Five Simple Steps to Offer an Impactful Theater Program At Camp
posted on Mar 25 2025
We’ve taken 15+ years of camp theater experience and distilled it into a short, actionable guide that will help you design a fun, engaging, and low-maintenance theater program at your camp.
Whether you're looking to start a new program or enhance an existing one, you'll want to scroll to the bottom of this post and complete your online form to receive your free report, full of great tips to set you up for success!
In This Free Report, You’ll Discover:
✔ How to Find Great Staff – Learn what to look for in an instructor and how to ensure they bring both theater expertise and engaging teaching skills to your camp.
✔ Tips for Choosing the Right Type of Performance – Not every camp needs a full-scale musical! Find out which alternative show formats work best for different camp settings and schedules.
✔ Strategies to Manage Rehearsal Time Effectively – With limited time, early planning and structured rehearsals are key. Get expert advice on making the most of your schedule.
✔ Essential Theater Skills to Focus On – Keep it simple by prioritizing core techniques like projection, articulation, character development, and storytelling.
✔ How to Make Your Program Stand Out – A great theater program isn’t just about the show—it’s about creating a meaningful and memorable experience for campers. Discover ways to build confidence, celebrate achievements, and foster creativity.
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posted on Mar 25 2025
Matt is a seasoned camp and theater professional with over 20 years staff experience at both day and resident camps. Matt graduated New York University's Tisch School Of The Arts with degrees in Theater and Applied Education and served as Company Manager of the New Acting Company in New York City.
Matt has toured with the National Theater for Children and has written, directed, and produced over 150 shows for children. Matt is a consultant on theatrical services for summer camps and is a presenter for the American Camp Association on theatrical best practices.
Matt is proud to be a founding member of the mainstages team and is passionate about the goal of using creativity to inspire social action and strengthen theatrical arts in the youth movement.