Some Have Greatness

SPARC Theater (Shakespeare's Associates) in downtown Livermore, California runs summer theater camps for elementary and middle school students at its 2172 Railroad Avenue venue. The 2026 program, Some Have Greatness, ran July 13-24, Monday through Friday, with an elementary section for grades 3-5 meeting 9am to 12pm and a middle school section for grades 6-8 meeting 1pm to 4pm; both concluded with a performance on Friday, July 24. Elementary campers staged an original play written by author Amy G. Dalia (Amy Pittel), while the middle school group performed an adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet. No previous experience is required. Tuition was $524 per camper, with discounts for siblings and returning students, payment plans on request and a limited number of scholarships. SPARC also offers after-school and in-school programs, high school internships and adult improv classes.

Two sections: Elementary (grades 3-5) meets 9am-12pm and performs an original play by author Amy G. Dalia (Amy Pittel); Middle School (grades 6-8) meets 1pm-4pm and performs Hamlet adapted for middle school. No experience necessary. Sibling and returning-student discounts, payment plans and limited scholarships available; non-refundable after the first class session. Students eligible for vaccination are asked to be vaccinated.