Spring Break Camp

Step Into the Spotlight This Spring Break

Spend your Spring Break immersed in imagination, laughter, and theatrical discovery at Gaslight-Baker Theatre’s 2026 Spring Break Day Camp!

Designed for students ages 8–18, this high-energy, confidence-building week centers around the wildly entertaining world of:

Masterclasses: The Morley Buck School of Serious Acting for Extraordinary Actors

At Morley Buck’s prestigious (and delightfully eccentric) academy, acting is treated with absolute seriousness… even when students are:

  • Being startled awake mid-scene

  • Delivering deeply emotional underwater monologues

  • Reacting to being struck by a mysterious laser B.E.A.M.

  • Mastering the art of dramatic intensity over absolutely everything

Through comedy and creative challenges, students build real performance skills while embracing the joy that makes theatre unforgettable.

📅 Camp Details

Dates: March 16–20, 2026
Time: Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Performance Showcase: Friday Evening, March 20
Ages: 8–17
Class Size: Limited to 16 students

🎟 Tuition & Registration

Early Bird (Register by March 1, 2026): $275
Regular Tuition (After March 1): $325

Nonrefundable Deposit: $75 due at enrollment

Sibling Discounts:

  • $50 off two students (Promo Code: students2)

  • $100 off three students (Promo Code: students3)

Registration Deadline: March 14, 2026

Spots are limited, and camps often fill quickly — early registration is encouraged!

Register Here

🎭 What Students Will Learn

Our camp blends structured training with imaginative exploration. Students will grow in:

  • Beginner to Intermediate Improv
  • Story & Plot Analysis
  • Script Marking
  • Stage Movement & Blocking
  • Stage Vocal Training & Projection
  • Character Analysis
  • Character Relationships & Dynamics
  • Team Building
  • Simple Set & Prop Building
  • Audition Skills
  • Memorization Techniques
  • Emotional Recall
  • Professional Expectations in Theatre

🗓 Daily Schedule Overview

9:00 AM – Check-in
9:15 AM – Script Work / Introductions (Monday: Rules & Welcome)
10:15 AM – Snack Break
10:30 AM – Craft & Prop Making
11:15 AM – Improvisation
11:30 AM – Theatre Tour
12:00 PM – Lunch
12:30 PM – Script Distribution / Audition Work
1:30 PM – Scene Reading & Rehearsal
2:30 PM – Intro to Projection
3:00 PM – Snack Break
3:15 PM – Part Preferences & Ensemble Work
3:30 PM – Improvisation
4:00 PM – Stage Terminology
4:15 PM – Wrap-Up
4:30 PM – Parent Pick-Up

🌟 Final Showcase Performance

The week culminates in a fully staged performance for family and friends on the Gaslight-Baker stage.

Act One: Improv Showcase
Act Two: One-Act Play Performance

Students leave with new skills, new friendships, and a deeper love for theatre.

🧃 What to Bring

Supplies Needed:

  • Folder
  • Script (provided)
  • Possible simple props (if assigned)

Daily Needs:

  • Sack lunch
  • Drink
  • Two snacks
  • Comfortable clothing
  • Closed-toe shoes
  • Hair secured back
  • Shorts mid-thigh or fingertip length
  • Shorts under dresses/costumes
  • No midriffs

👩‍🏫 Meet Your Teaching Artists

Ryan Melby

Theatre Educator | Director | Teaching Artist

Ryan Melby is a theatre educator, director, and teaching artist based in Lockhart, Texas. He recently graduated from Texas State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Education.

With a background in directing, design, and theatre education, Ryan is passionate about creating welcoming, student-centred spaces where young artists feel confident taking creative risks and discovering their voices onstage.

His teaching philosophy centers on:

  • Building strong ensemble foundations
  • Encouraging imagination
  • Balancing discipline with joy

Ryan believes theatre should be a place where students feel supported, energised, and proud of the work they create together. He is excited to work with the Gaslight-Baker community and looks forward to helping students grow as performers, creators, and collaborators.

Laomai Cherry

Performer | Improv Artist | Camp Instructor

Laomai Cherry grew up at Gaslight-Baker Theatre as both a camper and a regular performer on the GBT stage. With over five years of improv training and participation in numerous productions, she brings both experience and heart to her teaching.

Laomai has assisted with camp programs for several years and is passionate about mentoring the next generation of theatre students. She believes theatre should be a welcoming space where everyone can tell stories together.

Her work is rooted in:

  • Encouraging confidence
  • Fostering creativity
  • Building inclusive ensemble environments

🎬 Who This Camp Is For

This camp is perfect for students who:

  • Want to explore their creativity

  • Are curious about acting or improv

  • Want to build confidence

  • Love performing

  • Are ready for an interactive, high-energy theatre experience

Whether your student is brand new to theatre or already stage-savvy, this camp meets them where they are and helps them grow.

🎟 Reserve Your Spot Today

Spots are limited to maintain a focused, supportive learning environment.

Join us for a week of laughter, growth, and unforgettable theatre magic at Gaslight-Baker Theatre.

Register Here

 

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