Our fun-filled camps are full of creative exploration and imaginative play.

Virginia Rep’s unique theatre camps provide exciting performance opportunities for students K – 12. These camps are designed with the novice and seasoned performer in mind. With instruction by some of Virginia’s finest theatre artists and educators, your dramatic student will have a theatrical experience like no other!

We offer innovative programs for children from preschool through high school.

All of our summer offerings are day camps, but please check back for classes in the fall.

 

Our Instructors

Vivian Schwartz

Vivian Schwartz

Education Manager/Instructor

Vivian holds a master’s degree in Acting from the New School for Drama in New York City as well as a masters in Educational Theater from NYU. Working for over a decade as an actor in New York, Vivian found her love of teaching through the joys of youth-driven theater. She adores young people and believes with all her spirit that theater creates avenues for young people to develop their worldviews, empathy, and become contributing and inclusive community members.

Gracie Berneche

Gracie Berneche

Education Assist./Instructor

Gracie is the Education Assistant at Virginia Rep and an actor in the Richmond community. With a BFA in Musical Theatre from VCUarts, she brings both performing and teaching expertise to her work. Gracie has extensive experience working with students of all ages, but is especially dedicated to inspiring a love of theatre in young people.

Our teaching artists will come to your school or organization to offer courses, activities, games, a reading readiness curriculum, and more.

Early Explore

Enjoy a blend of science and storytelling for young minds!
At the Science Museum of Virginia

Led by Virginia Rep’s education specialists, these interactive programs feature props, interpretive elements and characters.

Children five and younger and their caregivers are encouraged to explore STEM topics together by using their voice, body and imagination as tools. Virginia Rep will lead guests in story development and improv techniques to create memorable experiences filled with discovery.

2025 Dates: June 21, July 20, August 16, September 14, October 11, November 9, December 13
11 am to Noon

Early Explore is a partnership between Virginia Repertory Theater and the Science Museum. It offers performance-based programming for preschool-age students.

Cost is included with Science Museum admission
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