Mythology Ensemble

Perform in an epic play!

Sleepaway Camp for Grades 4-6

Our Mythology Ensemble performs one of the world’s greatest myths in this two-week sleepaway camp for the young actor. Mythology campers receive individualized training in acting, movement, and stage combat to help them tell ancient stories using modern language. Complete with fun-filled rehearsals and daily classes, the Mythology Ensemble is the perfect introduction to Traveling Players. Our “Mythsters” are carefully guided by a trio of directors, who bring out the best in every performer.
AUDITION
MYTHOLOGY ENSEMBLE
Camp Length:
2 weeks
Camp Cost:
$3800 ($4,000 after Jan 31)
Current Grades:
4 - 6
This Summer:
Arachne
By Judith Walsh White
AUDITION
2025 SESSION DATES*
Session 1:
Jun 22 - Jul 5
Session 2:
Jul 13 - Jul 26
*Please note that Mythology Ensemble has been extended by one day from previous years and now ends on a Saturday.
AUDITION DATES
-Mon, Nov 18, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
-Sun, Dec 22, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
-Wed, Jan 29, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Explore a Typical Day at Camp
PLAYS THAT STRETCH YOUNG ACTORS

Traveling Players believes teens and pre-teens are more capable than they are often given credit for.  We're committed to making sure all of our students feel challenged and inspired by the work they perform.  For our Mythology Ensemble, we commission new plays on ancient tales – providing young actors with quality scripts worthy of their imaginations.  The production will include an original score composed by Nathan Sherwood Liang.

Arachne is the 11th script that Traveling Players has commissioned from award-winning playwright Judith Walsh White.  Two of those ten scripts have subsequently been published, with Traveling Players performers listed as The Original Cast – an honor professional actors work their whole careers hoping to achieve. These plays have since received performances in Australia, Saudi Arabia, China, Canada, the UK, and Gibraltar, as well as throughout the US, including The Actor’s Theatre of Louisville.

HEAR ORPHEUS & EURYDICE
PERFECT FIRST SLEEPAWAY CAMP

We pride ourselves on our robust support systems (including a small student:faculty ratio), ensuring a safe experience where campers can grow and thrive.  We welcome and integrate each new camper into our community, and our culture of kindness and courage shines through every aspect of our ensemble.  It’s no surprise that 70% of our campers come back for one or more years.

Questions

and Answers

For over 20 years we've been creating great theatre in the great outdoors with teens and pre-teens. Our team will happily walk you through any one of our carefully crafted programs.
Traveling Players FAQs>>

Perform in an epic play!

Our Mythology Ensemble performs one of the world’s greatest myths in this two-week sleepaway camp for the young actor. Mythology campers receive individualized training in acting, movement, and stage combat to help them tell ancient stories using modern language. Complete with fun-filled rehearsals and daily classes, the Mythology Ensemble is the perfect introduction to Traveling Players. Our “Mythsters” are carefully guided by a trio of directors, who bring out the best in every performer.
Audition!

2 weeks | $3,800

$4,000 after Jan 31

Arachne

by Judith Walsh White

Mythology Ensemble is open to students currently in grades 4 - 6.
Limited Space - Audition Soon!
2025 Session Dates*:

Session 1: June 22 - July 5
Session 2: July 13 - July 26

Audition Dates:

-Mon, Nov 18, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
-Sun, Dec 22, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
-Wed, Jan 29, 4:00 - 6:00 pm

*Please note that Mythology Ensemble has been extended by one day from previous years and now ends on a Saturday.
"I'm not sure what kind of magic you worked [with my son] . . . . It was great to see that sparkle in his eye!"
Jody
Parent

Plays that stretch young actors!

Traveling Players believes teens and pre-teens are more capable than they are often given credit for.  We're committed to making sure all of our students feel challenged and inspired by the work they perform.  For our Mythology Ensemble, we commission new plays on ancient tales – providing young actors with quality scripts worthy of their imaginations.  The production will include an original score composed by Nathan Sherwood Liang.

Arachne is the 11th script that Traveling Players has commissioned from award-winning playwright Judith Walsh White.  Two of those eleven scripts have subsequently been published, with Traveling Players performers listed as The Original Cast – an honor professional actors work their whole careers hoping to achieve. These plays have since received performances in Australia, Saudi Arabia, China, Canada, the UK, and Gibraltar, as well as throughout the US, including The Actor’s Theatre of Louisville.

Hear the Playwright Read Orpheus & Eurydice
Judith Walsh White - renowned theatre educator and playwright.
Walsh White and her husband, Chris, reading Eros & Psyche (our 2023 commission).

Perfect first sleepaway camp!

