Summer Youth Program | Heritage Theatre

13 - 18 year olds

&

8 - 12 year olds

Youth Summer Program

2026 Summer Youth Program

The Heritage Theatre Summer Youth Program will be divided into two separate groups this year with two entirely different shows.

Our 8 – 12 year olds will put on Alice in Wonderland Jr. This summer camp will be led by Audrey Norton – who will also direct the show.

Our 13 – 17 year olds will put on Bye Bye Birdie: Youth Edition. This program will be run by Becky Montgomery – who will also direct the show.

Participants will audition for the group that corresponds to their age at the time of auditions.

All participants who audition/signup will be able to participate in the program and cast in the show. However, if there are severe or excessive conflicts, it may affect casting/participation.

The cost for both programs is $100. There is a 10% discount for families with multiple children that sign up.

How do I register my child for the Summer Program?

1. Sign your child up for an audition time by clicking the link below for the program based on their age.

2. After auditions, and the show is cast, pay your child's tuition HERE.

3. Attend the Parent Meeting, where the rest of your questions will be answered.

Summer Teen Program 13 – 18 year olds

In addition to rehearsing and performing Bye Bye Birdie, the teen program will focus on a different aspect of theater each week. Things like costumes, sets, props, and tech. Each section will have a teacher with extensive experience in that area. This group will be meeting/rehearsing on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings from 4 PM to 7PM.

AUDITIONS

Bye Bye Birdie

April 29th and 30th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sign up for a time HERE.
Callbacks will be by invitation only and will be on May 2nd from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. There will be reading from the script, dancing, and songs sung from the show.
All roles are open. Everyone who auditions will be put in the program and cast in the show. The only thing that may affect casting are severe conflicts.
Those planning to audition should be prepared to perform 30 seconds of a song excerpt and do a cold reading from the script. Choose your song based on which character you would like to audition for!

Albert Peterson: "Put on a Happy Face" — Bye Bye Birdie, "Singin' in the Rain" — Singin' in the Rain,"On the Street Where You Live" — My Fair Lady

Rosie Alvarez: "An English Teacher" — Bye Bye Birdie, "Someone to Watch Over Me" — Oh, Kay!, "Everything's Coming Up Roses" — Gypsy

Conrad Birdie: "Honestly Sincere" — Bye Bye Birdie, "Hand Jive" — Grease, "One Last Kiss" — Bye Bye Birdie

Kim McAfee: "How Lovely to Be a Woman" — Bye Bye Birdie, "Hopelessly Devoted to You" — Grease, "I Could Have Danced All Night" — My Fair Lady

Supporting Male Characters: (Mr. McAfee, Hugo Peabody, Randolph McAfee): "Kids" — Bye Bye Birdie, "Hymn for a Sunday Evening (Ed Sullivan)" — Bye Bye Birdie, "Shipoopi" — The Music Man

Supporting Female Characters: (Ursula Merkle, Mrs. McAfee, Mrs. Mae Peterson): "Put on a Happy Face" — Bye Bye Birdie, "I Enjoy Being a Girl" — Flower Drum Song, "My White Knight" — The Music Man

Ensemble: "A Lot of Livin' to Do" — Bye Bye Birdie, "Consider Yourself" — Oliver, "We Go Together" — Grease

PARENT MEETING

There will be a MANDATORY PARENT meeting on May 5th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Only one parent needs to attend and the children do not need to come. If you cannot be at the theatre physically, there will be a zoom link but we prefer you to be physically present.

May 6th will be the first day with the participants. There will be introductions and a tour of the theatre. The 7th will consist of more getting to know you activities.

In addition to show rehearsals, this is the schedule for the education portion of the program.

Week 1 – Props

Week 2 – Costumes

Week 3 – Set Design

Week 4 – Makeup

REHEARSALS

Rehearsals will be held beginning on Wednesday, May 6th and will be every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM There will also be some Saturday rehearsals held from 1 PM to 4 PM.

Daily rehearsals (Mon. and Fri. added) will begin on Monday June 15th and may move to slightly later in the evening.

TECH DAY WILL BE SATURDAY, JUNE 20TH. IT WILL BEGIN IN THE MORNING AND MAY NOT BE DONE UNTIL 4 OR 5 PM. THERE WILL BE A MEAL BREAK AND YOUR CHILD SHOULD HAVE A LUNCH and SNACKS AND PLENTY OF WATER.

PERFORMANCES

Performances will be Thursday June 25th to Tuesday June 30th. There will be one matinee performance on Saturday June 27th, which will begin at 2 PM. ALL OTHER SHOW TIMES ARE AT 7 PM.

Most other questions will be answered at the Parent Meeting, but if you have any in the meantime, please contact the theatre.

Jr. Summer Camp 8 – 12 year olds

This group will focus on basic aspects of theatre in addition to rehearsing for the show. The camp will meet on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings from 9 AM to 12 PM. There will be a break provided each day. So, please make sure your kids have a snack and plenty of water with them.

AUDITIONS

Alice in Wonderland Jr.

May 27th and 28th from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Sign up for a time HERE!
Callbacks will be by invitation only and will be on May 30th from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. There will be reading from the script, dancing and singing songs from the show.
Those planning to audition should prepare approximately 30 seconds of a Disney or Broadway- style show.
All roles are open. Everyone who auditions will be put in the program and cast in the show. The only thing that may affect casting are severe conflicts.

Parent Meeting

There will be a MANDATORY PARENT meeting on June 1st at 9:00 AM. Only one parent needs to attend and the children do not need to come. If you cannot be at the theatre physically, there will be a zoom link but we prefer you to be physically present.

June 2nd will be the first day with the participants. There will be introductions and a tour of the theatre.

Rehearsals/Camp Days

The camp days will begin Tuesday, June 2nd and will be held Monday through Thursday from 9 AM to Noon. There will be a small break for your child. Please make sure your child has a small snack (please nothing sticky) and plenty of water.

Daily rehearsals will begin on July 2nd. (Adding Friday and possibly Saturday.) Some of these rehearsals closer to opening will then transition to the evening.

TECH DAY WILL BE SATURDAY, JULY 11TH. IT WILL BEGIN IN THE MORNING AND MAY NOT BE DONE UNTIL 4 OR 5 PM. THERE WILL BE A MEAL BREAK AND YOUR CHILD SHOULD HAVE A LUNCH and SNACKS AND PLENTY OF WATER.