The Curtain Playhouse
Get ready for the
All Camps will be noted as "SOLD OUT"
when they are full. If a camp is listed here, there are currently openings.
We are excited to be a part of bringing theatre back
to the Historic Elitch Theater!
For summer 2022, we will once again be meeting on the grounds of the Historic Elitch Theater, enjoying the theater lawn and the beautifully restored carousel shell.
At The Curtain Playhouse we have classes for students in Kindergarten through High School. No audition is required to participate & all students are accepted regardless of skill or level of experience. If you have questions about our class offerings, please email us at info@thecurtainplayhouse.com.
June 6-10, grades K-4: Half-Day Camp or Full-Day Camp
Silly Tales with Dr. Seuss-
Half-Day 9:30 am-12:30pm or Full Day 9:30am-3:00pm
Join us for a week of Exploring your Imagination!
Join us for this special week of creativity, all based on the stories of Dr Seuss. Children will explore acting, improvisational games, creative movement, singing, choreography, and craft time.
Mon-Fri 9:30-12:30- (bring a nut-free snack each day), click on the image to register.
Taught by: staffing TBA
Half Day Tuition $175.00 *$25 off each week when registering for multiple sessions.*
Full Day Tuition $300.00 *$50 off each week when registering for multiple sessions.*
June 13-17, grades K-4: Half-Day Camp or Full Day Camp
Superheroes: Create-Your-Own-Play
Half-Day 9:30 am-12:30pm or Full Day 9:30am-3:00pm
Join us for a week to Create Your Own Play!
Get up close & personal with your favorite Superheroes & create your OWN hero as you see your imagination come to life! Explore the wonderful world of dramatic arts through theater games, character creation, and imaginative world-building. Then, transform the stories you create into a theatrical presentation for parents at the end of our week together. We’ll also design our own villain costumes & accessories.
Mon-Fri 9:30-12:30- (bring a nut-free snack each day), click on the Superheroes image to register.
Taught by: staffing TBA
Half Day Tuition $175.00 *$25 off each week when registering for multiple sessions.*
Full Day Tuition $300.00 *$50 off each week when registering for multiple sessions.*
Twelfth Night
June 20-24, grades 3-8: Twelfth Night
All About Shakespeare!
Half-Day 9:30 am-12:30pm or Full Day 9:30am-3:00pm
This Shakespearean comedy centers on the twins Viola and Sebastian, who are separated in a shipwreck. Viola (who is disguised as a boy) falls in love with Duke Orsino, who in turn is in love with the Countess Olivia. Upon meeting Viola, Countess Olivia falls in love with her thinking she is a man. A hilarious plot filled with mismatched relationships, Twelfth Night for Kids is a great way to expose children to the fun of Shakespeare- you will learn about Shakespearean history, period movement, and acting
techniques. We will also share some crafts and have other fun introductions to Shakespeare.
Taught by: staffing TBA
Mon-Fri 9:30-12:30 (bring a nut-free snack each day), click on Mr Shakespeare to register.
Half Day Tuition $175.00 *$25 off each week when registering for multiple sessions.
*Full Day Tuition $300.00 *$50 off each week when registering for multiple sessions.*
June 27-July 1, grades 3-8:
The Hobbit
Half-Day 9:30 am-12:30pm or Full Day 9:30am-3:00pm
You’ve read the book, you’ve seen the movies…but be prepared to be transported “there and back again” in our week of exploring J. R. R. Tolkien’s beloved epic tale of magic, treasure, and dragons. From Bag-End through the goblin-riddled Misty Mountains and the dark forest of Mirkwood, up the Lonely Mountain where Smaug sits atop his treasures.
Mon-Fri 9:30-12:30- (bring a nut-free snack each day), click on the image to register.
Taught by: Haelie Atarka & Eric Franklin
Half Day Tuition $175.00 *$25 off each week when registering for multiple sessions.*
Full Day Tuition $300.00 *$50 off each week when registering for multiple sessions.*
NEW THIS YEAR- August Camp: August 8-12, grades K-5
The Best of Broadway
Half-Day 9:30 am-12:30pm or Full Day 9:30am-3:00pm
This is your time to SHINE as we showcase staging & choreography from contemporary Broadway musicals, such as Wicked, Hamilton, Waitress, West Side Story and many more!
Taught by: staffing TBA
Monday-Friday, 9:30-12:30- (bring a nut-free snack each day), click on the image to register.
Half Day Tuition $175.00 *$25 off each week when registering for multiple sessions.
*Full Day Tuition $300.00 *$50 off each week when registering for multiple sessions.*
and Our Summer Productions for 2022
July 11- 29, grades 5-12 and Alumni- Full Day Camp
Into The Woods
The Narrator introduces the cast of characters, each with a wish: the Baker and Baker’s wife long for a child but cannot conceive, Jack desperately wishes his cow Milky White would once again provide milk so he wouldn’t have to sell her, and Cinderella dreams of attending the king’s ball and someday being free of her cruel stepmother and step-sisters. When all their tales, and the tales of other fairy tale characters, lead to the woods and become intertwined, dreams come true and wishes are granted. Their happiness has consequences, though, and the characters are forced to band together to save their world from destruction.
Directed by: Eric Franklin
Music Direction by: Tammy Franklin
(bring a nut-free snack each day), click on the show logo to register.
Tuition $565.00, *$50 off when registering for multiple sessions.*
10 am-3 pm Mondays- Fridays, July 11-29
Performances July 29th & 30th at dusk
For Summer Camps, 2022
As we look forward to a return to in-person classes, please note that all of these rules for our 2021 camps may be altered depending on current CDC & State of Colorado guidelines. We will be in touch before the camp begins with updates and expectations.
Lunches- Each student must bring a nut-free snack or lunch (July camp only) and drink each day. Water fountains are available and each student should bring a labeled water bottle or bottles for their use.
Before & After Care are not available this year.
Inside & Out- We plan to spend each camp outdoors at the Historic Elitch Theater. In case of inclement weather, we will take cover at the beautifully restored carousel shell. Please be sure campers are dressed for the weather. Students can come with sunscreen applied, or they will need to apply it themselves.
Hand sanitizer will be available, and students are welcomed and encouraged to bring their own containers, as well.
Masks: Following current CDC & state guidelines, masks are not required outdoors during camp. All adult staff have been vaccinated. If you prefer that your child wear a mask, please let the camp lead teacher know & we are happy to help insure that they are masked at all times. Please be sure your child has a mask each day.