Join us at Mountain Mist Day Camp for musical theater camps, dance camp, and fun in the sun!
Session 1: June 19 - June 30, 2023
RISING STARS: MTC KIDS Production
Completed grades K-4
Musical theatre camp performers will learn basic musical theater dance, acting and music skills. Emphasis during this camp will be on the importance of punctuality, teamwork, memorization, confidence building, and fun! MTC mornings are filled with singing and dancing, while afternoons are all about traditional camp activities such as swimming and show themed arts and craft projects led by the MTC counselors in training! A full length musical will be performed June 29 and 30. Performers must be available for both shows. Information and application details for the MTC CIT program are available on MYT’s website at meridenyouththeater.com.
- Auditions: June 11th and 12th by appointment, held virtually on FaceTime
- Rehearsals: During camp days June 19-30th, 9AM-3PM
- Performances: Thursday, June 29 and Friday, June 30 at 8 PM
- Tickets: $5 at the door or online
- Fee per session: Full Member $406 Program Member $457
JUNIOR COMPANY: MTC JR Funshop
Completed grades 5-7
Our workshop will focus on audition preparation, character development, improvisation, as well as mini sessions on choreography, lighting design, sound design, set design and more! Participants will have the opportunity to apply to help with tech and crew for the Rising Star Session 1.
- Rehearsals: During camp days June 19-23, 9AM-3PM
- Performances: Thursday, June 29 and Friday, June 30 at 8 PM
- Tickets: $5 at the door or online
Session 2: July 3 - July 14, 2023
JUNIOR COMPANY: MTC JR Production
Completed grades 4-7
Musical theatre camp (MTC) performers will learn basic and intermediate musical theatre dance, acting and music skills. Emphasis during this camp session will be on the importance of character development, punctuality, teamwork, memorization, confidence building, and fun! Mornings and afternoons are filled with singing, dancing, and traditional camp activities such as swimming and archery. A full scale 60 minute musical will be performed. Performers must be available for all shows on July 13th and 14th.
- Auditions: June 25th and 26th by appointment, held virtually on FaceTime
- Rehearsals: During camp days July 3-July 14, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (including Tuesday, July 4th)
- Dress rehearsal: Wednesday, July 12 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
- Performances: Thursday, July 13 and Friday, July 14 at 8:00 p.m.
- Tickets: $8 online or $10 at the door
- Fee per session: Full Member $406 Program Member $457
RISING STARS: MTC KIDS Funshop
Completed grades K-3
Performers will learn basic musical theater dance, acting and music skills. Emphasis during this camp will be on the importance of punctuality, teamwork, memorization, confidence building, and fun! MTC mornings are filled with singing and dancing, while afternoons are all about traditional camp activities such as swimming.
Participants will spend the session preparing a showcase presentation and rehearsing to join the Junior Company for 1-2 musical numbers in their show. The showcase and Junior Company production will take place July 13th and 14th. The showcase will start at 8:00 p.m. and the JR Company show will begin immediately after.
- Rehearsals: During camp days July 3-July 14, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (including Tuesday, July 4th)
- Dress rehearsal: Wednesday, July 12 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
- Performances: Thursday, July 13 and Friday, July 14 at 8:00 p.m.
- Tickets: $8 online or $10 at the door
- Fee per session: Full Member $406 Program Member $457
Session 3: July 17 - 28, 2023
Session 4: July 31- August 11, 2023
Sessions 3 & 4
MARQUEE COMPANY: The Spongebob Musical (Completed grades 7-adult)
Last summer the Junior Company worked with adults on the inaugural Marquee production of Matilda: The Musical! This year we are excited to shine the Marquee “spotlight” on our Teen Company! The Marquee Company is designed to challenge our students to reach new heights while giving them the chance to work alongside alumni and adults. This year’s production will feature 2 casts: one for our Teen Company students (completed grades 7-12) and one for alumni and adults. Each cast will support each other in the ensemble and has 2 performances. Based on registration and auditions, there may be some crossover between the 2 groups in the casting process as needed. All performers must be available for all 4 shows.
TEEN COMPANY
Students in the Teen Company will rehearse during the camp day during Session 3 and in the evenings during Session 4. Certain ensemble numbers will be “teen company” only features that rehearse in the afternoons at camp during Session 3.
ALUMNI & ADULTS
Alumni and Adults will be offered 2 levels of involvement: Full Time and Part Time. We recognize that not everyone is available during the camp day to rehearse due to work obligations. As a result, we are offering a part time option that allows adults to try out for small roles and be in a few ensemble numbers.
Full Time
Adults/alumni 25 and younger may sign up to be “full time” participants. They would rehearse during the camp mornings during session 3 (9-12:30) and in the evenings during session 4 (5:30-9:30). Full time participants are eligible for all roles in the adult/alumni cast. During session 3, adults/alumni will not participate in camp activities (like LOGS, lunch, swimming) and will only attend rehearsal time.
Part Time
Adults/alumni who are older than 26 or who cannot attend rehearsals during the mornings may sign up to be “part time” participants. They would rehearse 2 evenings during Session 3, and in the evenings during session 4 with the full cast.
Graduating Seniors
Students who are currently seniors (grade 12) in high school will be eligible to participate as a camper in the Teen Company (completed grades 7-12) OR as a adult/alumni (as they will be a high school graduate) either as a full time or part time participant. Students who want to be a part of camp activities during session 3 (swimming/lunch/etc.) must register as a camper. Otherwise they will leave at 12:30.
**All production information, details, and plans subject to change.
Dance Camp
Performers will learn various dance styles including ballet, tap, hip hop, and contemporary. Dance campers will stay in the cool MYTent for morning rehearsal and partake in traditional camp activities such as swimming and games on the field in the afternoon. The performances will be at the end of the session. No prior dance experience is necessary.
- Session 5: August 14 - August 25, 2023
- Grade 1 and up
- Full Member $406
- Program Member $457
- $100 deposit per session when you register
- $30 one-time camp improvement fee