Autumn sessions open for enrollment!
Select a program to reveal details and your registration link.
All sessions are at O.N.E. Community Center, 20 Allen St., Burlington
Scholarships available for all offerings.
If a session is full, you will be given an opportunity to join a waiting list.
Fall Programs
(NB: Some sessions have already started. Information provided for the convenience of registrants.)
Saturday Drama Club (Ages 6-12)
Just show up at the door and create a new story every Saturday!
Sep 14-Dec 14; Sat 10am-1pm
$15 a session (or what you can afford).
Note: If the session is full, you will be given an opportunity to join a waiting list.
Read more about Saturday Drama Club
Preschool “Play”time (Ages 3-5)
Theater games and storytelling!
Ages 3-5 with a parent or guardian
Sep 16-Oct 14, Mon 10-11am
FREE
Kari-Ann Assur
Note: If the session is full, you will be given an opportunity to join a waiting list.
1st-3rd Grade Musical: The House at Pooh Corner
The second of A.A.Milne’s classic Winnie-the-Pooh books comes to life in this original new musical adaptation!
Starts Sep 17; Tue, Thu, 3:45-5pm
Performs Nov 5
$110
Ashley O’Brien, Don Wright
Note: If the session is full, you will be given an opportunity to join a waiting list.
A Journey to the Center of the Earth (Ages 13-19)
Join us for this gripping adventure based on the classic novel with new music by Woody Keppel, Allan Nicholls, and Don Wright!
Starts Sep 23; Mon, 5:30-7, Fri, 4-6
Performs Nov 1, 2
$80
Don Wright
Note: If the session is full, you will be given an opportunity to join a waiting list.
A Journey to the Center of the Earth (Adults 19+)
Join us for this gripping adventure based on the classic Jules Verne novel with new music by Woody Keppel, Allan Nicholls, and Don Wright!
Starts Sep 23
Mon 5:30-7
Fri 4-6Performs Nov 1, 2
By donation
Don Wright
A Journey to the Center of the Earth - Faerie Group (Ages 6-12)
Play a Faerie in the teen show A Journey to the Center of the Earth (6-12 year olds)!
Join us for this gripping adventure based on the classic novel with new music by Woody Keppel, Allan Nicholls, and Don Wright!
UPDATE - Tue, Oct 3, 5-6pm - REHEARSAL CANCELLED
Tues, Oct 8, 5-6pm
Thurs, Oct 10, 5-6pm
Thurs, Oct 17, 5-6pm
Fri, Nov 1st, arrive at 5:30 for costuming and rehearsal prior to 6:30 performance (please have your child eat before arriving)
Performances are Nov 1 at 6:30pm, and Saturday Nov 2 at 2 and 6.30pm, and you must commit to two of the three performances (of your choice).
FREE
Session is full / waiting list is full
7th-9th Grade Musical: Meet Me in St. Louis
Starts Oct 20; Sun 1:15-3:45pm, Tue, 5:15-7:15pm
Performs: Dec 13, 14
$200
Don Wright, Ashley O’Brien, Karen Amirault
Note: If the session is full, you will be given an opportunity to join a waiting list.
10th-12th Grade Musical
Join the VMT teens for this production of the hit Broadway musical by local legend Anaïs Mitchell based on the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice!
Starts Nov 11; Mon, 4:30-7pm, Wed, 5-7:30pm until Dec 8th, then Sun, 4-7pm, Thu, 5-7:30pm
Performs Jan 3, 4, 5
$220
Don Wright, Ashley O’Brien, Karen Amirault
Note: If the session is full, you will be given an opportunity to join a waiting list.
Thanksgiving Break Camp: Creatures from Outer Space (Ages 6-12)
Create stories about these unique creatures of mythology!
Nov 25, 26, 27, 9am-2:30pm
$35/day (not required to attend all three days).
Mickey Pekar, VMT teens
Note: If the session is full, you will be given an opportunity to join a waiting list.
Cabaret with Ashley! (Ages 8-13)
Work on your vocal skills as you create a song and dance and present with others in the group in a final cabaret-style performance!
Sep 17-Oct 15; Tue 5:15-6:15pm
$75
Ashley O’Brien
Session is full / waiting list is full
Costume Creation Workshop (Ages 9-14)
Develop your costume skills and see your creations on the stage in a VMT production!
Saturdays; Oct 26, Nov 2, Nov 9; 9:30am-11am
$30 covers all three sessions.
Note: If the session is full, you will be given an opportunity to join a waiting list.
It's time to try Defying Gravity!
Join us for season two of Defying Gravity, part of VMT's expanded adult program.
Is there a role that you've dreamed of, but are now a little mature (or young, or tall, or . . .) for? This is the place for you!
Choose your own adventure and commitment level: solo, group numbers, joke telling . . . our cabaret has room for everyone!
This is a drop-in program. New members welcome any time! In addition, you do not need to attend every meeting. Join us when you are able!
Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 PM
Location: VMT Black Box, O.N.E. Community Center, 20 Allen St., Burlington, VT
Questions? Contact amymills2@gmail.com
Defying Gravity cabaret performs Saturday, November 16
FAQs
What happens after registration?
You'll receive a confirmation email within minutes of your purchase. Check your spam folder if you don't see it. Save this information. Or print it and stick it on the refrigerator. It contains all basic information and your registration number.
What does my child need to bring?
About one week before the camp starts, you'll receive a startup email with more details.
How do you audition for a role?
We make auditions fun and stress-free. Younger kids do a theater exercise. Teens do a reading. Middle schoolers do both. Singing is optional. Participants request their top 3 roles or sections. We do our best to honor their choices.
Does everyone get a role?
Our motto is 'Every child takes center stage.' We adapt shows so everyone can have a part. We offer singing solos at all our sessions and camps. Schools usually give solos to fifth graders and eighth graders.
Do I need voice lessons?
We do not recommend formal voice training before ages 14-15. You may benefit from informal lessons with a qualified teacher. Learn how to use the voice as an instrument and express emotion.
Scholarships
Thanks to grants, donors, and sponsors, Very Merry Theatre's programs are open to everyone regardless of economic background.
If you need a scholarship, email info@verymerrytheatre.org
Include the session or camp name, your child's name and age, and the requested amount.
Our coordinator will send you an online registration link and unique discount code to enter at checkout.
Cancellation policies
If you need to cancel your registration, we offer the following refund schedule.
Fall/Winter/Spring programming
Full refund with three weeks advance notice to the start date.
50% refund with fewer than three weeks notice.
Summer camps
Full refund with 30 days advance notice to the start date.
50% refund with fewer than 30 days notice.
Contact Ben@VeryMerryTheatre.org
Do you have additional questions about registrations or waitlists?
Email ben@verymerrytheatre.org
Sawyer Gift Cards
Do you know a lucky someone who would love to participate in a VMT camp or session?
Give a gift card in any amount they can use towards their registration fee.