Playhouse Players: 13 JR. |

Summer 2025

We’re bringing together our (slightly) older theatermakers ages 11 through 15 (rising 6th – 9th graders) for an incredible 2-week Playhouse Players summer experience. Students will gather daily to level up their acting, singing, and dancing skills with top-notch instructors, all culminating in a showstopping final performance of 13 JR. There’s no better way to spend your summer than with your friends at the Playhouse.

PLEASE NOTE: We have a limited number of partial scholarships available for our Summer Camps. If you are interested in a scholarship, please apply using the link below.

Scholarship Application

The deadline for scholarship applications is March 24, 2025.

About 13 JR.

With a catchy rock score from Tony Award-winning composer, Jason Robert Brown, (Parade, The Last Five Years, The Bridges of Madison County) and a hilarious book by Tony winner Robert Horn (Tootsie, Shucked) and Dan Elish (13), 13 JR. tells a timeless story about fitting in – and standing out!

Evan Goldman is plucked from his fast-paced, preteen New York City life and plopped into a sleepy Indiana town following his parents’ divorce. Now the new kid at school, he needs to establish his place in the popularity pecking order. Can he situate himself on a comfortable link of the food chain… or will he dangle at the end with the outcasts?!?

“[My student] loved being a part of this theatre camp community and felt a strong sense comradery with her peers. What you are giving your students is gold!”
-Parent, Camp Parent

Jun 30 – Jul 11
No class on July 4th

Times: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM; Monday – Friday
Ages: 11 – 15

TUITION: $960
Venue: Carrie Hamilton Theatre at the Pasadena Playhouse

PLEASE NOTE: We have a limited number of partial scholarships available for our Summer Camps. If you are interested in a scholarship, please apply using the link below.

Scholarship Application

The deadline for scholarship applications is March 24, 2025.

About 13 JR.

“[My student] loved being a part of this theatre camp community and felt a strong sense comradery with her peers. What you are giving your students is gold!”
-Parent, Camp Parent

Sessions

Playhouse Players: 13 Jr.

Jun 30 – Jul 11
No class on July 4th

9:00 AM – 3:30 PM; Monday – Friday

VENUE: Carrie Hamilton Theatre at the Pasadena Playhouse

Venue

Playhouse Players: 13 JR. will take place in the Carrie Hamilton Theatre at Pasadena Playhouse.

FAQs

You Have Questions? We Have Answers.

Want to find out more about Playhouse Players? We’re here to assist in any way possible.

“What is Your Cancellation Policy?”

If participants cancel at least ten (10) days before the start of that class or camp, they may receive a full refund.
Participants cancelling between 9 -1 days before the start of class or camp may receive a 50% refund.
No refunds for classes cancelled the first day of a class or camp, or anytime after the class or camp has started.
Students should have no more than 1 planned absence from their class or camp.
Refunds are issued through our Box Office (626-356-7629). When cancelling a class, please also email education@pasadenaplayhouse.org with your student’s name, the name of the class/camp you are cancelling, and the start date of the class.

“Will Food Be Provided?”

No – all campers should come with a packed lunch and snacks!

“When is Drop Off and Pick Up?”

We will open our doors at 8:50am. Until then, we are not responsible for supervising your camper. Pick up is at 3:30pm. There is no aftercare available at this time.

“My Student is 11. How do I Decide Whether they Should Attend Playhouse Players: The Little Mermaid or Playhouse Players: 13 Jr.?”

You know your child best! If your student has performance experience and would thrive in a more challenging environment with older peers, this is the program for them! If they are new to theatre, they may be a better fit for Playhouse Players: The Little Mermaid Jr. We recommend rising 6th graders join Playhouse Players: 13 Jr., and rising 5th graders join Playhouse Players: The Little Mermaid.

“How Many Students Will Be in the Camp?”

There will be approx 25 students admitted.

“Is there a Final Performance? When is it?”

Yes; Playhouse Players students will perform the musical 13 Jr. at the end of their 2-week session. The performance will take place on their last day of camp, July 11th, in the Carrie Hamilton Black Box Theatre at Pasadena Playhouse. There will be afternoon and evening performances – exact times TBD. There will be no tickets sold for this performance, but each student will be able to invite a couple guests to their shows. More details about the performance will be given to the families closer to the start of camp, but plan to have your student occupied until 7:30pm on their show day.

“What Does My Student Need to Bring to Camp?”

Every day, your camper should come with:
- A lunch and snacks
- A water bottle
- Closed toed shoes
- Clothes they can move in comfortably
- Their script (which they will receive the 2nd day of camp)
For dress rehearsals and performances, your camper will need to provide their costume “Base Layer”
The Base Layer is:
- A plain white or black undershirt (T-shirt or tank top)
- Black dance/bike shorts or leggings
These are modesty garments that will be worn under their costumes so that no camper is fully undressing backstage.

For any other questions, please email the Education Department at education@pasadenaplayhouse.org

Pasadena Playhouse’s Youth & Family Programming would not be possible without the generous support of The Fitzberg Foundation, the Helen and Will Webster Foundation, Apriem Advisors, and the Dwight Stuart Youth Fund.