Musical Theater Summer Camp
This summer NMT presented day camps for kids ages 6–9,10–13, and 14–18. Campers had a chance to perform through singing, acting, and dancing; participate in costume, make-up, and set design workshops, and be a vital member of the entire creative ensemble.
Does your child love music and want to be a performer? We offer kids the opportunity to perform in a real theater under the tall pines in Northport, Maine.
Check back early 2012 for more info on how to get your child involved in our popular day camps.
2011 Camp Info and Schedule
Theater Camp for Ages 10–13 HAS NOW CONCLUDED
Bugsy Malone Junior
Book by Alan Parker
Lyrics by Paul Williams
Music by Paul Williams
Camp Director – Mary Cuskelly
This popular pint-sized, pin-striped classic will leap off the silver screen and onto the NMT stage for the summer musical theater camp show for kids aged 10–13. This wild and wacky musical is a tongue–in–cheek tribute to the 1920s gangster flick and includes a child's dream come true: a classic pie fight fought with "splurge blasters" which spew forth "silly string" instead of pies resulting in delightfully messy fun! The catchy, swinging score is by the composer of The Muppet Movie and also includes a chorus with a cast of youngsters that play all the parts. It seems Fat Sam, who runs one of the most popular clubs in town, is in danger of being closed down by his "business rival" Dandy Dan. Enter baby–faced Bugsy Malone, a killer with the ladies and a definite asset to Fat Sam. Unfortunately, Bugsy has also caught the eye of Sam’s girlfriend Tallulah – though he's set his designs on showgirl Blousey Brown. Originally written for children, Bugsy Malone Junior is a wonderful showcase for talented young performers and an entertaining way to explore and to learn about Prohibition and the Roaring Twenties.
Theater Camp for Ages 6–9 HAS NOW CONCLUDED
Fairy Tale Dreams
Camp Director – Kathie Christie
Northport Music Theater is happy to announce a camp specifically for ages 6 to 9 year olds. The week of camp will include learning how to create sets, theater make–up, writing scripts but most of all singing and acting. Fairy Tale Dreams will be a compilation of favorite songs that will be divided up into choral numbers, solos and maybe even a duet or two. Be prepared for a week of learning but mostly a week of FUN!
Theater Camp for Ages 14–18 HAS NOW CONCLUDED
Thanks to all our campers and participants. We hope we see you all again in the summer of 2012!
Camp and Show Details:
Into The Woods Junior
Book by James Lapine
Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Music by Stephen Sondheim
Camp Director – Kim Murphy
Into the Woods Junior is an engaging and funny musical comedy that twists familiar fairy tales into a brand new story. When a Baker and his Wife learn they've been cursed with childlessness by the Witch next door, they embark on a quest for the special objects required to break the spell; swindling, deceiving and stealing from Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel and Jack (the one who climbed the beanstalk)! Showcasing a medium-sized ensemble of talented singers and actors with unforgettable roles and a sophisticated score, Into the Woods Junior is a delightful way to get young people to think about the stories with which they've grown up, and the ethical issues raised therein.
Directors
Into The Woods Junior
Directed by Kimberly Murphy of Lincolnville. Kim is the Choral and Music Theater Director of Camden Regional Hills High School. She also was Northport Music Theater Performer 2007– 2009.
Bugsy Malone Junior
Directed by Mary Cuskelly
who is the School Health Coordinator at RSU 25 in Bucksport and is the Musical Director for the annual musical at Bucksport Middle School. She plays the cello and is looking forward to Directing the NMT Middle School Camp in 2011!
Fairy Tale Dreams
Directed by Kathie Christie
a Northport Music Theater performer since the summer of 2009. Kathleen studied vocal performance at Philadelphia College of Bible, and has been a vocal coach and singer for over 30 years. She has worked and performed at schools, churches, and theaters throughout Maine.
Camp Photographer
Marti Stone Photography
To see more NMT camp photos, please visit
Marti Stone’s website.
Thank youfor supporting Northport Music Theater —
—Midcoast Maine’s Summer Music Theater.