to Zeus to Sophocles to Aphrodite to everysinglemythyoucanthinkofandmore! It’s sure to seem like, well, Greek, at first. But by the end, you’ll be an expert…or at least you’ll be able to pretend to be one at parties.
Director: Danika “Bug” Simon
Assistant: Tess “Germ” Dziak

Prime Time Players will perform in
Attention Detention
by Bradley Hayward
Four honor roll students have been summoned to detention. To avoid punishment, they each come up with a preposterous excuse for their tardiness, and their wacky tales are acted out by an ensemble of performers. As one wild lie piles on top of the next, the principal gets further away from the truth. Will he be able to figure out that these creative overachievers are coming together to avoid being bullied? He’ll have to think fast for he’s up against a swift and desperate bunch of kids, each with a knack for making the most ridiculous stories sound entirely possible!
Director: Jen “Lulu” Van Bruggen Hamilton
Assistant: Alex “Alfredo” Herd

Assistant / Choreographer:
Gidget “Yogini” Manucci-Ashley

 

 

Camp:
July 21-August 1, 2025
Weekdays, 9am-3:30pm**
Newport Performing Arts Center
**Performance Day (August 1) goes to 5pm and Act One campers arrive at 8:30am

Tuition:
$475 (Includes camp tee-shirt)

Please note:
* Students must bring snacks, lunch, and a water bottle
* Tuition includes 2025 OCCA Theatre Camp T-Shirt
* Maximum of 50 participants
* Campers will perform in one of three shows, divided by age. However, special requests (to be with friends or in a certain show) will be taken into consideration.

Scholarships may be available. If funds are a barrier to learning, please click here to apply.

 

2025 Theatre Camp Registration

OCCA's Summer Theater Camp 2025

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Student Info

Student Grade (as of fall 2025)*
Student's Tee Shirt Size*
Does this student sing?*

Parent/Guardian Info

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Student Self-Departure (Only check this box if you want to allow your child to leave camp WITHOUT an adult)

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I understand that I will need to send my student to camp with a water bottle, snacks, and a lunch*
I understand that daily drop-off is between 8:45am-9:00am.*
I understand that daily pickup is at 3:30pm (except on the last day of camp).*
I understand that my student will be expected to participate, listen when instructors are speaking, and at all times be respectful to leaders, OCCA staff, and fellow students. Disruptive and/or disrespectful behavior, including inappropriate language, contact, or conduct, may result in my student's immediate dismissal from camp.*
I understand that my student will be cast in a show according to their age, and that while requests for certain shows will be considered, it may not be possible to accommodate those requests.*
I agree to allow my child to receive medical treatment, should the need arise. I also give permission for my child to be transported to the nearest hospital in the event of a medical emergency. As parent and/or guardian of the above named child, I promise to hold Oregon Coast Council for the Arts harmless from any liabilities it may incur from the above named minor in connection with participation in camp activities except as might arise because of negligence on the part of the Oregon Coast Council for the Arts.
Throughout the summer, we may photograph or record within and/or around the arts center, which may capture your child's participation, directly or indirectly. These images may be used for educational, promotional, and/or marketing purposes, and may be shared through our website, social media pages, and beyond. By typing your electronic signature below, you grant permission for your child's likeness and/or voice to be recorded by while participating in summer activities, waive all rights to ownership of or compensation for said recordings, and indicate your understanding and agreement that all rights to these photographs and videos are reserved by and shall become property of the Oregon Coast Council for the Arts (OCCA) to be used by OCCA for education, promotion, and/or publicity.

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About Jennifer Hamilton, Camp Director: Jennifer started volunteering for the local community theatre in high school and never stopped. As the Education Director at Topeka Civic Theatre and Academy, she established and grew Educational Programming, directed over 50 Youth and Theatre for Young Audiences productions, grew summer camp, and took programming into schools. Jennifer continues to bring theatre to youth on the Oregon Coast through a partnership with the Newport Performing Arts Center, providing after-school theatre classes, workshops, and summer camps. Jennifer became involved with AACT in 2008 when she facilitated the Education Director’s conference. She was provided the opportunity to do that again in 2018 and continues to work with the Youth Activities committee to grow the next generation of AACT members and volunteers.

 

Newport Performing Arts Center

777 W. Olive Street, Newport, OR 97365 - Get Directions