WEEK ONE: Monday, July 20th to Friday, July 24thWEEK TWO: Monday, July 27th to Friday, July 31st
Our signature Classic Theatre Creation Camp is a two-week immersive experience where campers dream, create, and perform! This unique program blends singing, dancing, acting and writing as campers collaborate to bring an original musical theatre piece to life. Guided by professional instructors, each age group will develop scenes, songs, and choreography, building toward a final performance at the end of the two-week camp that showcases their creativity and hard work. Perfect for young artists who love collaborating, exploring new ideas, and putting on a show, this camp is where unforgettable memories are made!
LOCATION
Theatre Aquarius190 King William Street, Hamilton
Cost: $550.00
Cost: $600.00 + HST
Get ready to sing, dance, and inspire at Glee-atre Camp! This high-energy, one-week camp is perfect for young performers who love performing. Campers will be divided into three age groups and will rotate through daily sessions in singing, dancing, and acting, learning exciting musical numbers from Broadway hits and pop favorites. The week culminates in a final performance where campers showcase their hard work in dazzling group numbers. No experience necessary—just bring your love of music and performance!
Cost: $275.00
Cost: $300.00 + HST
Step into your creative power at Acting Camp! In this exciting one-week camp, young actors will explore the fundamentals of storytelling through acting, movement, and voice. Campers will be grouped by age and guided through fun, hands-on workshops in character development/play, improvisation, scene work, and stage presence. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just starting out, Acting Camp is the perfect place to build confidence, make new friends, and take the stage in a final showcase at the end of the week!
Elevate your performance with our personalized one-on-one coaching sessions, led by our industry professional teaching staff. Whether you’re preparing for auditions, refining your acting for TV and film, building confidence in public speaking, or honing your skills in vocals or dance, our expert coaches are here to guide you every step of the way. Tailored to your goals and experience level, our sessions offer focused, high-impact training to help you shine on any stage or screen. Session are $65.00 per hour. Please contact ejscott@theatreaquarius.org to book!
Theatre Aquarius Studio Theatre190 King William Street, Hamilton
Les Mis Redux
by Patrick Bowman and Skye Rogers
In this powerful musical theatre class, students dive into Les Misérables — one of the most beloved and dramatic shows of all time. Through key scenes and musical selections, teens will explore storytelling through song, build ensemble performance skills, and bring the epic spirit of Les Mis to life in a condensed, reimagined showcase performance.
Thursday, January 29 to Saturday, June 6, 2026
Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
18 classes including dress rehearsal + showcase
“It was clear from the presentation how committed & hard working you and your team are. So impressed, much appreciation from us!”
PARENT
Are you an emerging Indigenous artist living and creating in and around Hamilton? Does learning from and working with artists alongside other Indigenous peers sound exciting? Then this might be the program for you! All participants invited to join Biindigen will gain new skills and insights into the world of professional theatre and build community with Indigenous peers and artists.
This year, the program offers two training streams:
🔥 Mentorship Stream — for emerging Indigenous playwrights
Selected participants will be paired with a professional mentor and supported through bi-monthly dramaturgical meetings. Over the course of the program, they will develop a new piece that will receive a 20–25 minute workshop presentation as part of a two-day showcase at the end of the program (May 15 – 17, 2026). Theatre Aquarius will provide artistic support, including actors, a director, and production resources. In addition, they will also have the opportunity to participate in the “workshop stream”.
Applicants to this stream should submit material they are currently developing or a strong idea for a piece they wish to shape into a theatrical work. Those selected will be granted an interview.
🔥 Workshop Stream — for Indigenous participants exploring multiple disciplines
Participants in this stream will have the opportunity to attend six workshops led by industry professionals. These workshops offer training across various areas of the performing arts, including playwriting, movement & storytelling, design & space as story, voice & song, and more. In addition, for those who wish to deepen their learning, there will be opportunities to shadow various Theatre Aquarius productions.
Workshop Dates:
March 3, 17 & 31, April 14 & 28, and May 56:00 pm to 9:00 pm
For both streams, participants’ expenses will be compensated.
How do we define Indigenous?
Biindigen defines “Indigenous” as self-identified (status or non-status) First Nations, Inuit and Métis from Turtle Island (North America), as well as Indigenous peoples from other regions, including but not limited to Latin America, Australia, New Zealand and Greenland.
Generously funded by:
Mentor + Workshop Leader
Workshop Leader
Mentor
BIINDIGEN PROGRAM MANAGER
dmcafee@theatreaquarius.org
Drop Dead, Juliet! by Allison Williams
“Juliet has had enough. Enough with the poison, enough with the stabbing, and especially enough with the dying. She decides to rewrite the story of Romeo and Juliet. What happens when a character refuses their fate, shakes up the script, and demands a new ending?” Take the Stage teens will really get to explore their talents and skills as they move centre stage to share this brilliant play! Appropriate for first time and long-time participants.
Tuesday, January 27 to Saturday, June 6, 2026Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm
“The teen group experience at Theatre Aquarius Theatre School was incredible. She truly loved being back into theatre”