CAST Summer Camps 2025!
Theater in the Grove is thrilled to provide a theatre camp for youth during the summer months along with a full production open to the public. In 2024, we offered 3 weeks of summer camp and the production of “The Little Mermaid”. This won best youth production by Broadway World Portland! In 2025, we will produce “The Wizard of Oz”.
CAST Performance Camp 2025
Camp dates: July 21 – Aug 1, 2025 9AM – 4PM
(weekdays only)
Performances August 1-3 and Aug 8-10
Designed for young thespians, both trained and untrained, our CAST Summer Performance Camp is for youth ages 8 – 18 (18 year olds are limited to those who graduated in 2025) years old. Join us to bring “The Wizard of Oz” to life!
Announcing Performance Camp for 8-12 year olds!
We’re excited to announce that we’re expanding CAST this year to include 8-12 year olds. For this age group, camp is half-days the first week and then full days the second week.
Camp Auditions
This year students must audition for admittance to the camp. These auditions will be held April 12-13. Students can sign up for auditions at https://signup.com/go/FcgfBTJ.
For the 13-18 age group, students will sign up for a 5 min audition slot on April 12 or 13 and should prepare 1 min of a musical theatre song, with a backing/karaoke track (providing their own wireless speaker for the audition).
For the 8-12 age group, auditions are April 13 from 2PM – 4PM. Students need not prepare anything for the audition! Students will show up April 13 at 2:00pm and we will teach a small section of music, and have students interact with each other on stage, and maybe even read small bits from the play!
Role Auditions June 25 – 28
After students are admitted to the camp, they will need to do a second set of auditions for specific roles in late June. After casting, they will receive their materials so they have time to begin learning their part. Once students audition for their role no refunds for the camp will be given.
Costs
The two week camp costs $350 per student. Full and partial scholarships are available. Limited quantity available.
CAST Tech Camp 2025
Camp dates: July 14 – 18 9AM to 4PM
In this technical theatre camp students, will focus on the construction of the set and other technical aspects preparing for The Wizard of Oz. Students will have the opportunity to learn how to use power tools, painting skills, and other tech skills to produce shows.
13-18 year olds only: 20 spots available
Students participating in the tech camp will have the opportunity to sign up to be on the tech crew for “The Wizard of Oz” at no additional cost.
Costs
This one week camp costs $175 per student. Full & partial scholarships are available. Limited quantity available.
Scholarships are available for those with a financial need.
Request a scholarship when you register for camp.
Thank you to the Cultural Coalition of Washington County for their generous grant to partially fund our scholarships this year!
Journey Down the Yellow Brick Road!
This production of “The Wizard of Oz” is being directed by TITG President, and Hillsboro High School Drama teacher, Zachary Centers and Jeananne Kelsey. Vocal direction is provided by Benjamin Noyes, choreography by Jeananne Kelsey, and music direction by Alicia Barrett.
Campers will hone their acting, singing, and dancing skills, all while preparing for an incredible production of “The Wizard of Oz.”
Should my child attend?
If your child is between the ages of 8 – 18 (age 18 must be a 2025 high school graduate), has an interest (or love) of things related to live theatre, then YES, these camps are perfect for them.
They need not have previous theatre/acting experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What dates do I need to remember?
A:
- March 26th, 2025: Registration for Tech Camp opens.
- April 12-13: Auditions to be admited to the Performance Camp
- June 25 – 28: Auditions for specific roles in The Wizard of Oz
- July 14 – 18, 9AM to 4PM: Tech Camp
- July 21 – Aug 1, 9AM to 4PM: Performance Camp
- August 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10: Performances
Q: My family can’t afford this camp. Are scholarships available?
A: Yes! Theatre in the Grove is pleased to announce that through a generous grant by the Cultural Coalition of Washington County, funded by the Oregon Cultural Trust, and private donations, that we have a limited number of full and partial scholarships available. Scholarship information will be available in April.
Q: Can my child attend both the Performance Camp and the Tech Camp?
A. Yes. However, each camp has its own camp fee and a scholarship awarded for one may not necessarily be awarded to the other.
Q: My child doesn’t have any theater/acting/singing/dancing experience. Are they able to attend?
A: Yes! This camp is about learning, so we expect that some of our campers will be completely new to this.
Q: My child is under 8. Does that mean they cannot attend?
A: Unfortunately, yes. We have expanded camp this year to include 8-12 year olds, but we cannot admit younger children to this camp.
Q: We have a vacation scheduled during part of the camp. Can my child still attend?
A: Unfortunately, no. This is an intensive 2 week camp and requires ever camper present every day as well as for the performances.
Q: My child is only interested in lights/sound/set construction aspects of theatre. Which camp is for them?
A: If your child isn’t interested in acting/performing, then the Tech Camp is more appropriate for them.
Q: Is this camp safe for my child?
A: Theatre in the Grove runs background checks on all staff and volunteers, including those involved with the production. In addition, we have strict policies in place designed to protect our youth.
Q: What is your diversity policy?
A: We are an inclusive organization. For more details on our position on diversity, read here.