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Take It From The Top 

Summer 2023

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. 

Creative Kids

SOLD OUT

  • Rising 2nd through 4th grade
  • Monday, July 10 – Friday, July 14 from 10am-3pm
    Showcase: Friday, July 14 at 6:30pm
  • $325 per participant  
  • 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.

Five Day Intensive  

SOLD OUT

  • Rising 5th through 12th grade  
  • Monday, July 10 – Friday, July 14 from 10am-3pm
    Showcase: Friday, July 14 at 6:30pm
  • $375 per participant  
  • 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.

Advanced Workshop 

  • Rising 8th grade through college  
  • Monday, July 10 – Friday, July 14 & Monday, July 17 – Friday, July 21 from 10am-5pm
    Showcase: Friday, July 21 at 6:30pm 
  • $700 per student  
  • Audition-based (in-person auditions on April 16 from 4-9pm; video auditions accepted)  
  • This two-week camp will combine skills classes in singing, acting, and dancing. In addition, new this summer, professional development in auditioning, personal branding, and more. The second week will culminate in a staged performance of Mean Girls. 

Adult Workshop

  • 18+  
  • Wednesday, July 12, 7-10pm  
  • $35 per participant ($25 for parents of youth participants)  
  • A creative and low-stakes place for adults in the community to participate in musical theatre. The workshop traditionally consists of learning a dance combination, having a chance to sing for feedback, and participate in a variety of improv and theatre games. 

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“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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