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Summer 2026

Summer Camps

Starting Arts is thrilled to offer Summer productions for two age groups in 2026! See information about both productions below and set your alarm for Noon on February 24th to be the first to register for this wonderful theatrical experience!

Please be sure to read about our refund policy and our tips for a successful registration process. If you have any questions about the camps or any trouble registering, please email [email protected] (do not call the Starting Arts office).

*New* Refund Policy

Please note: we have changed our refund policy. Full refunds will no longer be processed. All refunds must be requested prior to the start date. Refunds requested between registering and the start date of the program will receive a refund of 50% of the registration fee. Please be sure all dates work for your schedule before registering! You will be asked to agree to this policy when registering.

Registration Tips

  • Set an alarm to register right at Noon on February 24th
  • Register from a laptop/desktop, not a mobile device
  • Refresh the page if the enrollment button isn’t working for you at Noon on February 24th
  • Have your credit card handy if paying by card

If you have any questions about the camps or any trouble registering, please email [email protected] (do not call the Starting Arts office).

PayPal/CC Fees

An additional Paypal/Credit Card service fee is included if you choose to pay by PayPal/CC. Your registration will be complete immediately if you pay by credit card. If you will be mailing a check without the fees to Starting Arts, choose the “Mail a check” option at the end of the payment process (mail to: 525 Parrott St San Jose 95112). If you are paying by check, your information is in our system once you submit it, but your registration will only be considered complete when the check is received.

Musical Theatre

All Shook Up

All Shook Up is a jukebox musical featuring the songs of Elvis Presley and inspired by William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. Set in a repressive 1950s town, the plot follows a mysterious, guitar-playing roustabout who arrives and shakes up the lives of the residents, exploring themes of love, identity, and change through classic Elvis hits like “Heartbreak Hotel” and “Jailhouse Rock”.

This is a full production with professional costuming, lighting, sound, sets. Performances take place at the beautiful Hammer Theatre in downtown San Jose. Tickets are not included in your registration and you will be sent a link to purchase those once casting is complete.

Everyone registered is in the show. Auditions will take place on the first day (June 22nd) so the directing team can determine who will play which role(s). You do not need to prepare anything on your own for the audition day. We will provide materials ahead of time and go over them on the first day before any auditioning takes place.

-Price: $960
-Ages: 10-18 (as of June 22nd, 2026)
-Start Date: June 22nd, 2026
-Rehearsal Days/Times for first 3 weeks: Mon-Thurs, 9am-2pm
-Rehearsal Location: The Shared Arts Center of San Jose- 99 Notre Dame, 96 N. Almaden in downtown San Jose
-Mandatory Tech Week Days/Times: July 13th-16th, 9am-4pm
-Mandatory Performance Days/Times: July 17th at 7pm, July 18th at 1pm & 7pm, July 19th at 1pm
-Tech week and performance Location: The Hammer Theatre in downtown SJ

Because this is a big show with a very short window of rehearsal time, attendance is crucial. We hope that all performers can attend each rehearsal in its entirety, but we have a maximum of 2 absences (and tech week is mandatory) before a performer is taken out of scenes/songs/dances for the safety of themselves and the other performers since there won’t be enough time to catch them up on what they have missed beyond 2 absences.

MUST READ THE PERFORMER BEHAVIOR CONTRACT BEFORE ENROLLING

Dare to Dream

Disney’s Dare to Dream JR. follows an eager group of trainees on their first day at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. As the group sets out to help each other discover their dreams, they work together to explore the power of dreams to unite, inspire, and make anything possible. Drawing from a century of beloved Disney films, Dare to Dream JR. features songs appearing for the first time ever in a Disney stage musical, including fan-favorites from The Princess and the Frog, Coco, Encanto, and Frozen II. This musical revue is a thrilling mix of contemporary songs, timeless classics, and brand-new medleys that are sure to surprise and delight Disney lovers of all ages.

This is a full production with professional costuming, lighting, sound, sets. Tickets are not included in your registration and you will be sent a link to purchase those once casting is complete.

Everyone registered is in the show. Auditions will take place on the first day (July 6th) so the directing team can determine who will play which role(s). You do not need to prepare anything on your own for the audition day. We will provide materials ahead of time and go over them on the first day before any auditioning takes place.

-Price: $715
-Ages: 5-10 years old (as of July 6th, 2026)
-Start Date: July 6th, 2026
-Rehearsal Days/Times for first 3 weeks: Mon-Thurs, 9am-1pm
-Rehearsal Location: The Shared Arts Center of San Jose- 99 Notre Dame, 96 N. Almaden in downtown San Jose
-Mandatory Tech Week Days/Times: July 27th-30th, 9am-1pm
-Mandatory Performance Days/Times: July 31st and August 1st (must be available both days)
-Tech week and performance Location: The Hoover Theatre in San Jose

Because this is a big show with a very short window of rehearsal time, attendance is crucial. We hope that all performers can attend each rehearsal in its entirety, but we have a maximum of 2 absences (and tech week is mandatory) before a performer is taken out of scenes/songs/dances for the safety of themselves and the other performers since there won’t be enough time to catch them up on what they have missed beyond 2 absences.

MUST READ THE PERFORMER BEHAVIOR CONTRACT BEFORE ENROLLING