Two-Week Musical Theater Production Camp
Book by David Simpatico
Songs by Bryan Louiselle, Faye Greenberg, David N. Lawrence, Greg Cham, Robbie Nevil, Ray Cham, Andrew Seeley, Randy Petersen, Kevin Quinn, Adam Watts, Andy Dodd and Jamie Houston
Music Adapted, Arranged and Produced by Bryan Louiselle
Based on the Disney Channel Original Movie by Peter Varsocchini
Disney’s smash hit movie musical comes to life on YPT’s summer stage in Disney’s High School Musical JR. Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities. The show’s infectious, danceable songs are sure to delight performers and audiences alike.
It’s the first day after winter break at East High. The Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater Dudes all find their cliques. Basketball team captain and resident jock, Troy, discovers that the brainy Gabriella, a girl he met singing karaoke on his ski trip, has just enrolled at East High. The couple cause an upheaval when they decide to audition for the high school musical. Although many students resent the threat posed to the “status quo,” Troy and Gabriella’s alliance might just open the door for others to shine as well.
This camp will offer a unique theatrical opportunity to bring this famous production to life in YPT’s Blackbox Theatre. YPT’s Blackbox space offers an intimacy that you won’t find in larger theatres. This gives the actor a stronger sense of connection to the audience and teaches one’s body and voice to adjust a performance when playing to a smaller house. Every day of camp presents a new opportunity to build skills in acting, music and voice, movement, stagecraft, song interpretation, and improvisation. The camp culminates in live theater performances of the Broadway Junior Version of this production.
Camp Dates: July 7-18, 2025
Camp Times: 9:00am to 3:00pm
Performances: July 18 at 11:00am and 2:00pm
Ages: 6th – 12th Grades* (*Experienced 5th Graders may apply)
Tuition: $700 per camper