Florida Rep Education’s summer camps give young artists the opportunity to discover the world of theatre. The camps are open to students of all skill levels, ages 7 – 18 (ages range for individual camp offerings). The sessions run daily from 9 AM – 4 PM over a two-week period and culminate with public performance. The summer intensives feature Broadway Junior shows and students get to work with theatre professionals and engage in dramatic acting, singing, and dance on a professional stage complete with costumes, sets, and lighting. Link here to learn more about the current summer offerings.
Once On This Island Jr.
June 12th -June 16th & June 19th-June 23rd – Performances on June 22nd and June 23rd at 6:00 pm
9:00 am-4:00 pm
Ages 7-18
Tuition: $440
Lyrics by: Lynn Ahrens
Music by: Stephen Flaherty
Book by: Lynn Ahrens
Through almost non-stop song and dance, this full-hearted musical tells the story of TiMoune, a peasant girl who rescues and falls in love with Daniel, a wealthy boy from the other side of her island. When Daniel is returned to his people, the fantastical gods who rule the island, guide Ti Moune on a quest that will test the strength of her love against the powerful forces of prejudice, hatred, and even death.
With its poignant story and catchy Caribbean-flavored score, Once on This Island JR. is a highly original theatrical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen popular fairy tale, The Little Mermaid, and the Tony-nominated Broadway musical by the legendary writing team, Ahrens and Flaherty.
*There are no refunds for Summer programming.
Elf The Musical Jr.
June 26th -June 30th & July 3rd, July 5th-7th – Performances on July 6th and July 7th at 6:00 pm
9:00 am-4:00 pm
Ages 7-18
Tuition: $440
Lyrics by: Chad Beguelin
Music by: Matthew Sklar
Book by: Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin
Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh reality that his father is on the naughty list and that his half-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.
A title known the world over, Elf The Musical JR. is a must-produce holiday musical that can easily become an annual tradition for any theatre. Based on the cherished New Line Cinema hit, Elf JR. features songs by Tony Award-nominees, Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin, with a book by Tony Award-winners, Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin.
*There are no refunds for Summer programming.
Mean Girls Jr.
July 10th -July 14th & July 17th-July 21st – Performances on July 20th and July 21st at 6:00 pm
9:00 am-4:00 pm
Ages 11-18
Tuition: $440
Book by Tina Fey
Music by Jeff Richmond
Lyrics by Nell Benjamin
Based on the Paramount Pictures film Mean Girls
Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. Cady and her friends devise a “Revenge Party” to end Regina’s reign with Cady going undercover as an aspiring Plastic. When the lines between the real Cady and her Plastic self get blurred, she must find her way back to herself and her true friends.
Adapted from Fey’s 2004 blockbuster film and the Broadway smash hit, Mean Girls JR. will be the queen bee of your stage!
*There are no refunds for Summer programming.
Finding Nemo Jr.
July 24th -July 28th & July 31st-August 4th – Performances on August 3rd and 4th at 6:00 pm
9:00 am-4:00 pm
Ages 7-18
Tuition: $440
Music and Lyrics by: Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez
Book adapted by: Lindsay Anderson
Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.
Featuring memorable songs such as, “Just Keep Swimming,” “Fish Are Friends Not Food,” and “Go With the Flow,” Finding Nemo JR. brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure.
*There are no refunds for Summer programming.
