🆕 Wicked Camp! (Ages 8-14)
Recreate your favorite moments from the classic stage musical (and now film), Wicked! Have fun pretending to be Elphaba, Glinda, the Wizard, and more!
Thu & Fri, Dec 26 & 27
10:30am-2:30pm
$80
VMT staff
Note: If the session is full, you will be given an opportunity to join a waiting list.
Autumn programs open for registration
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
Winter programs open for registration
K-2nd Grade Musical
“The Tale of Ginger and Pickles”
Grades K-2
In this Beatrix Potter story two friends work hard to run a successful store where lots of colorful customers come to buy things!
Starts Tue, Jan 7
Tue & Thu, 3:45-5pm
Performs Tue, Feb 11 @ 5pm
$100
With VMT artists
Note: If the session is full, you will be given an opportunity to join a waiting list.
1st-3rd Grade Musical
“The Wind in the Willows”
Grades 1-3
Mole and Rat try to keep Toad out of trouble in this mystical and humorous classic.
Starts Tue, Jan 7
Tue & Thu, 3:45-5pm
Performs Thu, Feb 13 @ 5pm
$110
With Don Wright, Ashley O’Brien
Note: If the session is full, you will be given an opportunity to join a waiting list.
4th-6th Grade Musical
“Harriet the Spy”
Grades 4-6
A fun staged version of the popular book!
Starts Mon, Jan 6
Mon & Wed, 4-5:30pm
Performs Tue, Feb 18 & Wed, Feb 19 @ 6:30pm
$130
With Ashley O’Brien, Don Wright
Note: If the session is full, you will be given an opportunity to join a waiting list.
4th-8th Grade Friday Non-Musical Comedy
“Princess Cinderella Leads the Palace Guards"
Grades 4-8
Cinderella discovers the Palace Guards need shaping up, with the help of her friends and, yes, stepsisters, to defend the palace against a neighboring force intent on overthrow!
Starts Fri, Jan 17
Rehearses Fridays, 3:45-5:15pm
Performs Thu, Mar 13 @ 5pm
$125
With Don Wright, teen assistant
Note: If the session is full, you will be given an opportunity to join a waiting list.
7th-9th Grade Musical
“Romeo & Juliet: the 60s Musical”
Shakespeare’s classic story of star-crossed lovers told with a groovy 60s beat.
Starts Tue, Jan 7
Sun, 1:45-3:45pm & Tue, 5-7:30pm
Performs Fri, Feb 21 & Sat, Feb 22
$220
With 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 (Winter 25)
"Heathers: the Musical"
Grades 10/11/12
Starts Sun, Jan 12
Rehearses Sun, 4-7pm & Thu, 5-7:30pm
Performs Fri-Sun, Mar 7-9
$240
With Don Wright, Ashley O’Brien, Karen Amirault
Note: If the session is full, you will be given an opportunity to join a waiting list.
Preschool “Play”time
(Ages 3-5)
Ages 3-5 year olds with a parent or guardian.
Theatre games and storytelling.
Jan 6-Feb 3
Mondays, 10-11am
$15 for all five sessions
With KariAnn Assur
Note: If the session is full, you will be given an opportunity to join a waiting list.
February Break Camp: “Favorite Cartoons”
(Ages 6-12)
Ages 6-12
Come play your favorite cartoon character!
Daily
Mon, Feb 24 - Fri, Feb 28, 10am-2:30pm
$125
With Mickey Pekar
Note: If the session is full, you will be given an opportunity to join a waiting list.
Saturday Drama Club - Winter Session
(Ages 6-12)
Ages 6-12
Read all about the Saturday Drama Club here
Just show up at the door!
Jan 4-Mar 8
Saturdays, 10am-1pm
$18 a session (or what you can afford)
Note: If the session is full, you will be given an opportunity to join a waiting list.
Homeschoolers Special: “Five Children and It”
(Ages 6-13)
Ages 6-13
Five children uncover a sand fairy and get free wishes, but watch what you wish for!
Jan 8 - Feb 12
Wednesdays, 10-noon
Performs Feb 12 @ 12pm
$85
With VMT artist, Ashley O’Brien
Note: If the session is full, you will be given an opportunity to join a waiting list.
Cabaret with Ashley!
(Ages 8-13)
Ages 8-13
Work on your vocal skills and develop a cabaret-style performance.
Jan 7 - Feb 4
Tuesdays, 5:15-6:15pm
$85
With Ashley O’Brien
Note: If the session is full, you will be given an opportunity to join a waiting list.
Costume Workshop Winter 2025
(Ages 9-14)
Ages 9-14
Saturday mornings in February. Beginner and experienced costume designers welcome. We’ll learn to sew with a machine and create costume elements for a show of your choosing.
Feb 1-22
Saturdays, 10:30am-12pm
$20/session
With Emily Merrill
Note: If the session is full, you will be given an opportunity to join a waiting list.
🆕 Adult Musical: “Peter Pan”
(Ages 18+)
Seeking a large cast for this VMT musical adaptation of the classic J. M. Barrie tale!
This program is for ages 18 and up.
Starts Jan 22
Performs March 14/15
$75
Ashley O’Brien, Don Wright
Note: If the session is full, you will be given an opportunity to join a waiting list.
Questions about your registration?
Check your registration confirmation email. It may already contain the basic information you need.
Plus, it provides a link back to your session that includes additional information and policies.
Still having problems?
Contact ben@verymerrytheatre.org and provide your child's name, session name, and registration number.
Additional information for
Autumn/Winter sessions
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.