Summer Sessions
Summer Sessions Registration is OPEN!
Guided by professional actors, directors, and musicians, participants will sing, dance, bring stories to life, and form lasting friendships. The week culminates with two performances, where friends and family can celebrate their creativity. Our theater sessions foster imagination, confidence building, and artistic expression in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Important Summer Sessions Information
Due to the size of the venue, the number of actors will be limited to 30 actors per session (25 for Little Shop of Horrors) . The Theater Sessions are based on which grade your actor(s) will be enrolled in for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.
For Session 1, 3 & 5:
10 Pioneers entering grades 1-3
20 Thespians, entering grades 4-9.
For Session 2:
10 Pioneers entering grades 1-2
20 Thespians, entering grades 3-5.
For Session 4:
up to 30 teens entering grades 8-12
A waitlist will be available for any fully booked session or age group within a session.
Tuition
The tuition for each Theater Summer Session:
$250 per week for a full day (thespians)
$125 for half-day (pioneers)
A $25 sibling discount is available for each additional registration within the same session.
Caregivers will need to complete a separate registration form for each actor.
After submitting the registration form, families will receive a thank-you message with a GiveButter link to complete the process by submitting a $50 non-refundable deposit for each registered session.
The registration will not be considered complete without this deposit.
An invoice for the remaining balance, including any sibling discount or financial aid, will be sent
to the primary email address you provide on the registration form.
Full payment is 10 days after registration and can be made via Give Butter or by check.
A waitlist will be available for any sessions or age groups that reach capacity.
Please contact our Treasurer, Daniel Moore,
at treasurer@midcoastyouththeater.org for financial aid requests.
Please contact our Operational Manager, Joelle Morris,
at joelle.morris@midcoastyouththeater.org for any additional questions.
REGISTRATION is OPEN!
Explore Our Summer Session Offerings
Session#1
Alice in Wonderland, Jr.
June 23 - 28
Ages: 1st - 9th grade (incoming)
Director: Avery Himes
Pioneers: (grade 1-3):
Monday – Thursday, 9-11:30 a.m.
Friday 1-8 p.m.
Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Thespians: (grade 4-9):
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Friday 1-8 p.m.
Saturday, 11:30 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Session#2
Artistocats, Kids
July 14 -19
Ages: 1st - 5th grade (incoming)
Director: Avery Himes
Pioneers: (grade 1-2):
Monday – Thursday, 9-11:30 a.m.
Friday 1-8 p.m.
Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Thespians: (grade 3-5):
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Friday 1-8 p.m.
Saturday, 11:30 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Session#3
Junie B Jones, Jr
July 21- 26
Ages: 1st - 9th grade (incoming)
Director: Rachel Morris
Pioneers: (grade 1-3):
Monday – Thursday, 9-11:30 a.m.
Friday 1-8 p.m.
Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Thespians: (grade 4-9):
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Friday 1-8 p.m.
Saturday, 11:30 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Session#4
Little Shop of Horrors
Rehearsal date starting July 6th
Show dates: Aug 8 & 9
Ages: 8-12th grade (incoming)
Directors: Rachel Morris
& Eddie Hatrick
Starting July 6th, rehearsals will primarily take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, as well as Sunday afternoons. These dates are subject to change as needed, with scheduling conflicts taken into consideration. Tech week will run from August 4-9, with rehearsals scheduled from 2 PM to 9 PM.
Session#5
Seussical, Jr.
August 18 - 23rd
Ages: 1st - 8th grade (incoming)
Director: Rachel Morris
Pioneers: (grade 1-3):
Monday – Thursday, 9-11:30 a.m.
Friday 1-8 p.m.
Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Thespians: (grade 4-9):
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Friday 1-8 p.m.
Saturday, 11:30 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Meet Our Creative Summer Session Team
Director
Avery Himes
Avery grew up in Brunswick and is a graduate of Brunswick High School. She participated in many youth theater productions, both acting and directing. Avery holds a B.A. in Theater Studies, a B.S. in Business Management from Elon University, and a Master’s in Accounting from Boston College. She is now a CPA and mom of 4 in Holliston, Massachusetts. Avery is excited to return to MYT this summer for two dynamic shows to be announced soon!
Director
Rachel Morris
Rachel Morris, a recent graduate of Hofstra University from Nashua, New Hampshire, earned her BFA in Drama Performance with minors in Fine Arts and Disability Studies. This past summer, she directed Cinderella Jr. and Annie Jr. with MYT. Previously, she served as assistant director for MYT productions alongside Avery Himes, including Mary Poppins, Beauty and the Beast, and Matilda.n
Director
Eddie Hatrick
Our favorite MYT Board Member, Eddie Hatrick is putting is director hat back on this summer. Eddie last directed MYT's winter 2020 production of Seussical, and most recently was seen onstage as Fagin in MYT's production of Oliver.
Musical Director
Courtney Babbidge
Courtney is a musician who composes, arranges, directs and teaches in Midcoast Maine. He’s been music directing since 2008 and has done over 100 different shows. When not doing music projects, Courtney enjoys rockhounding, improv comedy and building/performing puppets.
Summer Sessions Location
Horizon Theater at the AOEC
675 Old Portland Road, Brunswick