Cimarron Opera Theatre Camp

Opera Theatre Camp is known as one of the best intensive arts experiences in the state. Cimarron Opera offers the opportunity for youth aged 8-18 to take part in this 3-week camp that provides vocal instruction, dance and acting basics, audition preparation, plus a lot of friendship, teamwork and fun! The camp then concludes with fully staged performances of an operetta for family and friends to enjoy.

Summer 2025 Camp Dates:

June 2nd-June 21st, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Performances will be June 20th and 21st at 2pm and 7pm

Week 1 and 2 Location: St. John’s Episcopal Church- 235 W Duffy St, Norman, OK 73069

Week 3 Location: Nancy O’Brian Center for the Performing Arts- 2600 Van Buren St #2635, Norman, OK 73072

More information and enrollment for the 2025 Opera Theatre Camp available soon!

Common Questions about Opera Camp:

Is Cimarron Opera Camp right for me/my child?

The short answer is yes. Every year we have campers of a variety of experience levels and comfort with music, dancing and acting. Our campers range from students who have years of experience performing and are considering a career in theater and/or music and we have students who have no previous experience onstage. Our focus is meeting each student where they are and helping them improve. If you or your child are between the ages of 8-18 and interested in camp, we would be happy to have you. Please contact us if you would like to discuss opera camp in more detail.

Is Cimarron Opera Camp worth it if my child isn’t interested in pursuing a career in the arts?

Yes! While Cimarron has alumni that have worked onstage and behind the scenes in opera companies, broadway tours, and theaters across the USA and the world, we have even more alumni working outside of the arts. The skills learned at opera camp are useful in a variety of career paths. Public speaking, teamwork, quick memorization, working hard and thinking on your feet are all valuable life lessons learned at Opera Camp.

How much does it cost to attend Cimarron Opera Camp?

Tuition for Opera Camp is $500. If multiple siblings are being enrolled, every camper after the first receives a discounted tuition rate of $400. If money is an obstacle in sending your child to camp, we provide partial and full need-based scholarships. Contact natasha@cimarronopera.org for details.

When does enrollment open?

Enrollment will open in early Spring of each year. 2024 enrollment open February 15th!

What happens during the 3 week opera camp?

During the first week students will audition for roles in the show. This audition process includes an audition workshop to help improve students audition skills. Once roles are assigned students learn all the dialogue, music, staging and choreography for the show. While learning the show students receive instruction in reading music, memorizing dialogue and music, characterization, singing, history, dancing, stage make-up and more. At the conclusion of camp students perform a fully staged operetta with costumes, sets and props. Each year Cimarron selects additional activities and workshops outside of the process of rehearsing a show for added fun and educational value.

What is the age range of Cimarron Opera Campers?

Campers are between the ages of 8 and 18.

Does Cimarron have accessibility measures in place for children with disabilities?

All spaces where Cimarron Opera Camp rehearses/performs are ADA compliant. Furthermore there are a variety of accessibility measures we can put into place to adjust camp activities for your child. Choreography, staging, costumes etc. can all be designed to include students with a variety of abilities. For specific accessibility questions please contact Natasha Naik: natasha@cimarronopera.org.

What are Cimarron Opera’s covid-19 safety protocols?

Cimarron Opera requires all camp staff and participants to be fully vaccinated against covid-19. With the changing challenges associated with covid-19 Cimarron carefully monitors case levels to add further precautions (masks, distancing, testing etc.) as needed. Cimarron Opera has air filters for indoor rehearsal spaces and always has extra masks available if a camper would like to use one.

Does Cimarron require an audition to enroll in Camp?

Cimarron encourages all students to take part in our auditions during the spring semester before enrolling in camp. This audition allows for staff to have a better idea of where a student’s starting place is for the summer. Students are still able to enroll if they do not take part in auditions, but will not be considered for a lead role.

What if my child has a conflict and can’t attend auditions?

We can schedule an alternate audition date, if it is not possible for a student to attend the scheduled audition date.

Do you have further questions?

Contact Natasha Naik : natasha@cimarronopera.org

Cimarron Opera Theatre Camp is made possible by the Ad Astra Foundation, Allied Arts, Norman Arts Council, Walden Cleaners, First Presbyterian Church - Norman, and St. John's Episcopal Church -Norman.