Musical Production Summer at Making Light!

Making Light Productions Musical Theatre Camps combine singing, acting, movement, and storytelling into an exciting, collaborative performance experience. Campers rehearse scenes, songs, and choreography inspired by each session’s theme while building confidence, ensemble skills, and stage presence.

Campers may be split into smaller groups or ensembles to work on different musical numbers, scenes, or production elements, ensuring that every participant is engaged and challenged at an appropriate level. All material is carefully selected and adapted to be age-appropriate, with intensity adjusted to suit each group of campers.

Every Musical Theatre Camp concludes with a fully produced performance for friends and family on the final Friday at 4:30pm, complete with costumes, props, and sets—giving campers the thrill of performing in a polished, theatrical showcase.

Whether your child is new to musical theatre or already loves the stage, these camps provide a joyful, creative space to grow, perform, and shine.

SESSION 1 | June 1–12 | Afternoons 12:30-5:30Classic Gothic Horror (1930s–40s)

Step into the shadows and explore the origins of cinematic and theatrical horror in this two-week camp inspired by classic gothic monsters and timeless storytelling. Campers will study atmosphere, character, and dramatic tension while bringing iconic villains and tragic heroes to life through film and musical theatre.

BLOOD, BRAINS & BALLADS explores shows like Dracula, Young Frankenstein, The Addams Family, Jekyll & Hyde, Sweeney Todd, and The Phantom of the Opera.

SESSION 2 | June 15–19 | Full Day 8:45-5:30Retro Sci-Fi Horror (1950s–60s)

⚠️ MLP’s ONLY FULL DAY session of the summer! ⚠️

This one-week, full-day session dives into retro science fiction horror—where experiments go wrong, aliens invade, and identities are transformed. Inspired by mid-century sci-fi and campy classics, campers will explore bold storytelling, imaginative worlds, and the consequences of unchecked ambition.

STRANGEST THINGS pulls from Little Shop of Horrors, The Fly, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Return to the Forbidden Planet, Bat Boy, Starmites, War of the Worlds, and more.

SESSION 3 | July 6–17 | Afternoons 12:30-5:30Comedy & Meta Horror (1980s–90s)

This lighter, laugh-forward session explores horror through parody, self-awareness, and comedy. Campers will break the fourth wall, learn classic horror “rules,” and discover how exaggeration and humor can turn fear into fun.

CURTAIN CALL OF DOOM is inspired by Beetlejuice, Scooby-Doo, Gremlins, Goosebumps, Scream, Buffy, Evil Dead, Zombie Prom, Urinetown, and more.

SESSION 4 | July 20–31 | Afternoons 12:30-5:30Dystopian & Information Age (2000s)

Our final session of the summer looks toward the future, exploring dystopian worlds shaped by technology, media, and societal control. Campers will investigate themes of identity, rebellion, fame, and hope while creating powerful film and musical theatre pieces.

SONGS FROM THE END OF THE WORLD draws inspiration from Be More Chill, Hadestown, Ride the Cyclone, The Hunger Games: The Parody Musical, The Matrix, Wall-E, The Maze Runner, Divergent, A Wrinkle in Time, and video game storytelling like Hello Neighbor and Piggy.

STEP UP FOR STUDENTS – Making Light Productions is a Direct ProviderIf you would like to use your funds from the Florida Empowerment Scholarship – Unique Abilities (FES-UA) or Personalized Education Program Scholarship (PEP) please skip the registration steps and fill out this form. For more information about using these scholarships at MLP go to our web page: click here.

If your student is over age 18 and wants to attend this camp, please email us at info@makinglightproductions.org and we will be happy to help you.