Reserve your spot!
Enroll in select spring and summer registrations and waitlists.
Be a teen summer camp counselor
Apply today as a teen Summer Camp Counselor or Volunteer.
Teenagers who wish to participate with VMT as counselors should have prior theater arts experience, work well with others, like children, be adaptable and willing to take direction. Duties will potentially include all aspects of preparing a theatrical production.
Applicants will be contacted by April 1.
Summer Camps
Select registration and wait lists are open.
For most camps, both registration and wait lists are full.
In Search of Mother Goose
O.N.E. Community Center, Burlington, VT (Jun 30-Jul4)
Registrations open
Registrations open
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)
Note: If the session is full, you will be given an opportunity to join a waiting list.
Waterways: Earth Defenders!
O.N.E. Community Center, Burlington, VT (Jun 30-Jul4)
Registrations open
Registrations open
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
Note: If the session is full, you will be given an opportunity to join a waiting list.
Teen Tour ‘25: Fame the Musical
O.N.E. Community Center, Burlington, VT (Jul 21-Aug 8)
Registrations open
Registrations open
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
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
Alice in Wonderland
Island Arts, North Hero, VT (Aug 4-8)
Waitlist open
Waitlist open
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
Peter Pan
Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, VT (Jul 14-18)
Waitlist is open
Waitlist is open
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
When We Were Very Young
O.N.E. Community Center, Burlington, VT (Jul 21-25)
Waitlist is open
Waitlist is open
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)
Note: If the session is full, you will be given an opportunity to join a waiting list.
Barn Camp: The Tale of Ginger and Pickles
Bread and Butter Farm, Shelburne, VT
Full
Full
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.
Wagon Tour One: The Great Circus Train Robbery
Bread and Butter Farm, Shelburne, VT
Full
Full
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]
Wagon Tour Two: The House at Pooh Corner
Bread and Butter Farm, Shelburne, VT
Full
Full
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
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]
Anne of Green Gables
Shelburne Town Hall, Shelburne, VT
Full
Full
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.
Frontier Express
Adam's Berry Farm, Charlotte, VT
Full
Full
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.
Cinderella
Adam's Berry Farm, Charlotte, VT
Full
Full
The classic story comes to life in this VMT adaptation with music and humor! Come join the fun at our new location in Charlotte!
Ages 6-13
Jun 16-20
9:30am-3pm daily
Final Fri performance at 1:30pm
$275
Session is full, waitlist is full. This listing is for referal purposes only.
Summer Camps
O.N.E. Community Center, Burlington, VT
O.N.E. Community Center, Burlington, VT
The Velveteen Rabbit
Full
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)
Session is full, waitlist is full. This listing is for referal purposes only.
Fun with Harry Potter
Full
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.
Camelot
Full
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
Full
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)
Session is full, waitlist is full. This listing is for referal purposes only.
Elves, Fairies and Gnomes!
Full
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 Through the Looking Glass
Full
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.
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Additional information
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.
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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.
Be a star behind the scenes and volunteer at front-of-house!
Greeting patrons, helping with a bake sale, or staffing the merch table is an easy way to further support the young performers.
Join our team today!