Classes & Camps
2025 Spring Classes
There is still time to sign up for many of our spring classes for all ages — from kindergarteners to adults! Check out the schedule below. All spring classes will be held at Constellation Studios (411 E 7th St).
Summer Camp Enrollment Now Open
Summer Camp registration is officially here! In addition to bringing back popular camps, like Broadway Bootcamp and Movie Camps, we are introducing new, two-week musical theater camps where kids and teens will rehearse a musical from start to finish! We’re also offering a summer class for adults — Improv for Adults: Summer All Play. Camps and classes take place in various venues, all conveniently located in downtown Bloomington.
Constellation’s Education Initiative is proudly sponsored by IU Credit Union
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Musical Theater Workshop for Adults: The Broadway Ensemble (Ages 18+)
Come explore the ensemble numbers of Broadway in this 10-week performance class for adults! In Musical Theater Workshop: The Broadway Ensemble, students will learn and workshop ensemble songs from classic and contemporary Broadway musicals under the direction of a seasoned, professional coach/teaching artist and musical director. Students will develop skills in stage etiquette, stage presence, musicianship, and vocal technique as they collaborate to bring musical numbers to life with exciting harmonies and light staging/choreography (Light choreography will be tailored to comfort level and/or ability). The class will culminate in a cabaret that showcases the ensemble with opportunities for soloists to shine. Musical Theater Workshop: The Broadway Ensemble is a prerequisite to join Constellation Singers.
Enrollment Deadline: January 30
Cost: $225
Prerequisite: Some singing experience preferred (voice lessons; classes; school/church/community choirs; talent shows; school/community stage productions/concerts/showcases, etc.)
Thursday, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Session 1: February 6-April 17

Broadway Kids: A Musical Revue (Grades 3-6)
Come explore the kids’ solo, small group, and ensemble numbers of Broadway in this 10-week performance class for 3rd-6th graders! In Broadway Kids: A Musical Revue, students will learn and workshop solos, duets, small group, and ensemble songs from classic and contemporary broadway musicals under the direction of a seasoned, professional teaching artists and musical director. Students will develop the building blocks of stage etiquette, musicianship, and performance as they bring musical numbers to life with exciting harmonies, staging, and choreography. The class will culminate in a musical revue that showcases both individual and ensemble talent.
Enrollment Deadline: January 23
Cost: $190
Prerequisite: Students should be comfortable singing in front of others.
Thursday, 5:30pm-6:45pm
Session 1: February 6-April 17

Acting Ensemble for Littles: Finding Nemo (Grades K-2)
Acting Ensemble for Littles: Finding Nemo is a theater arts class for young, budding performers that builds upon their interest in acting, movement, and self-expression—all while having fun and letting their imaginations dive deep! Designed especially for Littles (grades K-2nd), this class will explore the expansive, under-the-sea world of Finding Nemo. Students will become familiar with the basics of script analysis, stage directions, and storytelling in an interactive and dynamic learning environment. The class will also implement confidence-building theater games and improvisation activities to spark creative thinking for a lifelong love of performing. Students will get to show off their new skils with a final showcase on April 26.
Enrollment Deadline: February 1
Cost: $150
Prerequisite: NA
Saturday, 10:15am-11:15am
Session 1: February 8-April 26

Improv for Adults: Beyond Beginner (Ages 18+)
Constellation’s Improv for Adults: Beyond Beginner is a fast-paced, highly interactive workshop-style class that reinforces and builds upon improvisational skills and performance techniques. This class will focus on short-form improv, will offer an introduction to long-form improv, and is open to adults with previous improv experience (class, workshop, troupe, etc). Improv is a magical and collaborative art form that is not only fantastically fun, it boosts creativity, develops storytelling ability, enhances listening and communication skills, and builds confidence and resilience. Students will practice their skills in a safe, supportive, “Yes, and” learning environment.
Enrollment Deadline: March 18
Cost: $165
Prerequisite: Previous improv experience (class, troupe, etc.)
Tuesday, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Session 1: March 25-May 6

Documentary Filmmaking Fundamentals for Teens (Grades 7-12)
Documentary Filmmaking Fundamentals takes young, budding filmmakers through the beginning-to-end process of creating their own documentary short film. Students will learn how to research and understand a subject matter, identify a unique perspective, craft a compelling narrative, build trust with subjects, and choose a narration style, all while gaining the technical skills in camera and audio that are required to bring their subject to life on the screen. This class is ideal for students who want to use documentary filmmaking as a tool for social change, as an outlet for artistic expression, or as a platform for giving a voice to the voiceless.
Enrollment Deadline: March 19
Cost: $165
Prerequisite: NA
Wednesday, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Session 1: March 26-April 30

