Theatre School
Theatre School Sessions
Theatre School classes are at the heart of MCT’s Education Department. Even for the non-actor, theatre teaches skills that benefit EVERYONE! Confidence, collaboration, creativity, discipline, and expression are all universal skills that can be learned in theatre.
Theatre School classes are designed for grades Kindergarten through 6th grade and run in 3 sessions per season (Seasons: Fall and Spring). Sessions 1 and 2 are skill-building classes. These can be any number of subjects, with past classes including Acting, Puppets, Vocal Expression, Musical Theatre (one of our most popular classes), an array of Dance classes, and more! Our 3rd session is a performance-based class, giving students the opportunity to audition, rehearse, and perform in a supported and educational environment.
All Theatre School classes meet twice a week, either Mon/Wed or Tue/Thur from 4:20-5:20pm. Be sure to check your class dates when registering. No refunds will be issued.
Current Classes
Spring Performance Session: April 27 – May 20
3rd - 8th Spring Performance
Mon - Thurs 4:30-6:30pm- This theatre school class focuses on training in acting, voice, and movement, with a rehearsal period that leads to an original performance of “Warnings from the Woods: Witches, Wolves, and Woodsmen” featuring the Tales of Little Red and Hansel & Gretel.
- Performance: May 20th 6:00pm (& Potential 7:30pm)
- A complete rehearsal breakdown of the schedule will be handed out once the rehearsal process gets underway.
- Please note: Students must be available for the performance on May 20th. Please email emma@mctmidland.org for questions.
Centerstage
Centerstage Class for 7th-12th grade is designed to serve those students who would like to build more practice before expanding their theatre experience, as well as those who have limited time to commit to theatre pursuits. The class parallels skills learned in Pickwick classes, providing a training ground for those students who may be interested in the annual Pickwick audition in the spring. There is no audition requirement for this class.
Centerstage Class will meet in the Fall 2 session: Oct. 12 to Nov. 5. Class TBA
Centerstage will return Fall 2026
Applause! Players
Applause! Players is a theatre and creative arts class offered for students with autism. The class uses theatre skills to develop social interaction and communication for students 8-16 years old. This program is constantly evolving to give special needs students an outlet to express themselves through the arts. Class session TBA
Performing Arts Camp
Spring Break Performing Arts Camp
Note:
All classes subject to change.
All aspects of the theatre arts come together at our annual Spring Break Performing Arts Camp. K-6th students enjoy a week-long camp participating in classes such as acting, music, scenic, and more! SBPAC is led by MCT’s Pickwick Players and is one of the most beloved parts of our programming. These classes and skills culminate in a final performance for presentation to family and friends on the last day of camp.
Spring Break Performing Arts Camp is a wonderful place to spend Spring Break in Midland and learn about all aspects of theatre, onstage and off! Spring Break Performing Arts Camp follows MISD schedule.
Spring Break 2026 Camp
Dates: March 9th-13th Times: 8:30am-3:30pm- Spring Break Performing Arts Camp is back!
- During our week long camp students will participate in theatre based classes such as acting, music, scenery and more! These classes and skills will culminate in the creation of a fully original performance for presentation to family and friends on the last day of camp.
- Camp will run from 8:30am-3:30pm Monday through Friday (March 9-13), students will be asked to pack a lunch and water bottle each day. Open to Kinder through 6th grade students. Camp will take place at Midland Community Theatre.
Summer Camp
Summer Theatre School Sessions
Summer Camp Sessions are one of our most popular offerings here at MCT! Our camps meet during select weeks in the summer and are a great opportunity for friends and family to have fun together during the summer! Our camp activities are centered around theatre (it’s what we know best!) but are built to be engaging and exciting for students of all ages and backgrounds! It’s a great introduction to MCT Education for new faces.
