ARIEL Theatrical
The Karen Wilson Children’s Theatre (ARIEL Theatrical), 320 Main Street, Salinas, CA 93901
About
ARIEL Theatrical offers a KIDS ON STAGE musical theatre summer day-camp where participants spend time singing, acting, and learning movement for stage. The program also includes creative play and activities. At the end of the session, participants perform for friends and family at an evening recital.
• Ages: 5–11 years old
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, June 10–June 14, with a recital on Friday, June 14 in the evening
• Price: Tuition: $300 for online, check or cash payment; $325 for charter school purchase orders; if paying with a charter school purchase order a $25 fee will be added to cover the extra administrative time for charter school invoicing.
ARIEL Theatrical is a nonprofit organization that offers year-round programs in theatre arts for children and adolescents. Its mission states that ARIEL Theatrical is committed to helping young people learn to lead principle-centered lives. The organization focuses on enriching children’s lives through their participation in enacting stories on stage that have purpose, integrity and a positive moral message. It emphasizes practicing Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Excellence and Leadership as qualities that will help young people become a positive force in their families, their schools, their communities and in the world.
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 is supported in part by the Arts Council for Monterey County with funding from the Monterey County Board of Supervisors.
One testimonial describes the impact of the maxim “I can do hard things” and connects success as a student, musician, and public servant with characteristics taught at ARIEL, including discipline, modesty, and a willingness to serve. Another testimonial states that ARIEL has allowed the writer to be a mentor to young people and has helped them ask critical questions about their own life and actions. A third testimonial thanks the organization for the opportunity to be part of a group of young and mature people, composed of distinct qualities, doing so much to enrich many lives.
Last updated March 17, 2026.
• Ages: 5–11 years old
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, June 10–June 14, with a recital on Friday, June 14 in the evening
• Price: Tuition: $300 for online, check or cash payment; $325 for charter school purchase orders; if paying with a charter school purchase order a $25 fee will be added to cover the extra administrative time for charter school invoicing.
ARIEL Theatrical is a nonprofit organization that offers year-round programs in theatre arts for children and adolescents. Its mission states that ARIEL Theatrical is committed to helping young people learn to lead principle-centered lives. The organization focuses on enriching children’s lives through their participation in enacting stories on stage that have purpose, integrity and a positive moral message. It emphasizes practicing Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Excellence and Leadership as qualities that will help young people become a positive force in their families, their schools, their communities and in the world.
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 is supported in part by the Arts Council for Monterey County with funding from the Monterey County Board of Supervisors.
One testimonial describes the impact of the maxim “I can do hard things” and connects success as a student, musician, and public servant with characteristics taught at ARIEL, including discipline, modesty, and a willingness to serve. Another testimonial states that ARIEL has allowed the writer to be a mentor to young people and has helped them ask critical questions about their own life and actions. A third testimonial thanks the organization for the opportunity to be part of a group of young and mature people, composed of distinct qualities, doing so much to enrich many lives.
Last updated March 17, 2026.
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