A.C.T. of CT PRESENTS

Summer Stars Showcase

July 21 - August 2, 2025
Incoming Grades 2-6

  • "Simon and Emmett are currently marching around the house singing all the songs and reliving all of their favorite moments from the show. It was a real highlight of their summer."

    -Rachel Boyer

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The Summer Stars Showcase brings a cast of students from incoming 2nd to 6th grades together for two weeks to rehearse and perform a fully-staged musical on the A.C.T. of CT stage.

These young stars will learn basic musical theatre skills including beginning vocal technique, choreography, and improvisation. Additional theatre activities and workshops will be incorporated into the daily rehearsals schedule including theatre games and special guests.

Open Enrollment will begin in the Spring. Please join the education mailing list for notifications and information on all of our Education Programs.

Focus: Theatre Performance


Ages: Grades 2-6 (incoming students)


Dates: July 21-August 2

  • Rehearsals: 9am - 3pm on weekdays

  • Performance: Saturday, August 2 at 2pm

Tuition: $1,150.

 Sneak Peek from Past Summers

“Giants in the Sky”
Summer Stars Showcase (2019)

Laura Woyasz (Wicked) and Bryan Perri (Jagged Little Pill)

Top Questions

  • Sessions will take place from 9am to 3pm at A.C.T. of CT on weekdays.

    The final performance is on Saturday, August 2nd on the A.C.T. stage!

  • Have a young performer that is an incoming 7th to 12th grader? Click here to learn more about our Summer Teen Conservatory.

  • Tuition for this two-week performance conservatory is $1150.

  • A.C.T. of CT will refund in full, cancellations that occur up to 4 weeks before the commencement of a production or program. Cancellations occurring with less than 4 weeks notice prior to the first rehearsal or session will receive a 50% refund. No refund will be provided for cancellations in the week prior to the commencement of the program or production.

  • A.C.T. of CT is committed to following all guidance and/or regulations relating to COVID-19, as set forth by the CDC, the State of Connecticut, the Town of Ridgefield and Actors' Equity Association, as may be applicable at the time of each program or production.

    More information will be provided in the month(s) prior to the commencement of the program or production.

  • We’re pleased to be able to offer a limited number of scholarships for performers to participate in this production through A.C.T. of CT's First Act! scholarship program.

    To apply, a short statement referencing general financial need shall be submitted by a parent/guardian.

    Students should submit a short statement answering the following questions:

    • What is your experience in the performing arts?

    • Why would you like to participate in this production?

    Please email these materials to education@actofct.org by May 1 to be considered.

Still have questions? Email education@actofct.org.