The Hurrah Players Camps and Classes
The Hurrah Players, 128 W Olney Rd, Norfolk, VA 23510
About
The Hurrah Players Camps and Classes offer activities in musical theater, dance, acting, and digital media. Campers and students can take part in Musical Theater and Musical Theatre, Dance, Intro to Stage Acting, Audition Tech, Camera Acting, Hip Hop, Ballet for Movement, Collaboration in Acting, Jazz I–IV, Tap I–IV, The Pusher Improv, Co Harrison’s Babes on Broadway, Vocal Tech, Theatre Games for Acting, and the MT Experience: Adaptive/Inclusive Class. For young creators ages 12–19, the Hurrah TV & Film Academy provides hands-on training in filmmaking, animation, photography, and digital media.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Spring Break camp runs April 14–18, 2025 with 8:40–9:00am drop off and 3:30pm dismissal; four summer camps run in 2025 with 8:40–9:00am drop off and 3:30pm dismissal, and aftercare is available until 5:30pm
• Price: Tickets for Let Freedom Ring are $5, and tickets for The SpongeBob Musical – Teen Summer Camp Performance are $5 each.
The Hurrah Players, Inc., Virginia’s Leading Family Theatre Company, is a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization whose mission is to unite and advance communities through accessible, quality, family-friendly performances and education. The organization states that it provides affordable performing arts training that promotes the building of strong character for all, regardless of race, religion, creed, or socioeconomic background, and that it does not discriminate on the basis of gender, religion, race, color, national origin, age or disability in access to, or participation or employment in its programs, services, or activities. The Hurrah Players have produced over 200 family-friendly shows over the last 40 years, have taught performing arts classes for 40 years, and host 18,450 patrons each season along with 400+ students for their spring and summer camps each year.
The leadership team includes Hugh R. Copeland as Founder & Artistic Director, Jennifer Saunders as Managing Director, Amber Caudell as Director of Development, Lisa Wallace as Director of Education & Box Office Manager, Erin Andrews as Production/Stage Manager, Michael Bibbo as TV & Film Academy Director, and Robin Powell as Director of Donor Engagement. Hugh Copeland founded The Hurrah Players 40 years ago. The organization states that it provides an environment where people of all ages can become involved and learn about the performing arts, develop their talents and grow as individuals, encourages self discovery and the development of new skills and confidence, and fosters self-discipline in time management, focused attention, diligent effort, and perseverance.
The Hurrah Players describe that they take pride in bringing families together as participants in learning about or performing in live theatre and as audiences of family entertainment, and that support of their Annual Fund allows them to develop more educational programs and offer more experiential opportunities to the youth and families of Hampton Roads. They offer classes for all ages and skill levels in acting, musical theater, tap, jazz, hip hop, dancing, singing, and stage craft, and they host camps including Spring Break Theatre Camps and four summer camps. Testimonials from alumni include Grant Gustin, who said that Hurrah gave him a purpose and helped him discover his passion and set the track for his career and life; Adrienne Warren, who said Hugh was a mentor who showed her she could tell stories and move people; and Victor Spence, who said Hurrah became a place many call home and a family, and that he believes anyone who joins will begin to feel this way.
Last updated July 19, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Spring Break camp runs April 14–18, 2025 with 8:40–9:00am drop off and 3:30pm dismissal; four summer camps run in 2025 with 8:40–9:00am drop off and 3:30pm dismissal, and aftercare is available until 5:30pm
• Price: Tickets for Let Freedom Ring are $5, and tickets for The SpongeBob Musical – Teen Summer Camp Performance are $5 each.
The Hurrah Players, Inc., Virginia’s Leading Family Theatre Company, is a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization whose mission is to unite and advance communities through accessible, quality, family-friendly performances and education. The organization states that it provides affordable performing arts training that promotes the building of strong character for all, regardless of race, religion, creed, or socioeconomic background, and that it does not discriminate on the basis of gender, religion, race, color, national origin, age or disability in access to, or participation or employment in its programs, services, or activities. The Hurrah Players have produced over 200 family-friendly shows over the last 40 years, have taught performing arts classes for 40 years, and host 18,450 patrons each season along with 400+ students for their spring and summer camps each year.
The leadership team includes Hugh R. Copeland as Founder & Artistic Director, Jennifer Saunders as Managing Director, Amber Caudell as Director of Development, Lisa Wallace as Director of Education & Box Office Manager, Erin Andrews as Production/Stage Manager, Michael Bibbo as TV & Film Academy Director, and Robin Powell as Director of Donor Engagement. Hugh Copeland founded The Hurrah Players 40 years ago. The organization states that it provides an environment where people of all ages can become involved and learn about the performing arts, develop their talents and grow as individuals, encourages self discovery and the development of new skills and confidence, and fosters self-discipline in time management, focused attention, diligent effort, and perseverance.
The Hurrah Players describe that they take pride in bringing families together as participants in learning about or performing in live theatre and as audiences of family entertainment, and that support of their Annual Fund allows them to develop more educational programs and offer more experiential opportunities to the youth and families of Hampton Roads. They offer classes for all ages and skill levels in acting, musical theater, tap, jazz, hip hop, dancing, singing, and stage craft, and they host camps including Spring Break Theatre Camps and four summer camps. Testimonials from alumni include Grant Gustin, who said that Hurrah gave him a purpose and helped him discover his passion and set the track for his career and life; Adrienne Warren, who said Hugh was a mentor who showed her she could tell stories and move people; and Victor Spence, who said Hurrah became a place many call home and a family, and that he believes anyone who joins will begin to feel this way.
Last updated July 19, 2026.
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