The Premiere Playhouse Youth Summer Theatre Camp is an immersive, high energy program where young artists ages 8–18 come together to explore the magic of theatre from the inside out. Designed for students of all experience levels, the camp invites participants to discover their creativity while collaborating with peers to bring a full theatrical production to life.

Throughout the camp, students rehearse and perform a musical while also diving into the many elements that make theatre happen — acting, singing, movement, storytelling, stagecraft, and collaboration. Guided by experienced teaching artists, campers gain hands-on exposure to both performance and behind-the-scenes artistry, building confidence, teamwork skills, and a deeper understanding of how a show comes together.

The experience culminates in a fully staged performance where students share their hard work with family, friends, and the community. Along the way, campers form lasting friendships, develop their artistic voices, and discover that theatre is a place where imagination, curiosity, and creativity take center stage.

Who:

All aspiring actors ages 8 – 18

What:

Our Youth Musical Theatre Camp takes on the challenge through an exciting two-week intensive rehearsal process, where students learn music, choreography, staging, and elements of theatre-making while building the production from the ground up. Their work culminates in performances August 7–9, showcasing the energy, creativity, and teamwork developed throughout the camp experience.

When:

• July 27 – August 9, Monday through Friday
• Camp will take place from 12:00 pm – 5:30 pm
• Performances are on:
  • Friday, August 7 @ 7:00pm
  • Saturday, August 8 @ 7:00pm
  • Sunday, August 9 @ 2:00pm

Where:

• Week 1: Rock Island Studio | 300 N. Phillips Ave., Suite 120
• Week 2 & Performances: Orpheum Theater Center

*Registration is currently sold out. We will update this page if any slots become open. Thank you!

Registration & Payment Schedule:

• Registration Opens March 13, 2026 Priority Scholarship & Financial Need
• Application Deadline April 10, 2026
• 1st or Full Camp Tuition Payment Deadline April 10, 2026
• Scholarship & Financial Need Decisions Communicated April 24, 2026
• 2nd Camp Tuition Payment Deadline May 8, 2026
• Late Camp Registration Deadline June 26, 2026 (if space is available)
• Parents must fill out a child registration form.
• Camp Students’ Program Registration is not confirmed until all forms and payments or scholarships are received or applied.

Camp Capacity: 60 registrants.

Illness Protocol: If you or your child is feeling sick, please communicate to us. Refrain from attending camp until cleared to come back so we can take the proper protocols. If you come down with sickness before camp, please let us know as soon as possible so we can take the proper steps. This policy is subject to change due to community illness status. You will be notified if this policy changes.

The Premiere Playhouse awards a number of full and partial scholarships every year, based on need and availability of funds. Scholarships may be given to those who have shown an interest in drama, music, and/or dance, and who may be, because of financial restrictions, unable to participate in theatre camps without assistance.