Summer Camp: Cartoon Chaos
Ages: 5 - 14
Dates: Monday, June 29th - Friday, July 3rd
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Summit Artspace
Registration Fee: $185

(Full & Partial Scholarships are available: https://forms.gle/rL5cA9GW7V8degrZ6)

You can’t do impossible things without being a little silly!

Get ready for a week of big voices, bold bodies, and totally over-the-top fun! Wandering Aesthetics presents Summer Camp: Cartoon Chaos, a high-energy summer theatre camp where imagination runs wild and creativity takes center stage.

Perfect for young creative kids who are brand new to theatre and for those who want to dive a little deeper into the world of performance, Cartoon Chaos invites students to explore cartoons and cartoon characters through the lens of theatre. Together, we’ll discover how to become cartoonish on stage—playing with exaggerated movement, expressive voices, physical comedy, and larger-than-life characters.

Led by Wandering Aesthetics’ Director of Education Kyle Jozsa and Teaching Artist Matt Dodds, this camp places a strong emphasis on ensemble-building and creative play. Through theatre games, improvisation, and collaborative storytelling, students will connect with like-minded peers while learning the fundamentals of live performance in a fun, supportive, and low-pressure environment.

Each day includes engaging activities that introduce key theatre skills—such as stage picture, movement, timing, and character creation—while encouraging students to take creative risks, trust their instincts, and support one another as an ensemble. By the end of the week, students will help create a playful, cartoon-inspired performance to share with family and friends.

The camp will conclude with a final presentation on Friday afternoon, celebrating the students’ creativity, teamwork, and joy on stage.

Additional Information

• Students should bring a water bottle and brown bag lunch each day.

• Camp will be held at Summit Artspace,
  140 E. Market St., Akron, OH 44308.

Whether your child is stepping onto the stage for the first time or already loves to perform, Summer Camp: Cartoon Chaos is a joyful, imaginative introduction to theatre where being silly is not just allowed—it’s encouraged!

Summer Theatre Intensive: Legends & Lore
Ages: 8 - 15
Dates: Monday, June 15 - Friday, June 26
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Summit Artspace
Registration Fee: $250
Free Performances: Friday, June 26 @ 8 PM & Saturday, June 27 @ 8 PM

(Full & Partial Scholarships are available: https://forms.gle/rL5cA9GW7V8degrZ6)

“Legends are not born — they are made.”
— Adapted from oral storytelling traditions

Step into a world of heroes, monsters, myths, and memory with Summer Theatre Intensive: Legends & Lore, a two-week immersive theatre experience designed for students ready to deepen their craft and challenge themselves as storytellers and performers.

This intensive invites young actors to explore legendary stories from across cultures — tales of courage, transformation, and impossible choices — and reimagine them through ensemble-driven theatre. Whether inspired by ancient myths, folktales, or newly invented legends, students will work collaboratively to build a bold, original performance rooted in story, movement, and shared imagination.

Under the guidance of storytellers Kyle Jozsa and Matt Dodds, participants will engage in rigorous ensemble work, physical and vocal training, and advanced storytelling practices. The first week will focus on world-building, character creation, and devising original material inspired by legendary narratives. During the second week, students will shift into rehearsal mode, refining scenes, strengthening performances, and preparing for live audiences.

This program is designed for students who have prior theatre experience or those eager to step into a more focused, higher-stakes environment than our traditional summer camp. Expect longer rehearsals, deeper collaboration, and a strong commitment to the ensemble.

The intensive will culminate in two free public performances, giving students the opportunity to share their work in a professional setting.

Key Skills Covered

• Advanced ensemble-building and collaboration

• Devised storytelling and myth-making

• Physical and vocal performance techniques

• Rehearsal discipline and performance readiness

• Confidence, presence, and creative risk-taking

Additional Information

• Students should bring a water bottle and brown bag lunch each day.

• The intensive will be held at the newly renovated Summit Artspace,
  140 E. Market St., Akron, OH 44308.

Forge heroes. Shape legends. Tell the stories that endure.

Summer Theatre Intensive: Legends & Lore is a transformative theatre experience for young artists ready to take the next step.