The Roeper Summer Stock Theatre has been created to develop and showcase the skills of students who are interested in theatre training. Students work with a variety of professional theatre instructors specializing in various techniques and areas of skill development. All students participate in activities to build skills in acting, singing and dancing. Each session is customized to meet the needs of students exploring theatre for the first time, as well as the more experienced actor.

Summer Stock Theatre Junior: Grades 1 – 3. With a focus on exploration in theatre, music and dance, this program provides ample structure with plenty of time for playing and exploring different aspects of performing on the stage. Taught by experienced and nurturing teachers, each day will include skill-building classes, games, crafts, activities and more. Each two-week session will culminate in a showcase performance of selected scenes, dances and musical numbers in the evening of the second week. Enrollment is limited to 25 participants per session.

Summer Stock Theatre Junior: Grades 4 – 6. Students will have fun learning basics of theatre, specifically in the areas of character development, improvisation, movement, dance and music. At the end of the two-week session, students will give a performance for family, friends and other members of the community. Enrollment is limited to 30 participants per session.

Summer Stock Theatre, Grades 6 – 12, provides a solid theatre basis for all students and challenges the more seasoned actor as well. At the end of four weeks, a performance is given for family, friends and other members of the community. Though we work toward the final performance, much of the instructional time is spent on developing specific skills in each discipline. Developing talent into skill is our focus as we work daily on many aspects of the three disciplines and work hard to ensure that each student is provided the opportunity to enhance their skills in a guided and nurturing way. Enrollment is limited to 38 participants per session.

The Summer Stock Theatre is set in the state-of-the-art R. Dean Acheson Theater on the Birmingham Campus of The Roeper School, conveniently located on Adams Road, two blocks north of Maple Road, in the City of Birmingham. The theater is equipped with the newest in digital audio technology, computer-operated lighting control systems and video projection equipment that enhance the learning environment. A dance studio for movement studies, choral arts rooms and additional rehearsal facilities are also utilized during each session.

Mitch Master has been the Summer Stock Theatre co-Director since 2002. He is the Director of the Performing and Fine Arts Department at the Jewish Academy Metropolitan Detroit. He has a B.S. in Advertising and Public Relations and a minor in Theatre from Grand Valley State University. Mitch has directed more than 65 musical/drama youth theatre productions and performed in more than 35 stage productions. He studied at The New Actor’s Workshop in New York and spent two years gaining invaluable experience in film/TV in Los Angeles. Mitch has taught and directed youth theatre programs such as the Birmingham Community House, Cranbrook Theatre School, Detroit Country Day School, Seaholm High School, Birmingham Public Education, Kingswood Boys and Girls Middle School, UCLA’s “Bruin Kids” in Los Angeles, Marvin L. Winans Academy of the Performing Arts in Detroit, the Village Players and Deborah’s Stagedoor in Rochester.

Daniel Greig has been the Summer Stock Theatre co-Director since 2003 and Music Director for the Summer Stock Theatre since 2002. He is currently Director of Music Ministry at St. Mary of the Hills Catholic Church in Rochester Hills where he directs and oversees an active music program. He has Music Directed more than 50 youth and adult musicals in the Detroit area -- Birmingham Community House, Ann Arbor Civic Theatre, Cranbrook Theatre School and more. Semi-professional credits include Music Director for "Hairspray" at the Bonstelle Theatre in Detroit (2012). Professional credits include Music Director at the Gem and Century Theatres for "The Marvelous Wonderettes, (2009)" and "Sister's Christmas Catechism" (2010, 2011.) Daniel holds a Bachelor of Music in Education from Wayne State University and is currently pursuing his Master of Music in Conducting. Daniel is often sought after as tenor soloist, conductor, pianist and organist for special events including Priesthood Ordinations at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, and various special events at University of Detroit Mercy.

Core faculty members are working professionals in Michigan regional theatres or university-based training programs. Areas of focus for core faculty are fundamentals of acting, voice training, improvisation, dance and musical theatre.  To apply for a Summer Stock staff position, please call the office at 248-203-7470.

Roeper will be accepting Counselors- In-Training (CIT) to work with the 1st through 6th grade Junior programs. CITs must be at least 14 years old. All CITs must interview with the CIT Director prior to acceptance into the program. This is a volunteer program, and spaces are limited. To apply, please complete the CIT application.