Reserve your spot!

Enroll in select spring and summer registrations and waitlists.

Saturday Drama Club

Mar 1-May 24

FAQs and Info

Fun at the Circus!
April Break Camp
in partnership with
Circus Smirkus

Apr 21-25

In Search of Mother Goose

Ages 6-12

Jun 30-Jul 4

Waterways
Earth Defenders!

Ages 6-12

Jun 30-Jul 4

Fame the Musical
Teen Tour

Ages 13-18+

July 21-Aug 8

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

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

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

REGISTER HERE

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

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

REGISTER HERE

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

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.


REGISTER HERE

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

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.

Register here

Peter Pan

Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, VT (Jul 14-18)
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!

Register here

When We Were Very Young

O.N.E. Community Center, Burlington, VT (Jul 21-25)
Waitlist is open

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

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

REGISTER HERE

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

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

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

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

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

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

REGISTER HERE

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

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

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

Frontier Express

Adam's Berry Farm, Charlotte, VT
Full

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

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

Cinderella

Adam's Berry Farm, Charlotte, VT
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!


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

Summer Camps
O.N.E. Community Center, Burlington, VT

The Velveteen Rabbit

Full

A musical version of this classic tale.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

Questions about your registration?

Check your email order confirmation from info@hisawyer.com

It may already contain the information you need, plus a link to your account on Sawyer.


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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.

Contact Ben@VeryMerryTheatre.org

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!

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"More than learning about acting, when I do Very Merry, I am learning about LIFE."