2026 Summer Camp

ABOUT OUR CAMPS:

Our Performing Arts Academy’s summer camp is the perfect mix of fun, friendship, and theatre education with a performance at the end of the week! Each day of camp will be filled with fun, reviewing material for the final performance. Students will gain experience in acting, singing, and dance through rehearsals and scene work. Camp is a great time to get to know other students in the area with similar interests.

Please note that we will be offering Stage Management, Costuming, Set Design, Assistant Director, and Tech Opportunities for 9-12 graders. This is a great resume builder for students interested in drama and theater and want more experience behind the scenes!
Please enroll normally and mention your interest in these positions in the description or email info@thumbcoasttheaters.com for more info!

mEET YOUR CAMP DIRECTOR

Vickie Schmitt has a Master’s Degree in Educational Theatre from City University of New York and a B.F.A. in Theatre from Wayne State University. She has taught theatre classes and directed and choreographed plays at the Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists and was a Teaching Artist at the TADA Youth Theatre in New York City for over 20 years. She was the Co-Director of Way Off Broadway Summer Theatre Programs in NY and CA. Vickie worked as a professional actress and choreographer at the Weston Playhouse in Vermont and directed their After-Show Cabarets. Last year she directed Annie, the Musical at ThumbCoast Theaters as well as A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Shakespeare Royal Oak and Choreographed High School Musical at Marian HS. Other directing credits include: Little Shop of Horrors, Guys and Dolls, High School Musical, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Hello Dolly, and Nunsense. She is a member of AEA and SAG/AFTRA.

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ABOUT THE SHOW

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.

WILLY WONKA KIDS
Grades 1-12

SESSION 1: June 22 - June 27, 2026
SESSION 2: July 6 - 11, 2026

Each session will be divided into two groups, based on age.

Group A: Grades 1-4
Group B: Grades 5-12

CAMP SCHEDULE

Monday - Thursday | The Snug Theatre , 160 S. Water Street, Marine City, MI
- Group A (Grades 1-4): 9 am - 12 pm
- Group B (Grades 5-12): 1 - 5 pm
Friday | Boardwalk Theatre, 109 S. Third St, St. Clair, MI
- All Groups: 10 am - 2 pm | Full Rehearsal
Saturday | Boardwalk Theatre, 109 S. Third St, St. Clair, MI
- All Groups: 10 am - Call Time, 11 am - Performance

Attendance Policy: Attendance each day of camp is required in order to participate in the Saturday performance.

Enrollment Fee: $250.00. Includes one week of camp, camp t-shirt, and 4 complimentary tickets to the final performance at Boardwalk Theatre. Extra tickets are $5 each.

Students should bring easy, mess-free snacks Monday-Thursday.