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Summer Camp the Musical
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Ages 5 - 12
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June 22 - 26, 2026
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9:00am - 2:00pm
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Final performance on Friday, June 26 at 6:30pm
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Tuition $175, additional siblings $150
Welcome to Camp Runamok and the wackiest summer camp experience you could ever wish for! This musical has everything you love and fear about the summer camp experience, from the morning routine to corny camp skits and the ultimate talent show. Put away your technology and allow this nostalgic romp to take you on a journey of finding a place to belong, through the mighty highs and comic lows of Summer Camp!
Just Another High School Musical
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Ages 10 - 16
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July 6 - 17, 2026
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9:00am - 2:00pm
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Final performances on Thursday, July 16 and Friday, July 17 at 6:30pm
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No camp during the day on Friday, July 17
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Tuition $275, additional siblings $250
A group of high school actors, abandoned by their drama teacher for good reason, have to fend for themselves opening night in front of a live audience. Their first song, “We Apologize in Advance,” shows just how unprepared they are! The student assistant director and the stage manager find a box of scripts which they pass out to the cast, and try to throw something together. What follows is a rollicking show full of physical comedy, gags, and satirical re-writings from Shakespeare (“Life Is Like a Snow Globe”) to Louisa May Alcott (“Dress Them Up in Drag”). Even melodrama gets a nod with a boisterous, under-a-minute-long song. But it doesn’t help. In desperation they sing the song “Intermission” with the lyrics, “This means our show is more than halfway done. Maybe Act Two will be better than Act One.” In Act Two (“Back Down to Business”), the actors put their own spin on Dickens (“A Christmas Carol Rap”) and Thornton Wilder (“Our Town, This Town”). Finally, they perform their “Gratuitous Number.” Will it be enough to rescue this disaster before their teacher returns—if he ever does? A final number, “A Spotlight Big Enough for All,” closes the show on a comically uplifting note!
What is Theater Immersion Camp?
A show in a week! So much fun that Immersion Camps are one of our favorite programs! An unmatched exercise in teamwork and creativity as the cast works together under the supervision of professional drama, dance and voice coaches to create a one-act musical.
The actors have an enormous amount of creative input to the production. Every actor comes to us with a different skill set. We strive to meet them where they are, push them enough that they are proud and feel accomplished, while making sure that they have fun and don't feel stressed. The cast brainstorms and plans the sets and props.
The camp will begin with acting exercises and auditions - Auditions are low key and fun, no preparation is necessary our staff will teach them everything they need to audition! They are very similar to the auditions for our regular season musicals thus preparing them for future productions. Throughout the week the actors will work with drama, voice and dance coaches to prepare for their roles, vocals and choreography.
The final show may be shorter then a regular season show but it includes all aspects of a full musical and requires the actors to go through all the same processes as they would if cast in a regular season show. This will help prepare them for future productions in our youth theater program.
Camp is held at: 2nd Street Performing Arts Center, 1123 2nd Street, Wyandotte, MI
Meet The Staff
Bryan Aue
Bryan Aue is a middle school educator of 20 years with a BA in elementary education science MA in School Administration. In addition to his education, Mr. Aue has supervised youth summer camps for 15 years, serves as the Director of Operations for the Downriver Actors Guild, and has also performed in a number of productions. Mr. Aue has also directed a number of teen and youth productions for the Downriver Actors Guild including Footloose, Loveville High, Disney's Descendants, and Be More Chill. Through his professional career and recreational activities, Mr Aue has shown an ability to develop, lead, and foster an educational environment that is supportive and challenging. He very excited to be a part of the summer programs at the 2nd St. Performing Arts Center!
Tamara Hornby
Tamara has been performing on and off the stage in the Downriver area her entire life. She studied music at Wayne State University and has been a private voice and piano instructor for over 15 years (tamaramarla.com). She frequently directs and vocal directs for DAG. Her productions include Finding Nemo Jr, Kinky Boots, and many more.
Makena Shell
Makena has been performing and directing theatre in the Downriver area for several years. She
currently serves on DAG’s Board of Directors and is the Social Media Coordinator for the 2nd Street
Performing Arts Center. Makena is currently attending school to become a teacher, and she strives to
make theatre an educational experience for youth performers. Previously, Makena has worked on
youth productions with the Southgate Community Players, Southgate Anderson High School, and
Roosevelt High School.