The Theatre Aspen Summer Experience

2021: Grades K-6 Summer Experiences

Our summer education programs enhance creative impulses, strengthen collaborative skills, build confidence, and much more. They empower students of all ages to meet life head-on wherever they go, and in whatever circumstances they find themselves, whether on stage, in the classroom, the workplace, or beyond.

NEW! EXPANDED PROGRAMMING

With NINE K-2 programs, FOUR different programs and Willy Wonka Jr. for 3rd – 6th graders, our summer experience has something for every child to enjoy! Each program covers three to four areas of theatre and includes both structured and unstructured outdoor time, complementing the Roaring Fork Valley philosophy of living: Mind, Body, & Spirit.

STAR-STUDDED TALENT

Your child will receive top-notch training from highly-qualified Teaching Artists, nurturing their talent and honing their skills with some of the best in the business.

HOURS THAT ACCOMMODATE YOUR SCHEDULE!

Our regular program hours are from 9am to 4pm.

At left, production photos from 2020’s THE LION KING JR. (Graham Northrup) and FROZEN JR. (Kristen Goodwin)

Kindergarten – 2nd Grade

June 14-18

Imagination Station

Creative Drama | Drama Games | Design | Outdoor Team Time

Dates: June 14-18; Monday-Friday 9am-4pm

Price: $350

Come with me and you’ll be in a world of pure imagination! Your golden ticket gives you entry to use your theatre and design skills to navigate through the puzzle of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. Students will create and perform in their own story and perform the classic song “Pure Imagination”.

June 21-25

Candyland

Dance | Singing | Design | Outdoor Team Time

Dates: June 21-25, 2021; Monday-Friday 9am-4pm

Price: $350

Do you dream of dancing through Gumdrop Mountains or climbing up Gingerbread Plum Trees? You don’t have to look much further as we welcome you to Candyland! Spend a magical week designing and creating your own board game while dancing and singing to some toot-sweet songs from classic musicals like Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and more.

June 28 – July 2

Come Fly With Me

Character Creation | Drama | Design | Outdoor Team Time

Dates: June 28 – July 2, 2021; Monday-Friday 9am-4pm

Price: $350

Let’s fly – let’s fly away! Let your creative skills take flight with this week of character creation. Time for you to be the storyteller! Students will create a unique character and design their own costume accessory in this week long class inspired by all the beauty and nature Aspen has to provide.

July 5-9

Puppet Party

Character Creation | Puppetry | Design | Outdoor Team Time

Dates: July 5th-9th, 2021; Monday-Friday 9am-4pm

Price: $350

Move over Jim Henson, the next generation of puppeteers have arrived in Aspen, and The Muppets have nothing on us! This week we will take character creation to the next level as we learn the magic of puppetry, culminating in a puppet show where students will perform with their puppet friends.

July 12 – 16

We Will Rock You!

Drama Games | Singing | Design | Outdoor Team Time

Dates: July 12th – 16th, 2021; Monday-Friday 9am-4pm

Price: $350

We wanna ROCK! Time to pull out your air guitar skills and favorite microphone because this week we are going to take our singing to the next level with your favorite ROCK and POP hits! In this program designed for all skill levels, you’ll perform hits from shows like All Shook Up, Mamma Mia, Motown, The Cher Show, and more!

July 19-23

Starcatchers

Drama Games | Singing | Design | Outdoor Team Time

Dates: July 19th-23rd, 2021; Monday-Friday 9am-4pm

Price: $350

Take the second star to the right and find yourself off in a land where you never have to grow up! This week we will be on a great adventure to find stars and the magical worlds that they lead us to. In this Peter Pan-inspired session, we will sing along to our favorite Peter Pan songs such as “I Won’t Grow Up” and “Believe” from the hit musical Finding Neverland. Let us sing and fly all the way from Aspen to the stars!

July 26-30

Oompa Loompa-PALOOZA

Creative Drama | Music | Design | Outdoor Team Time

Dates: July 26-30, 2021; Monday-Friday 9am-4pm

Price: $350

Oompa loompa doompety doo… I’ve got another puzzle for you – and we want you to come solve it with us! Step into the world of pure imagination as we celebrate the magic of Willy Wonka! Students will design Wonkatastic creations and learn songs and dances from our upcoming production of Willy Wonka Jr.

August 2-6

A Dahl’s House

Creative Drama | Music | Design | Outdoor Team Time

Dates: August 2-6, 2021; Monday-Friday 9am-4pm

Price: $350

Let’s take on giants, witches, giant peaches, and magical chocolate factories in a week of wonder and imagination! Using our design, singing, and acting talents we will embrace the whimsical worlds of famed author Roald Dahl to create a celebration of his characters.

August 9-13

Never-Neverland

Creative Drama | Drama Games | Scene Design | Outdoor Team Time

Dates: August 9-13, 2021; Monday-Friday 9am-4pm

Price: $350

Think lovely, wonderful thoughts and a bit of pixie dust will have you flying to a land of Pirates, Mermaids, a Ticking-time crocodile, and more! Collaborate with your classmates to design a Neverland backdrop and create your own original adaptation using the characters from the classic Peter Pan tales. Away we go!