Musical Theater Playground for Littles: Neverland (Grades K-2)
Enrollment Deadline: March 22
Cost: $115
Prerequisite: NA
Saturday, 9:00am-10:00am
Session 1: March 29-May 10

On-Camera Puppetry for Kids (Grades 3-6)
On-Camera Puppetry for Kids (Grades 3-6) is an introduction to the art of hand puppetry in celebration of Constellation’s upcoming Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical! Students will learn the fundamentals of puppetry, including movement, weight, mouth action, lip synchronization, eye contact, breathing, and vocal and physical characterization. Learning the art of puppetry sparks creativity, builds confidence, fosters social-emotional development, promotes active listening, refines motor skills, and builds on skills in storytelling, all while having fun and making g friends along the way! With inspiration from popular series like The Muppet Show and Fraggle Rock, budding puppeteers will explore how to breath life into their puppets on camera as they create their own puppet show that will be filmed and shared for family and friends to enjoy.
Enrollment Deadline: March 24
Cost: $150
Prerequisite: NA
Monday, 5:30pm-6:45pm
Session 1: March 31-May 5

Acting on Camera for Adults: The Close-Up (Ages 18+)
Constellation’s Acting on Camera for Adults: The Close-Up is an on-camera, workshop-style class that focuses on the nuances of close-up screen acting through exploration of the technical distinctions between acting for the stage and acting for the screen. Students will learn techniques for creating effective on-camera close-up performances, including modifying vocal projection, gauging the size of gestures and expressions, maintaining eyeline, and understaning the camera’s ability to perceive a character’s thoughts. Classes consist of discussions, video examples, on-camera exercises, including monologue and scene work with video playback.
Enrollment Deadline: March 24
Cost: $165
Prerequisite: NA
Monday, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Session 1: March 31-May 5

Summer Camp: Theater Camp for Kids: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Rising Grades 4-7)
For rising 4th-7th graders, Theater Camp for Kids: A Midsummer Night’s Dream offers a hands-on, beginning-to-end experience of being in a play. Experienced professional teaching artists will guide campers through the process of auditioning, casting, table reads, table work, blocking and staging, rehearsing, adding technical elements (costumes, props, wigs, lights, sound), and performance. In addition, campers will learn and build upon skills in acting, voice, movement, theater etiquette, and comedic timing as they work on a kid-friendly, language-accessible version of one of the greatest comedies ever written — William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream! Campers will also explore improvisation techniques and character creation with a focus on artistic collaboration. The week culminates in an afternoon showcase at Constellation Playhouse that gives budding young theater artists the opportunity to shine.
Enrollment Deadline: May 26
Cost: $315
Location: Constellation Playhouse (107 W 9th St)
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm
Session 1: June 2-June 6

Summer Camp: Movie Playground for Littles (Rising Grades 1-3)
For rising 1st-3rd graders, Movie Playground is an introduction and exploration of the world of moviemaking! With guidance from a professional filmmaker, campers will learn the basics of how a movie is made–from the spark of an idea all the way to showing it on the big screen. Using popular family-friendly films as inspiration for movie-themed activities, campers will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of visual storytelling, world-building, character creation, and acting. Campers will put their new skills to the test by creating their own mini-movies–all while learning the ropes of being on a movie set–in this fun, hands-on, creative environment.
Enrollment Deadline: May 26
Cost: $315
Location: Constellation Studios (411 E 7th St)
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm
Session 1: June 2-June 6

Improv for Adults: Summer All Play (Ages 18+)
Improv for Adults: Summer All-Play is an expanded version of Constellation’s regular improv classes for improvisers of all experience levels — from beginner to seasoned — and will focus primarily on short-form improv. More advanced students will have the opportunity for breakout sessions to explore long-form. All improvisers will develop and build upon core improvisational techniques and principles, fostering skills in communication, collaboration, listening, adaptability, teamwork, and problem solving. Summer All-Play is a fantastically fun, welcoming, and supportive adult playground that will have you shouting, “Yes, AND!”
Enrollment Deadline: May 27
Cost: $195
Location: Constellation Studios (411 E 7th St)
Tuesday, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 1: June 3-July 22

Summer Camp: Musical Theater Camp for Kids: Into The Woods (Rising Grades 4-7)
For rising 4th-7th graders, Musical Theater Camp for Kids: Into the Woods Jr. offers a 2-week exploration of the art of musical theater while promoting confidence and instilling the spirit of collaboration in aspiring young performers. Directed by Debby Jenkins, an accomplished veteran musical theater educator with expertise in music direction, campers will build skills in musicality, vocal performance, acting, movement, and stage etiquette as they are led through the beginning-to-end process of putting on a musical: casting, table reads/table work, learning music, blocking and staging, choreography, rehearsing songs and scenes, adding technical elements (costumes, props, wigs, lights, sound, set), and finally, performing in front of an audience. Additionally, campers will participate in fun, hands-on musical theater-themed enrichment activities to practice and reinforce the skills they will be building throughout the 2-week rehearsal process. The camp will culminate in 2 performances of Into the Woods Jr. at the Constellation Playhouse.
Enrollment Deadline: June 2
Cost: $650
Location: Constellation Playhouse (107 W 9th St)
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm
Session 1: June 9-June 20

