Classes & Camps
CTA provides a wide range of theatre arts education, including:
- Audition workshops, including the basics of how to audition and how to get noticed by the production team.
- Workshops with multiple sessions in fall, winter, and spring semesters, held weekly over an eight-to 12-week period focusing on the development of the total performer and ending with a performance for family, friends, and the general public.
- Special masterclasses are presented periodically with highly regarded professionals in different areas of the theatre arts.
- “Behind the Scenes” training is presented to all production participants and walks them through all the aspects of the physical theatre.
These programs give each participant the opportunity to learn the basics of theatre, expand their imagination, develop voice, dance and performance techniques, and much more. All training, workshops and camps are aimed to specific age and skill groups.
CTA is committed to making theatre education available to all, regardless of income status. If tuition poses a financial hardship, scholarships and payment plans are available. For a payment plan or scholarship information, contact CTA’s Executive Director April Forrer at aprilforrer@childrenstheatreofannapolis.org. Queries will be kept confidential.
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Musical Theatre Production Workshop (ages 7-18)
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDMUSICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION WORKSHOP :: Ages 7-18 The Claw By: Denver Casado, Jessica Penzias, Kerry Kazmierowicztrimm, Christyn Budzyna & Jack Mitchell ... Apprentice: Eli Cohen ... Orchestrations: Andrew Fox When an out-of-order claw game suddenly turns back on, all of the toys are ecstatic! Well… all of the toys except for Dot, a terrified stuffed cow. Dot’s desperate to hold […]
Musical Theatre Production Workshop (ages 7-13)
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDMUSICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION WORKSHOP :: Ages 7-13 The Claw By: Denver Casado, Jessica Penzias, Kerry Kazmierowicztrimm, Christyn Budzyna & Jack Mitchell ... Apprentice: Eli Cohen ... Orchestrations: Andrew Fox When an out-of-order claw game suddenly turns back on, all of the toys are ecstatic! Well… all of the toys except for Dot, a terrified stuffed cow. Dot’s desperate to […]
Theatre Production Workshop (ages 7-18)
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDCharming! By Judy Wickland Once upon a time, the Wicked Stepmothers’ Association (during one of their brilliant evil plans), tried to get rid of all the frogs, but one frog escaped and became Prince Charming. To the stepmothers’ dismay, he continuously rescues each of the queen’s six daughters from all the perils that come with being princesses. Furious at […]
HOMESCHOOL EDITION – Theatre Production Workshop (Ages 7-18)
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDCharming! By Judy Wickland Once upon a time, the Wicked Stepmothers’ Association (during one of their brilliant evil plans), tried to get rid of all the frogs, but one frog escaped and became Prince Charming. To the stepmothers’ dismay, he continuously rescues each of the queen’s six daughters from all the perils that come with being princesses. Furious at […]
Improv Comedy Workshop (ages 9-18)
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDWHOSE LAUGH IS IT ANYWAY? (ages 9-18) Improv Comedy Workshop They say laughter is the best medicine & this workshop will provide tons of it. Students will build confidence playing improv games, learning about comedy acting skills + timing, working on group acting scenes, and so much more! This workshop concludes with a free showcase performance for families and friends […]
Backstage Crew Workshop
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDBackstage Crew Workshop Ages 10+* | Level: Beginner Learn what it means to work backstage during a production. We will have volunteer actors perform a scene as you run stage crew for the scene. You will learn about setting up the stage, moving set pieces, what to do if a scene goes wrong and more. This is a perfect […]
Sound & Lights Tech Workshop
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDSound & Lights Tech Workshop Ages 12+ | Level: Beginner Get a look at what it means to design lights and sound. Learn the terminology needed, get a close look at equipment, and learn how to run the sound and light boards + spot lights. This is a perfect way for beginners to get hands-on experience and ask any […]
Audition Prep Workshop
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDAudition Prep Workshop Ages: 8-14 | Level: Beginner-Advanced Take the mystery out of the audition process! This workshop is a great opportunity for students to gain valuable experience while elevating their confidence and audition techniques. Students will be divided into smaller groups based on age and will rotate through vocals, dance, and acting. By being in smaller groups, they'll […]
Musical Theatre Production Workshop (ages 7-18)
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDMUSICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION WORKSHOP :: Ages 7-18 Disney/Pixar's Finding Nemo KIDS Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. […]
Musical Theatre Production Workshop (ages 7-13)
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDMUSICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION WORKSHOP :: Ages 7-13 Disney/Pixar's Finding Nemo KIDS Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. […]
Improv Comedy Workshop (ages 9-18)
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDWHOSE LAUGH IS IT ANYWAY? (ages 9-18) Improv Comedy Workshop They say laughter is the best medicine & this workshop will provide tons of it. Students will build confidence playing improv games, learning about comedy acting skills + timing, working on group acting scenes, and so much more! This workshop concludes with a free showcase performance for families and friends […]
Theatre Production Workshop (ages 7-18)
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDTHEATRE PRODUCTION WORKSHOP :: Ages 7-18 The Rainbow Fish Once upon a time, the Wicked Stepmothers’ Association (during one of their brilliant evil plans), tried to get rid of all the frogs, but one frog escaped and became Prince Charming. To the stepmothers’ dismay, he continuously rescues each of the queen’s six daughters from all the perils that come with […]
