Children Shine Onstage in Summer 2012 Shows

Mickey and Judy may have had a barn to perform their summer shows, but the kids of Rockland and Westchester counties have many more options when it comes to performing. Children's summer theater is more than a place for kids to learn the craft of theater while off from school. it is also a wonderful alternative from movies and swimming pools when families are looking for events to entertain their children during the summer.

Actor/director Todd Graff created the indie film CAMP in 2003 based on a musical theater camp he attended as a child right up the NY Thruway. That movie had a few young actors that later showed up on the Broadway stage with Robin DeJesus and Sasha Allen. As you attend these camp live performances, you never know what future Broadway stars you may be witnessing in your own backyard.

Here is the Roundup of productions taking place around the area:

Philipstown Depot Theatre presents Oliver! July 19-22, 2012 and Oklahoma! July 27-29, 2012

Missoula Children's Theater Presents Rumpelstiltskin on Jul 21, 2012 and The Turtoise Versus the Hare on Jul 28, 2012 at the Emelin Theatre

The Center for the Performing Arts in Rhinebeck presents You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown July 28 & August 4, 2012 and Beauty & The Beast August 18 & 25, 2012

And for family entertainment performed by children and adults:

Family Theatre Productions presents The Music Man on July 5-August 26, 2012 at at the Westchester Broadway Theatre

Pictured: Brandon Singel as Winthrop Paroo in Family Theatre Productions of The Music Man.