Musical Theatre - Backstage Camp
University of Delaware · Newark
2027 dates not posted yet
The 2026 season ended Aug 2. Most camps post next summer's dates over the winter — we'll update this page when they do.
"Step in Time" behind the scenes at our Mary Poppins Backstage Camp! We welcome campers into our studio to experience the technical theatre side of musicals: set design & construction, props & costumes, lighting & sound, stage technologies & stage crew! Local professionals will guide students through the magic of designing, building, and executing the many technical facets of a musical theatre production. Campers will be in a professional theatre and may work with carpentry tools & equipment. Participation in camp is contingent on the camper's compliance to safety procedures, instructions, and
Good for: For the theater kid who'd rather BUILD the show than be on stage. Set design, props, costumes, lighting, sound, stage crew for Mary Poppins. Real carpentry tools and pro theater equipment — safety compliance required. The other lane for kids who love theater but don't want to perform.
Last summer at a glance
What this camp looked like in 2026 — a planning guide, not 2027's schedule. Dates and prices usually change year to year.
- Dates
- Jul 13 – Aug 2, 2026
- Sessions
- 1 session
- Who
- Grades 6–12
- Day
- Full day
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