The classic story comes to life in this VMT adaptation with music and humor! Come join the fun - note the NEW location: now at St. Jude Church in Hinesburg

• Ages 6-13

• Jun 16-20

• 9:30am-3pm daily

• Final Fri performance at 1:30pm

• $275

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Some youngsters set out to find the identity of the real Mother Goose and encounter many of her characters along the way!

• Ages 6-12

• Jun 30-Jul 4

• 9am-3pm daily

• Attendance on July 4 is optional

• Final Fri performance Jul 4 @ 1:30pm

• $200

Aftercare for Mon-Thu upon request at $10/hour up to 5pm* (please take care not to register for Aftercare on Friday)

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Note: If the session is full, you will be given an opportunity to join a waiting list.

Explore the natural world and transform our findings into an exciting original play.

• Ages 6-12

• Jun 30-Jul 4

• 9:30am-2:30pm

• Performances Jul 3 and Jul 4 @ 11:45am WATERWAYS: EARTH DEFENDERS! 

• $180

• Lauren Larken

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Note: If the session is full, you will be given an opportunity to join a waiting list.

VMT presents the classic musical Fame! A group of vibrant, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, energetic young people gather to audition to study at New York City's High School of Performing Arts. The stage show was based on the 1980 film of the same name.

• Ages 13-19

• Jul 21-25, 28-Aug 1, Aug 4-8

• All rehearsals daily 1pm-5pm at 20 Allen

• $435

• Don Wright, Ashley O’Brien, Karen Amirault

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Note: If the session is full, you will be given an opportunity to join a waiting list.

Performances

Thurs, July 30, 2:00 @ Hancock House, Ticonderoga [rain: TBD]

Fri, Aug 1, 6:00 @ Charlotte Library [rain: TBD]

Mon, Aug 4, 6:30 @ Bristol village green  [rain: Holley Hall] 

Tues, Aug 5, 6:30 @ Maple St Park, Essex Jct  [rain: TBD] 

Wed, Aug 6, 6:30 @ ONE Community Center

Thurs, Aug 7, 6:30 @ ONE Community Center

Fri, Aug 8, 6:30 @ ONE Community Center

A musical version of this classic tale.

• Ages 6-13

• Jun 16-20

• 9am-3pm daily

• Final Fri performance Jun 20 @ 1:30pm

• $230

Aftercare for Mon-Thu upon request at $10/hour up to 5pm* (please take care not to register for Aftercare on Friday)

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A.A. Milne’s verses come to life in this original VMT musical.

• Ages 6-12

• Jul 21-25

• 8:30am-1:30pm daily

• Final Fri performance Jul 25 @ noon

• $215

• Don Wright, teen

Aftercare for Mon-Thu upon request at $10/hour up to 4pm* (please take care not to register for Aftercare on Friday)

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Note: If the session is full, you will be given an opportunity to join a waiting list.

Lots of fun roles for everyone in this VMT original musical!  Alice goes into a dream adventure in Wonderland where she meets many whimsical and magical characters such as the Cheshire Cat, The Queen of Hearts, the Caterpillar and the Mad Hatter.

• Ages 6-12

• Mon-Fri, Aug 4-8

• 9am-3pm daily

• Final Fri performance at 1:30pm

• FREE

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Lots of fun roles for everyone! Peter flies Wendy, John and Michael to Neverland to meet Tinker Bell, Tiger Lily and the Lost Children. They battle Captain Hook and his pirates for island supremacy in this VMT original musical adaptation!

• Mon-Fri, Jul 14-18

• 9am-3pm daily

• Final Fri performance at 1:30pm

• FREE

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The second of A.A.Milne’s classic Pooh books comes to life in this new musical

• Ages 7-13

• Jul 7-11, Jul 14-18

• 9:30am-3:15pm daily except 11:30am start on final Fri

• Final Fri performance Jul 18 @ 6:30pm

• $495

• Don Wright, Ashley O’Brien, teens

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Note: If the session is full, you will be given an opportunity to join a waiting list.

