All About Theatre Performing Arts Academy

All About Theatre Performing Arts Academy features youth and family programming that includes productions of Disney’s Moana Jr., Fiddler on the Roof Jr., Dear Evan Hansen, Les Misérables, and Disney’s Lion King Jr. The program also offers themed camps such as Half Day Silly Storytellers Camp, Half Day 100 Acre Camp, Half Day Bluey’s Big Playtime Camp, Half Day Acting Adventure: Enchanted Explorers, Half Day Far Away Fairytales Camp, Full Day Summer Fun Camps, Full Day K-Pop Takeover: Huntrix, Full Day The Wonderful World of WICKED, Full Day Myths Come Alive: Greek Mythology, and tech camps, along with 1-week and 3-week production camps for Moana Jr. and Fiddler Jr. Les Misérables is presented with a live orchestra.

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Summer camps run in sessions June 1–5, June 8–12, June 15–19, June 22–26, June 29–July 3, July 6–10, July 13–17, July 20–24, July 27–31, and August 3–7, with options for Half Day, Full Day, 1-week camps, and 3-week production camps

All About Theatre Performing Arts Academy operates with a youth and family program that gives kids a space to participate in musical theater activities. The organization states that it works to inspire and empower youth to realize their potential, build life skills, and develop self-confidence through the production of professional-quality musical theater. Its mission is to strengthen Santa Cruz County's creative spirit and distinct sense of place by empowering young people and sustaining a vibrant community of artists and audiences. Managing Director Virginia Wright brings over 30 years of nonprofit leadership.

All About Theatre is proud to be operating the Colligan Theater, described as a fabulous 182 seat gem and Santa Cruz’s newest professional venue, with professional venue services at the Tannery Arts Center and a space imbued with a mission of connecting artists, audiences, and community through work that is accessible, professional, and deeply rooted in place. The organization states that it strengthens the community through accessible, diverse, and socially relevant theater, and that it works to elevate the arts and make their power visible by connecting artists, audiences, and community partners in ways that strengthen the whole ecosystem. Season sponsor Scarborough Lumber notes serving Santa Cruz County for over 60 years and being proud to be part of the theatre community, and season sponsor Workbench states a belief that ample housing for everyone is the foundation for a healthy community. The program also invites sponsors with the statement “Support your local theatre community and gain exposure to a wider audience.”

Last updated April 6, 2026.