Improv, Puppetry, & Performance

Make Something. Perform It.

Spend a week of summer evenings laughing, creating, and performing. Campers will play improv games, explore puppetry using simple objects, and work together to create a playful end-of-week performance.

We'll use the open space at Wagar Park to be loud, silly, and expressive — then head into The Wandering Lantern to focus on character, storytelling, and performance.

Led by Melissa Vincel and Fé Beatty, this camp helps kids build confidence, creativity, and connection in a warm, supportive setting.

Dates & Times

June 8–12, 2026 · 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM each evening

Details

• Limited to 20 campers with 2 instructors
• Held at The Wandering Lantern and Wagar Park
• Bring dinner and a water bottle each evening
• Drop-off and pick-up on Park Place at the lower field of Wagar Park
• End-of-week showcase Friday, June 12 from 8:00–8:30 PM at The Wandering Lantern

About the Instructors

Melissa Vincel is a Lakewood-based writer, editor, and teaching artist who works with young writers and directs the Theater Club at Grant Elementary. She loves helping kids build confidence, community, and connection through creative play.

Fé Beatty is a storyteller, composer, playwright, and performer studying Composition and English at Ohio State, with minors in Dance and Theatre. They bring imagination, playfulness, and a love of collaboration to every creative space.