The Little Theatre welcomes all youth, regardless of ability or experience. Throughout the camps, young actors will learn stage blocking and lines, as well as a variety of theatre elements including character development, voice and diction, costumes, movement, and production etiquette.
Campers have the option to purchase a LTWS Summer Camp '23 t-shirt for $15 when registering.
Each week of camp has an optional Before/After care for those who need it for $15 for one week camps; $40 for the three week camp.
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Summer Camps
at The Little Theatre
SPAMALOT YOUNG@PART
Ages10-18
June 26-July 14, 2023 (No Camp July 4)
Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:30pm
Performances July 14 & 15 7pm; July 16 2pm
Director: Kellie Harris
Choreographer: Kelly Greathouse
Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail, this middle school adaptation of MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. The outrageous, uproarious, and gloriously entertaining story of King Arthur and the Lady of the Lake will delight casts and audiences as they search for the Holy Grail and “always look on the bright side of life. This adaptation incorporates song key changes where needed, along with song and scene edits or time and content, while keeping the spirit of the original Broadway show intact.
June 26-July 3 clamp will be held at 419 N Spruce St.
July 4 there will be NO Camp
July 5-14 camp will be held at Reynolds Place Theatre at 251 N Spruce St.
Performances will be at Reynolds Place Theatre: July 14 & 15 7pm; July 16 2pm
Tuition: $575
WHO??
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
Ages 5-9
July 10-14, 2023
Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:30pm
Ages 10-13
July 17-21, 2023
Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:30pm
Instructor: Ian Davis-Huie
Campers will explore different character types in this creative class where imagination is key. They will ask Who is on the ship? Who is in the castle? Who is going on an adventure?! Through character development students will examine the intention and emotions of different characters from the hero to the dastardly dragon. For younger students this camp will take dress up to an entirely different level bringing more depth to the characters they create. While older campers will better understand their character and give their acting more depth on the stage.
Tuition: $225
MADE UP STORY
Ages 5-9
July 17-21, 2023
Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:30pm
Ages 10-13
July 31-August 4, 2023
Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:30pm
Instructor: Marilla Morisson
Lets tell a story! Campers will cooperatively write a story to be performed a the end of the week for their caregivers. Throughout the week students will explore different story types. They will work together from beginning to end to create a story like no other. What story do you want to tell?.
Tuition: $225
DRAMA v. COMEDY
Ages 5-9
July 24-28, 2023
Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:30pm
Instructor: Eppie Jo Miller
Ages 10-15
July 24-28, 2023
Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:30pm
Instructor: Marilla Morisson
What makes a drama a dramatic? What makes a comedy comedic? What happens when a play is both? In this camp students will explore the subtle and dramatic differences between these two popular forms of entertainment. From High Drama to slap stick comedy no matter your preference this camp will have something for everyone.
Tuition: $225
MAKE A SCENE
Ages 5-9
July 31- August 4, 2023
Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:30pm
Instructor: Eppie Jo Miller
For every budding performer. Make A Scene will delve into what brings a play to the stage. From rehearsals, to costumes, to the big day. Students will explore all the fun of theatre in this one week camp with a mini performance for caregivers at the end of the week. Now is the time to Make A Scene!
Tuition: $225
INTRODUCTION TO IMPROV
Ages 10-15
August 7-11, 2023
Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:30pm
Instructor: Eppie Jo Miller
Ready to up your theatre experience? Improvisation is not only fun and funny it is a great skill on and off stage. This class will help with public speaking, confidence and acting. And we'll have a lot of laughs along the way.
Tuition: $225
DIRECTORS
Marilla Morisson
Marilla Morrison (she/her) is a 2023 graduate of Wake Forest University with a B.A. in English and minors in Dance and Secondary Education. She began studying classical ballet at age six in her hometown of Burlington, NC. Marilla integrated modern dance technique during her high school summers at the Contemporary Dance Intensive at University of North Carolina School of Arts and Governor’s School East. At WFU, she has had the opportunity to work on and perform in a handful of productions both student-driven and directed by the Department of Theatre & Dance including holding the mirror up to NATURE; This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing; and the 2022 Spring Dance Concert where she premiered her piece "space between." She is thrilled to return for a second summer at The Little Theatre and cannot wait to create amazing art with so many creative spirits!
