Summer Programs

SUMMER 2024

Elementary Grades (Grades K – 4)

FAIRY TALE SERIES! A Weekly Play

All summer in week long options, weekdays from 9 – 12:30pm with small show at 1:00pm on each Friday of program (for friends/family only).

Come put on a play.  One week long options all summer long.  Each week we will put together a fun short play. We will develop our characters, work on physical gesture and expression and play lots of fun drama games together.  No stress this summer. Just fun and laughs all summer long in week long program options.

These plays are specifically written for a younger age group and can be mastered in a one week program for an introduction to the joy of theater.  Production length of each play is 20 – 30 minutes. All plays will be performed for families at 1pm inside the 2nd Floor Academy theater space.

Fairy Tale Weeks: 

SUMMER 2024           FAIRY TALE WEEKS__- 9 – 12:30pm_________

Trolls                                                               7/8 – 7/12

Mary Poppins                                                  7/15 – 7/19

Charlotte’s Web                                              7/22 – 7/26

Little Mermaid                                                7/29 – 8/2

A Hogwarts Tale                                              8/5 – 8/9

The 2nd Adentures of Anna & Elsa                  8/12 – 8/16

This program is first come, first serveOne snack time offered at 11:00am.  Bring your own snack.

Grades: Grades 1 thru 4 | Tuition: $225.00 per week session | Location: On the lawn at 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT | Rehearsals: Monday thru Friday, 9 – 12:30| Performance Date: Each Friday at 1:00pm | Performance Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT | Tickets: Free for viewing for immediate family members only l Auditions: No auditions required

Auditions for all summer programs for grades 5 – adult: June 11 & 13

Day Summer Stock Intensives

Summer stock theater for the eager thespian to hone their craft in an intensive setting where  will pushed to expand their singing, dancing and performance skills in a positive and nurturing environment.

 (Grades 5 and up)

Two Week Musical Theater Intensive: The SpongeBob Musical ~ June 27 – July 12 daily 1/2 day *no rehearsals 7/4 or 7/5.

The SpongeBob Musical weekdays starting Thursday, June 27 – Friday, July 12 from 9 – 12:30pm. Performance Date: Friday, July 12 at 6pm. (free summer theater on the lawn)

**Please note, no rehearsals on July 4 or July 5 in observance of Independence Day.

Open to students in Grades 5 thru 12

Grades: 5 and up | Tuition:  $355.00| Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT | Rehearsals: Monday thru Friday, 9 – 12:30 pm *no rehearsals on 7/4 or 7/5 | Performance Date: 7/12 at 6pm | Performance Location: On the lawn at the Academy – 61 E. Main St, Clinton | Tickets: Free Theater on the Lawn

Two Week Musical Theater Intensive: Rock of Ages Teen Edition 

Rock of Ages Teen Edition weekdays starting Monday, July 15 – Friday, July 26 from 9 – 12:30pm. Performance Date: Friday, July 26 at 6pm. (free summer theater on the lawn)

Open to students in Grades 5 thru 12

Grades: 5 and up | Tuition:  $355.00| Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT | Rehearsals: Monday thru Friday, 9 – 12:30 pm | Performance Date: 7/26 at 6pm | Performance Location: On the lawn at the Academy – 61 E. Main St, Clinton | Tickets: Free Theater on the Lawn

* no refunds after casting


Summer Stock Shakespeare Intensive

Summer Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet

(Grades 7 and up)

Flexible evening schedule Mondays/Wednesdays from June 17 – August 14.  Tech week: 8/19 – 8/22. Shows: 8/24 & 8/25

Grades: 7 and up | Tuition: $184.00 | Location: On the lawn at the Academy, 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT | Rehearsals: Flexible but generally Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 or 5:30 – 8 or 8:30pm | Performance Date: 8/24 & 8/25 | Performance Location: On the lawn, 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT  | Tickets: Free Theater on the Lawn l Inquire at kidzkonnectionct@gmail.com for details.

* no refunds after casting


Summer  Advanced Musical: 9 TO 5!!

(Grades 9 and up *Special exceptions for Grades 7/8)

Flexible evening schedule dates Tuesdays/Thursdays from June 25th – July 29. Tech Week: July 29 thru July 31. Shows August 1 – 4

This program is first come, first serve

Grades: 8th and up | Tuition: $355.00 | Location: In-Person on the lawn at 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT | Auditions: TBA l Rehearsals: Tuesdays/Thursdays 4:00 – 8:00pm (Rehearsals Subject to increase) | Performance Dates: TBA | Performance Location: On the lawn at the Academy – 61 East Main St, Clinton | Tickets: Free Theater on the Lawn I Tuition: $355.00 9th grade-Age 19 * I

*Any 7th or 8th grader interested in doing the advanced musical must be signed up for one of day summer stock intensive programs

Performers 21+ please visit the Adult programs section of the website for production fee information for our adult professional actors

Auditions for all summer stock theater intensives grades 4 – adult are held June 11 – 13 at the Academy. You will receive an email confirmation prompting you to reserve an audition slot after your $50 deposit is received.

Security deposits for all programs are non-refundable and will hold your place in our program.

* no refunds for any production after is cast.

All final balances are due at the time of casting or, for non-audition shows, by Monday, June 17 and are final.

Students registering late after auditions are over may still participate in the ensemble of any show.

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