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SUMMER 2026
THEATRE
THEATRE CAMP - CREATE A PLAY
(Ages 7-13)
Enjoy this one-week drama camp that will expose participants to a variety of
performing arts! Learn about writing, acting, improvisation, scenery, props, costumes,
and technical theatre. Campers will put together their own unique show for the last
day of camp based on a story they choose as a group.
Instructor: Eric Curtis
Location: Sunset Knoll Recreation Center
Code Day Date Time R/NR Fee
211157-01 M-Th 06/29 - 07/02 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $100/$120
YOUTH CABARET PERFORMANCES
(Ages 7-11)
Building on the exciting cabaret that Upstart Theatre put together last year,
participants will build their own cabaret show from the ground up, and perform on
our main stage July 17 and 18. Participants will collaborate to create a theme, choose
music, connecting narration, and all other aspects that go into a successful cabaret
style show! This is a great opportunity for younger theatre fans to get some time in
the spotlight and find their strengths.
Instructor: Eric Curtis
Location: Sunset Knoll Recreation Center
Code Day Date Time R/NR Fee
211158-01 Tu-F 07/07 - 07/18 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $225/$245
PROGRAM MANAGER
PATTI PLOMB | pplomb@lombardparks.com
THE LIGHTNING THIEF:
PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL
SUMMER THEATRE PRODUCTION
(Ages 9-16)
Actors will work together to create quality, age appropriate productions suitable
for family viewing. Auditions are required in order to be a part of the cast. This will
allow us to assess the comfort level of children as performers, evaluate their skills
and find the role that will best suit their personality and talent. There is no cost to
audition. Children will be seen in small groups during their audition time slot. They
will be asked to read short scenes from the script (called sides). They will fill out
a short audition form listing their possible conflicts and any previous experience.
Casting will be based on availability, ability, and attitude. Cast members will be
enrolled in the program as a class and must pay a participation fee. This fee
covers professional instruction throughout the process, a copy of the script which
performers may keep a cast t-shirt and all production costs.
Instructor: Jessica Curtis, Eric Curtis, Rett Richards
Location: Sunset Knoll Recreation Center
Auditions: Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28 | 4:00 - 7:00 pm.
Please sign up for an audition time at tinyurl.com/lombardlighting.
Rehearsals: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays | 5:00 - 7:30 pm.
Rehearsals will begin June 3.
Tech Week: Monday, July 13 - Thursday, July 16 | 4:00 - 8:00 pm
Performers will meet everyday this week only before the scheduled
performances.
Performance Dates: Friday, July 17 - Sunday, July 19
Tickets will be available on Monday, June 29 at lombardparks.com.
Code Day Date Time R/NR Fee
211160-01 W-F 06/03 - 07/17 5:00 - 7:30 pm $400/$480
ABOUT THE PLAY!
The Lightning Thief: Percy Jackson Musical
is an electrifying, action-packed rock musical
following Percy, a teenager who discovers he
is a demigod son of a Greek god. Framed for
stealing Zeus' master lightning bolt, he must
embark on a dangerous quest across America
to find the true thief and prevent a war among
the gods. Based on the best-selling Disney-
Hyperion novel by Rick Riordan.
