Playful People Productions

Playful People Productions offers one-week junior theater camps, two-week musical performance camps, and three-week musical performance camps. The musical performance camps end with a full production on the Hoover Stage, and participants help create props, sets, and costume pieces. The program also lists an adult summer camp option, "Youre A Good Man, Charlie Brown," with a performance on the Hoover Stage.

Programs

• Junior Theater Camps — Ages 4-7 · One week junior theater camps.
• Aladdin KIDS – 2 week camp — Ages 6-10 · Two week musical performance camp.
• Madagascar JR – 2 week camp — Ages 6-10 · Two week musical performance camp.
• Madagascar JR – 3 week camp — Ages 11-15 · Three week musical performance camp.
• You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown — Ages 16+ · Adult summer camp option; the page says it includes a performance on the Hoover Stage.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old
• General schedule: Summer offerings include one week junior theater camps for ages 4-7, two week musical performance camps for ages 6-10, and three week musical performance camps for ages 11-15. The page also states there is camp for adults.

About the provider

Playful People Productions was founded in 2010 by Barbara Galiotto and Katie DArcey. The organization says it has operated as a 501(c)3 nonprofit since 2017. It describes itself as a positive, inclusive, family-focused theatre company and says that most shows and other experiences are open to all, regardless of ability, experience, age, or income level. It also says it is supported, in part, by a Cultural Affairs grant from the City of San Jos and by SVCreates, in partnership with the County of Santa Clara.

Most shows and other experiences are open to all, regardless of ability, experience, age, or income level. The company follows Positive Discipline guidelines and proven child education techniques, and works to maximize inclusion of participants, volunteers, and staff.

Last updated September 21, 2026.