Summer Camps at MMPA

Broadway Dance Party

Grades K-2

Grades 3-5

Get ready to bust a move at the Broadway Dance Party! In this high-energy dance camp, students will learn musical theatre dance routines set to music from hit Broadway shows like Newsies, Matilda, Frozen, and more!

The camp will teach proper warm-up techniques, and important foundations for jazz, ballet, and theatre dance. We’ll also cover the best practices for keeping your body healthy and strong while dancing - and have a great time doing it! Students will prepare a number of routines and perform for friends and family on the final day of camp.

Theatre 101*

Grades K-5

What does it really take to put on a play? Which way is stage left? How do actors memorize all those lines? Why do we tell them to "break a leg"?

Learn the answers to these questions and many more in the Intro to Drama Series, a three-day mini-camp that aims to teach students curious about getting involved in the performing arts all the basic lingo, etiquette, and techniques they need to get started. Students will learn about the audition process, strategies for studying their script, warm-up exercises for actors and vocalists, and more.

*This is a special 3-day ALL-day camp, which will take place from 9:00am-3:30pm July 1-3rd, 2024. Full cost is $400.

Ukulele 101

Grades K-2

Come learn ukulele with us! Whether you’ve played before or have never picked one up, our group ukulele class gives students the opportunity to learn an instrument that they can take with them anytime, anywhere. Basic knowledge of the instrument is introduced while learning to tune, strum, read tablature and read chord charts.

Students will leave being able to pick out simple, familiar melodies and play a few 3 or 4 chord songs. On the final day of class, students will have the opportunity to share what they’ve learned with a studio showcase for family and friends!

Theatre Behind the Scenes

Grades 3-5

The actors may be front and center, but there is so much more to putting on an amazing stage show than what’s in front of the curtain. A huge team of artists is required in order to pull off a play or a musical, including set and lighting designers, directors, choreographers, musicians, costume designers, and more.

If you’ve ever wanted to know more about what goes on behind the scenes of a theatre production, this is the camp for you! Through interactive lessons and hands-on activities, students will learn about the many creative jobs and opportunities there are in the field of theatre.

Star Wars Play Creation

Grades K-2

May the Force be with you! In this camp, students will explore the art of character development and storytelling by creating original characters, scenes, and songs that are set within the world of Star Wars.

In addition to writing and acting out their stories, students will make props, put together costumes, and create set pieces for their original play. On the final day of camp, the students will present their final performances to a limited audience of family and friends.

Improv Workshop

Grades 3-5

Do you like being kept on your toes? Are you a quick thinker looking for a fun challenge? Then this just might the workshop for you!

Improvisation is an acting technique that is especially spontaneous and creative; there are no lines and no plans! Anything can happen in improv. Join this camp to learn more about how to think outside the box, step out of your comfort zone, and have a ton of fun doing it!

Music Theory 101

Grades K-2

Have you ever wanted to know why that one song you heard on the radio is so catchy? Why is classical music so special? What makes a piece of music sound happy or sad? All of that and more has to do with music theory, the building blocks of music!

In this camp, students will learn about everything from notes and scales to the difference between minor and major keys, and how musicians create rhythms and melodies. These skills are important for aspiring musicians and singers of all ages.

Music in the Movies

Grades 3-5

One of the things that make movies larger than life is the grand effect that music can have on a scene. Think of some of the most iconic movie scores: Star Wars, The Lion King, The Lord of the Rings, Pirates of the Caribbean, and many more. What would those movies be without that stunning music? They’d be very different, that’s for sure.

In this camp, we will explore the history of music in film from the Silent Era all the way through to today. We will discuss influential composers in the field and hopefully inspire the next generation of musicians to make some iconic scores of their own!

Songwriting / Beatmaking

Grades 6-8

Mode wants to hear your songs! In this weekly workshop, we will encourage students to explore self-expression through music and help them develop the skills they need to write lyrics, melody, and chord progressions.

Working both solo and as a group, our instructor will create short and long term songwriting goals for each student while building a lasting skill and gaining confidence to go home and write your own. Popular songs will be broken down as examples and used to create original compositions.

