Summer Camp

Wizard of Oz Youth Edition (Parker)

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In this exciting summer camp, students will have the opportunity to rehearse and present a fully staged musical in just one week. Campers are guided through the complete production process—from first rehearsal to final performance—while building confidence, teamwork, and artistic skills.

Each day begins with a morning community conversation centered on a positive message such as compassion, leadership, or communication. Campers revisit this daily theme during a guided reflection at the end of the day, encouraging community-building alongside artistic development.

This is a two-week, full-day camp. Campers should bring a lunch, snack, and water bottle each day.  This is an action-packed and intentionally challenging week, offering students the opportunity to study acting, music, and dance as part of the rehearsal process.

The week culminates in a fully staged performance. **Ticket purchase required**. 

Audition Information

Students audition prior to the start of the program; however, every enrolled student is guaranteed a role in the cast. Auditions are used to help the teaching artists thoughtfully place each student in a role that best supports their strengths, growth, and overall experience.


Students will register for an audition time slot and audition in small groups. The audition process includes singing, movement, and acting components and is designed to be welcoming and encouraging. Students are supported throughout the process and are encouraged to demonstrate engagement, a willingness to learn, and a positive, collaborative attitude.

No prior theatre experience is required.

Camp Schedule

Please note the unique camp schedule:

  • Week 1: Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • Week 2: Monday – Wednesday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • Week 2: Thursday 9:00 am – evening performance. Two performances (2:00 pm & 6:00 pm)
  • No rehearsal on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

Show Description:

Join Dorothy and her loyal companion Toto as they “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” through the Land of Oz, determined to reach the Emerald City, where the great and powerful Wizard of Oz will help them get home. Of course, along the way, Dorothy encounters witches (both good and bad), Munchkins, talking trees and winged monkeys. But most importantly, she befriends three unique characters: a Scarecrow with no brain, a Tin Man with no heart, and a Lion with no “nerve.” Their journey to happiness – and self-awareness – is a glowing testament to friendship, understanding and hope in a world filled with both beauty and ugliness.

We are not allowed to make a video recording of this production.

Artistic Team:

Summer Camp Show

June 8 - 18, 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Open to students entering:
Grades 3 - 6

Camp Location:

Auditions:

Wednesday, May 20th, 2026 from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at PAA.

Performance(s):

Thursday, June 18

2:00 pm & 6:00 pm

Chapparel High School
15655 Brookstone Dr, Parker, CO 80134

Ticket purchase required

Camp Price: $695 + $13 registration fee

Female Instructor

Morgan Hotchkiss

Director
Instructor

Caleb Heaton

Music Director
Female instructor

Kelly Amadeo

Choreographer

Show Credits:

Background Music by Herbert Stothart
Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard
Orchestration by Larry Wilcox
Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company
Based upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros.
Adaptation and support materials for the Youth Edition developed by iTheatrics under the supervision of Timothy Allen McDonald