CCA Summer Stage
A four-week summer theatre program for aspiring actors ages 9 - 14.
The Chelmsford Center for the Arts is thrilled to present CCA Summer Stage, an immersive educational theatre program designed to spark creativity, build confidence, and develop skills in young performers.
EARLY REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 1ST, 2026.
PROGRAM DATES
Students may register for either of the two week sessions, or the full four week program.*
Session 1: July 6 – July 17th
Session 2: July 20 - July 31st
​
*If students are only able to attend one week of the program, please reach out directly to program
co-director, Timmy Chase (tchase@chelmsfordma.gov), to discuss options.
Daily Schedule
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m, Monday – Friday
Including a 30 minute lunch break. Students must bring their own lunch; water is provided.
What students will learn
Each day includes rotating classes in:
​
-
Warmups and ensemble-building games
​
-
Vocal training for the stage (diction, projection, breath work)
​
-
Physical theatre techniques and history (such as Commedia dell’Arte)
​
-
Makeup and costume design
​
-
Set design and technical theatre
​
-
Playwriting, culminating in a showcase of their work at the end of the session
​
At the end of each two week session, students will perform in a showcase of their original short plays.
PROGRAM COST & REgistration DEADLINES
Early registration opens on February 1st, 2026.
Those who register and pay their initial deposit any time between February 1st and March 1st will receive a special early bird discount of $25 off per two-week session.
​
EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNTED PRICING (valid February 1st – March 1st)
Two weeks: $400
Four weeks: $775
​
General registration begins March 2nd, with registration closing fully on
May 1st, 2026.
​
REGULAR REGISTRATION PRICING (March 2nd - May 1st)
Two weeks: $425
Four weeks: $825
​
A deposit of 25% of the total tuition is due upon registration.
Parents can choose to pay remaining balance a single installment,
due on June 1st, or in three installments paid in the months leading up to June 1st.​​
​
If for any reason your student is no longer able to participate in the program, you must notify the program directors by May 1st to receive a refund of your initial deposit.
Any cancellations after May 1st will not receive a refund of their deposit.
Instructors
Students will be guided by:​​​
​
Lauren Cochran​
Timmy Chase​​
Maeve McNeal​​​​​​​
​​​​​​Additional support to be provided by upperclassmen interns from the Chelmsford High Theatre Department.