There are 4 summer sessions, 2 in June and 2 in August. June camps meet 9am to 12pm, Monday to Thursday. August camps have a Morning, Afternoon, or Full Day option. Morning camps meet 9am to 12pm, Afternoon camps meet 12:30pm to 3:30pm, and the Full Day camp meets 9am to 3:30pm, and those students must pack a lunch. August camps meet Monday to Thursday. (2026)
Please be sure to review the schedule before registering. No refunds will be issued.
Current Classes
Summer Camp 1: June 1 – June 4
Summer Camp 2: June 8 – June 11
Summer Camp 3: Aug 3 – Aug 6
Summer Camp 4: Aug 10 – Aug 13
Summer Camps 1 - 4
Mon - Thurs | Camp Times vary by camp- Join Midland Community Theatre for Summer Theatre School Camps! Students COMPLETING K-6th Grade (2025-26 school year) attend classes centered around theatre, including but not limited to music, movement, costumes, acting, and other theatre skills! Each session allows students to collaborate and create projects that bring out their inner theatre artist!
Pickwick Players
Pickwick Players
Summer Camp Sessions are one of our most popular offerings here at MCT! Our camps meet during select weeks in the summer and are a great opportunity for friends and family to have fun together during the summer! Our camp activities are centered around theatre (it’s what we know best!) but are built to be engaging and exciting for students of all ages and backgrounds! It’s a great introduction to MCT Education for new faces.
There are 4 summer sessions, 2 in June and 2 in August. June camps meet 9am to 12pm, Monday to Thursday. August camps have a Morning, Afternoon, or Full Day option. Morning camps meet 9am to 12pm, Afternoon camps meet 12:30pm to 3:30pm, and the Full Day camp meets 9am to 3:30pm, and those students must pack a lunch. August camps meet Monday to Thursday. (2026)
Please be sure to review the schedule before registering. No refunds will be issued.
Additionally, 3 of the shows in the MCT season each year are solely for Pickwicks. In addition to performance opportunities, Pickwicks typically make up the entire crew, and production team for these shows- save for our staff members! The 2026 Pickwick shows are: Sawyer/Finn, Little Women the Musical, and She Kills Monsters.
Pickwick opportunities are endless- acting, directing, designing, stage managing, leadership, service, teaching, learning, it’s all here.
Pickwick Auditions: Auditions for Pickwick Players are held at the end of each school year. Audition dates TBA. Email emma@mctmidland.org for more information or questions about Pickwick Players.
Pickwick Players Auditions will be held May 3-5, 2026.
Be sure to follow pickwick.players on instagram to see when more information comes out regarding auditions.
F.A.Q.
WHY THEATRE CLASSES?
Our classes are not just for actors! MCT Theatre School classes are designed to grow skills and experience in the theatre, but the lessons taught are also applicable to a multitude of other necessary skills outside of theatre, such as communication, empathy, collaboration, coordination, confidence, creativity, teamwork and more!
MY CHILD WANTS TO AUDITION FOR SHOWS HERE...
Which is exactly what we like to hear! Not every show produced at MCT has roles for children available, but when they do we’d love to see you there!
What we recommend? Take classes with us, come see shows here, get familiar with the way theatre works at MCT! Check out our MCT Audition page for an upcoming auditions and information: https://mctmidland.org/upcoming-auditions/
PRIVATE LESSONS?
We have them here! At this time we currently offer private piano and voice lessons. These are offered in a variety of packages and times. For more information on our different vocal teachers and lessons available, please visit: https://mctmidland.ludus.com/index.php?sections=classes
PARENT OBSERVATION
In general, we do not allow parents to stay during class time. Depending on the program, there may be an in-class parent sharing time for the final class, a formal production, or none at all. A class will outline if there is an opportunity for parent observation.
REGISTRATION AND REFUND POLICY
We fill classes on a first come first served basis and they usually fill up rather quickly. A student is considered registered when they have completed the registration form and paid tuition. A spot in class cannot be held without tuition payment. Please note, there are NO REFUNDS.
WHERE TO REGISTER?
All of our classes and lessons are hosted on Ludus. https://mctmidland.ludus.com/index.php?sections=classes