ARIEL Theatrical
The Karen Wilson Children’s Theatre, 320 Main St, Salinas, CA 93901
About
ARIEL Theatrical offers a musical theatre summer day-camp that includes instruction in singing, acting, and movement for the stage. Camp days include creative play and activities, and participants perform for friends and family at an evening recital at the end of the session.
• Ages: 4–12 years old
• Schedule: One-week summer camp sessions
More than 30 years ago, Gail Higginbotham, Founder of ARIEL Theatrical Inc., made a commitment to the children of Monterey County to create a place for them to learn and grow. ARIEL Theatrical is a nonprofit organization that offers year-round programs in theatre arts for children and adolescents, and its mission states that it is committed to helping young people learn to lead principle-centered lives. The organization focuses on enacting stories on stage that have purpose, integrity, and a positive moral message, and key principles have been taught, modeled, and encouraged from the top down.
The KIDS ON STAGE one-week summer camp is offered during Week 1 from June 4–8, 2018, and Week 2 from July 23–27, 2018, with extended hours available for a small additional fee. Participants share in the excitement of performing for friends and family at an evening recital. ARIEL is supported in part by the Arts Council for Monterey County with funding from the Monterey County Board of Supervisors.
Testimonials describe ARIEL as a place where participants have learned the maxim “I can do hard things,” and mention that characteristics such as discipline, modesty, and a willingness to serve are taught at ARIEL. Other testimonials state that ARIEL has allowed individuals to be mentors to young people and to ask critical questions about their own lives and actions, and that seeing people of different ages enriching many lives makes an older participant feel there is much to live for. Another stated principle is that practicing Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Excellence and Leadership will help young people to become a positive force in their families, their schools, their communities and in the world.
Last updated June 14, 2026.
• Ages: 4–12 years old
• Schedule: One-week summer camp sessions
More than 30 years ago, Gail Higginbotham, Founder of ARIEL Theatrical Inc., made a commitment to the children of Monterey County to create a place for them to learn and grow. ARIEL Theatrical is a nonprofit organization that offers year-round programs in theatre arts for children and adolescents, and its mission states that it is committed to helping young people learn to lead principle-centered lives. The organization focuses on enacting stories on stage that have purpose, integrity, and a positive moral message, and key principles have been taught, modeled, and encouraged from the top down.
The KIDS ON STAGE one-week summer camp is offered during Week 1 from June 4–8, 2018, and Week 2 from July 23–27, 2018, with extended hours available for a small additional fee. Participants share in the excitement of performing for friends and family at an evening recital. ARIEL is supported in part by the Arts Council for Monterey County with funding from the Monterey County Board of Supervisors.
Testimonials describe ARIEL as a place where participants have learned the maxim “I can do hard things,” and mention that characteristics such as discipline, modesty, and a willingness to serve are taught at ARIEL. Other testimonials state that ARIEL has allowed individuals to be mentors to young people and to ask critical questions about their own lives and actions, and that seeing people of different ages enriching many lives makes an older participant feel there is much to live for. Another stated principle is that practicing Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Excellence and Leadership will help young people to become a positive force in their families, their schools, their communities and in the world.
Last updated June 14, 2026.
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