Each student is encouraged to bring their own songwriting instrument to class if they like. Students will have the opportunity to perform their original songs for friends and family on the final day of class.

Fairytale Play Creation

Grades K-2

Swords and sorcery, dangerous quests, dragons, owlbears, and wizards, oh my! In this camp, students will explore the art of character development and storytelling by creating original characters, scenes, and songs that are set within a world of high fantasy (think Dungeons & Dragons, The Hobbit, and The Last Unicorn).

In addition to writing and acting out their stories, students will make props, put together costumes, and create set pieces for their original play. On the final day of camp, the students will present their final performances to a limited audience of family and friends.

Theatre 101*

Grades K-5

What does it really take to put on a play? Which way is stage left? How do actors memorize all those lines? Why do we tell them to "break a leg"?

Learn the answers to these questions and many more in the Intro to Drama Series, a three-day mini-camp that aims to teach students curious about getting involved in the performing arts all the basic lingo, etiquette, and techniques they need to get started. Students will learn about the audition process, strategies for studying their script, warm-up exercises for actors and vocalists, and more.

*This is a special 3-day ALL-day camp, which will take place from 9:00am-3:30pm July 1-3rd, 2024. Full cost is $400.

Superhero Scene Study

Grades 3-5

Heroes, assemble! In this class, students will explore the art of character development and storytelling by analyzing and acting out selected scenes from Superhero movies. Students will also have the opportunity to create original characters, scenes, and songs.

In addition to writing and acting out these legendary stories, students will make props, put together costumes, and create set pieces for their final performance.

This class teaches valuable theatre skills such as creative collaboration, memorization techniques, identifying objectives and motivations, and character development. The class will conclude with a live performance for a limited audience of family and friends.

Story Drama

Grades K-2

Every child has their own story to tell! In the Story Drama series, students will use works by popular children’s authors like Dr. Seuss and Eric Carle to explore the fundamentals of storytelling, and work together to bring those stories to life.

In this camp, we will have a blast using visuals, music, performance art, and games to create a unique “staged” version of each story. Alternatively, students may choose to write their own original story to perform! A final presentation of the students’ creation will be performed on the final day of camp for a limited audience of family and friends.

Musical Theatre Revue

Grades 3-5

It’s showtime! Whether you’re already a Broadway superfan or you’re just stepping into the wonderful world of musical theatre, join this camp if you can hear the stage calling your name.

Students will learn about the audition process, tips and tricks for memorizing lines and music, and rehearse musical numbers that will be performed for families at the end of the week.

Possible showcase pieces include songs from musicals like Disney’s Newsies, Seussical the Musical, Wicked, Matilda the Musical, and more!

Songwriting Workshop

Grades K-2

Grades 3-5

Mode wants to hear your songs! In this camp, we will encourage students to explore self-expression through music, and help them develop the skills they need to write lyrics, melody, and chord progressions. Working both solo and as a group, our instructor will create short and long term songwriting goals for each student. These lessons aim to build a lasting skill and give students the confidence to go home and write on their own.

Popular songs will be broken down as examples and used to create original compositions. Each student is encouraged to bring their own songwriting instrument to camp if they like. Students will have the opportunity to perform their original songs for friends and family on the final day of camp.

Harry Potter Scene Study

Grades 3-5

Hogwarts unite! In this class, students will explore the art of character development and storytelling by analyzing and acting out selected scenes from Harry Potter movies. Students will also have the opportunity to create original characters, scenes, and songs.

In addition to writing and acting out these legendary stories, students will make props, put together costumes, and create set pieces for their final performance.

This class teaches valuable theatre skills such as creative collaboration, memorization techniques, identifying objectives and motivations, and character development. The class will conclude with a live performance for a limited audience of family and friends.

Musical Theatre Revue

Grades K-2

It’s showtime! Whether you’re already a Broadway superfan or you’re just stepping into the wonderful world of musical theatre, join this camp if you can hear the stage calling your name.

Students will learn about the audition process, tips and tricks for memorizing lines and music, and rehearse musical numbers that will be performed for families at the end of the week.

Possible showcase pieces include songs from musicals like Disney’s Newsies, Seussical the Musical, Wicked, Matilda the Musical, and more!

Vocal Performance

Grades 6-8