Not at all! Kav Summer Players is designed for both beginners and experienced performers. Whether your student has been on stage before or is trying theater for the very first time, they’ll receive structured training, supportive guidance, and the opportunity to grow at their own pace.

We welcome students who are curious, excited to learn, and ready to be part of a collaborative ensemble. No previous experience required—just a willingness to show up and participate!

To register, simply follow these steps:

1. Click the “Enroll Today!” button.

2. On the next screen select the number of enrollments/students you would like to pay for.

3. Complete checkout through our online ticketing service, Ovationtix.

4. Upon completion of payment, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to a full registration form needing completion.

We only have 25 limited registration spots available for campers. Enrollment will automatically close when all registration spots are full.

Yes. If camp reaches capacity, the enrollment button will be replaced with a Join the Waitlist option.

If a spot opens before camp begins, families on the waitlist will be contacted directly in the order they signed up and given the opportunity to enroll.

Great! Simply select the quantity of enrollments/students after clicking the “Enroll Today!” button.

At checkout enter your (parent/guardian) info in contact details. When prompted at checkout for basic student info, just enter your oldest student’s info and select the total number of students you are enrolling/paying for.

When you receive your confirmation email after purchase, you can use the link to fully register each student with all of their individual information.

This theater intensive summer camp is for students ages 12-17 ONLY. There are no exceptions to this rule. Enrollment will not be based on a students grade in school.

No. Students must be at least 12 years old on or before the camp starts in July 2027, and must not turn 18 on or before the end of July 2027. We’re unable to make exceptions to this age policy.

All 3 weeks of camp are located on the campus of D’Youville University at 320 Porter Ave, Buffalo, NY 14201. Lessons and rehearsals will take place in several spaces within the Koessler Administration Building (KAB), which is the same building that houses the Kavinoky Theatre.

Drop-off and pickup will conveniently be located at the main entrance to D’Youville University at 320 Porter Ave., Buffalo, NY 14201. There is a large horseshoe driveway that leads to the main entrance where a member of Kavinoky staff will greet students upon arrival and wait with students during pickup.

Yes, but don’t worry! The first few days of camp will be devoted to audition prep, auditions, and casting.

PLEASE NOTE: All students will be cast in the production.

The Kav Summer Players is an all-day, 3 week musical summer camp.

Each week runs Monday - Friday from 9AM - 4PM with a daily lunch break. Students are expected to bring their own lunches, snacks, and water bottle each day. If there are any concerns regarding food, please contact kavinokytheatre@dyc.edu.

There will be 3 performances of the musical production this summer. Those performances will occur on Friday, July 30 and Saturday, July 31 (two performances on Saturday, July 31).

This 3-week musical summer camp costs $650 per student.

This amount accounts for all aspects of the camp including, training, lessons, rehearsals, day-to-day camp activities, and a camp t-shirt.

Each ticket to the Kav Summer Players’ production is $10.

Yes. Students are expected to bring their own lunches, snacks, and water bottle each day. If there are any concerns regarding food, please contact kavinokytheatre@dyc.edu.

Any food or beverage restrictions will be determined once registration is complete and we have reviewed allergy information for all enrolled students. After registration closes, we will communicate clearly with all families regarding any necessary restrictions to ensure a safe environment for everyone.

Until then, families may plan to send a packed lunch and labeled water bottle each day.

No. All students must be available for the full camp schedule, July 2027, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, as well as all performances through the final Friday (camp during the day and evening performance) and Saturday (matinee and evening performances)

Because this is a collaborative production-based program, consistent attendance is essential for casting, rehearsals, technical preparation, and the success of the entire ensemble.