Backstage Rialto Children's Theatre (BRCT) 2025

Ignite your child's imagination with the Backstage Rialto Children's Theatre summer camp!
BRCT is led by professional teaching artists. Tuition is all-inclusive of the week-long camp and includes daily snacks, a t-shirt, costume element/s for the show and free admission for unlimited guests to the final performance (the performance will also be recorded with a link sent to parents/guardians to share with family/friends.) There will be a small reception following the performance where campers will enjoy a celebratory treat.

WHEN: June 2nd-6th

WHERE: The Rialto Theater Center in Loveland, CO

WHO: Kids entering 3rd-6th grade

TUITION: $265 *Includes a final performance open to all guests!

Please note: Students attending BRCT are required to bring their own lunch and water bottle. Small snacks will be provided twice daily.

Refund policy: Up to 30 days before the start of the event.*

*Registered students MUST be able to attend the entire camp! Students who miss a day or are not able to attend due to emergency/illness/etc. will be eligible for a pro-rated refund.
Please note: A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available for students in need. Contact [email protected] to receive the scholarship application.

Class Descriptions

With a 12-1 student/instructor ratio, children will receive hands-on learning five hours each day, including two breakout classes per day and a combined group class/rehearsal in the afternoon.

• Imagination Station: Students will begin training their imagination through sensory exercises, as well as explore voice work and character development.
• Movement: Students will explore different movement practices to tell stories.
• Ensemble Creation: Both groups come together in the afternoon to craft devised theatre pieces, culminating in a final performance.

Program Directors/Instructors

• Kearstyn Keller (MFA Acting, Northern Illinois University)
• Chad Kennerk (MFA Acting, The Actors Studio Drama School)

BRCT Daily Agenda (Monday - Thursday)

• 9:45-10:05am: Check-in
• 10:10-10:25am: Team Time
• 10:35am-11:55pm Breakout classes (Imagination Station & Movement)
• 12:00-1:00pm Lunch break
• 1:05-2:40pm Ensemble Creation & rehearsal
• 2:40-2:50pm End of day wrap up
• 3:00pm Parent pick-up

BRCT Friday Schedule

• 9:45-10:05am: Check-in
• 10:10-10:35am: Team Time
• 10:40-11:00am: Full group warm-up & game
• 11:00-11:30pm: Lunch break
• 11:35-12:35pm Rehearsal
• 12:35-1:55pm: Rehearsal/Tech
• 2:00-2:30pm: Final Dress
• 2:45pm: Doors Open
• 3:00pm: Show
• 3:30pm: End of camp/Parent pick-up/Reception

Host or Publisher Backstage Rialto