Kellie Harris
Kellie Harris is a theatre arts educator in WSFCS. She is excited to get involved in community theatre here in Winston Salem after having moved from Raleigh with her family in 2019. Back in the capital city, Kellie directed many children's productions at Arts Together and in magnet elementary schools. She worked with older students at Raleigh Little Theatre, in Pieces of Gold, and in the WCPSS production of Les Miserables. One of her favorite musical memories is when her father was invited onto a Broadway stage as an extra in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. She is excited to "keep on rockin' in the free world" this summer with The Little Theatre of Winston Salem.
Ian Davis-Huie
Ian Davis-Huie proudly hails from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He is a soon-to-be graduate from Wake Forest University. An Elementary Education major with a double minor in Theatre and Religion, Ian spends much of his time at WFU serving as a student director of the Virtual Tutoring Program and acting on stage. In fact, his first memories of acting were at Little Theatre Shakespeare camps when he was 8 and 9 years old! He is very much looking forward to leading camps this summer at the Little Theatre.
Marilla Morisson
Marilla Morrison (she/her) is a 2023 graduate of Wake Forest University with a B.A. in English and minors in Dance and Secondary Education. She began studying classical ballet at age six in her hometown of Burlington, NC. Marilla integrated modern dance technique during her high school summers at the Contemporary Dance Intensive at University of North Carolina School of Arts and Governor’s School East. At WFU, she has had the opportunity to work on and perform in a handful of productions both student-driven and directed by the Department of Theatre & Dance including holding the mirror up to NATURE; This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing; and the 2022 Spring Dance Concert where she premiered her piece "space between." She is thrilled to return for a second summer at The Little Theatre and cannot wait to create amazing art with so many creative spirits!
Eppie Jo Miller
Eppie Jo Miller will be returning to The Little Theatre of Winston Salem's team as Summer Intern. She is thrilled to have the opportunity to work directly with young people to practice and grow their skills within the arts. Currently, she attends UNCG and works with Shared Radiance Performing Arts Company as their Production Manager, Resident Designer, and Lead Teen Practitioner. Most recently, Eppie Jo directed 'Romeo and Juliet' through a teen Shakespeare program at the Stephen D. Hyers theatre in downtown Greensboro (Shared Radiance and Creative Greensboro). Her previous production credits include: Resident Designer and Production Manager for 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream' (Shared Radiance), Dresser and Makeup Artist for 'Wild Party' (UNCG), Assistant Director and Props and Costume Designer for 'Richard III' (Shared Radiance), Sound Technician for 'Rock of Ages' (Little Theatre of Winston Salem), Stage Crew for 'Sweat' (UNCG), and Assistant Director for 'The Tempest' (Shared Radiance and Creative Greensboro).
Outside of theatre, Eppie Jo also runs a photography and video production company, Zinnia Garden Productions, with several long-time friends. At UNCG, she continues to work on her degrees in Arts Administration and Technical Theatre. Eppie Jo strives to spread the enriching and inspirational power of the arts through her work in film, photography, and nonprofit theatre.
CAMP POLICIES
GENERAL
Each of our summer camps focus on enabling campers to experience the fun, excitement, and challenge of performing live theatre while developing their own talents, strengths and skills. The Little Theatre accepts all children, regardless of their level of ability or experience. Campers will learn stage blocking, lines and music (as applicable), as well as a variety of theatre elements, including character development, voice and diction, costumes, stage movement, and production etiquette.
Before Care will Run 8:30am-9:30am; After Care will run 4:30pm-5:30pm.
Campers can purchase a t-shirt during online registration for $15.
TO REGISTER
Register above or call (336) 725-4001. Please note that space is limited in each camp; register early to secure your spot.
Need Based, sliding scale scholarships are available. Email for details.
PAYMENT AND REFUND POLICY
Tuition must be paid in full at least one weeks prior to the start of camp for your child to attend. In the event that The Little Theatre cancels a camp, a full tuition refund will be made. If a student withdraws from camp up to two weeks prior to the camp start date, they will receive a 75% refund; no refunds will be made after that.
Needs based scholarships are available on a first come-first served basis.
QUESTIONS?
Email joelle@ltofws.org or call (336) 725-4001