2024 THEATER CAMP (June 10-28, 2024)

The fun and excitement of Summer Theater Camp at the Carver begins June 10-28, 2024 for actors and technical crew, ages 10-18. 

Our three-week theatre intensive offers young actors and technicians an immersive experience in theatre under the guidance of theatre professionals, led by the AMAZING Christopher Reese, theatre teacher at Sam Houston High School and SAISD's Teacher of the Year 2023!  As an actor, he has been featured in the musicals A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, The Threepenny Opera, and Sweeney Todd.  An alumnus of SAISD, he received his Bachelor of Arts degrees in both Theatre and Communication Studies from Texas State University where he was the recipient of various awards for acting and Public Speaking. A member of the M.F.A. Acting program at The University of Texas at Austin, he received his Master’s degree in 2013 where he was a Virginia L. Murchison Regents Fellow. 

Actors will receive daily instruction in acting skills, choreography,  and voice training from professional artists, while technical theatre students will work alongside professional technicians to learn production, sound, lighting, props, costuming and more! 

This year, the intensive culminates in a fully produced performance of LEGENDS: A Musical Revue featuring the full company!  LEGENDS is an original jukebox-style musical that showcases our students as entertainment icons who come together to raise funds for the arts!

The camp will culminate with a performance before a live audience of family and friends on Friday, June 28 at 7:00 pm in the historic and iconic Jo Long Theatre!

2024 DANCE CAMP with Dallas Black Dance Theatre! (July 15-26, 2024)

For serious dance students, our two-week dance program takes place July 15-26 for dancers ages 10-18.

Two instructional levels create engaging learning environments for intermediate and advanced dancers, while encouraging each student to reach their highest personal potential in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, and West African dance genres.

Previous professional dance instruction, dedication, self-motivation, and knowledge of dance fundamentals are essential. Enrolled households will incur additional expenses for required attire and footwear.

Dance camp will culminate with a performance set before a LIVE audience of friends and family on Friday, July 26 at 7:00 pm in the historic and iconic Jo Long Theatre!!!