REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
SORRY, SESSION ONE IS FILLED UP!
ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM CAN BE FOUND BELOW FOR SESSION TWO JULY 20-31
Registration forms and payment information can be found below.
Registration is timestamped and on a first come, first served basis.
Thistle Theatre presents the 30th season of DRAMARAMA,
Ages 6 – 13 (born 2020-2013, Grade 1-8)
Summer 2026 Rate
EARLY BIRD RATE – $300, per camper, per session
Early Bird Rate Deadline is May 1st, 2026
$375, per camper, per session.
Join us for one, or both sessions!
Transitioning to high school this fall? Did you just graduate Grade 8?
We’re still accepting Junior Leaders in Training this year for one or both sessions if you’ve previously been a camper at Dramarama for one or more sessions.
Junior Leader Per Session Rate – $225
As a Junior Leader in Training you will be expected to participate in camp as if you were still a camper. You will help run warm up games and overall be a helpful addition to our Leadership team.
| Session One (FULL) | Session Two |
|---|---|
| Camp Runs Monday – Friday 9am-3pm July 6th-17th | Camp Runs Monday – Friday 9am-3pm July 20th – 31st |
| Two Identical Performances Friday July 17th 11am & 1pm | Two Identical Performances Friday July 31st 11am & 1pm |
REGISTER AFTER READING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION, LINK IS BELOW.
Registration opens February 1st at 7am, and we can’t wait to have both returning and new campers join us for our 30th season of Dramarama!
We are so lucky to have the theatre space to use for the entirety of July and we can’t wait to show you around the building if you’ve never joined us before.
Please take a few minutes to read through our registration requirements as well as how to submit payment.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
Take advantage of our Early Bird offer by registering before May 1st. There will be no exceptions after the May 1st Early Bird Deadline. If the deadline passes, the regular camp session rate of $375 per camper, per session, will apply.
When registering:
- Fill out a registration form PER child to the best of your ability.
- Ensure that a return email address is provided (this field is required on the form) so that we may send important and relevant information about your campers time with us.
- Payments are made via Electronic Funds Transfer to [email protected]
immediately following completion of the online registration form. Your return email address must be included with registration or we won’t be able to send you a receipt.
***PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR CAMPERS FULL NAME IN THE MESSAGE LINE OF THE ETRANSFER.***
Please note, we are able to accept cash. This can be dropped off at Workshop Supply in Embro during their regular working hours of M-F 9-5 and Sat 9-1 along with a completed registration form, either in paper or filled out online ahead of time.
- Early Bird rate must be paid directly after registration forms are filled out in order for a spot to be secured for your camper.
- Every camper will receive a pizza lunch on the final day of camp, in between their performances that are at 11am and 1pm. Lunch is served roughly by 12:15pm.
- Performances are always entry by pay-what-you-can donation and we’ll have popcorn available for our hungry patrons.
- Once payment has been received, you will receive a confirmation email. Please be patient, we are a volunteer committee and confirmation emails may take a few days to be sent out.
We are so excited! Registration day is here!
REGISTRATION OPENS HERE FEBRUARY 1st at 7am
Please complete a full form PER CAMPER that is to attend.
Those who are currently in Grade 9 or older and interested in applying to be Leaders In Training, are encouraged to email the Artistic Director directly at [email protected] This is a volunteer, unpaid position with the ability to obtain community hours (6hrs/day) and learn valuable leadership skills along the way. Often our leaders in training end up becoming our workshop leaders in future years.
4 Sponsored Camper Spots are provided by Thistle Theatre and made available each year to AJ Baker, Zorra Highland Park, Hickson & Thamesford students.
Please apply through your schools secretary.
Interested in sponsoring a Dramarama Camper for the summer?
Please email [email protected]
A day at camp typically involves,
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 originally 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
