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
• 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.
APPLICATION • IS • NOW • OPEN • APPLICATION • IS • NOW • OPEN
APPLICATION • IS • NOW • OPEN • APPLICATION • IS • NOW • OPEN
