Independence Park Theatre Summer Camp

2024 Independence Park Theatre Camp

 Musical Theatre Camp

Our cast of campers have the exciting opportunity to produce a full-scale musical in just three weeks! In this special program, campers learn theatre skills and gain acting experience through hands-on participation in the production process. Each session will lead its participants through auditioning, choreography, staging, costuming, and vocal rehearsals all leading up to the opening night of their BIG SHOW! Parents, family, and friends are invited to come enjoy the show on the last day of camp. We'll see you in your seat!

Musical Theatre Camp for Kids: Space Pirates

Pirates! Aliens! Space Travel! Space Pirates tells the story of Gabby, a kid who gets picked on during a school trip to the museum. Everything quickly changes when an alien spaceship accidentally beams Gabby and her classmates up to outer space. Things go from bad to worse when the alien spaceship is suddenly attacked by SPACE PIRATES! It’s only after this whirlwind space adventure that Gabby becomes comfortable in her own skin, and her classmates appreciate her for who she is.
INDEPENDENCE PARK THEATRE
June 3-21 / 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Performance Date: June 21 / 6 p.m.

Ages: 7-11

Musical Theatre Camp for Teens: Newsies

Disney's Newsies JR. is a 60-minute version of the 2012 Broadway musical, based on the 1992 film. Inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies JR. features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein. When powerful newspaper publishers raise prices at the newsboys' expense, the charismatic Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions. Together, the newsies learn that they are stronger united and create a movement to fight for what's right.
Including the now-classic songs "Carrying the Banner," "Seize the Day," and "Santa Fe," Newsies JR. is a timeless story full of spirit and heart.
INDEPENDENCE PARK THEATRE
June 24-July 12 / 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Performance Date: July 12 / 6 p.m.
Ages: 12-16

Youth Film Camp

This youth camp is structured to help introduce kids to the essentials of filmmaking while creating a fun and supportive environment in which they can pursue their passion. These campers will undergo training from industry leaders and produce quality work. Each presentation will be submitted to our inaugural INDY Film Festival on July 13. Our camps challenge young people to bring a story to life with moving images. No prior experience is required — only enthusiasm.
INDEPENDENCE EVENT CENTER
Session 1: June 3-21 
Session 2: June 24-July 12
8 a.m.-5 p.m. / Ages: 9-16
INDY Film Festival: July 13 / 10 a.m.

INDY Film Festival 

The Inaugural INDY Film Festival is a celebration of Young Talent within the Greater Baton Rouge Area. Entries to this festival are submitted from IPT Film Camps and Affiliate Youth Programs. This festival is an opportunity for the youth to showcase their movie making skills. This year we will be awarding students in the categories of short film, featured film, and podcast. 
INDEPENDENCE PARK THEATRE
July 13 / Doors Open: 10 a.m. / Show: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Tickets: $10 
More info + tickerts: theparktheatre.com

Imagination Station 

Let your imagination run wild! Combine the art forms of dance, visual art, poetry, acting, music, and design to make something new every day! Come ready to focus your creativity and create new art every day!
INDEPENDENCE EVENT CENTER
July 15-26 / 8 a.m.-5 p.m. / Ages: 7-11
$250 for EBR Parish residents
$300 for out-of-parish residents