Broadway Bound Summer Camps
Broadway Bound! camps provide young actors the opportunity to participate in a theatrical experience which will develop confidence, responsibility, and teamwork. Participants in our classes build self-esteem as they refine their creativity, active listening, and concentration skills, all while learning about musical theatre.
Broadway Bound teaching artists are theatre professionals teaching under the leadership of Lauren Sobon, Dutch Apple’s Resident Artistic Director. Professional performers Katelyn Candiello and Alyssa Crook serve as camp administrators and counselors.
If you have any questions, please reach out to BroadwayBound@DutchApple.com!
Meet the Staff
Katelyn Candiello (Coordinator) grew up in the Lancaster area and has been working for Dutch Apple since 2007! She has been a teacher at Broadway Bound since 2010. She studied at New York University Tisch School of the Arts and trained at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting. She went on to tour with the company in The Wizard of Oz for two years, then assisted the international remount of the production as it went to China, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. When she is not performing she is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Manheim Township School District. Katelyn has a passion for sharing her knowledge and inspiring students to have confidence in themselves, learn how to work as a team and hone their theatre skills.
Alyssa Crook (Director) was born in Lancaster, PA, Alyssa is an actress who got her start on the local stages of her hometown at the age of 8. A graduate of Muhlenberg College, Alyssa is an avid reader, writer, and Dungeons and Dragons player. Alyssa’s specialities include stage combat, stunts, comedy, and a love of Shakespeare. She loves the bard so much, she TA’d her college’s Classical Verse course. She first learned stage combat under Fight Master Michael G. Chin, with her introductions to Rapier & Dagger, Broadsword, and Knife. She also has much experience with being a Fight Captain, serving in the position for the Strasburg Railroad Entertainment’s 2021, 2022, and 2023 stunt productions. Alyssa also enjoys writing when she is not on stage. She co-wrote two of Strasburg Railroad Entertainment’s 2023/2024 productions: The Show Must Go On, a murder mystery aboard their luxurious Parlor Car, and Bonnie & Clyde, their summer stunt spectacular in which she played half of the famous duo: Bonnie Parker.
Kayla Hall (Choreographer) fell in love with theatre when she attended Dutch Apple’s camp in 2005 and has performed here ever since! Favorites include: National Tour of Fiddler on the Roof, Music Man, Peter Pan, Beauty & the Beast, and Christmas from the Heart. She has been a Broadway Bound instructor since 2016 and choreographs Dutch Apple’s Children’s Shows (Descendants, HSM Jr., Legally Blonde Jr., SpongeBob Youth Edition, and Frozen Jr.). Kayla is a teacher in the School District of Lancaster and choreographs McCaskey’s musicals. She earned her Master’s of Education in Theatre Pedagogy. Kayla is dedicated to sharing her passion for theatre and inspiring creativity within her students.
Our Camp Sessions
Pre-Beginner (Ages 5-7)
In this mini-camp, preschoolers will participate in basic theatre techniques and work on creating a production out of some well-loved children’s stories.
Beginner Sessions (Ages 8-11)
This session is for those who have always wanted to act but have not gotten the chance or who have limited performance experience. This class will introduce you to the tools an actor needs in order to perform on the stage. Students will spend the week working on singing, dancing, and acting to create a fun-filled musical revue to perform at the end of the week for family and friends.
Intermediate Sessions (Ages 12 and Up)
This session has a pre-requisite of at least 2 years of our Beginner Sessions and/or performance experience in several high school, community, or professional theatre productions. A resumé must be submitted with application. Attendance in this workshop is at the discretion of the program directors. Students will work on monologues, scenes, songs, and musical numbers while digging deeper into how an actor prepares for a role. You will learn how to develop a character through physical and vocal techniques and use language to define a role. Each participant will have the opportunity to work on materials of their choices while given performance guidance. Their performances for friends and family will consist of materials covered in class to create a wonderful young performer’s cabaret.
Advanced Performance Session
Participants must audition for consideration. Audition dates have yet to be determined. Audition registration will be done by contacting BroadwayBound@DutchApple.com. To register, please include your participant’s name, age, height, resumé, and vocal selection that shows off their voice. Participants must have prior performance experience.