Performances

Tues, July 15, noon @ Deborah Rawson Library, Jericho [rain: TBD]

Wed, July 16, noon @ Richmond Library [rain: inside library]  

Thurs, July 17, noon @ City Hall Park, Burlington [rain: Contois Auditorium]

Fri, July 18, 6:30 @ Bread and Butter Farm, Shelburne [rain: inside barn]

In this Beatrix Potter story, two friends work hard to run a successful store frequented by lots of colorful customers!

• Jun 16-20

• 9:30am-3:15pm daily except Fri 11:30am-7:30pm

• Final Fri performance Jun 20 @ 6:30pm

• $285

• Don Wright, Ashley O’Brien, teens

Session is full, waitlist is full. This listing is for referal purposes only.

Kid spies meet many unique circus characters as they try to solve a small town mystery!

• Ages 6-12

• Jun 23-27, Jun 30-Jul 4

• 9:30am-3:15pm daily except 11:30am start on final Fri

• Final Fri performance Jul 4 @ 6:30pm

• Attendance on Jul 4 is optional

• $495

• Don Wright, Ashley O’Brien, teens

Session is full, waitlist is full. This listing is for referal purposes only.

Performances

Tues, July 1, noon @ Dorothy Alling Library, Williston [rain: TBD]

Wed, July 2, noon @ Charlotte Library [rain: TBD]

Thurs, July 3, noon @ City Hall Park, Burlington [rain: Contois Auditorium]

Fri, July 4, 1:30 @ Bread and Butter Farm, Shelburne [rain: inside barn]

Anne arrives at Prince Edward Island and tries to fit in while competing for the top prize at school.

• Ages 6-12

• Jul 14-18

• 9:30am-3pm daily

• Final Fri performance Jul 18 @ 1:30pm

• $200

Session is full, waitlist is full. This listing is for referal purposes only.

Will the Masked Ranger and friends stop Poggin’s Gang from robbing the biggest train in the west?

• Ages 6-13

• Jun 23-27

• 9:30am-3pm daily

• Final Fri performance Jun 27 @ 1:30pm

• $275

Session is full, waitlist is full. This listing is for referal purposes only.

Come recreate your favorite Harry Potter stories.

• Ages 6-13

• Jun 23-27

• 9am-3pm daily

• Final Fri performance Jun 27 @ 1:30pm

• $230

Aftercare for Mon-Thu upon request at $10/hour up to 5pm* (please take care not to register for Aftercare on Friday)

Session is full, waitlist is full. This listing is for referal purposes only.

King Arthur, Guinevere and the Knights of the Round Table try to bring peace to Britain!

Takes place in 20 Allen St Event Hall on first floor.

• Ages 6-13

• Jun 23-27

• 9:30am-2:30pm daily

• Final Fri performance Jun 27 @ 1:30pm

• $190

Aftercare not available

Session is full, waitlist is full. This listing is for referal purposes only.

Superheroes, superkids and supervillains battle in this high-energy musical!

• Ages 6-12

• Jul 7-11

• 9am-3pm daily

• Final Fri performance Jul 11 @ 1:30pm

• $230

Aftercare for Mon-Thu upon request at $10/hour up to 5pm* (please take care not to register for Aftercare on Friday)

Create stories from lore and your own imagination in this week of high adventure.

• Ages 6-12

• Jul 14-18

• 9am-3pm daily

• Final Fri performance Jul 18 @ 1:30pm

• $230

Aftercare for Mon-Thu upon request at $10/hour up to 5pm* (please take care not to register for Aftercare on Friday)

Session is full, waitlist is full. This listing is for referal purposes only.

Alice encounters Humpty Dumpty, the Tweedles, the Red and White Queen and others on this musical adventure!

• Ages 6-12

• Jul 28-Aug 1, Aug 4-8

• 8:30am-1:30pm daily for two week

• Final Fri performance Aug 8 @ noon

• $425

After-care for Mon-Thurs each week upon request at $10/hour up to 4pm* (please take care not to register for Aftercare on Friday)

Session is full, waitlist is full. This listing is for referal purposes only.

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+cancellation@verymerrytheatre.org with questions.

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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.

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