Theatre Production Workshop (ages 7-18) ** HOMESCHOOL EDITION **
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDTHEATRE PRODUCTION WORKSHOP :: Ages 7-18 ** HOMESCHOOL EDITION ** The Rainbow Fish Once upon a time, the Wicked Stepmothers’ Association (during one of their brilliant evil plans), tried to get rid of all the frogs, but one frog escaped and became Prince Charming. To the stepmothers’ dismay, he continuously rescues each of the queen’s six daughters from all the […]
Wee Kids Cabaret – Session 1
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDWee Kids Cabaret - Session 1 In this week-long summer camp, your little performer will meet others with similar interests and build social skills through singing, dancing and acting out their favorite stories. They'll gain insight on character development and movement skills. This camp concludes with a free performance on the main stage for family and friends on the final […]
Production Summer Camp (ages 8-14)
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDProduction Summer Camp (ages 8-14): Madagascar - A Musical Adventure JR. This three-week production summer camp focuses on the main elements of putting a production quickly. During our time together students will be put through placement auditions, casting, rehearsing, character development, working on sets, and more. In between rehearsals, campers will participate in team games and exercises that will help fine-tune their theatre […]
Teen Kids Cabaret
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDTeen Kids Cabaret (ages 12-18) Students will have a blast in this week-long summer camp as they sing and dance to styles ranging from classic musical theatre to funky hip-hop. They'll build confidence playing improv games, working on group acting scenes and so much more! On the final day of camp, there is a live performance on the main stage, […]
Stage & Tech Summer Camp – Session 1
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDStage & Tech Summer Camp - Session 1 This camp offers a hands-on study to students interested in the backstage world of theater. Led by our Technical Director, students will work on: Scenic design (allocating set pieces, set construction, and painting), Props (allocating & making if necessary), Learning the basics of light and sound, Learning the basics of stage crew […]
Kids Cabaret – Session 1
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDKids Cabaret - Session 1 (ages 8-11) This week-long summer camp focuses on singing, dancing and acting! Students will have a fun time as they sing, dance, play improv games, work on group acting scenes and so much more! There is a free performance on the main stage for family and friends on the final day of each camp session. […]
Kids Cabaret – Session 2
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDKids Cabaret - Session 2 (ages 8-11) This week-long summer camp focuses on singing, dancing and acting! Students will have a fun time as they sing, dance, play improv games, work on group acting scenes and so much more! There is a free performance on the main stage for family and friends on the final day of each camp session. […]
Production Summer Camp (ages 12-18)
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDProduction Summer Camp (ages 12-18): Shrek the Musical JR. This three-week production summer camp focuses on the main elements of putting a production quickly. During our time together students will be put through placement auditions, casting, rehearsing, character development, working on sets, and more. In between rehearsals, campers will participate in team games and exercises that will help fine-tune their theatre […]
Wee Kids Cabaret – Session 2
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDWee Kids Cabaret - Session 2 In this week-long summer camp, your little performer will meet others with similar interests and build social skills through singing, dancing and acting out their favorite stories. They'll gain insight on character development and movement skills. This camp concludes with a free performance on the main stage for family and friends on the final […]
Stage & Tech Summer Camp – Session 2
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDStage & Tech Summer Camp - Session 2 This camp offers a hands-on study to students interested in the backstage world of theater. Led by our Technical Director, students will work on: Scenic design (allocating set pieces, set construction, and painting), Props (allocating & making if necessary), Learning the basics of light and sound, Learning the basics of stage crew […]
Kids Cabaret – Session 3
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDKids Cabaret - Session 3 (ages 8-11) This week-long summer camp focuses on singing, dancing and acting! Students will have a fun time as they sing, dance, play improv games, work on group acting scenes and so much more! There is a free performance on the main stage for family and friends on the final day of each camp session. […]
Kids Cabaret – Session 4
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDKids Cabaret - Session 4 (ages 8-11) This week-long summer camp focuses on singing, dancing and acting! Students will have a fun time as they sing, dance, play improv games, work on group acting scenes and so much more! There is a free performance on the main stage for family and friends on the final day of each camp session. […]
Wee Kids Cabaret – Session 3
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDWee Kids Cabaret - Session 3 In this week-long summer camp, your little performer will meet others with similar interests and build social skills through singing, dancing and acting out their favorite stories. They'll gain insight on character development and movement skills. This camp concludes with a free performance on the main stage for family and friends on the final […]
The Fine Print
Registration is required for all workshops. An Annual Registration Fee must be paid annually for students to participate in theatre arts education sessions. The Annual Registration Fee is $20 for one or more students per family and is valid from July 1 until June 30 annually.
Students are required to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers or closed toe shoes (no Crocs, sandals, flip-flops or skirts without pants/leggings worn under the skirt.) Students are not allowed to bring cell phones, toys, games or other electronic devices. A telephone is available for emergency use.
