Summer Sessions '26
Explore Our Summer Session Offerings
Guided by professional actors, directors, and musicians, participants will sing, dance, bring stories to life, and form lasting friendships. The week culminates with two performances, where friends and family can celebrate their creativity. Our theater sessions foster imagination, confidence building, and artistic expression in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Summer Sessions Registration will open on Sat, Feb 7th 2026 at 8am
This link will be live on Sat. February 7th 2026 at 8am
Summer Sessions '26 !
Session#1
Show Name
June 22 - 27
Ages: 1st - 9th grade (incoming)
Director: Avery Himes
Pioneers: (grade 1-3):
Monday – Thursday, 9-11:30 a.m.
Friday 1-8 p.m.
Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Thespians: (grade 4-9):
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Friday 1-8 p.m.
Saturday, 11:30 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Session#2
Show Name
July 6 -11
?Ages: 1st - 5th grade (incoming)
Director: Avery Himes
Pioneers: (grade 1-2):
Monday – Thursday, 9-11:30 a.m.
Friday 1-8 p.m.
Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Thespians: (grade 3-5):
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Friday 1-8 p.m.
Saturday, 11:30 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Session#3
Show Name
July 20- 27
Ages: 1st - 9th grade (incoming)
Director:xxx
Pioneers: (grade 1-3):
Monday – Thursday, 9-11:30 a.m.
Friday 1-8 p.m.
Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Thespians: (grade 4-9):
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Friday 1-8 p.m.
Saturday, 11:30 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Session#4
Show Name
July 27- Aug 1
Ages: 1st - 9th grade (incoming)
Director: Avery Himes
Pioneers: (grade 1-3):
Monday – Thursday, 9-11:30 a.m.
Friday 1-8 p.m.
Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Thespians: (grade 4-9):
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Friday 1-8 p.m.
Saturday, 11:30 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Session#5
Show Name
August 17 - 22nd
Ages: 1st - 9th grade (incoming)
Director: xxx
Pioneers: (grade 1-3):
Monday – Thursday, 9-11:30 a.m.
Friday 1-8 p.m.
Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Thespians: (grade 4-9):
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Friday 1-8 p.m.
Saturday, 11:30 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Important information
We’re thrilled to announce our MTY Summer '26 theater sessions!
Due to the size of the venue, the number of actors will be limited to 30 actors per session.
The first 30 actors to register per sessions are guaranteed a spot in the show.
A waitlist will be available for any fully booked session.
Auditions will be held via video submission with the registered cast of 30 to determine roles
Sessions are organized on the grade your actor(s) will be enrolled in for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.
Thespians: Grades 4-9th (incoming) - Full day
Pioneers: Grades 1-3rd (incoming) - Half day
Tuition for each Theater Summer Session:
$250 per week for a full day (thespians)
$125 for half-day (pioneers)
A $25 sibling discount is available for each additional registration within the same session.
please refer below to our refund policy
Scholarships are available! Please contact Daniel Moore at
daniel.moore@midcoastyouththeater.org for more information.
All sessions take place at the Adaptive Outdoor Education Center (AOEC)
located at 675 Old Portland Rd. in Brunswick.
Please contact Joelle Morris at joelle.morris@midcoastyouththeater.org for more information
Registration information:
Caregivers will need to complete a separate registration form for each actor.
After submitting the registration form, families will receive a thank-you message with a GiveButter link to complete the process by submitting a $50 non-refundable deposit for each registered session.
The registration will not be considered complete without this deposit.
An invoice for the remaining balance, including any sibling discount or financial aid, will be sent
to the primary email address you provide on the registration form.
Full payment is 5 days after registration and can be made via Give Butter or by check.
Attendance / Conduct policy
Midcoast Youth Theater wants all participants to benefit from the theatre sessions as fully as possible and have a meaningful and enjoyable arts experience.
We are unable to provide prolonged one-on-one attention to actors or administer medication.
Due to the structure and staffing of our theater shows, parents are urged to carefully consider their child(ren)’s interest in group activities, capacity for following directions, and demonstrating age-appropriate self-regulation before registering.
In the event of seriously disruptive behavior, a child will receive a verbal warning. If the conduct continues, a parent will be notified and given an opportunity to help resolve the issue. If disruptive behavior persists, the child may be withdrawn from the show at the discretion of the director and staff. No refunds will be given for withdrawals under these circumstances.
Attendance:
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Because of the shortened rehearsal schedule, every day of attendance is critical to a successful performance and to the experience of all involved.
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Due to this condensed schedule, any child who misses more than one day
may be removed from certain scenes/songs.
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The final decision is at the discretion of the director.
Meet Our Creative Summer Session Team
Avery Himes Director Avery grew up in Brunswick and is a graduate of Brunswick High School. She participated in many youth theater productions, both acting and directing. Avery holds a B.A. in Theater Studies, a B.S. in Business Management from Elon University, and a Master’s in Accounting from Boston College. She is now a CPA and mom of 4 in Holliston, Massachusetts. Avery is excited to return to MYT this summer for three dynamic shows to be announced soon!
Rachel Morris Director Rachel has a BFA in Theater Performance from Hofstra University, with minors in Fine Arts and Disability Studies. Rachel has directed summer shows with MYT for three years and is so thrilled to be back for more! She has previously directed alongside Avery Himes for Beauty & the Beast, Matilda, Mary Poppins, Alice in Wonderland and Aristocats. Rachel’s directing credits include Little Shop of Horrors, Junie B. Jones, Seussical, Cinderella, Annie, and MYT’s Teen Theater Masterclass.
Eddie Hatrick Director Our favorite MYT Board Member, Eddie Hatrick is putting is director hat back on this summer. Eddie last directed MYT's winter 2020 production of Seussical, and most recently was seen onstage as Fagin in MYT's production of Oliver.
Courtney Babbidge Music Director Courtney is a musician who composes, arranges, directs and teaches in Midcoast Maine. He’s been music directing since 2008 and has done over 100 different shows. When not doing music projects, Courtney enjoys rockhounding, improv comedy and building/performing puppets.
Courtney Babbidge Music director Courtney is a musician who composes, arranges, orchestrates, directs and teaches in Midcoast Maine. He’s been music directing since 2008 and has music directed many productions; including: The Addams Family, Always: Patsy Cline, Annie, Anything Goes, Calamity Jane, Assassins, Bye Bye Birdie, Carousel, Chicago, Cinderella, The Fantasticks, Fiddler on the Roof, Footloose, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Grease, Guys and Dolls, Hairspray!, Hello Dolly!, Honk!, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Into the Woods,Jesus Christ Superstar, The King and I, Kiss Me Kate, The Little Mermaid, The Music Man, Little Shop of Horrors, Mama Mia, Mary Poppins, Matilda, Oliver!, Once on this Island, Once Upon A Mattress, The Producers, Shrek, Seussical, The Sound of Music, Sweeney Todd, Thirteen, West Side Story, White Christmas, The Wiz, The Wizard of Oz, Xanadu, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown.
Summer Sessions Location
Horizon Theater at the AOEC
675 Old Portland Road, Brunswick