About St. Mary’s University Musical Theatre Camp
Each year, St. Mary’s University holds a summer musical theatre camp for San Antonio-area youth. We are thrilled to announce the addition of a short winter camp this December!
Summer Musical Theatre Camp
St. Mary’s Musical Theatre Camp is a fun and unique experience that offers students ages 14-19* the opportunity to learn a full-length Broadway musical in just one week. Ending the week with two performances free to the public, every student will have a chance to showcase skills learned on the stage or behind the scenes.
*or will have turned 14 as of September 1.
Summer Camp Details
June 11-17, 2023 | June 25-July 1, 2023
Summer Camp Fee:
$300 per student
$275 sibling discount (apply code “SIBLING” at checkout)
Meals: Students will bring a sack lunch; dinner will be provided.
Students will also come together in the evenings for a fun and faith-filled retreat. This time as a community gives students the opportunity to support each other and grow closer as an ensemble through prayer, discussion and reflection activities. The retreat always focuses on themes and questions present in this year’s musical, offering a meaningful accompaniment to the rehearsal process.
Summer 2023 Show
Fiddler on the Roof
Based on Sholem Aleichem stories by special permission of Arnold Perl
Book by JOSEPH STEIN Music by JERRY BOCK Lyrics by SHELDON HARNICK
Produced on the New York Stage by Harold Prince
Original New York Stage Production Directed and Choreographed by JEROME ROBBINSFIDDLER ON THE ROOF Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Past shows include:
- 2019: Bye Bye Birdie (Our premiere performance)
- 2021: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella
- 2022: Mary Poppins
Auditions: All students will participate in the audition process, which will be held on Sunday after check-in. Check your email for audition materials.
Performances:
Saturday, June 17 and Saturday, July 1
1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Treadaway Recital Hall- Tickets are free with a suggested donation of $8 per adult, $5 per student
- Parking is free and available in Lot C.
- Doors open half an hour before the performance.
Weekly Schedule
Sunday:
- Check-in: 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
- Pick-up: 9:00 p.m.
Monday – Wednesday:
- Drop-off: 8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
- Pick-up: 9:00 p.m.
Thursday – Friday:
- Drop-off: 8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
- Pick-up: 10:00 p.m.
Saturday:
- Drop-off: 9:30 – 10:00 a.m.
- Performance: 1:00 p.m.
- Performance: 7:30 p.m.
(Students will stay at the camp in between the performances.)
2021 Camper“It was the most welcoming thing I’ve ever been to…It was amazing to know more people who love theatre and fine arts like I do.”
Musical Theatre Camp Services
Rehearsals
In preparation for the Saturday performances, students will spend the mornings and afternoons rehearsing scenes, music, and choreography from the musical. In these rehearsals students will learn:
- Theatre/music/dance – specific language
- Healthy vocal and dance practices
- Improvisational techniques
- Backstage practices
- Leadership on and off stage
2019 Camper“This camp is truly an experience: It’s an amazing environment and the people are amazing. You create such a strong bond with the people that you won’t find anywhere else all while having fun and putting on a play.”
Winter Musical Theatre Camp
Throughout this weekend camp, students will rehearse a selection of Broadway songs spanning a variety of classic shows, celebrated composers and lyricists.
The camp will end with a showcase compiled of ensemble dance numbers, riveting group scenes and heart-warming solos.
Stay tuned for information about our Winter 2023 Musical Theatre Camp.
Contact
For more information about the St. Mary’s University Summer Music Camp, contact Department of Music Chair Matthew Mireles, D.M.A.
Matthew Mireles, D.M.A.
Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Bands
St. Mary’s University
mmireles1@stmarytx.edu
210-436-3421