Over The Top is officially bringing you our Summer Theater Season!
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We are thrilled to announce that we are now offering two Summer Theater Camps, to give more opportunities to aspiring young artists.
Both theatre camps give your young artist the opportunity to learn about acting, dancing, singing, design, and to be in a live production! Our staff incorporates fun lessons and activities to learn about theater magic to prepare your young artists for the big day and beyond.
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By jumping into theater, young artists are able to improve their speaking skills, boost their confidence, and help them learn how to make friends with new people. This will be an educational theater experience that they won't forget!
This year’s productions are:
Disney’s Winnie The Pooh Kids || Ages 5-11
(June 8-June 20)
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Shrek The Musical Jr. || Ages 9-18
(June 25-August 1)
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More information below!
REGISTRATION OPENS, 12:00AM, JANUARY 13TH, 2026
Camp Information
Camp Dates
Thurs. June 25 - Sat. Aug. 1​
Auditions: Fri. June 26
Callbacks: Sat. June 27 (Time TBA)
Performances: July 30th-Aug. 1
Weekly Schedule
Mondays || 12pm-6pm
Tuesdays || 9am-3pm
Wednesdays || OFF
(except July 29th)
Thursdays || 9am-3pm
Fridays || 9am-3pm
Camp Locations
REHEARSALS
Over The Top Academy Of Dance
2423 Eastern Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
TECH & PERFORMANCES
EGR Performing
Arts Center
2211 Lake Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
Camp Tuition
$1,000.00
Registration Fee
$200.00
(due after time of approval)
TOTAL
$1,200.00
Payment plan options are available. Email our Director, Miss Phoebe Dawson for more information.
REGISTRATION OPENS, 12:00AM, JANUARY 13TH, 2026
The Production Team
Production Staff
Phoebe Dawson
(she/her)
Director & Program Director
Phoebe Dawson has been OTT's Theatre Program Director & Director since the programs culmination in 2021. She is not only a director but is also a stage manager, choreographer, and performer in West Michigan. Phoebe has been working in educational theater for the past 7 years in the Grand Rapids community. She is a huge believer in the power of visual and performing arts education and is passionate about making the arts accessible and available to not only young artists but to everyone.
Hannah Cooke
(she/they)
Stage Manager
Stage Manager Bio Coming Soon!
Yesenia Cotto
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Choreographer
Choreographer bio coming soon!
Vicente Frampton
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Music Director
Music Director Bio Coming Soon
TBA
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Assistant Director
Assistant Director bio coming soon!
Rylee Brown
(she/her)
Head Counselor
More about Miss Rylee to come soon!
Jennifer Smith
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Counselor Advisor & Student Support
More about Ms. Jen to come soon!
Vicente Frampton
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Music Director
Music Director Bio Coming Soon
Cami Ernst
(she/her)
Costume Designer
More about Cami to come!
Kelly Allen
(she/her)
Design
More about Miss Kelly to come!
Danielle Quinn
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Design
More about Miss Danielle to come!
Trent Wadsworth
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Technical Director
More about Mr. Trent to come!
Camp Dates
Mon. June 8 - Sat. June 20
Auditions: Mon. June 8
Tech & Performances: June 19-20
Weekly Schedule
Mondays-Fridays
10:00am-3:00pm
Camp Locations
REHEARSALS
Over The Top Academy Of Dance
2423 Eastern Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
TECH & PERFORMANCES
TBA
Camp Tuition
$600
Registration Fee
$100.00
(due after time of approval)
TOTAL
$700.00
Payment plan options are available. Email our Director, Miss Phoebe Dawson for more information.
Camp Information
REGISTRATION OPENS, 12:00AM, JANUARY 13TH, 2026
The Production Team
Production Staff
Phoebe Dawson
(she/her)
Co-Director, Music Director & Program Director
Phoebe Dawson has been OTT's Theatre Program Director & Director since the programs culmination in 2021. She is not only a director but is also a stage manager, choreographer, and performer in West Michigan. Phoebe has been working in educational theater for the past 7 years in the Grand Rapids community. She is a huge believer in the power of visual and performing arts education and is passionate about making the arts accessible and available to not only young artists but to everyone.
Naomi DeJong
(she/her)
Co-Director
Naomi DeJong is a recent high school graduate from The Potter's House Christian High School, bound toward Western Michigan University after a gap year to work and volunteer. She has loved theatre since she was little and has been in all of her school's productions, whether it was onstage or as assistant director.
TBA
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Choreographer
Choreographer bio coming soon!
TBA
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Stage Manager
Stage Manager bio coming soon!
Jr. Counselor Training Program
Not only are we adding another camp/production to our Summer Theater Programming, but we are also adding our brand new Jr. Counselor Training Program!
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This free & volunteer program takes place in our New Mini Camp, Disney's Winnie The Pooh Kids. This program provides students ages 12-18 to get experience in leadership for a Theater Setting.
Jr. Counselors will train/receive:
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Job Application & Interview Practice
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Volunteer Experience
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Leadership Tactics
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Problem Solving Skills
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Communication Skills in Email, In-Person, and Text
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Deck Crew Experience
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Some Stage Management Skills
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and more!
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Students will get to experience what it's like to be one of the leaders in a production setting. Helping younger friends with putting on a production, collaborating with the Production Team, Meetings with our Counselor Advisor and Director, and so much more will help them gain the skills to be considered for a Counselor or Assistant Director/Choreographer Position in our Junior & Teens Camp in the future!
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This program is limited and is selected through an Application and Interview process. Application Deadline is March 13, 2026.
Students selected for this program will also receive a credit that goes toward their tuition for Shrek Jr.
Further details and information to come soon.
SCHOLARSHIP
We do our best at Over The Top to not turn any young artist away from an opportunity in the arts. We know that the financial barrier can be difficult for some families, and can be what prevents students from participating in programs like this.
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We are continuously fundraising for scholarships in hopes that we can continue to offer opportunities to everyone who wants to continue their training without the financial barriers. If you are interested in Donating, or know someone that may be able to donate, please visit overthetopdance.com/donate for information on how they can support scholarships for Over The Top.