Summer 2026
Summer "Newsies" Skills Class
Let's SEIZE THE DAY and dive into all things NEWSIES this summer! This Skills Class will focus on exploring characters, scenes, songs & dances from the popular musical as we use the material to sharpen our skills as performers this summer! Every week will rotate in content but the theme will stay consistent and the experience will conclude with a small in-studio showcase.
Let's SEIZE THE DAY and dive into all things NEWSIES this summer! This Skills Class will focus on exploring characters, scenes, songs & dances from the popular musical as we use the material to sharpen our skills as performers this summer! Every week will rotate in content but the theme will stay consistent and the experience will conclude with a small in-studio showcase.
Monday
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Backlight Studios
Summer Improv Comedy
In this fun and engaging class, students will explore the art of improvisational comedy through interactive games and exercises designed to boost creativity, build self-confidence, and encourage teamwork. Each week, students will practice thinking on their feet, expressing their ideas, and supporting one another in a safe, inclusive, and laughter-filled environment. This session will conclude with a small classroom showcase where families are invited to see what students have learned and celebrate their progress.
In this fun and engaging class, students will explore the art of improvisational comedy through interactive games and exercises designed to boost creativity, build self-confidence, and encourage teamwork. Each week, students will practice thinking on their feet, expressing their ideas, and supporting one another in a safe, inclusive, and laughter-filled environment. This session will conclude with a small classroom showcase where families are invited to see what students have learned and celebrate their progress.
Monday
1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Backlight Studios
Make em' Laugh Kids Camp
Fill your summer with laughter as we dig deep into comedy and humor! Taught by professional improv comedians, this camp will introduce games and activities that strengthen your creative, quick thinking and improv skills, as we prepare comedy sketches similar to those you see in typical comedy clubs. This camp will also explore the physical elements of comedy through dance and slapstick movement as we incorporate music and dancing into our comedic routine! This camp will conclude with an in-studio mini-performance for friends and families!
Fill your summer with laughter as we dig deep into comedy and humor! Taught by professional improv comedians, this camp will introduce games and activities that strengthen your creative, quick thinking and improv skills, as we prepare comedy sketches similar to those you see in typical comedy clubs. This camp will also explore the physical elements of comedy through dance and slapstick movement as we incorporate music and dancing into our comedic routine! This camp will conclude with an in-studio mini-performance for friends and families!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Backlight Studios
You're a Good Man Charlie Brown Kids Camp
Dive into the world of Charlie Brown as we explore the many beloved characters and personalities of the Peanuts gang! Enhance your acting skills as you learn about characterization and impersonation and reenact classic comic strip bits. And grow in your singing and dancing abilities as you learn songs and dances from You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, the musical. This camp will conclude with an in-studio mini-performance for friends and families!
Dive into the world of Charlie Brown as we explore the many beloved characters and personalities of the Peanuts gang! Enhance your acting skills as you learn about characterization and impersonation and reenact classic comic strip bits. And grow in your singing and dancing abilities as you learn songs and dances from You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, the musical. This camp will conclude with an in-studio mini-performance for friends and families!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Backlight Studios