The Academy of Children’s Theatre, quality children’s theatre, by kids, for kids, embarks upon its 20th season providing children in the Kearney area educational opportunities in performance skills and technical theatre. Two stage productions and many workshops are offered throughout the year to K-12 students!

Registration for our Summer Workshops is OPEN NOW!

To register, call the Box Office at 308.234.1529 MWF from 10AM-2PM!

“What Shall I Sing?” – $25
Led by Eileen Jahn
WHEN: June 8
WHO: Completed Grades 3-5 (9:30-11:30AM)
Completed Grades 6-8 (12:30-2:30PM)

Are you an aspiring actor and singer wanting to expand your musical theatre abilities and learn what to expect at a vocal audition? This workshop will focus on audition preparation that can be incorporated for any upcoming auditions at ACT/KCT. Students will learn about how to best choose audition materials and prepare them in order to sing confidently. Students will be given individualized instruction, as well as the opportunity for group work!

Disco Dance Camp – $45
Led by Madilyn Haskett
WHEN: June 10-14 (2:00-3:00PM)
WHO: Completed Grades 1-5

Begin your dance journey with this introductory disco dance class for those who step on the stage! Here, you’ll learn some key steps of choreography that will help you in future shows, or just dancing around the house! Students in this class will learn a variety of choreography skills inspired by 70’s Disco, as well as gain coordination and confidence for future auditions. The week will conclude with a small showing for family and friends to enjoy!

Broadway Bootcamp: Dance Edition – $50
Led by Ally Fricke
WHEN: June 17-21 (10:00-11:30AM)
WHO: Completed Grades 6-8
Ready to hop into the diverse dance world of Broadway Musical Theater? Then this class is for you! Throughout the week we will explore iconic Broadway shows such as Hairspray, Wicked, Hamilton, Aladdin, and Newsies, and their unique dance styles including hip-hop, modern, jazz, and basic tap. This class will allow you to develop your technical skills while beginning to gain an understanding of the multitude of dance styles found on the Broadway stage! Students do not need to have any prior dance experience and all choreography can be adapted for people with disabilities. A mini performance for parents and friends will close the class on Friday!
Shakespeare for Kids – $50
Led by Lisa Hajda & Amelia Rodgers
WHEN: June 17-21 (1:30-3:00PM)
WHO: Completed Grades K-8
Hear ye, hear ye! This class calls for the brave and true -and maybe the silly too! In Shakespeare for Kids, students will learn to read and understand the life and works of William Shakespeare in a fun, approachable way. There will be much madness and mischief to ensue! This class is a great choice for actors of all levels who want to learn about one of the most prominent playwrights of our time and his popular comedy, “The Tempest.” A mini performance for parents and friends will close the class on Friday!