FAU - University Theatre

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A college theater program that stages main season productions and summer festival repertory with both students and professional actors. The Department of Theatre and Dance has been running since 1964 and includes Theatre Lab, their professional resident company that develops new American plays. The program offers summer camps for K-12 kids, though specific activities aren't detailed on their site. Your kid would experience college-level theater on a university campus. Productions get strong reviews for student talent, with recent shows featuring live orchestras and professional-quality staging. Free parking and affordable tickets make it accessible for families checking out shows.

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Programs (7)

• Owlets French Camp

  Camp
  · Paid

  Kids practice French language skills through theatrical activities and creative exercises. Part of the college's summer camp program for K-12 students on the university campus.

• University Theatre Summer Program

  Camp
  Ages 5–18· Paid

  Kids work on performance and production skills through FAU's Department of Theatre & Dance summer programs. The program offers various theatre activities for students from kindergarten through 12th grade on the university campus.

• Owlets French Camp

  Camp
  Ages 5–12· Paid

  Kids practice French conversation and vocabulary through games, songs, and interactive activities on a university campus. The camp runs as part of the college's summer programs for K-12 students. Skilled educators who are practicing professionals lead the activities while giving kids a taste of college life.

• TOPS Piano and Creative Writing Camp

  Camp
  Ages 6–17· Paid

  Kids work on piano skills and creative writing projects in a combined arts program that develops both musical and literary abilities. The summer camp runs on the university campus with professional instructors from both disciplines. Your kid gets exposure to college life while building self-confidence and artistic growth.

• SciFi Collab Lab

  Camp
  · Paid

  Kids explore science fiction storytelling through collaborative theater and creative writing projects. This summer camp combines technology and performance elements for hands-on learning experiences.

• SciFi Collab Lab

  Camp
  Ages 8–18· Paid

  Kids collaborate on science fiction projects that blend creative writing with STEM concepts through hands-on exploration. The summer camp format connects K-12 students with university faculty and gives them campus experience. Activities are designed to develop leadership and collaboration skills while exploring new ways of learning.

• TOPS Piano and Creative Writing Camp

  Camp
  · Paid

  Kids develop musical and storytelling skills through piano instruction and creative writing workshops. The camp integrates both disciplines for a comprehensive arts education experience during summer sessions.