Campers entering 6th through 8th grade in Fall 2025
Mon-Fri, June 2-6, 9 am to 4 pm
Mon-Fri, June 9-13, 9 am to 4 pm
Locations: Saint Louis University, Xavier Hall, and Black Box Theater

Teaching Artists: Tyler White and Hailey Medrano

These two unique week-long sessions will cover the fundamentals of acting, devising new work, and improvisation! Each camp experience includes opportunities to create original work and explore scripted scenes. Metro Theater Company and Saint Louis University provide a welcoming community for young actors to grow– regardless of their previous experience level. This camp will consist of ensemble building, theatre games, and scene work. Lunch will be provided daily by SLU dining. There will be a performance that highlights what was explored throughout the week for family and friends on the last day of each session.

Campers entering 6th through 8th grade in Fall 2025
Tue-Fri, June 16-27, 9 am to 4 pm
*Please note, there will not be camp on Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.
Locations: SLU, Xavier Hall, Black Box Theater, and Metro Theater Company

Teaching Artists: Tyler White and Hailey Medrano

Take your craft to the next level with this two-week course. Hone your audition technique, deep dive into scene work, and learn more about the professional theatre scene in St. Louis and beyond. Metro Theater Company and Saint Louis University invite advanced middle school students to explore acting, stage combat, movement, and more with professional theater artists! Campers will also participate in a field trip and workshops with Metro Theater Company's staff. Attending Grand Theater Camp: Intro to Acting is suggested, but not required. Lunch will be provided daily by SLU dining. There will be a performance for family and friends on the last day of camp.

Campers entering 9th through 12th grade in Fall 2025 (Recent high school graduates welcome)
Mon-Fri, July 7-11, 9 am to 4 pm
Locations: SLU, Xavier Hall, Black Box Theater, and Metro Theater Company

Teaching Artists: Tyler White and Hailey Medrano

Metro Theater Company and Saint Louis University invite high school students to explore advanced acting, movement, improvisation, and audition techniques with professional theater artists! Students will have access to SLU’s college level facilities as they create original work and perform scenes and monologues. Students will also attend workshops with Metro Theater Company's staff. All skill levels are welcome. Lunch will be provided daily by SLU dining. There will be a performance for family and friends on the last day of camp.

Metro Theater Company will follow COVID-19 safety protocols put in place by Grand Theater Camp’s partner organization Saint Louis University. If Metro Theater Company implements additional COVID-19 mitigation measures outside of those put in place by its partner organization, a separate email will be sent to families prior to the start of camp.

Cancellations and Refunds:

Metro Theater Company will follow the cancellation and refund policy put in place by Grand Theater Camp’s partner organization Saint Louis University. For questions about these policies email summer@slu.edu. 

Questions? Contact Karen Bain, Education Director at karen@metroplays.org