Summer Camp: Movie Camp for Teens (Rising Grades 8-12)
Calling all creative teens (rising 8th-12th graders) to join Constellation’s Movie Camp for Teens–a comprehensive crash course in the world of moviemaking! Using their own iPhones/iPads, campers will learn how to plan, build, shoot, and edit movies, all while learning the ropes of being on a movie set. Whether your passion is acting in front of the camera or making movie magic behind the camera, campers will explore the elements of visual storytelling, world building, character creation, and cinematography in a fun, hands-on, creative environment.
Session 1 Enrollment Deadline: June 2
Session 2 Enrollment Deadline: June 30
Cost: $315
Location: Constellation Studios (411 E 7th St)
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm
Session 1: June 9-June 13
Session 2: July 7-July 11

Summer Camp: Movie Camp for Kids (Rising Grades 4-7)
Calling all creative kids (rising 4th-7th graders) to join Constellation’s Movie Camp for Kids–a comprehensive crash course in the world of moviemaking! Using their own iPhones/iPads, campers will learn how to plan, build, shoot, and edit movies, all while learning the ropes of being on a movie set. Whether your passion is acting in front of the camera or making movie magic behind the camera, campers will explore the fundamentals of visual storytelling, world building, character creation, and cinematography in a fun, hands-on, creative environment.
Session 1 Enrollment Deadline: June 9
Session 2 Enrollment Deadline: June 16
Cost: $315
Location: Constellation Studios (411 E 7th St)
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm
Session 1: June 16-June 20
Session 2: June 23-June 27

Summer Camp: Broadway Beginnings: Broadway Dreams (Rising Grades 1-3)
For rising 1st-3rd graders, Broadway Beginnings: Broadway Dreams offers an introduction to the art of musical theater while promoting confidence and instilling the spirit of collaboration in young children. Broadway Beginnings ushers budding young performers onto a lifelong path of arts appreciation through creative group play in a fun, interactive, and supportive musical camp environment. Led by a professional musical theater educator, campers will spend the week exploring the aspirational and hope-filled songs of Broadway as they build skills in musicality, vocal performance, movement, stage etiquette, and musical storytelling. The week will culminate in an afternoon showcase that allows campers to shine in both group and individual performances!
Enrollment Deadline: June 16
Cost: $315
Location: Constellation Playhouse (107 W 9th St)
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm
Session 1: June 23-June 27

Summer Camp: Broadway Beginnings: Broadway Dreams (Abridged) (Rising Grades 1-3)
For rising 1st-3rd graders who aren’t quite ready for a full day of camp, Broadway Beginnings: Broadway Dreams (Abridged) offers an introduction to the art of musical theater while promoting confidence and instilling the spirit of collaboration in young children. Broadway Beginnings ushers budding young performers onto a lifelong path of arts appreciation through creative group play in a fun, interactive, and supportive musical camp environment. Led by a professional musical theater educator, campers will spend the week exploring the aspirational and hope-filled songs of Broadway as they build skills in musicality, vocal performance, movement, stage etiquette, and musical storytelling. The week will culminate in an afternoon showcase that allows campers to shine in both group and individual performances!
Enrollment Deadline: June 30
Cost: $185
Location: Constellation Playhouse (107 W 9th St)
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm
Session 1: July 7-July 11

Summer Camp: Theater Camp for Littles: The Stinky Cheese Man (Abridged) (Rising Grades 1-3)
For rising 1st-3rd graders who aren’t quite ready for a full day of camp, Theater Camp for Littles: The Stinky Cheese Man (Abridged) offers hands-on activities that encourage and promote the exploration and creation of theater arts in a fun, engaging camp environment. With a focus on teamwork and fostering imagination, campers will be guided through the fundamental beginning-to-end process of putting on a play inspired by The Stinky Cheese Man, a hilarious twist on classic fairy tales. Skill-building theater exercises, along with Stinky Cheese Man-themed improvisation games and activities, will focus on acting, voice, world building, character creation, storytelling, movement, and stage etiquette. Campers will gain self-confidence, respect for others, and a greater ability to express themselves both physically and vocally, all while making new friends along the way. The week culminates in an afternoon showcase at Constellation Playhouse!
Enrollment Deadline: June 30
Cost: $185
Location: Constellation Playhouse (107 W 9th St)
Monday-Friday, 1:00pm-4:00pm
Session 1: July 7-July 11

