ACT 4 Summer for Grades 4–6
This summer program for budding actors in Grades 4–6 explores traditional children’s theater in new and creative ways. Act 4 Summer students learn how to not only “workshop” a show as an ensemble to build a final product together, but also how to develop their own individual character and voice within the role they assume onstage.
Focused tutorial sessions with our trained experts over the course of the day build acting skills and develop unified choreography & confident stage expression. This unique stage experience also helps budding young actors build audition skills for the future.
Act 4 Summer students can choose from one-week or single day improvisation sessions or a two-week musical theater sessions that will bring fun original parodies to the stage with guaranteed equitable roles for every cast member and plenty of songs and dances that feature the entire cast!
On select weeks in the summer, we offer flexible single day registration so you can sign up for as many days on those weeks that fits your schedule! Please note, single day registration weeks will not have a final presentation on Fridays.
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Tuition
SINGLE DAY: $125 per student
FULL WEEK: $625 per student
TWO WEEK: $1,250 per student
Extended Day Options
- Drop off early any time after 8:00 am: $50/week
- Pick up late anytime before 6:00 pm: $75/week
- Drop off early AND pick up late: $100/week
2025 Shows
Click on each show title for a preview of the plot and some of the original songs we’ve written for this production!
MEAN GHOULS: An Original Musical
July 14–25, 2025
Step into the ghostly halls of Spookyville High, where the coolest ghouls haunt the cafeteria, and the afterlife is anything but boring. In Mean Ghouls, our hilarious parody of the Broadway hit Mean Girls, you’ll play a part in an unforgettable story of friendship, rivalry, and learning to embrace what makes you unique—even if you’re transparent!
Our tale begins with a friendly new ghost, Casperina, who floats into Spookyville High after centuries of homeschooling in the Spirit Realm. She quickly finds herself torn between the “Coffin Clique,” led by the queen of mean herself, Regina Phantom, and her new misfit friends, the “Boo Crew.” Can Casperina survive the haunt hierarchy, or will she get tangled in the spiderweb of supernatural drama?
This original musical is packed with spirited parody songs like:
🎶 “Boo Can’t Float With Us” – A haunting anthem by Regina Phantom and her clique.
🎶 “Dead and Loving It” – A hilarious celebration of the perks of ghosthood sung by Casperina and the Boo Crew.
🎶 “Full Moon Frenzy” – A show-stopping number that turns the big school dance into a howling good time!
Get ready for clever jokes, spooky-but-silly scares, and heartwarming lessons about teamwork and kindness. But beware—the story takes a surprising turn at the end! Will the ghosts of Spookyville High find harmony, or will Regina Phantom’s reign of terror continue forever?
Don’t miss your chance to bring this original comedy to life onstage and join the most fang-tastic cast of characters ever to haunt a theater!
STAR SHREK: An Original Musical
July 28–August 8, 2025
Blast off to a galaxy far, far away in Star Shrek, our hilarious parody of the beloved musical Shrek! This original children’s musical boldly goes where no fairy tale has gone before, combining the magic of Shrek with the sci-fi thrills of space adventures. Get ready for a show that’s out of this world—literally!
The story follows Captain Shrek, a grumpy but lovable ogre-like alien, who lives a peaceful life on Planet Swampus until his solitude is interrupted by an urgent mission. With the help of his wisecracking first mate, Donkey Droid, Shrek must travel across the stars to rescue Princess Fiona 2.0, a feisty royal imprisoned aboard the villainous Space Lord Farquaad’s floating space castle. Along the way, they’ll encounter hilarious characters, battle laser dragons, and discover that heroes come in all shapes and species.
This laugh-filled musical features dazzling parody songs like:
🎶 “Ogres and Aliens Unite” – A hilarious rallying cry as Shrek and Donkey Droid prepare for their mission.
🎶 “Far, Far, Farquaad Away” – A villainous showstopper where Space Lord Farquaad lays out his devious plans.
🎶 “Swamp Thing Groove” – A funky, toe-tapping finale that will have the whole cast singing and dancing their way to victory!
Join us for an interstellar journey full of laughs, heart, and adventure. But hold onto your space helmets—the final twist will leave you starstruck! Will Captain Shrek save the day and discover the true meaning of friendship and courage? Only the cast and audience of Star Shrek will know!
Don’t miss your chance to star in the show where sci-fi meets fairy tale magic. Beam aboard for an experience that’s truly out of this swamp!
Weekly Themes
June 23–27, 2025: Fairytale Forest*
June 30–July 3, 2025: Wizard Academy*
July 7–11, 2025: Improvisation
July 14–25, 2025: MEAN GHOULS Musical
July 28–August 8: STAR SHREK Musical
August 11–15, 2025: Improvisation
August 18–22, 2025: THE WIZARD OF OZ
August 25–29, 2025: Superhero Academy*
*Single Day Registration Available
Typical Schedule
Please note this schedule is for example purposes only; actual daily schedules may vary.
8:00-9:00 am: Extended day
9:00-9:15 am: Opening activities
9:15-10:00 am: Script rehearsal
10:00-10:30 am: Snack
10:30-11:15am: Choreography
11:15 am-12:30 pm: Music rehearsal
12:30-1:00 pm: Lunch
1:00-1:45 pm: Field games
1:45-2:15 pm: Talent show
2:15-2:45 pm: Art
2:45-3:30 pm: Choreography
3:30-4:30 pm: Full rehearsal
4:30-4:45 pm: Dismissal
4:45-6:00 pm: Extended day