Dramarama


Registration forms and payment information can be found below.

CAMPER REGISTRATION IS 100% ONLINE FOR THE SUMMER 2025 SEASON.

REGISTRATION WILL OPEN AS OF FEBRUARY 1st, 2025 AT 7AM


EARLY BIRD DEADLINE
March 31st, 2025
$300 per camper, per session.

REGULAR SUMMER 2025 RATE
$375 per camper, per session.


Registration is timestamped and on a first come, first served basis. We highly encourage you to register as soon as possible.

Thistle Theatre presents the 29th season of DRAMARAMA,
Ages 6 – 13 (born 2019-2012)

Those born in 2011 or older and interested in applying to be Leaders In Training, are encouraged to email the Artistic Director directly at dramarama.thistletheatre@gmail.com This is a volunteer, unpaid position with the ability to obtain community hours and learn valuable leadership skills along the way. Often our leaders in training end up becoming our workshop leaders in future years.

Summer 2025 Rates
Early bird discounted rate until March 31st, 2025
$300, per camper, per session.

Regular rate as of April 1st, 2025
$375, per camper, per session.

Join us for one, or both sessions! 

First Session – July 6-18 (Two Identical performances, 11am & 1pm on July 18th)

Second Session – July 21-Aug 1 (Two Identical performances, 11am & 1pm on Aug 1st)

Camp Hours
Morning Drop-Off: 8:45am – 9:00am
Camp Hours: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Afternoon Pick-Up: 3:00pm – 3:15pm

Etransfers can be sent to  thistletheatretreasurer@gmail.com immediately following completion of the online registration form.
***PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR CAMPERS FULL NAME IN THE MESSAGE LINE OF THE ETRANSFER.*** 

Once payment has been received, you will receive a confirmation email. Please be patient as confirmation emails may take a few days to be sent out.

REGISTER HERE (CURRENTLY CLOSED)

Please complete a full form PER CAMPER that is to attend.

NEW OFFERING THIS YEAR,
We’re offering 3 DAY CAMPS this year, July 2, July 3, and July 4th. 

These day camps will NOT include a performance but will focus on building improv skills and getting creative with arts & crafts.  For those never been to Dramarama before, these day camps can offer a glimpse into what our full Dramarama sessions are like. 
Separate of our full two week sessions offered, these days camps are $60 per day and run during the hours of,
Morning Drop-Off: 8:45am – 9:00am
Camp Hours: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Afternoon Pick-Up: 3:00pm – 3:15pm
Should you have additional questions, please email dramarama.thistletheatre@gmail.com

4 Sponsorships are provided by Thistle Theatre and made available each year to AJ Baker and Zorra Highland Park students. Please apply through your schools secretary.

Should you be interested in sponsoring a Dramarama Camper, please email dramarama.thistletheatre@gmail.com

IN-PERSON OPTION
Select the download button below to Print, Fill Out and Submit In-Person to Workshop Supply during their regular business hours.
Cash or a cheque made out to “Thistle Theatre” is accepted and can be dropped off at Workshop Supply during regular store hours with the same early bird dates applying, as well as our policy of first come, first served.  Please ensure your envelope or cheque contains your campers full name as well. 

**Please let us know if you have any troubles or how we might improve your experience in coming years by emailing dramarama.thistletheatre@gmail.com.

Camp Runs
Monday through Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm
***No before or after care provided, but the option to select of interest is within the form and will be decided based on number of requests.***
Performances at 11am and 1pm on the final Friday of your camp session.
Entry is by pay what you can donation.

A day at camp will typically involve,
PLAYMAKING OF COURSE! Group Activities, Music, Prop & Set Construction and Design, Production, Drama, Dance, Outside Time at Memorial and Matheson Park, 2 Snack Breaks & 1 Lunch Break.

Camp Location
Embro Town Hall, 135 Huron St., Embro, ON, N0J 1J0

The History of Dramarama

From its inception in 1994, Thistle Theatre found it important to involve young people in theatre. In fact, of the 18 main productions produced over the years, 12 have featured children.

Dramarama, a summer camp program for children ages 7-14, was first led by Bernice Finch in 1996. A teacher who returned to her Embro roots in retirement, Bernice profoundly touched many young people with her leadership in her 10 year tenure as Artistic Director. In August of 2023, Bernice passed away peacefully. She will be greatly missed and fondly remembered. Every summer since 1996, close to 50 children benefit from the confidence they find participating in Dramarama.

Dramarama has been supported by many individuals over the years and without their dedication and support, this camp wouldn’t still be what it is today.

Current Dramarama Chair on the Thistle Theatre Board of Directors,
Becky (Siddall) Issenman