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

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

Ages 6-12

Come play your favorite cartoon character!

• Daily

• Mon, Feb 24 - Fri, Feb 28, 10am-2:30pm

• $125

• With Mickey Pekar

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

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)

NB: due to building maintenance, there is no Sat Drama on Feb 8.

REGISTER HERE

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

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

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

Calling all 6-12 year olds! Join us for this VMT musical adaptation of the classic J. M. Barrie tale 'Peter Pan' with an adult cast. Play a Mermaid in the show!

• Two Tuesday rehearsals: Feb 18 & Mar 4, 5-6pm

• Plus one dress rehearsal

• Performs March 14 @ 6:30pm; March 15 @ 2 & 6:30pm

• Ashley O’Brien, Don Wright

• $10

REGISTER HERE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shakespeare’s classic story of star-crossed lovers told with a groovy 60s beat.

• Starts Tue, Jan 7

• Sun, 1:15-3:45pm & Tue, 5:15-7:15pm

• Performs Fri, Feb 21 & Sat, Feb 22

• $220

• With Don Wright, Ashley O’Brien

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

• 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.

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

• 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.

A musical version of this classic tale.

• 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.

Come recreate your favorite Harry Potter stories.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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)

REGISTER HERE

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.

• Jun 30-Jul 4

• 9:30am-2:30pm

• Final Fri performance Jul 4 @ 11:45am

• $180

• Lauren Larken

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

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

• 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.

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

• 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.

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

• 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)

REGISTER HERE

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

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

• 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.

• 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.

The classic story comes to life in this VMT adaptation with music and humor! Come join the fun at our new location in Charlotte!

• 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.

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

• 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.

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

• 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.

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

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.

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

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