Summer Stage

Endeavor Hall, 6008 Center St., Clayton, CA 94517

mapEndeavor Hall, 6008 Center St., Clayton, CA 94517

About

Summer Stage is a two-week camp that focuses on musical theater training and preparation for the presentation of excerpts from Disney and Broadway shows. Campers take part in activities such as audition techniques, preparing a monologue, stage presence, theatre basics, dance movement, singing, dancing, and acting. The camp culminates in a Showcase Performance where excerpts are presented, with tickets available for purchase starting the first day of Summer Stage.

• Ages: 7–14 years old
• Schedule: Two-week camp; Camp Dates: July 6–10 and July 13–17, with a Showcase Performance on July 17 (time TBA)
• Price: 2026 Camp Tuition: $500 for one child for the two-week camp; $475 per child for multiple children from the same household for the two-week camp; after the TBA late registration date, a $25 late registration fee applies

Clayton Theatre Company founded in 2012 runs Summer Stage as part of its community-based, non-profit organization. CTC states that through the Summer Stage program they strive to instill a love of theatre in youth, and the sale of all refreshments directly benefits Clayton Theatre Company. CTC’s mission is to entertain, educate, and enrich the community, and the organization is a 501(c)3 and a recipient of numerous Shellie Awards for Best Director, Best Actress, Best Choreographer, Best Lighting, and Special Contributions to the Performing Arts.

Summer Stage is described as a 2-week summer camp for children that introduces all aspects of singing, dancing, acting, and the many components of putting on a musical, culminating with a final musical performance. The registration deadline is June 6, and full refunds are available for cancellations made before June 6, 2026, four weeks prior to the first day of Summer Stage, with a $30 processing fee for all cancellations. No refunds are given after that date, and no refunds are provided for registrants who do not notify CTC that their child will not be attending, and no refunds are issued once the Summer Stage session has commenced. Notice of cancellation must be made via e-mail to [email protected] or by phone at (925) 334-0880, and a cancellation acknowledgement is sent within 7 working days with registration refunded within 10 working days, subject to the stated refund policy. CTC reserves the right to alter or modify the program as necessary for the best interest of the children and CTC.

Summer Stage is led by Director/Music Director and Managing Director Roxanne Pardi and Assistant Director/Choreographer and Artistic Director La Tonya Watts, with board leadership from Patti Berrow (President), Cara Bent (Treasurer), and Lupe Szymanski (Publicity). Roxanne received her BA degree in Vocal Music and a K-12 Lifetime Teaching Credential from San José State University. Clayton Theatre Company notes that Roxanne Pardi received the 2018 “Women of Distinction Award” from the Soroptimist International organization and the 2025 “Unsung Hero Award” for the City of Clayton. La Tonya Watts received the 2018 Women of Distinction Award from the Soroptimist International Organization, was inducted into the Pittsburg California Entertainment and Arts Hall of Fame in 2022, and for the Broadway World San Francisco 2022 Regional Awards she won Best Director of a Play for Fences and Best Play for Fences.

Last updated March 19, 2026.

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