Rising Star Musical Theater Camp

Rising Star Musical Theater Camp

Entering Grades 2-5

Campers build a strong foundation in acting, singing and dance. Over the course of just two weeks, Rising Stars create a full theatrical production complete with set, lights, microphones and more! The selected shows strengthen speech, memory, motor skills and develop creativity. These skills aid performers on and off the stage, over the summer and into the school year.

Features of Rising Star Musical Theater Camp

Morning or afternoon time participating in Day Camp activities

Character study and development

Instruction in choreography

Focus on all aspects of production, both on- and off-stage

A culminating performance

Daily Free Swim in one of our two pools

Summer of 2025 Theater Production

Roald Dahl's - Willy Wonka JR.

The delicious adventures of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. Willy Wonka JR. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. 

Meet the Theater Director

Todd Morse Director of Theater Arts 2 Years at Fessenden

This will be Todd Morse’s second year running our Theater Program. Todd joined Fessenden Summer Camps having created multiple theater programs around the area. Beaver Off-Broadway in Chestnut Hill, LINX Theater in Wellesley and Walnut Hill School for the Arts Community Theater Academy in Natick were all created with his direct leadership and with his unique methodology. He started acting at St. John’s Preparatory School in Danvers and was the youngest student director in Boston College’s history. Students who have trained with Mr. Morse study at premiere acting schools including NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, but Mr. Morse’s philosophy is focused on how the arts aid every performer, no matter what path they choose. His focus is always on generating confidence and creativity in young people.

Rising Star Program Options

  • Rising Stars Session 1 (Weeks 1 &2)

    • Length: +Camp
    • Gender(s): Boys & Girls
    • Age Range: Entering Grades 2-5
    • Dates:
    • Schedule:

      Monday to Friday
      9 am to 4 pm

    • Extended Program: Extended Day Program Options: Mornings 8-9a, Afternoon 4-6p
    • Price: $1530 (two-week session) (prorated for 7/4)
  • Rising Stars Session 2 (Weeks 5 & 6)

    • Length: +Camp
    • Gender(s): Boys & Girls
    • Age Range: Entering Grades 2-5
    • Dates:
    • Schedule:

      Monday to Friday
      9 am to 4 pm

    • Extended Program: Extended Day Program Options: Mornings 8-9a, Afternoon 4-6p
    • Price: $1700 (two week session)