During this fun-filled week, students will develop their acting skills through direct teaching, exciting improvisations, and preparing an original, one-act play called Mystery at Merrilark Manor! Something goes terribly wrong when the Grand Duchess with her Chancellor of Portugal visit Lord and Lady Merrilark for a formal dinner. The gathering is plunged into darkness for several moments, then it’s discovered that a priceless necklace was stolen off the Duchess’ own neck. Who did it? Could it be the two shifty servers who just appeared for work this day? Or the fading movie star? Or the ne’er do well young relation looking for another handout? Or the head chef or manager of the manor? The crime-solving triplets with the audience will be second-guessing in this original one-act comedy, Mystery at Merrilark Manor.
The camp week culminates with the students performing their play ON STAGE for family and friends to enjoy.
Times: Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Camp Dates: July 6-10, 2026
Camp Size Limit: 14 Students
Food: Students should bring 2 snacks, a sack lunch, and a water bottle each day.
Camp Showcase: Friday, July 10, 1:15pm
Showcase Location: Will be held at Sand Creek High School Theatre.
Showcase Tickets: Tickets are not needed to attend the Showcase so families can invite guests to attend the performance without cost!
Costumes: Students will be required to provide their own costumes for the show. Most costumes can be created from items around your home or from Goodwill.
Payment: $395 – if paid in full at registration
Summer Camp Refund Policy:
If a student is withdrawn from Summer Camp BEFORE May 1st, the tuition will be refunded minus the $100 non-refundable deposit.
If a student is withdrawn from Summer Camp after May 1st, no refund will be given. However, if ACT is able to fill your spot with another student, then ACT will refund the tuition less the $100 deposit.
Military Discount*
Students who have a military or veteran parent qualify for a 10% discount.
Multi-Class Discount*
We offer a 10% discount for each additional camp a student takes over the summer.
Sibling Discount*
We offer a 10% discount for each additional sibling who participates in a camp over the summer.
*Students may use only one discount per class and all discounts will be applied to the equal or lesser value camp.
Bob is thrilled to be on the team with the Academy of Children’s Theatre! Bob is currently a lecturer with The Department of Visual and Performing Arts at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Robert is a trained actor and a member of Actor’s Equity Association, The Screen Actor’s Guild, and The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society. He specializes in comedic theatre training derived from his work at The Second City, Carnivores In Action, and Burnt Toast. He has worked as an actor and director at The Signature Theatre (NYC), The Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Theatreworks (Colorado Springs), Cincinnati Shakespeare Festival, Tennessee Repertory Theater, and many more. Some of Bob’s favorite roles are, Falstaff-Merry Wives of Windsor, Scrooge-A Christmas Carol, The Complete Works of Shakespeare, John Adams-1776, Hook-Peter Pan, and Herod-Jesus Christ Superstar.
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