•August 20, 2025•

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The second of two “Broadway Boot Camps” with 30 children per session (the first held at The Little Theatre on the Square earlier this summer) was held August 4th-9th, at the First Christian Church in Sullivan, and was supported by the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation with a $5,000 grant. The instructors were Heather Dore Johnson and Zach Smith

The camp was a weeklong musical theatre experience for kids entering 1st through 5th grade. It was a high-energy, fun, and gives young performers the chance to learn songs, choreography, and basic stage skills in a welcoming environment. The focus was on music, choreography, and performance with a themed structure each day. Because of the grant, The Little Theatre was able to offer a second week of camp this year to meet demand.

Per Grant Wade, “We’re really proud to support this kind of opportunity for local kids - programs like this make a huge difference in our community by giving young people a creative outlet and a boost in confidence.”