The Longmont Theater has a wonderful summer program aimed at involving the youth in theater. We feel that people who participate in theater at an early age will develop a life-long love for the stage.

Youth Summer Workshop

Longmont Theater Company has two workshops for young thespians during the summer. One workshop is for younger children, while the second workshop is for older students. Both workshops will culminate in public performances of their shows.

Children who will be entering grades 1-6 are welcome in the morning from 9:00 to 12:00 p.m. weekdays to study acting, stage craft, making costumes, properties, sets, producing, and presenting a play. Students who are entering grades 6 - 12 are welcome from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. for a similar course of study with more technical and advanced components, and the art of directing, lighting and stage managing. These sessions include formal instruction and lots of "learning by doing." (Students in Grade 6 will be placed in the morning or afternoon session by the directors, after the first two days.)

For the summer of 2008, LTC will be doing two shows. The first, for the younger thespians, is "The Big Bad Musical", a musical fairy tale adventure, involving the Big Bad Wolf and other favorite characters. The second show, for the older students, is "Doo-Wop Wed Widing Hood", a 1950's take on Red Riding Hood, but with a mixed-up set of characters.

Performances will be given on Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:00 p.m. on July 11, and 12; as well as Sunday, July 13 at 2:00 p.m. for the public. Registration fees are $250 per student, with family discounts available. Registration is now open! Complete the form available below, or pick up one at the theaer. Contact for further info and/or interest in helping is Judy Ernst 303 776 9534.

Here are key details.

Elementary ProgramMiddle/High School Program
Entering Grade in Fall '071 to 66 through 12
Students entering Grade 6 will be placed into the morning or afternoon session by the directors, after the first two days of the workshop
Available openings 20 students 20 students
Performances July 11 & 12 at 7:00 pm, July 13 at 2:00 pm, 2008. Both shows are performed together
Tickets will be available on-line, or at the box office one hour before show time.
Show title
(click on the title for more details)		 The Big Bad Musical Doo-Wop Wed Widing Hood
Workshop dates and timesJune 9 to July 13, 2008. Monday through Friday
9:00 am to 12:00 pm1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Exceptions: On the following dates, both workshops meet together at the times shown.
   June 9 - 10:30 to 2:30
   June 10 - 10:30 to 2:30
   July 9 - 10:30 to 2:30
   July 11- 6:00 through the performance (no meeting during the day)
Tuition$250$250
Half the tuition is due with the registration form. Full payment is due June 1, 2006.

A discount of $25 per child is available, for additional children from the same family.

To Apply

To sign up for either session, print the application form, fill it out and sign it, and deliver it to the theater, and a check for the deposit (or full payment), made out to Longmont Theater Company. All applications must be received at Longmont Theater by June 1, 2008. The program can only accept a limited number of applicants, and they will be processed in the order received.

Deliver the completed application and check in person to:
  • Longmont Theater
  • 513 Main Street
  • Longmont CO
  • ATTN: Judy Ernst
Or mail the application and check to:
  • Longmont Theater
  • PO Box 573
  • Longmont CO 80502
  • ATTN: Judy Ernst

For more information, call Judy Ernst at 303-776-9534