Marin Theatre

Education at Marin Theatre

Marin Theatre Education provides opportunities for learners and artists of all ages to collavoratively and individually imagine and create through the art of Theatre.

What We Offer:

 - Public Performances & Workshops for children & families
 - Post show Talk Backs
 - Curated Lectures
 - In-School Residencies
 - Adult Classes
 - Educator Professional Development
 - Teen Artist Council
 - School-time Matinees

SUMMER CAMP 2026 FAQ

  • Week 1 is a Backyard Kids’ Theater program, hosted at Marin Theatre.
  • Weeks 2 and 4 are Marin Theatre camps in partnership with Backyard Kids’ Theater, combining onstage musical theatre and Marin Theatre’s new Behind-the-Scenes Magic track.
  • Week 3 is a Marin Theatre–led camp, held off-site at The Dance Palace in Point Reyes Station.

  • Weeks 1, 2, and 4: Marin Theatre 397 Miller Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941
  • Week 3: The Dance Palace, Point Reyes Station 503 B St, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956

Each location is a fully equipped, welcoming space for creative learning and performance.

Behind-the-Scenes Magic is Marin Theatre’s technical theatre camp, offered during Weeks 2 and 4. Campers learn how theatre works offstage by designing and building sets, costumes, props, and visual elements. Students work alongside professional theatre artists and support the musical being created by their peers.

No prior experience is required—just curiosity and imagination.

No. Campers must choose one track per week. Each track is a full, immersive experience.

Yes.

  • Musical Theatre campers perform in a fully staged production for family and friends.
  • Behind-the-Scenes Magic campers help bring those performances to life through design and technical support and see their work showcased in the final performance.
  • Week 3 campers share their original devised play at the end of the session.

No experience is required for any of our camps. Our programs welcome beginners and experienced students alike, with an emphasis on collaboration, confidence-building, and creative exploration.

  • Week 3 (Make Your Own Play): Scholarships are available through The Dance Palace. Families may email info@dancepalace.com for more information.
  • For other weeks, please reach out directly if you have questions about accessibility or support.

  • Weeks 1, 2, and 4: Ages 8–15
  • Week 3: Ages 6–11

  • Musical Theatre tracks: up to 54 students
  • Behind-the-Scenes Magic tracks: up to 16 students
  • Week 3 (Make Your Own Play): up to 12 students

Smaller group sizes allow for meaningful collaboration and individual attention.

Registration for Behind-the-Scenes Magic and Make Your Own Play CLICK HERE

Registration for Musical Theatre tracks CLICK HERE

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