Musical Theatre Summer Camp #1
Shrek The Musical Jr. 
Monday, July 7 - Friday, July 18
9:00AM - 4:00PM 

Registration is now open for The Mary Winspear Centre and Sea Star Productions’ Musical Theatre Summer Camp!

We are offering young artists, ages 8-18, an incredible opportunity to immerse themselves in the magic of Musical Theatre. Our goal is to offer an unforgettable experience to all the participants that will be so fantastic it will be the highlight of their summer!

Participants of all experience levels can expect to train and develop their voice, learn acting technique and dance choreography that will challenge and delight, allowing them to be a true triple threat and perform with confidence. Every camper will have the opportunity to participate in the program’s finale, a Broadway musical that will be performed for friends, family, and the entire community in the beautiful Charlie White Theatre.

Spaces are limited so don’t miss out on securing your spot! Apply now to ensure your child’s place in this exciting new program with our early bird offer of $600. Add a sibling with our sibling rate of 15% off.

This unique and special summer experience is co-created by Sidney’s Mary Winspear Centre and Sea Star Productions. Together we nurture artists and foster community, creating a wildly joyful experience that will inspire young people to confidently shine.

Each camp will be taught by Sea Star Production's Charlotte Denton and two experienced teaching assistants. To learn more about Charlotte check out her bio below.

Charlotte Denton is an award-winning singer and actor and the owner of Industry Ready and Sea Star Productions, professional training companies. Charlotte grew-up on the Saanich Peninsula and was involved in the local performing arts community from the age of 3 until she graduated from high school. After graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting, Charlotte went on to work professionally as an actor, singer, producer, casting director and model in Canada, England and Australia.

Charlotte is the recipient of the gold medal in the solo Musical Theatre category in British Columbia’s Performing Arts Festival 5 years in a row. Her resume includes notable roles such as playing a god in Marvel's Thor: Love and Thunder, performing and producing in a variety of sold out shows in Canada and England, as well as teaching at such prestigious schools as The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), which is Australia’s top educator for careers in stage and screen (NIDA has produced some of the world’s most influential and in-demand storytellers of today).

Charlotte’s passion for teaching is infectious and her students’ feedback is evident of her authentic desire to inspire and empower them to not only do their best, but to have fun doing it.

Her husband and their daughter have recently moved back to Sidney from Sydney, Australia and they are so excited to be part of this community once more. Charlotte knows first-hand how important it is to have the right teachers and she has had the privilege of working under some amazing mentors over the years, and she wants to pay it forward.

“My dream is to bring all I have learned abroad to Vancouver Island and my goal is to create an environment where students feel safe, inspired and confident to learn the value of the performing arts,” says, Charlotte Denton.

FAQ:
How many campers per camp?
Minimum 20, maximum 45. (Camp will only go ahead with the minimum number of 20 campers registered.)

What is the ages of the campers?
Ages 8-18, or going into grades 3-12.

What time does the camp start and end each day?
Camp will run Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm at The Mary Winspear Centre (Excluding Monday, August 4).

Do I need to pack my child a lunch?
Yes. Camp will have a lunch break each day. Please include any allergies for your child in registration. Please make sure to pack a water bottle as well.

What kind of attire is my child expected to wear?
Active and dance wear is best: every day will be filled with lots of movement, including singing, acting, and dancing.

Can my child register for more than one camp this summer?
Absolutely! Each camp will offer new and different experiences including casting - each camper is guaranteed to get a different role each camp.

How will you cast each show?
During each camp we will hold fun, encouraging, and educational auditions to determine who will play what role in each musical. All campers are guaranteed to be in the finale in a role that is best suited to them.

How would fees be handled in the case of cancellation?
Cancellations made by the parent before May 1st will receive 50% of the fee. In the case of an entire session to be cancelled by the Mary Winspear, you would of receive 100% of the fee back.