If you love being behind the camera or in front of it, we have a camp for you!  Students will learn the principles of filmmaking, storytelling, and editing as they work together to create! Throughout the camp, students will storyboard, shoot, act in, and edit their very own short films! Perfect for aspiring film makers, this camp combines creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving in a fun and dynamic environment!

Open to students currently in 6th grade through students currently in 12th grade. Students will meet every Monday from 4:30-6:00 pm for 6 weeks! Open House for invited guests only on Monday, October 19th at 5:30pm at TDH, with reception to follow.

This workshop is limited to 16 students. Participation fee of $110, which also includes a t-shirt. Scholarships are available. Please email megan@risingstartheatrecompany.com to request a scholarship or with any further inquiries.

This Fall we’re bringing the energy of the big game to the big stage! Get ready to run, jump, cheer, and perform as we combine the excitement of sports with the creativity of theatre. Through theatre games, improv, props, and plenty of team spirit, campers will build confidence, learn to think on their feet, and let their imaginations run wild. Campers will work together to create their very own sports-inspired story to perform, while learning that being part of a team is just as important on stage as it is on the field! Whether they’re a star quarterback, a superstar gymnast, a soccer sensation, or the world’s greatest cheerleader, this camp is sure to be a total slam dunk!

This workshop is open to students currently in Kindergarten through students in 2nd grade. Students will meet every Tuesday from 4:30-5:30pm for 6 weeks! Performance for invited guests on Tuesday, October 20 at 5:00pm at TDH, with reception to follow.

This workshop is limited to 15 students. Participation fee of $90, which also includes a t-shirt. Scholarships are available. Please email megan@risingstartheatrecompany.com to request a scholarship or with any further inquiries.

Explore the wild weather outside with your favorite characters from musicals across the ages! This musical workshop will feature music and scenes from Oklahoma! and Singing in the Rain, among other numbers with a forecast for fun! Students will brave the elements as they incorporate acting, singing, and dancing into a performance at the end of the sessions. 

This workshop is open to students currently in 3rd grade through students in 6th grade. Students will meet every Wednesday from 4:00-6:00 pm for 6 weeks! Performance for invited guests on Wednesday, October 21 at 5:15pm at TDH, with reception to follow.

This workshop is limited to 20 students. Participation fee of $135, which also includes a t-shirt. Scholarships are available.  Please email megan@risingstartheatrecompany.com to request a scholarship or with any further inquiries.

If you like making things up on the spot, this workshop is for you!  Students and staff will engage in a series of improvisational games to keep you on your toes!  Get ready to jump right into this unscripted fun! Taught by Greg Ernzen and Dubuque Senior Unscripted Team Members. 

The Ghostlight Improv Workshop is open to students currently in 6th grade through students currently in 12th grade. Students will meet every Thursday from 4:15-5:45 pm for 6 weeks!  Performance for invited guests on Thursday, October 22 at 5:00pm at TDH, with reception to follow.

This workshop is limited to 16 students. Participation fee of $110, which also includes a t-shirt. Scholarships are available. Please email megan@risingstartheatrecompany.com to request a scholarship or with any further inquiries.