3rd – 6th Grade

June 14-19

Movie-Musical Madness

Movie Musical Madness!

Musical Theatre Dance | Jazz Dance | Drama | Outdoor Team Time

Dates: June 14-19, 2021; Monday-Friday 9am-4pm

Price: $350

“It’s time to dance!” This session, inspired by the movie musicals that keep us dancing, includes numbers from such hits as The Prom, Singin’ In The Rain, The Greatest Showman, Hairspray, and more! With a double dose of dance, you will be ready to take your place in the spotlight!

June 21 – June 25

Movie Star Camp: Emmys™

MOVIE STAR CAMP™: Emmys™

Session I Dates: June 21-25, 2021; Monday-Friday 9am-4pm

Session II Dates: August 2-6th, 2021; Monday-Friday 9am-4pm

Price: $350

Time to be a star! Experience the fun of starring in a movie! Students will learn the art of on-camera acting, improvisational acting, and script-writing while starring in a short professionally-produced movie. Developed by a producer who has worked for Disney and Nickelodeon, the curriculum this summer focuses on non-verbal communication skills. Students develop these acting skills through fun, unique acting games and while rehearsing for their upcoming movie scenes. Then, on Sunday, students are treated to a VIP, red-carpet movie premiere** with their family at the ISIS movie theater in Aspen to view the results. MOVIE STAR CAMP™ is designed to help young actors discover new skills while creating imaginative family movies!

**If community guidelines permit at time of performance

July 12-16

Jazz-matazz

Musical Theatre Dance | Jazz Dance | Costume Design | Outdoor Team Time

Dates: July 12-16th, 2021; Monday-Friday 9am-4pm

Price: $350

Love to dance? Love that swingin’ jazz? Time to rat-a-tat-tap into some new skills? Sharpen your moves by learning dances from hit musicals like Chicago, Pippin, The Pajama Game, and Cabaret. Get those jazz hands ready and join Theatre Aspen for a fun-filled week designed for new and experienced dancers alike!

July 26-30

Musical Makers

Music | Playwriting | Design | Rehearsal

Dates: Jul 26 – 30th, 2021; Monday-Friday 9am-4pm

Price: $350

There is no business like show business and in this session, students will be immersed in every detail of the musical-making process. Using playwriting, directing, designing, and performing skills, students will prepare an original musical in just one week. Collaboration and storytelling take center stage in this unique offering!

August 2 – 6

Movie Star Camp: Emmys™

MOVIE STAR CAMP™: Emmys™

Session I Dates: June 21-25, 2021; Monday-Friday 9am-4pm

Session II Dates: August 2-6th, 2021; Monday-Friday 9am-4pm

Price: $350

**If community guidelines permit at time of performance

June 28 – July 31

Summer Production: Willy Wonka Jr.

3rd-6th Grade Musical: Willy Wonka Jr.

3rd-6th Grade Musical: Willy Wonka Jr

Theatrical Classes | Performance Experience

Grades 3-6

Dates: M-F, June 28, 2021 – July 31, 2021

Performances: July 29-31 2021

Times: 9a-4p

Tuition: $975

Join us in a world of pure imagination with Willy Wonka Jr! Our 3rd-6th grade musical is a fantastic opportunity for young performers at all skill levels to gain or further onstage experience. With classes in singing, dance, acting, and design, watch your child’s confidence and creativity grow before your eyes. This program culminates in a fully staged production of Willy Wonka Jr. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film, in addition to a host of fun new songs, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth.

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2021: Grades K-6 Summer Experiences

NEW! EXPANDED PROGRAMMING

STAR-STUDDED TALENT

HOURS THAT ACCOMMODATE YOUR SCHEDULE!

At left, production photos from 2020’s THE LION KING JR. (Graham Northrup) and FROZEN JR. (Kristen Goodwin)

Kindergarten – 2nd Grade

June 14-18

Imagination Station

Imagination Station

June 21-25

Candyland

Candyland

June 28 – July 2

Come Fly With Me

Come Fly With Me

July 5-9

Puppet Party

Puppet Party

July 12 – 16

We Will Rock You!

We Will Rock You!

July 19-23

Starcatchers

Starcatchers

July 26-30

Oompa Loompa-PALOOZA

Oompa Loompa-PALOOZA

August 2-6

A Dahl’s House

A Dahl’s House

August 9-13

Never-Neverland

Never-Neverland

3rd – 6th Grade

June 14-19

Movie-Musical Madness

Movie Musical Madness!

June 21 – June 25

Movie Star Camp: Emmys™

MOVIE STAR CAMP™: Emmys™

July 12-16

Jazz-matazz

Jazz-matazz

July 26-30

Musical Makers

Musical Makers

August 2 – 6

Movie Star Camp: Emmys™

MOVIE STAR CAMP™: Emmys™

June 28 – July 31

Summer Production: Willy Wonka Jr.

3rd-6th Grade Musical: Willy Wonka Jr.