All workshops are located at CTA’s theater complex in Bay Head Park, 1661 Bay Head Road, Annapolis, MD 21409. For more information, email CTA at info@childrenstehatreofannapolos.org or call 410-757-2281.
Cancellation Policy:
- Minimum of 3 weeks prior to camp: Full refund minus annual registration fee
- 2 weeks prior to camp: Refund minus $95 ($75 administrative fee + $20 annual registration fee)
- First day of camp or later: No refund
Check-In/Out Policy: Please know that the purpose of all this is for your student’s safety and well-being. Thank you for your cooperation and for helping our program run smoothly!
- Students, including teens, must be checked in and out by a responsible adult. Please sign your student into their class and say hi to the teacher or supervising adult. This will help us to know who you are!
- If you will be more than 5 minutes late picking up your student, please call the Instructor or our office at 410-757-2281 to let us know.
- Please notify the teacher if another adult has your permission to pick up your student that day. Parents must understand that once their student is signed out, they are no longer the responsibility of Children’s Theatre of Annapolis.
Teaching Artists
Our team is composed of highly qualified teaching artists and dedicated educators who are passionate about working with children in the performing arts. If you’re interested in teaching at CTA, please contact Education Director Jason Kimmell at education@childrenstheatreofannapolis.org.
Atticus Cooper Boidy
Atticus Cooper Boidy is a local director and teaching artist who has produced a multitude of productions throughout Maryland. Under the tutelage of Angie Germanos, he began his directing career during his high school years. Teaching credits include: Indian Creek Upper School summer camps (2018), Stageworkz, Theater in the Park, CTA. Directing credits include: Severna Park Elementary School, 2nd Star Productions, Silhouette Stages, Colonial Players(Neil Simon’s Rumors), Severna Park High School (Cinderella Enchanted Edition), CTA(Madagascar JR & Chitty Chitty Bang Bang JR). Outside of directing, Atticus has worked in multiple theaters for lighting design, stage management, set design, and scenic artistry.
Heather Harris
Heather discovered her love of theatre at age 6 on the CTA stage in Snow White Goes West. 25 years later, she is honored to be sharing her passion and experiences with another generation of performers. Heather has performed extensively throughout DC, Maryland, and Virginia and even for a time at the Disneyland Resort in California. Heather studied musical theatre, voice, and dance at Carnegie Mellon University, AACC, and Suitland High School for the Visual and Performing Arts. She created and runs the musical theatre program for the Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks where she also teaches dance.
Jordyne Hebron
Jordyne Hebron is an energetic, tenacious, encouraging director and musical theater performer from Maryland. She is a recent graduate from Pace University with a degree in Directing and two minors in Political Science and Peace & Justice Studies. Currently she is pursuing a law degree to become an entertainment attorney. Jordyne’s passion for directing and teaching grew from her time in performing arts camps, and she became interested in directing in her junior year of high school. Her love of performing derives from a vision that an artist is a vessel to deliver and explore the world through a new set of eyes. She believes it drives community and a feeling of inclusion and genuinely makes everyone feel seen and heard. Previous directing credits include: Indian Creek School Theater Camp (2018-Curent), For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Was Enuf (2023), Down The Road (2023). Outside of directing, Jordyne has worked with numerous companies in stage management and assistant directing
Marie Harrison
Marie Harrison holds her BM in Collaborative Piano and is pursuing a dual MM in Harp Performance and Conducting. She actively works in the Mid Atlantic region as an orchestral and solo harpist, an accompanist and coach, and private teacher. Her pianistic accomplishments include subbing and accompanying for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, co-music directing and acting as the staff pianist for the Arena Stage Academy’s Musical Theater Training Company, attending the American Institute for Musical Studies (AIMS) as a collaborative pianist working with vocalists specializing in German lieder in Graz, Austria, and holding the position of Music Director at St. James’ Episcopal Church, Lothian, where she leads and conducts the choir. As she maintains a career as a collaborative pianist, she equally works as a harpist, having acted as principal for both The Catholic University of America and the Annapolis Chorale, subbed for the Capital City Symphony Orchestra, and worked with the Maryland Lyric Opera. She coaches and accompanies for various studios between the middle school and collegiate levels, performs on degree recitals both as a harpist and a pianist, supports young composers, and is kickstarting a career in writing, having made her stage debut with Bel Cantanti Opera Company.
Tiffany Shannon
Tiffany Shannon has been studying dance & theatre for over 30 years. She has performed professionally in MD & VA by the age of 10. She has trained at Towson University, The Studio Theatre in DC, AACC, Palomar College and CA University in San Marcos. She has performed on many stages and has been teaching voice, drama & dance for the past 15 years.
Tuition Assistance
Children’s Theatre of Annapolis began more than 60 years ago as a way to introduce and develop the love of theatre for all children. CTA is committed to making theatre education available to all, regardless of income status.
If tuition for workshops and camps or production fees for main stage shows pose a financial hardship, scholarships and payment plans are available. For a payment plan or scholarship information, please reach out to executive director April Forrer at aprilforrer@childrenstheatreofannapolis.org. Queries will be kept confidential.
