Ordinary People. Extraordinary Impact.
You matter. Your choices matter. Your story matters.
SummerStage at Dallas Theater Center is more than a camp—it’s an immersive experience inside a working, professional theater. Students ages 6–18 rehearse and perform in the same spaces where DTC artists create productions for audiences year-round.
This season centers stories where everyday people make extraordinary impact through kindness, courage, humor, and heart. Through musicals and plays, students build confidence, collaboration skills, and empathy while working with professional teaching artists in an inclusive, joyful, and artistically rigorous environment.
SummerStage Scholarships available! Contact Brandi Giles for info: brandi.giles@dallastheatercenter.org
Scholarships awarded on a first come first serve basis.
June 1-5
Ages: 6–18
Dates: June 1–5, 2026
Daily Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Performances:
• Saturday, June 6 at 2:00 PM
• Saturday, June 6 at 6:00 PM
Tuition: $500
This one-week musical ensemble experience invites students into the joyful world of Bikini Bottom alongside the Next Stage cast of SpongeBob the Musical. Designed for students who were not part of the original production, this camp celebrates the heart of the show: community saves the day.
Students sing, move, rehearse, and perform as part of a unified ensemble, learning that optimism, collaboration, and showing up for one another can change everything. A perfect entry point into SummerStage and a joyful celebration of ensemble storytelling.
June 8-19
Ages: 6–18
Dates: June 8 –19, 2026
Daily Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Performances:
• Friday, June 19 at 4:00 PM
• Saturday, June 20 at 12:00 PM
Tuition: $750
A gentle, whimsical musical celebrating friendship, patience, and the beauty of everyday moments, A Year With Frog and Toad, Kids serves as a heartfelt capstone to the SummerStage season.
Through music and storytelling, students explore what it means to be a good friend, to grow together, and to find joy in ordinary days. With a warm tone and strong ensemble focus, this musical embodies the spirit of SummerStage—where small choices, shared experiences, and kindness leave a lasting impact.
A Year With Frog And Toad–Kids is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com
June 22 - July 2
Ages: 6–10
Dates: June 22 – July 2, 2026 (ends Thursday)
Daily Time: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Performance:
• Thursday, July 2 at 12:00 PM
Tuition: $500
Based on the beloved folk tale, the play Stone Soup is a gentle, joyful introduction to theater. When everyone contributes something small, something meaningful can be created together.
This half-day camp introduces young students to acting, storytelling, and collaboration in a warm, supportive environment. With simple staging and clear storytelling, students learn that everyone has something valuable to offer—and that community is built one choice at a time.
June 22 - July 3
Ages: 10–18
Dates: June 22 – July 3, 2026
Daily Time: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Performance:
• Friday, July 3 at 12:00 PM
Tuition: $750
Drawn from real letters written aboard the Titanic, this powerful play focuses on individual humanity rather than the disaster itself. Students explore historical storytelling, ensemble scene work, and reflective performance practices.
This experience encourages empathy, courage, and connection while remaining carefully guided and age-appropriate. Students learn that history is shaped by people—their voices, choices, and relationships.
July 6-17
Ages: 10–18
Dates: July 6–17, 2026
Daily Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Performances:
• Friday, July 17 at 4:00 PM
• Saturday, July 18 at 12:00 PM
Tuition: $750
This fast-paced, laugh-out-loud ensemble comedy play races through dozens of Grimm fairy tales in one wild theatrical ride. With actors constantly switching roles, stories, and narrators, the ensemble drives the storytelling.
Students build flexibility, comedic timing, and collaboration skills while discovering how stories endure because communities keep telling them.
“The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon (one act)” by Don Zolidis
The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon (One Act) (ONE-ACT) is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Playscripts. www.concordtheatricals.com
July 20-31
Ages: 6–18
Dates: July 20-31, 2026
Daily Time: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Performances:
• Friday, July 31 at 4:00 PM
• Saturday, August 1 at 12:00 PM
Tuition: $750
Bursting with color, music, and imagination, Seussical Jr. brings Dr. Seuss’s world to life through song and storytelling. At its heart is Horton’s powerful belief: “A person’s a person, no matter how small.”
Students explore musical performance, character work, and ensemble collaboration while learning that standing up for others is an act of courage. With its large cast, flexible roles, and joyful tone, this musical builds confidence, empathy, and belonging.
Seussical Jr. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com
For questions or issues, please contact Brandi Giles at brandi.giles@dallastheatercenter.org
