Theater-In-A-Box
THINK INSIDE THE BOX!
Our most popular partnership includes one Theater Director for the FULL SUMMER with program development for rotating activity periods & production management for up to TWO productions from mainstages Directory of Plays.
STAFFING, SUPERVISION & SUPPORT
Success starts with great staff and we devote unparalleled attention to landing you a qualified Theater Director!
Your staffing services include:
- Nationwide job search and comprehensive staff screening
- Applicant bio referral of one experienced Theater Director with references & interview notes
- Assistance with paperwork, travel, and logistics
- Pre-camp conference call with camp, staff, & mainstages
- Intensive online Teaching Artist Training
- Subs & Specialty Support for anticipated absences, as needed
ROTATING ACTIVITY PERIODS
A key part of our success is leading dynamic daily rotating activity periods that can engage all campers! This year's Summer Theater Lab program: "Challenge Accepted" allows campers to learn conflict resolution and advocacy through a series of aged based devised theater games, movement exercises, and scene work!
Your theater-in-a-box includes:
- Online staff portal with themed outlines, templates, activities, and handbooks
- Theater essentials kit & curriculum guide with over 150 camp-specific activities
- Customized camp themes to match your camp calendar
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
mainstages provides everything you need to bring a professional-quality production to life at your camp or school. From pre-camp consultations to curated digital resources, we support your Theater Director and creative team every step of the way.
Choose two productions from our Directory of Plays & receive:
- Pre-camp tech consultation and guidance.
- Theatrical royalties acquired on your behalf from Music Theatre International.
- Comprehensive costume, prop, and set purchase lists.
- A Stage Management Binder with resources for tech crews.
- Print materials, including Actor’s Contracts, Certificates of Achievement, and Rehearsal Guides.
- Access to the Digital Production Library featuring Broadway Jr. scripts, mainstages’ Triple Threat Academy showcases, and original plays.
- Editable scripts, choreography videos, and vocal/instrumental tracks.
- Production schedules, audition outlines, and projection images for set displays.
- Playbill templates and supplemental handouts.
With mainstages, you have everything you need to create a successful and memorable production experience!
BECOME A SPOTLIGHT PARTNER & SAVE!
Join the nationwide list of summer camps that partner with mainstages for BOTH performances AND programming to enhance engagement, empower your staff, and create a lasting creative impact.
Spotlight partners receive an annual $500 “Barter Bucks” credit, applicable toward any performance of your choice!
Ready to bring Theater To Your Camp?