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NO PRIOR THEATER EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

Youth (Ages 7-12)  
ABCT Summer Performing Arts Camp 2026 is a fun, theater-centered training experience for youth ages 7–12 who are curious about acting, storytelling, and creative expression. Camp focuses on building confidence, imagination, discipline, and teamwork through acting, voice, movement, and ensemble activities. Please complete the short application below to be considered.
Teens (Ages 13-15)
Important Information for Teen Campers (Ages 13–15)
Teen campers must register through the New Orleans Recreation Department (NORD) and request assignment to Anthony Bean Community Theater (ABCT). NORD offers a stipend, meaning the City of New Orleans provides a monetary allowance for youth to attend assigned work sites. Teens accepted through NORD will attend ABCT Performing Arts Summer Camp at no cost.
All participants must audition and be accepted by ABCT. Teens must be interested in the performing arts, including playwriting, acting, singing, dancing, or spoken word.

Audition Requirement

All participants should prepare and memorize one of the following:
• A poem
• A short story
• A two-minute monologue
• A song
• A short dance routine
Material should demonstrate interest, imagination, and readiness to train in the theater.

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ABCT Summer Performing Arts Camp 2026

Summer Performing Arts Camp

Where young artists train, perform, and grow through discipline, creativity, and culture

More Than a Camp — It’s Training

At ABCT, our Summer Performing Arts Camp is more than a seasonal program—it is a structured training experience rooted in discipline, creativity, and cultural practice.

Students are guided through acting, movement, voice, and ensemble work while developing confidence, focus, and responsibility. Every participant is challenged to grow—not just as a performer, but as a young person

What Students Experience

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Acting & Character Development

Students learn how to build characters with clarity, intention, and truth.

Voice & Stage Presence

Training in projection, articulation, and confident communication.

Movement & Expression

Body awareness, stage movement, and physical storytelling.

Live Performance

Students apply their training in a final showcase performance

Thursday Talent Showcase

Each week, students take the stage to present what they’ve been working on—building confidence, stage presence, and performance discipline in a supportive environment.

Friday Field Day

Fridays are designed for connection and community. Students participate in group activities that encourage teamwork, balance, and a sense of joy within the work.

The Bean Method in Practice

All training at ABCT is grounded in The Bean Method—a disciplined, culturally rooted approach that teaches students to listen, respond truthfully, and take responsibility for their work.

Camp Life

A Creative and Supportive Environment

Camp at ABCT is a space where young people are encouraged, challenged, and supported. Students work as an ensemble, build friendships, and experience the joy of creating something together.

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Program Details

Ages

8-17

Schedule

Monday–Friday 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Location

Southern University at New Orleans

6400 Press Dr. New Orleans, LA 70126

Session Dates

June 1 – July 10, 2026

Tuition

$800 — New Orleans Residents

$900 — Non-Residents

Final Performance

The Hip-Hop Musical play, “SOULVILLE.”

Before Care

Available beginning at 7:30 AM for early drop-off. Students are supervised in a safe and structured environment before the start of camp activities

After Care

Available until 5:30 PM (Monday–Thursday). Students participate in supervised activities, quiet work, and creative engagement at the end of the camp day.

Cost:

$55 per week

Why Families Choose ABCT

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Families choose ABCT because we provide structure, discipline, and a safe environment where students are expected to grow.

We are not focused on quick performances—we are committed to developing young artists with confidence, respect, and a strong sense of responsibility.

At ABCT, every student is seen, supported, and challenged to do their best work.

Final Call to Action

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Ready to Take the Stage?

Join us this summer and experience training that builds confidence, discipline, and creativity.

ABCT Summer Camp 2026 Tuition Payment

Submit your child's summer camp tuition securely using one of the options below.
Please include your child's name in the payment note. You will receive confirmation once payment is received.


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Anthony Bean Community Theater & Acting School
4527 Tchoupitoulas Street

New Orleans, LA 70115

 

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Anthony Bean Community Theater & Acting School

More Than a Theater-It's Culture.