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One-Week Camp at Cincinnati Playhouse in The Park

The Wizard and I: Songs from Wicked

June 2 - 6 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Campers entering Grades 1-6

Shareformance: 3:30 p.m. on the last day of camp.

Start “Dancing Through Life” with this timeless musical adventure in the world of Oz! Become a student at Shiz University as you explore music from the hit musical Wicked and discover the magic of Oz with classes in singing, dancing and acting. During this one-week theatre camp, each group will work on one scene, song and dance from Wicked to present at a Shareformance at the end of the week.

Classes Include: Singing, Dance, Acting, Theatre Crafts, Rehearsal and Performance

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One-Week Camp at Cincinnati Playhouse in The Park

The Wizard and I: Songs from Wicked

June 9 - 13 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Campers entering Grades 1-6

Shareformance: 3:30 p.m. on the last day of camp.

Start “Dancing Through Life” with this timeless musical adventure in the world of Oz! Become a student at Shiz University as you explore music from the hit musical Wicked and discover the magic of Oz with classes in singing, dancing and acting. During this one-week theatre camp, each group will work on one scene, song and dance from Wicked to present at a Shareformance at the end of the week.

Classes Include: Singing, Dance, Acting, Theatre Crafts, Rehearsal and Performance

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Two-week Performance Academy at Cincinnati Playhouse in The Park

Performance Academy: Disney’s The Lion King KIDS

June 9 - 20 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Campers entering Grades 1-6

Performance: 3:30 p.m. on the last day of camp.

Music and Lyrics by Elton John & Tim Rice | Additional Music and Lyrics by Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin and Hans Zimmer | Book by Roger Allers & Irene Mecchi | Based on the Broadway production directed by Julie Taymor

“Hakuna Matata… What a wonderful phrase!” Disney's The Lion King has captivated the imaginations of audiences around the world, and now you can be part of the adventure! The African savannah comes to life in this classic musical, featuring the lovable characters Simba, Rafiki, Pumbaa, Timon and more. Journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again as we learn that “we’re all connected in the great circle of life.” In this two-week performance academy, you’ll learn acting, singing and dancing through fun theatre games while you bring this classic Disney tale to life in a production enhanced by select costume and set pieces.

Classes Include: Acting, Singing, Dancing, Theatre Crafts, Rehearsal and Performance   

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One-Week Camp at Cincinnati Playhouse in The Park

Gotta! Go! Fast! Sonic vs. Shadow

June 9 - 13 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Campers entering Grades 1-10

Shareformance: 3:30 p.m. on the last day of camp.

Challenge the forces of evil with your need for speed! Step into the lightning-fast world of Sonic the Hedgehog as you prepare to battle the mysterious new opponent, Shadow. Explore your newfound speedy abilities through classes in stage combat, acting and improvisation and discover who will win in a fast-moving battle during the end-of-week Shareformance.  

Classes Include: Stage Combat Movement, Acting, Improvisation, Theatre Crafts, Rehearsal and Performance 

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One-Week Camp at Cincinnati Playhouse in The Park

”Create New World“: Writing Minecraft Adventures

June 16 - 20 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Campers entering Grades 1-10

Shareformance: 3:30 p.m. on the last day of camp.

After spawning into the Overworld, what is the first thing you do? Take over a village? Defeat the Ender Dragon? Punch wood? Become a playwright as you and your squad write your own play set in the Minecraft universe. Fight creepers, craft armor and build your own world! Block by block, create your own Minecraft adventure through classes in playwriting, acting, improv, and more. Fill up your inventory as you prepare to present your short group plays at an end-of-week Shareformance.

Classes Include: Acting, Playwriting, Improv, Theatre Crafts, Rehearsal and Performance

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One-Week Camp at Cincinnati Playhouse in The Park

Off With Their Heads! Songs from Disney’s Descendants: The Rise of Red

June 23 - 27 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Campers entering Grades 1-10

Shareformance: 3:30 p.m. on the last day of camp.

Are you a rebel at heart? Join rivals Red and Chloe as they travel back to a time when their mothers, The Queen of Hearts and Cinderella, were in high school. Head to Merlin Academy where you’ll work to change the past and save the future. Classes in singing, dance and acting will prepare each group to present a scene, song and dance from the musical in a Shareformance at the end of the week.

