ABCT Summer Performing Arts Camp 2027
Six Weeks. One Stage. Your Child’s Voice.
A theater training camp for young people ages 7 to 17. Campers study acting, voice, movement and ensemble work in the Bean Method, and finish the summer on stage in a full hip-hop musical.
Anthony Bean with the summer campers
- DatesJune 7 – July 16, 2027
- HoursMonday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Ages7–17 · No experience needed
- WhereSouthern University at New Orleans
How to Join
Ages 7–12
Apply to ABCT
Fill out the short camp application. Once your child is accepted, pay tuition and we’ll send the next steps.
$800 New Orleans residents
$900 non-residents
Ages 13–17
Register Through NORD
Teens register with the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORD) and ask to be assigned to the Anthony Bean Community Theater.
No cost NORD teens also receive a stipend
We’re looking for teens interested in playwriting, acting, singing, dancing or spoken word.
Every camper auditions and must be accepted by ABCT. No theater experience is required.
The Audition
Every camper auditions. Choose one of these, then prepare it and memorize it.
- A poem
- A short story
- A two-minute monologue
- A song
- A short dance routine
A Week at Camp
- Every day
Training in acting, voice, movement and ensemble work, guided by the Bean Method: listening, truthful response and responsibility.
- Meals
Breakfast and lunch are served on site.
- Thursday
Talent Showcase. A weekly performance that builds stage presence.
- Friday
Field Day. Group games and activities that build teamwork and balance.
The finale: the summer ends with campers on stage in the hip-hop musical SOULVILLE.
Hours & Care
Camp Day
8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Monday through Friday
Before Care
From 7:30 AM
Supervised early drop-off
After Care
Until 5:30 PM
Monday–Thursday · $55 per week · supervised creative activities
Location: Southern University at New Orleans, 6400 Press Dr., New Orleans, LA 70126
Tuition & Payment
- Pay by Zelle, PayPal or Cash App, or in person at the ABCT office.
- Put your child’s name in the payment note.
- ABCT confirms your payment and sends the next steps, including parent orientation details.
Scan to Pay
Pay in person by cash or money order at the ABCT office, 4527 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA 70115.
Why Families Choose ABCT
This isn’t a rush to put on a quick show. For more than 25 years, ABCT has given young people structure, discipline and a safe place to grow. They leave with skills that last well beyond the stage.
- Structure
- Discipline
- Safety
- Confidence
- Respect
- Responsibility
- The Lion King · 2016
- “The Storm Is Over” · the youth choir of 504, 2025
- ABCT young dancers
Questions from Parents
Does my child need theater experience?
No. Beginners are welcome. Every camper does audition, and the audition is simply one short piece your child prepares and memorizes.
My teen is 13 to 17. How do they join?
Register through NORD and ask to be assigned to the Anthony Bean Community Theater. NORD teens attend at no cost and receive a stipend. They still audition and must be accepted by ABCT.
Are meals provided?
Yes. Breakfast and lunch are served on site.
Where is camp held?
At Southern University at New Orleans, 6400 Press Dr., New Orleans, LA 70126.
Is there early drop-off or late pickup?
Yes. Before care starts at 7:30 AM. After care runs until 5:30 PM, Monday through Thursday, for $55 per week.
How do I pay tuition?
By Zelle, PayPal or Cash App, or in person at the ABCT office (4527 Tchoupitoulas Street) by cash or money order. Put your child’s name in the payment note.
Do campers perform?
Yes. Campers perform every Thursday in the Talent Showcase, and the summer ends with the hip-hop musical SOULVILLE.
Give Them a Summer on Stage
June 7 – July 16, 2027 · Ages 7–17
Questions? Call (504) 862-PLAY (7529) or email summercamp@anthonybeantheater.com.