Musical Theatre Intensive

June 1 - 6, 2026

About The Camp

Who: Any Performer (HS Freshman to HS Senior, entering, currently enrolled or graduating)

What: Join us on an EPIC journey to RAISE YOUR VOICE! TPP’s first ever High School Musical Theatre Intensive is a 1-week program for high school students interested in receiving intensive musical theatre training that will hone their skills in acting, singing and dancing through practical exercises, lectures, discussion and rehearsals, leading to a public presentation of the cohort’s 60-minute musical revue, Raise Your Voice, showcasing their immense growth in artistry and confidence on stage.

Where: Rock Island Studio, 300 N Phillips Ave, Suite #120

When: June 1 – 6, 2026

Schedule:

  • June 1 -5, 5:30pm – 8:30pm
  • June 6 
    • Performance #1 @ 2:00pm
    • Performance #2 @ 7:00pm

Price: $175.00

Registrations:

  • Registrations are now open!
  • Tickets will be available soon!
  • After registration purchase, you must fill out our Child Registration Form here.

Scholarships: Anyone age 13 is eligible for a $100 scholarship through ConnectKids. Please reach out to info(at)thepremiereplayhouse.com for more details.

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.

Scholarships

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.

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Faculty

Oliver Mayes

Camp Director

Oliver Mayes is a performing arts professional with lifelong dedication to musical theatre. He holds a B.F.A. in Music Theatre from AMDA College of the Performing Arts where he later recruited and advised performing arts students globally, and an M.F.A. in Theatre Directing from USD, where he also taught, directed and choreographed for the Department of Theatre. A Kennedy Center directing scholar and 2020 SDC Fellow, Oliver is an associate member of SDC, the national union for professional directors and choreographers. His work has spanned the U.S., and his directing credits at The Premiere Playhouse include Cabaret, Grease, HAIR, and Freaky Friday.

Patrick Simonsen

Choreogrpher

Patrick Simonsen is a performer and emerging choreographer known for his standout roles in regional theatre, including Eugene/Teen Angel in Grease, Prince Topher in Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, and Curly McLain in Oklahoma! at The Premiere Playhouse. A versatile baritone, Patrick has also been seen as Sky in Mamma Mia! and Captain Von Trapp in The Sound of Music, earning a reputation for bringing grounded storytelling and musical precision to every production.

Trained in ballet, tap, and jazz, Patrick has studied with industry professionals through The Open Jar Institute, Steps on Broadway, and masterclasses in Bob Fosse style, dance audition technique, and advanced jazz. His performance background and keen eye for movement shape his choreographic work, blending strong character-driven storytelling with clean, expressive staging.

Kelsey Burns

Music Director