Broadway’s original summer camp will shine its spotlight at the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre Monday, August 5 through Friday, August 9. Camp Broadway, in partnership with Las Casas Foundation is the only dramatic camp in San Antonio that immerses young aspiring artists in a week of theatrical training and rehearsals with professional actors from Los Angeles and New York. (Las Casas Foundation, 2019)

Open to all skill levels, Camp Broadway is a five-day summer camp from 9a.m. to 5p.m., designed to immerse children ages 10 to 17 in an authentic Broadway rehearsal process. No previous theatre experience is necessary to enroll in the camp. After a week of training, the program culminates in a special on-stage performance for family and friends with professional actors at the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre.

For $600, Camp Broadway enables theatre-loving children to develop their confidence, character, and presentation skills through ensemble performance.

Mainstage package includes 5 days (40 hours) of instruction and activities including:
• Intensives in singing, acting and dancing taught by Broadway professionals
• A memorable lunch on stage of the Majestic Theatre and talkback with industry professionals
• Camp Broadway swag – including official t-shirt, labeled bag and pencil
• A collectible Mainstage program patch
• Professional ‘Cast of Characters’ headshot
• Healthy lunches, snacks and water

Mainstagers and their families also receive:
• Access to the ‘Call Board’ – with exclusive sneak peeks and all the need-to-know details to get ready for Broadway
• End-of-day info to prepare for the next day’s activities
• A keepsake playbill from the Mainstage Finale performance
• Complimentary admission to the Family Finale show at the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre

Registration is limited and available online. Camp Broadway San Antonio features a sibling discount for families with multiple children who want to enjoy a turn in the spotlight. A special discount for military families is also available.

Las Casas Foundation is dedicated to the development of the performing arts through education and scholarships, as well as the restoration and preservation of historic theatres. Las Casas Foundation offers a variety of educational initiatives to nurture and grow the performing arts, including an annual scholarship program, awarding $100,000 in scholarship funds each year, as well as additional educational and training opportunities.

Charline McCombs Empire Theatre
226 N. St. Mary’s St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 226-5700