Classes Include: Singing, Dance, Acting, Theatre Crafts, Rehearsal and Performance

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One-Week Camp at Cincinnati Playhouse in The Park

We Know the Way: The World of Disney’s Moana

July 7 - 11 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Campers entering Grades 1-10

Shareformance: 3:30 p.m. on the last day of camp.

Have you ever wondered “what lies beyond on the vast, uncharted sea?” Find your answer in Moana’s ocean world! Discover islands, defeat monsters and traverse the waves as you perform your way through Moana’s adventures with classes in singing, dancing and acting. Each group will work on one scene, song and dance from the Moana catalogue to present at a Shareformance at the end of the week.

Classes Include: Singing, Dance, Acting, Theatre Crafts, Rehearsal and Performance

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Two-week Performance Academy at Mason Community Center & Mason High School

Performance Academy: Disney’s The Lion King KIDS

July 7 - 18 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Campers entering Grades 1-6

Performance: 3:30 p.m. on the last day of camp.

Music and Lyrics by Elton John & Tim Rice | Additional Music and Lyrics by Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin and Hans Zimmer | Book by Roger Allers & Irene Mecchi | Based on the Broadway production directed by Julie Taymor

“Hakuna Matata… What a wonderful phrase!” Disney's The Lion King has captivated the imaginations of audiences around the world, and now you can be part of the adventure! The African savannah comes to life in this classic musical, featuring the lovable characters Simba, Rafiki, Pumbaa, Timon and more. Journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again as we learn that “we’re all connected in the great circle of life.” In this two-week performance academy, you’ll learn acting, singing and dancing through fun theatre games while you bring this classic Disney tale to life in a production enhanced by select costume and set pieces.

Classes Include: Acting, Singing, Dancing, Theatre Crafts, Rehearsal and Performance   

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One-Week Camp at Cincinnati Playhouse in The Park

Welcome to Camp Half-Blood!

July 14 - 18 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Campers entering Grades 1-10

Shareformance: 3:30 p.m. on the last day of camp.

Being a demigod is dangerous, but at Camp Half-Blood, you’ll get the training you need to survive and triumph in a world filled with gods, monsters and mayhem. With classes in stage combat, acting and improvisation, you’ll be able to defeat any mythical beast you encounter on your quest through the Percy Jackson universe. Put your (stage) combat skills into action as you conquer your foes during a heroic, end-of-week Shareformance.

Classes Include: Stage Combat Movement, Acting, Improvisation, Theatre Crafts, Rehearsal and Performance 

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Two-week Performance Academy at Cincinnati Playhouse in The Park

Performance Academy: Disney’s Frozen KIDS

July 21 - Aug. 1 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Campers entering Grades 1-6

Performance: 3:30 p.m. on the last day of camp.

Music & Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez | Book by Jennifer Lee | Based on the Disney film written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee

Do you want to build a snowman? This heartwarming adaptation of the celebrated animated film, Frozen, is taking the Playhouse by (snow)storm! Join your favorite Frozen characters in Arendelle as they embark on an epic, ice-filled journey of self-discovery and camaraderie while learning the real meaning of true love. In this two-week performance academy, you’ll learn acting, singing and dancing through fun theatre games while you work as a group to put together a production enhanced by select costume and set pieces. Disney's Frozen KIDS is sure to prove that “some people are worth melting for.”

Classes Include: Acting, Singing, Dancing, Theatre Crafts, Rehearsal and Performance

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Two-week Performance Academy at Ignite Institute

Performance Academy: Disney’s The Lion King KIDS

July 21 - Aug. 1 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Campers entering Grades 1-6

Performance: 3:30 p.m. on the last day of camp.

Music and Lyrics by Elton John & Tim Rice | Additional Music and Lyrics by Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin and Hans Zimmer | Book by Roger Allers & Irene Mecchi | Based on the Broadway production directed by Julie Taymor

“Hakuna Matata… What a wonderful phrase!” Disney's The Lion King has captivated the imaginations of audiences around the world, and now you can be part of the adventure! The African savannah comes to life in this classic musical, featuring the lovable characters Simba, Rafiki, Pumbaa, Timon and more. Journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again as we learn that “we’re all connected in the great circle of life.” In this two-week performance academy, you’ll learn acting, singing and dancing through fun theatre games while you bring this classic Disney tale to life in a production enhanced by select costume and set pieces.

Classes Include: Acting, Singing, Dancing, Theatre Crafts, Rehearsal and Performance   

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