We pride ourselves on our robust support systems (including a small student:faculty ratio), ensuring a safe experience where campers can grow and thrive.  We welcome and integrate each new camper into our community, and our culture of kindness and courage shines through every aspect of our ensemble.  It’s no surprise that 70% of our campers come back for one or more years.

The Traveling Players Difference

Designed for Each Child to Thrive

Personalized Attention

Your child will flourish with our unusually small 1:4 faculty:student ratio.  We ensure each performer gets the attention they deserve rather than waiting in the wings for their cue.  We make sure they get a chance to shine on stage – and off stage, too. 

Unplugged to Connect

We are phone-free.  Children enjoy camp with open eyes and hearts – not hunched over a screen.  Unplugged from the stress of social media, they can forge real friendships with their peers, making connections that last a lifetime!

Real Growth from Ensemble Support

We affirm each student’s strengths – and then challenge them to keep growing beyond their comfort zone.  Our staff invest in each actor, helping them earn self-confidence.  We train our students to be not only great actors, but also great people.

Experiencing the Great Outdoors

Theatre began as stories told around the campfire. We continue this tradition with a summer camp that feels like summer, teaching our campers outdoor skills like fire-building, campfire cooking, and sleeping in tents!

Questions

and Answers

For over 20 years we've been creating great theatre in the great outdoors with teens and pre-teens. Our team will happily walk you through any one of our carefully crafted programs.
More Traveling Players FAQs>>
Didn't get your question answered? No worries! Please contact our team by email (info@travelingplayers.org) or phone (703-987-1712).

What happens at auditions?

You will perform the monologue that you memorized (choose from the options sent when you register), but that is just one section of the auditions. You will be given lots of opportunities to display your skills through improvisation, readings from scripts, and group discussions. The audition is an opportunity for the director to get to know you and to see how you work and play with other potential members of the ensemble. It is also an opportunity for you to get to know your potential castmates. You will have your best audition if you relax, have fun, and connect with your fellow performers! We have been told that our auditions are significantly more fun than the average audition. We plan to keep it that way.

Can my child attend therapy virtually while at camp?

Of course! We have found that the most effective way for campers to attend therapy while at camp is by phone call – that way they are not distracted by notifications from their personal devices when they log on for their appointments. We will provide phones for campers to use – and a hammock might be available, too! If possible, please move their appointment time to between 4:00 – 6:00 pm on a weekday, which is during their free time. Please email campdirector@travelingplayers.org with the appointment time and doctor’s phone number.

What is the food like?

Campers eat a delicious, diverse, and healthy menu. Every meal will offer a vegetarian and non-vegetarian entree.

Learn more about the food for Summer 2025.

How are the campers divided in the dorm?

The three floors are divided by grade. The exact ages change every year depending on the breakout of camp, but typically they are grades 4-7, 7-9, & 9-12. Campers are then divided by gender into separate rooms.

Where do the campers rehearse/do tech work?

We’ll be rehearsing outdoors all day, enjoying everything Mother Nature has to offer! All our theatrical spaces are complete with shade and nearby restrooms.

Indoor and outdoor rain spaces keep students safe and rehearsing all day long – no matter the weather!
Both the Costume & Scene shops have AC and large windows which let in natural light – keeping everyone comfortable while working.

Christchurch's Maker's Space allows our technical students to push the bounds of their creativity. A plethora of machines and tools exist in the space including a 3D printer!

What if I can't audition in person?

Unable to audition/interview in person? We still want to see you!

If you live outside the DC-metro area, you can still apply for our summer programs – and we hope you do! Here’s what you do: email Emma Mearns (programassistant@travelingplayers.org) for a registration link. Once we have received your registration, we will organize a time to meet with you via Zoom. You may be scheduled to audition with other students or you may be solo. Technical Theatre Interviews will be solo.

In the audition Zoom room, you will perform your monologue, play theatre games, and discuss what the summer will look like for you if accepted. For the interview, we'll discuss your portfolio, interests, current skills, what you want to learn, and how summer can help you achieve your goals. You’ll have a chance to ask us questions, too!

Is there Financial Aid?

Yes! We offer need-based financial aid for all programs. You can find more information here or by emailing Emma Mearns (programassistant@travelingplayers.org).

What if I've never done sleepaway?

Traveling Players is a perfect first sleepaway camp. We pride ourselves our robust support systems (including a small student:faculty ratio), ensuring a safe experience where campers can grow and thrive. We welcome and integrate each new camper into our community, and our culture of kindness and courage shines through every aspect of our ensemble. It’s no surprise that 70% of our campers come back for one or more years.

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Mailing

P.O. Box 1315
Great Falls, VA 22066

Studio

Traveling Players Studio
Tysons Corner Center – DL01
1961 Chain Bridge Road, Tysons, VA 22102

Traveling Players Ensemble is funded in part by ArtsFairfax and the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
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