The Greater Ocean City Theatre Company (OCTC) is excited to announce their 2022 summer lineup of camps and productions featuring young performers.
From four fun-filled theatre camps to productions of The SpongeBob Musical featuring high school students and Shrek The Musical Jr. featuring middle school students, the 2022 Theatre Camp Schedule is proud to offer:
THEATRE CAMP 1: HAWAIIAN BEACH PARTY
Keeping with the tradition of offering a fantastic theatre experience for youth, Ocean City Theatre Company’s annual collaboration with the City Recreation Department returns.
Celebrate the beauty of Hawaii with this delightful 30-minute presentation.
Hosted by Principal Peterson and cultural guide, Kumu Leilani, the kids at this party not only sing and dance to several Hawaiian hit songs, they also learn about the traditions, beliefs, and language of the land.
Complete production notes, created with the help of Hawaiian experts, ensure that your simple staging, costuming, and decor are both effective and authentic.
Accompaniment tracks feature plenty of ukulele, steel guitar and live percussion on a playlist that includes popular hula selections, hapa-haole songs, arrangements inspired by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, a rockin’ version of “Wipe Out,” and more.
Camp is open to students from 3rd through 8th grade as of September 2022. This two-week camp runs July 5–8, July 11–15, with a performance in the evening of July 15 at the Hughes Performing Arts Center.
The price per camper is $225, payable to the City of Ocean City. Signups start May 1 at www.ocnj.us (Click on Recreation Programs). For more information, call 609-525-9304.
THEATRE CAMP 2: ALL ABOUT THE HOLIDAYS
The year is full of different reasons to celebrate! Enjoy Halloween, Valentine’s Day, Christmas, Easter and the Fourth of July, and many others in one jam-packed week of theatre camp.
Your child will learn stage direction basics, stage block, and choreography along with games and crafts.
The week concludes with a short showcase for the performers to show off all they’ve learned.
Camp is open to students in kindergarten through 4th grade as of September 2022.
This one-week camp runs July 18–22, with a performance at the end of camp on July 22 at the Hughes Performing Arts Center.
The price per camper is $175. For more information, visit the “Education” page at oceancitytheatrecompany.com or call 609-398-1118.
THEATRE CAMP 3: KID FLIX
Have fun with songs from Zootopia, Encanto, The Polar Express, Monsters Inc., Moana, Spiderman, The Peanuts Movie and more in this new musical revue of movie hits.
Camp is open to students in 3rd through 8th grade as of September 2022.
This two-week camp runs 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. July 25–29 and August 1-5, with a performance at the end of camp on August 5 at the Hughes Performing Arts Center.
The price per camper is $250. For more information, visit the “Education” page at oceancitytheatrecompany.com or call 609-398-1118.
THEATRE CAMP 4: A TRIP OVER THE RAINBOW
Take a trip over the rainbow this summer! Learn about all the different variations, versions and styles of the awe-inspiring Oz. With music from The Wizard of Oz, Wicked and The Wiz, students will learn dance moves, songs, and the history behind the popular musicals.
This one-week camp will conclude with a showcase at the end of the week.
Camp is open to students in kindergarten through 4th grade as of September 2022.
This one-week camp runs August 8–12, with a performance at the end of camp on July 22 at the Hughes Performing Arts Center. The price per camper is $175. For more information, visit the “Education” page at oceancitytheatrecompany.com or call 609-398-1118.
The 2022 Summer Junior Company is proud to offer The SpongeBob Musical for the High School Junior Company and Shrek Jr. for the Middle School Junior Company.
The OCTC Junior Company is an audition-based program that closely follows the structure of the professional company.
Auditions will be held on May 14 or 15 by appointment only. Learn more about the OCTC Jr. Company or register for an appointment at oceancitytheatrecompany.com.
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL
The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total destruction of their undersea world. Chaos erupts, and lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. The power of optimism really can save the world!
The SpongeBob Musical is based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg.
It features a book by Kyle Jarrow, with original songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alexander Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants and TI, and songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny and Andy Paley.
Additional lyrics are by Jonathan Coulton, with additional music by Tom Kitt. Tina Landau conceived the musical production.
The SpongeBob Musical is open to students in 9th grade through 12th grade as of September 2022. Current 8th graders can opt to be in the High School or Middle School productions. Performances will be held at the Ocean City Music Pier on July 29 and 30 at 7:30 p.m.
SHREK THE MUSICAL JR.
Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical Jr., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical.
It’s a “big bright beautiful world” as everyone’s favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, Shrek Jr. is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family.
Once upon a time, in a faraway swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions.
When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he’s handed a task — if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad, but a fairytale wouldn’t be complete without a few twists and turns along the way.
With abundant opportunities for imaginative sets and costumes and a host of over-the-top roles for an expandable cast, there’s a part for everyone in this dazzling adventure story.
Shrek Jr. is open to students in 5th through 8th grade as of September 2022. Performances will be held at the Ocean City Music Pier on August 26 & 27 at 7:30pm.
To learn more about any 2022 summer camp or Junior Company opportunity, visit OceanCityTheatreCompany.com or call 609-398-11118.
