Musical Theater Camp
For a week each March, Poway OnStage and Missoula Children’s Theatre take up residency at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts to conduct a free week-long Musical Theater Camp.
March 2-7, 2026
Auditions: Monday, March 2, 2026 4:00pm
Rehearsals: Mon-Fri, March 2-6, 2026 4:00-8:20pm
Performances: Saturday, March 7, 2026 3:00/7:00pm
Cost: Grant-Funded (No Cost for Students to Participate)
Performance Tickets: $20/adults $10/youth (per performance)
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2026 Registration Schedule
Pre-registration opens: Monday, January 5, 2026.
Pre-registration deadline: Friday, February 20, 2026 at 12pm.
Students in Kindergarten through 2nd grade will be selected to audition by a lottery process.
Students in grades 3-12 will have an open audition.
K-2nd Lottery Results will be announced on Monday, February 23, 2026.
K-2nd Register Here!*
3rd-12th Register Here!*
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SHOW SYNOPSIS: Cinderella
For more than 20 years, Poway OnStage has partnered with the world-renowned Missoula Children’s Theatre to present its annual Musical Youth Theater Camp. Children K-12th grade will audition, rehearse and stage a full-scale musical performance in just six days! This year, local young thespians will perform a fun version of the classic story, Cinderella. Auditions and participation are free and open to the public as they are supported by Poway OnStage’s donor supported Arts in Education Initiative.
The Missoula Children’s Theatre presents Cinderella, an original adaptation of the classic children’s fairy tale. The story is as familiar as it is beloved. A pumpkin coach, Prince Charming, a glass slipper, and a dream come true are woven together by the magic of a Fairy Godmother. When Cinderella’s stepsisters try to keep Cinderella from attending the ball, her Fairy Godmother enlists the help of the Mice and Pumpkins and transform Cinderella just in time for the big event!
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Monday: Auditions
On Monday at 4:00pm, MCT holds a two-hour audition on stage at the PCPA. Over 100 children (K-12th grade) from across the North Inland San Diego County participate in this fun, low-stress group audition. Of those who audition, approximately 60 are chosen to attend the all-expenses-paid production camp after school that week.
Monday – Friday: Rehearsals
Directly following the auditions, selected students begin rehearsing, learning lines, songs and dances to prepare for two shows of a contemporary and comedic production of classic works – in just 5 days! Imagine a theater filled with laughter, learning and building a life-long love for the performing arts.
Saturday: Performances
By Saturday, the students are fully prepared to present an all-new production of a classic work – with sets, costumes and HUGE smiles!
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