The Discovery Division invites beginning students to uncover their hidden talents, enhance their communication skills, and spark their creativity. Through engaging theatre games and activities, campers will dive into improvisation, vocal technique, playwriting, dance, and on-camera skills. The experience culminates in our Camp Walnut Showcase on our historic stage, featuring an original musical created entirely by the campers based on the story ALICE IN WONDERLAND by Lewis Carroll! Join us for a transformative journey filled with fun and artistic growth! We welcome students of all abilities, including those with disabilities and children who are developmentally typical.

Students interested in the Discovery Division do not need to audition for admittance and are accepted on a first-come first-served basis.

Camp Walnut is a Monday-Thursday camp.

Camp Walnut concludes for all students on July 30, 2026. Campers in the Development Division will have their public performance on August 1, 2026.

Public Performance: 1:00PM at August 1

The Performance Division is designed for our most experienced campers and is ideal for those aspiring to become professionals in the performing arts. Participants will receive intensive instruction and the opportunity to perform in a fully produced show at Walnut’s Studio Theatre, directed by industry professionals.

We welcome students of all abilities, including those with disabilities and children who are developmentally typical. Students interested in the Performance Division must audition for admittance.

Auditions will take place on May 11 and 13, with detailed information provided closer to that date.

Camp Walnut is a Monday-Thursday camp.

Camp Walnut concludes for all students on July 30, 2026, with public performances for the Performance Division scheduled from July 30-August 2, 2026.

Performances:

• Thursday, July 30 at 8:00PM
• Friday, July 31 at 6:30PM
• Saturday, August 1 at 6:00PM
• Sunday, August 2 at 1:00PM

The Performance Division is designed for our most experienced campers and is ideal for those aspiring to become professionals in the performing arts. Participants will receive intensive instruction and the opportunity to perform in a fully produced show at Walnut’s Studio Theatre, directed by industry professionals.

We welcome students of all abilities, including those with disabilities and children who are developmentally typical.

Students interested in the Performance Division must audition for admittance. Auditions will take place the week of May 11 & 13, with detailed information provided closer to that date.

Camp Walnut is a Monday-Thursday camp.

Camp Walnut concludes for all students on July 30, 2026, with public performances for the Performance Division scheduled from July 30-August 2, 2026.

Performances:

• Thursday, July 30 at 6:30PM
• Friday, July 31 at 8:00PM
• Saturday, August 1 at 4:00PM
• Sunday, August 2 at 3:00PM

Monday, August 10-Thursday, August 13 from 9:30am-3:30pm

Inspired by our four week Camp Walnut program, join us for this shortened version of Camp! In one week, your students will write and perform in their own original musicals. Students will take classes in subjects such as acting, singing, dancing, playwriting, and more! This one week camp will end in a final show for parents and friends at our theatre. We welcome students of all abilities, including those with disabilities and children who are developmentally typical.

Final show: August 13 at 2:30PM

Monday, August 10-Thursday, August 13 from 9:30am-12:30pm

Inspired by our four week Camp Walnut program, join us for this shortened version of Camp! In one week, your students will write and perform in their own original musicals. Students will take classes in subjects such as acting, singing, dancing, playwriting, and more! This one week camp will end in a final show for parents and friends at our theatre. We welcome students of all abilities, including those with disabilities and children who are developmentally typical.

Final show: August 13 at 12:00PM

Monday, August 10-Thursday, August 13 from 9:30am-3:30pm

Inspired by our four week Camp Walnut program, join us for this shortened version of Camp! In one week, your students will write and perform in their own original musicals. Students will take classes in subjects such as acting, singing, dancing, playwriting, and more! This one week camp will end in a final show for parents and friends at our theatre. We welcome students of all abilities, including those with disabilities and children who are developmentally typical.

Final show: August 13 at 2:30PM

August 11 & 12 from 5:00PM-8:00PM

Join us at the historic Walnut Street Theatre for a high-energy Audition Boot Camp designed specifically for young performers ages 8-12 interested in building their audition skills for professional productions. For this workshop, we will specifically be focusing on the Walnut's upcomoing audition for Frozen which will delight our audiences this upcoming holiday season.

This exciting, skill-building class will include:

• DanceTechnique: A full warm-up, across-the-floor exercises, center work (with a focus on turns), and a fast-tempo combination set to music from Frozen.
• On the final day from 7-8pm, parents and students will have the unique opportunity to participate in a Q&A session with Walnut Street Theatre’s Associate Artistic Director, Brian Kurtas, covering topics like professional audition preparation, expectations, and how to navigate the industry.

Please note: Participation in this class does not guarantee an audition slot or a role in Walnut Street Theatre's mainstage production of Frozen. However, it is a valuable opportunity for any young performer seeking more experience in professional audition settings.

At this time, only students ages 8-12 are being considered for the show and thus this workshop is limited to this age demographic.

Auditions for Frozen will be posted on our website in August with auditions to occur after Labor Day.

Spaces are limited—get ready to take the stage!