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Take It From The Top 

Are you interested in musical theatre or on your way to becoming a triple threat?

Take It From The Top summer camps offer an exciting opportunity for students of all skill levels. Taught by Broadway professionals, students will work on skills in singing, acting, and dancing. 

Through small classes that allow for individual mentoring, you will advance your skills and have one-of-a-kind experiences. 

Take It From The Top: Four young people holding microphones on a lit stage.

Five-Day Intensive

Explore the "triple threat" disciplines of music, dance, and acting in a safe, fun environment while receiving feedback from Broadway professionals. No prior experience is required; we welcome interested artists of all skill levels. The Intensive will culminate in a showcase of the work done during the week.

Detroit at Fisher Theatre

  • Rising 5th through 12th grade
  • Monday, August 11 – Friday, August 15
    • Mon-Thurs 10am–5pm at MSU Detroit Center
    • Fri 12–6:30pm at Fischer Theatre
    • 6:30pm showcase at Fischer Theatre
  •  $452 per participant
  • Maximum capacity: 75 participants

Sign Up for Detroit

 

East Lansing at Wharton Center

  • Sold Out
  • Rising 5th through 12th grade
  • Monday, July 14 – Friday, July 18
    • Mon-Thurs 10am–5pm
    • Fri 12–6:30pm
    • 6:30pm showcase in Cobb Great Hall
  • $427 per participant
  • Maximum capacity: 100 participants
Take It From The Top: People rehearsing a dance routine on a wooden stage.

Adult Workshop

Enjoy this creative and low-stakes environment for adults in the community who wish to participate in musical theatre. The workshop traditionally consists of learning a dance combination and participating in song coaching.

  • East Lansing at Wharton Center
  • 18+
  • Wednesday, July 16, 7–10pm
  • $37 per participant

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Take It From The Top: Group of people rehearsing a choreographed routine on a stage.

Creative Kids

Young artists can be creative in a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment with Creative Kids. Learn the fundamentals of singing, acting, and dancing with age-appropriate material.

  • Sold Out
  • East Lansing at Wharton Center
  • Rising 2nd through 4th grade
  • Monday, July 21 – Friday, July 25
  • Mon–Thurs 10am–3pm, Fri 12pm
    • Showcase at 6:30pm
  • $377 per participant
  • Maximum capacity: 60 participants
Take It From The Top: A group of performers energetically posing on stage, with one wearing a cape in the center.

Advanced Workshop

Our advanced workshop is geared toward students with advanced skills and experience in musical theatre, who are ready for a fast-paced schedule and may further their studies post-high school. This workshop includes room, board, and meals at a Michigan State University residence hall. Participants will work on singing, acting, and dancing while receiving additional work on audition prep, personal branding, and other tools of the business. The seven-day workshop will culminate in the performance of a “junior” (60-minute long) musical, Crazy For You Youth Edition.

  • East Lansing at Wharton Center
  • Rising 8th grade through college
  • Sunday, July 20 – Saturday, July 26
    • Daily sessions from 9am–12pm, 1:30–5pm, and 6:30–9pm
    • Performance on Saturday, July 26, at 3pm on Wharton Center’s Cobb Great Hall stage
  • $1,102 per student
    • Off-campus option for $752 (no room, board, or meals included)
  • Maximum capacity: 40 participants

Auditions
In person auditions are at Wharton Center on Saturday March 8. Sign up or submit virtually to Kelly Stuible-Clark at stuible3@whartoncenter.com 

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Financial assistance is available through Wharton Center's Arts Within Reach program. You may request support on your registration form.

“I wanted to let you know that my son went to the Wharton Center’s Take It From The Top Camp in July and he LOVED it! I wanted to PERSONALLY thank you and especially thank those who were responsible for making this fantastic event happen. I am quite certain that this camp has CHANGED HIS LIFE. He has fallen in love with the theatre and your camp has done even more to solidify that love. Although he did a school play last year (his first ever) and very much enjoyed it … after doing the camp at the Wharton, he is now a STAGE KID! You and your staff were able to pull not only confidence but also a drive to improve.  It is very easy to support your children, but it is very hard when your kid doesn’t know what they LOVE … thanks to TIFTT, he has found a home and has found his people.”    

Julie Dombroski & the Dombroski Family 

For questions, or accessibility and accommodation requests, please connect with Kelly Stuible-Clark at stuible3@whartoncenter.com or (517) 884-3166.

Sponsored by Karyn's Dance Company, Inc. with additional support from Linda Arens; and Bonnie Knutson.

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