Welcome to The Play Group Theatre


The Play Group Theatre brings you a summer filled with theatre magic no matter where you are.

The Play Group Theatre's inspirational summer programs have now been adapted for online participation for Summer 2020! Students from near and far can enjoy PGT's virtual theatre programs from their own homes this summer.
 

Seizing the challenges of the moment, we'll embrace the camera as a unique creative tool and use this opportunity to fully explore on screen acting. We'll introduce the idea of site-specific theatre, turning our own homes into cool, alternative performance spaces. "

All the world’s a stage..." and distance won't keep us from making one together, this summer.

Summer Action with The Play Group Theatre.

Most PGTonline Summer Programs run 10am to noon then 1pm to 3pm Eastern Standard Time. See program pages for more details.

If you have any questions about which program is right for you, email Jill Abusch, Artistic Director, at jill@playgroup.org.
 

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Introducing the new

PGT Summer Camps

Mix+Match Your Perfect Summer

Choose from PGT's new and returning favorite programs to design your best summer yet!

Summer 2020 at a Glance >>

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Join PGT this summer and all year long. We can't wait to welcome you home!


Students arrive at PGT for a variety of reasons, and at a variety of stages in their creative journey. No matter what brings our students through our doors, what they find here is an artistic haven — a creative home where they are challenged to think creatively, to strive toward a level of artistry that will challenge our audience’s preconception of what children’s theatre is all about and to work within a group of dynamic, exceptional, emerging young artists in a collaborative environment... and to do it all while making life-long friends and having the time of their life!

Find out more about our teaching philosophy >>

 


Join one of PGT's meet & greets on Zoom. Meet the kids and staff of Camp PGT! Take a virtual tour of The Play Group Theatre's 20,000 square foot performing arts complex! Jump into a theatre workshop with PGT students and staff!

April 5, 2020 at 4pm   •   April 26, 2020 at 4pm

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The Buzz About Camp PGT

We thought you might enjoy hearing what our students - and their parents - have to say about PGT Summer and theatre programs...


"Jaden was part of the PGT Kids summer program and loved every minute. He woke up every morning with a smile on his face, eager to get back to camp.... The program itself was great, but it was the commitment and energy of the faculty and staff that made it a truly remarkable experience for our son..." Read full letter >>

"You bring out the best in each actor and each person. I don't for the life of me understand just how you do that, but you always do. I have loved every minute that I have spent at PGT." Full student quote >>

"He loved every activity - the show (and the work building the show), the campers, the staff (and their enthusiastic and friendly daily greetings and goodbyes), the camaraderie, and just getting to let loose, be himself and have fun." Read full letter >>

 

Thank you!!

To the Faculty and Staff of PGT,

My wife and I want to take a moment to thank the entire staff at Play Group Theatre for everything they did for our son, Jaden Gonzalez, this summer. Jaden was part of the PGT Kids summer program and loved every minute. He woke up every morning with a smile on his face, eager to get back to camp. During the six weeks Jaden spent at PGT, we saw tremendous growth in him. Our once shy and timid son has become a confident and outgoing performer who loves being on stage. He is also more comfortable and confident overall, having been surrounded by kids with similar interests and teachers who encouraged them every step of the way.

The program itself was great, but it was the commitment and energy of the faculty and staff that made it a truly remarkable experience for our son. My wife and I witnessed first-hand the genuine passion and enthusiasm of every single member of the PGT staff. PGT has succeeded in creating a nurturing and positive environment where children can feel safe and are free to express themselves creatively.

We are amazed at how much Jaden has grown and we are thankful that a place like PGT exists.

Sincerely,
Daniel & Sonia Gonzalez

From our student (before she became a Camp staffer!)

You have made PGT a place where everyone is so proud of everyone else. In a pay-it-forward kind of spirit, you created a movement of genuine compliment-giving. Not only does this make PGT the place that I look forward to coming to every week, but it improves our art. Your excitement and dedication inspires me so much. You bring out the best in each actor and each person. I don't for the life of me understand just how you do that, but you always do. I have loved every minute that I have spent at PGT.

Rachel Berger

Thank you!

I hope this note finds you well and relaxing a bit after what I am sure was a hectic summer at camp! I wanted to let you know what an incredible time Ethan had at PGT. He loved every activity - the show (and the work building the show), the campers, the staff (and their enthusiastic and friendly daily greetings and goodbyes), the camaraderie, and just getting to let loose, be himself and have fun. He felt from the beginning that PGT was a great fit and he continues to feel that way now. He left camp each day energized and feeling good about himself and everything he was learning and experiencing. And the book you give each child at the end…that was so special . Ethan cherished each comment from his fellow campers and staff members. Those bits of encouragement and kindness mean so much to Ethan - they are uplifting to him. Our family also loved seeing him in the show - he smiled from beginning to end and looked so happy, which made our day!

So, on behalf of Ethan and myself, thank you for an amazing experience.... He now wants to write a play too, inspired by PGT he believes that this and more is possible!

Sincerely,
Patrice Karp

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