Free Children's Theater Camp in Greenville, Ohio: Rapunzel

Darke County Center for the Arts (DCCA) invites students entering grades 1-12 to experience the excitement of live theater at our FREE Children's Theater Camp in Greenville, Ohio. Participants will audition, rehearse, and perform in a fun-filled production of Rapunzel while learning valuable theater skills, building confidence, and making new friends.

 

No prior theater experience or preparation is required. Support for this free camp is provided by the Darke County Endowment for the Arts.

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AUDITIONS:

Monday, July 13, 2026

• Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. A parent or guardian needs to sign the permission slip.

• Group auditions begin promptly at 10:00 a.m.

• Up to 60 students will be selected

• Cast announcement at 12:00 p.m.

• Rehearsals begin immediately following the cast announcement

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CAMP DATES:

July 13 - 18, 2026

Rehearsal schedules vary by role and will take place between 10:00 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. daily. Students scheduled for the full rehearsal period should bring a sack lunch. A detailed rehearsal schedule will be provided when the cast is announced.

 

AGES:
Students entering grades 1-12.

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WHERE:

St. Clair Memorial Hall - Greenville, OH

 

PERFORAMANCES:

Saturday, July 18th at 3:00 p.m. and 7p.m. Tickets for the performances are $5 each and can be purchased at the doors.

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CONTACT:

For additional information, please contact the DCCA office at 937-547-0908.​

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SHOW SYNOPSIS:

​Would it surprise you to know that the story of Rapunzel happened in France? Well, it didn’t really, but our story takes you on a frivolous frolic through the French countryside.

 

The Ogres garden in the Mushroom patch while the Corn and Potato spies report back to Madame Gothel. Frenchy and his intense friends, the Wood Elves, do their best to help Rapunzel escape the grasp of Madame Gothel. The lost Prince, Rapunzel’s parents, and her friends the Unicorns try to help.

 

Just when you think it’s safe to cross the bridge, a Troll and Three Billy Goats Gruff get in the way. It doesn’t help that the Three Bears (or is it four) confuse Rapunzel with Goldilocks and chase her through the forest. Add to that the Gremlins trying to play tricks on everyone, and you have chaos! Well, it’s not that bad because the Pixies foil the Gremlins’ plans most of the time.

 

In short, Rapunzel and all the rest of the characters tell a silly tale of personal triumph and friendship.

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