Camp Schedule:
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - Thursday, June 26, 2025
Drop-off: 8:45 am to 9:00 am
Pick-up: 1:00 pm to 1:15 pm (a $10.00 fee applies per thirty minute period after 1:15pm)
Friday, June 27, 2025
Drop-off: 1:45 pm to 2:00 pm
Performance: 7:30 pm (PLEASE CONFIRM WITH CAMP STAFF DURING CAMP WEEK)
Pick-up: Following performance
About the Program:
Our Live Production Workshop is for students entering 9th through 12th grades in the fall. OPAC’s Live Production Workshop is a special program where creativity and technology blend to create theater magic. Our crew of experts will teach the art of theater tech, covering lighting, audio, stage management, and more. Through hands-on learning, students will utilize industry-standard equipment to create captivating experiences. This workshop will convey the importance of collaborating, problem-solving, and working under pressure—the essential skills for success.
*If you need to register more than one camper, follow the link on the "Shopping Cart" page after you have completed registration for your first camper.
Camp Schedule:
Monday, July 28, 2025 - Thursday, July 31, 2025
Drop-off: 7:45 am to 8:00 am
Pick-up: 12:15 pm to 12:30 pm (a $10.00 fee applies per thirty minute period after 12:35pm)
Friday, August 1, 2025
Drop-off: 12:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Performance 1: 4:00 pm (PLEASE CONFIRM WITH CAMP STAFF DURING CAMP WEEK)
Performance 2: 6:00 pm (PLEASE CONFIRM WITH CAMP STAFF DURING CAMP WEEK)
Pick-up: Following final performance
About the Camp:
The Spotlight Summer Theatre camp is a half-day camp for students entering grades 1-8 in the fall. Your child will work alongside arts and theatre professionals and teaching artists during daily rehearsals, in dancing, singing, acting, and visual arts. With props and costumes, singing and scene-work, your child’s experience will culminate in a performance of an exciting, youth-appropriate main stage show for friends and family.
About the Story:
Times are tough for modern-day Hank and Gretchen, ‘til they find themselves deep in the wondrous Wildwood world of Hansel and Gretel. The Missoula Children’s Theatre proudly presents an original musical adaptation of the Brothers Grimm age-old tale of a journey, a secret and a grand adventure. Poor Hank and Gretchen! All of their friends, off to summer camp, have left them behind. While waiting for dinner, Hank and Gretchen fall asleep and dream their way to times gone by. They wake with a start! Their clothes are so strange–and so are their names. Lost in the deep dark woods, Granny leads Hansel and Gretel on a search for the path which will lead them to better times at home. But as evening approaches and the moon rises above the trees, Hansel and Gretel are not alone! The Rascals dart from tree to tree as sweet little Wallybirds innocently munch on the cookie crumbs left as a map on the forest floor. Crafty cooks and Gingerbread Men lead our heroes to a colorful cottage concocted completely of candy and cakes, where Hansel and Gretel unravel the secret of the Wildwood Witch: Is she bad? Or is she good? Is she wicked…Or misunderstood? There’s music and laughter and thrills and chills. So join the fun as Hansel and Gretel’s dream is mysteriously blended with real life, and the lessons of one apply to the other. You’ll learn the secret of the Wildwood — but, shhh — don’t tell!
*If you need to register more than one camper, follow the link on the "Shopping Cart" page after you have completed registration for your first camper.
Frequently Asked Questions & Camp Details
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Scholarships
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Can I attend the camp with my student?
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We want each camper to be immersed in the experiences and lessons throughout the week. To that end, parents & guardians are not permitted to attend camp sessions. Parents, friends, and family members are invited to attend the free performances on Friday.
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May students just register for one or two days of the camp?
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Due to the performance-based nature of the camp, students are required to participate the entire week.
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What is the check-out procedure after the final performance on Saturday?
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All campers will need to change out of their costumes and turn in each costume piece to the show director. Because of the large number of campers and costume pieces, it will take approximately 20 to 40 minutes once the show has ended before you may sign your child out.
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What is included with the Registration?
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- Camp T-shirt
- Performances admission
- Interactive workshops
- A special award
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What is the cancellation policy?
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A refund (less a $10 registration fee) is available with a 30-day notice prior to the start of the camp session. Unfortunately, refunds are not available within 30 days of the camp.