Summer Camp: Broadway Bootcamp (Session 1) (Rising Grades 4-7)
Broadway Bootcamp is BACK! For aspiring triple-threats, Broadway Bootcamp for Kids for rising 4th – 8th graders allows young performers to experience a snapshot of the professional rehearsal process. Led by a team of musical theater professionals, campers will work on material from fun, contemporary Broadway shows. The week of intensive training in acting, singing, and dancing will help budding musical theater artists develop and sharpen skills, gain confidence, and make friends along the way! Broadway Bootcamp for Kids will culminate in an afternoon showcase at the John Waldron Arts Center that highlights the ensemble and lets soloists shine!
Enrollment Deadline: July 7
Cost: $275
Location: Waldron Arts Center (122 S Walnut St)
Monday-Friday, 1:00pm-4:00pm
Session 1: July 7-July 11

Summer Camp: Musical Theater Camp for Teens: Godspell (Rising Grades 7-12)
For rising 7th-12th graders, Musical Theater Camp for Teens: Godspell offers a 2-week exploration of the art of musical theater while promoting confidence and instilling the spirit of collaboration in aspiring young performers. Directed by Debby Jenkins, an accomplished veteran musical theater educator with expertise in music direction, campers will build skills in musicality, vocal performance, acting, movement, and stage etiquette as they are led through the beginning-to-end process of putting on a musical: casting, table reads/table work, learning music, blocking and staging, choreography, rehearsing songs and scenes, adding technical elements (costumes, props, wigs, lights, sound, set), and finally, performing in front of an audience. Additionally, campers will participate in fun, hands-on musical theater-themed enrichment activities to practice and reinforce the skills they will be building throughout the 2-week rehearsal process. The camp will culminate in 2 performances of Godspell at Constellation Studios.
Enrollment Deadline: July 7
Cost: $650
Location: Constellation Studios (411 E 7th St)
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm
Session 1: July 14-July 25

Summer Camp: Theater Camp for Littles: The Stinky Cheese Man (Rising Grades 1-3)
For rising 1st-3rd graders, Theater Camp for Littles: The Stinky Cheese Man offers full-day, hands-on activities that encourage and promote the exploration and creation of theater arts in a fun, engaging camp environment. With a focus on teamwork and fostering imagination, campers will be guided through the fundamental beginning-to-end process of putting on a play inspired by The Stinky Cheese Man, a hilarious twist on classic fairy tales. Skill-building theater exercises, along with Stinky Cheese Man-themed improvisation games and activities, will focus on acting, voice, world building, character creation, storytelling, movement, and stage etiquette. Campers will gain self-confidence, respect for others, and a greater ability to express themselves both physically and vocally, all while making new friends along the way. The week culminates in an afternoon showcase at Constellation Playhouse!
Enrollment Deadline: July 7
Cost: $315
Location: Constellation Playhouse (107 W 9th St)
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm
Session 1: July 14-July 18

Summer Camp: Broadway Bootcamp (Session 2) (Rising Grades 4-7)
Broadway Bootcamp is BACK! For aspiring triple-threats, Broadway Bootcamp for Kids for rising 4th – 8th graders allows young performers to experience a snapshot of the professional rehearsal process. Led by a team of musical theater professionals, campers will work on material from fun, contemporary Broadway shows. The week of intensive training in acting, singing, and dancing will help budding musical theater artists develop and sharpen skills, gain confidence, and make friends along the way! Broadway Bootcamp for Kids will culminate in an afternoon showcase at the John Waldron Arts Center that highlights the ensemble and lets soloists shine!
Enrollment Deadline: July 7
Cost: $275
Location: Waldron Arts Center (122 S Walnut St)
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm
Session 1: July 14-July 18

Summer Camp: Spontaneous Combustion: Improv Ignited (Rising Grades 4-7)
For rising 4th-7th graders, Spontaneous Combustion: Improv Ignited provides the perfect playground for the creative kid with an active imagination and undeniable funny bone, as well as the more introverted kid who just needs the right environment to be inspired to come out of their shell. This immersive and hands-on comedy camp will give budding comedians the opportunity to build improvisational skills and performance technique in a safe, fun, and collaborative environment. Improv is a dynamic and enlightening art form that will help campers gain confidence; foster creativity; develop storytelling ability; enhance listening, communication, and collaboration skills; and build resilience–all while having a blast The camp will culminate in a live showcase at Constellation Playhouse, highlighting both the improv troupe and individual performers.
Enrollment Deadline: July 14
Cost: $315
Location: Constellation Playhouse (107 W 9th St)
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm
Session 1: July 21-July 25