Our Educational Programs include Private Voice Lessons, Theatrical Workshops, Camps, and a variety of classes throughout the year. Explore below!
2026 SUMMER CAMPS!
Instructor: Dana Schulman (with help from some awesome assistants!)
Location: North Canton Playhouse (525 7th St. NE, North Canton)
Camp dates & descriptions are listed below! We can’t wait for another summer of fun!
Magical Worlds Camp
📅 June 22–24 | 9:30–11:30 AM | Ages 3–6 | $70
From castles in the clouds to enchanted forests and secret hideaways, this camp invites kids to explore a different magical world each day. Using costumes, crafts, and lots of imagination, campers will bring imaginative places and characters to life. Perfect for kids who love to pretend, play, and explore! Must be fully potty trained. Children will need to bring a morning snack.
Theater Adventure Camp
📅 July 13–15 | 9:30 AM–3:30 PM | Ages 7-11 | $160
Optional half day 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM OR 1:00PM - 3:30PM | $80
Get ready for a full day of theater fun and creative exploration! Campers will dive into acting, singing, games, crafts, and even choreography, experiencing the world of performing arts in a hands-on way. Every day brings exciting new activities, allowing kids to build their skills while having tons of fun in a supportive, energetic environment! Campers will be required to bring their own morning snack, lunch and afternoon snack.
Broadway Bound Camp
📅 July 20–22 | 9:30–3:30 PM | Ages 10-14 | $160
Calling all future Broadway stars! This camp is all about the magic of musical theater. Campers will sing, dance, and act their way through iconic Broadway numbers and scenes while building stage presence and confidence. Campers will play theater and improv games as well as learn some Broadway trivia! No experience necessary—just bring your passion! Campers will be required to bring their own morning snack, lunch and afternoon snack.
Additional Information
Please put the Parent/Guardian Name in the "Name" slot.You will be prompted to put in your child's name before the sign up is complete.
Is your child on the cusp of the age requirement? Email Dana (danamschulman@gmail.com) to see if the camp would be a good fit!
Please note that registration fees are non-refundable.
Questions? Email Dana at danamschulman@gmail.com
MINDY WHITESMITH
PRIVATE VOICE TEACHER & CLASS INSTRUCTOR
CONTACT INFO@NORTHCANTONPLAYHOUSE.COM
Mindy received her Bachelor's of Music Education with a focus in vocal pedagogy (teachers include Dr. Patricia Boehm, Amanda Joyce-Abbott) choral conducting (Dr. Scott Dorsey) and piano pedagogy (Nicole Lee) from the University of Mount Union (2005). Upon graduating, she became part of the North Canton City School District and served students of all ages as a music teacher, musical theatre director and choral director for 15 years. During her tenure she has appeared as a clinician and guest conductor for many Ohio and Pennsylvania festivals and adjudicated events. Mindy holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from The University of St. Mary's. She has served as the Assistant Program chair for the American Choral Director's Association (ACDA 2008) and has had several articles published in the ACDA magazines focusing on music, movement and the student brain. Mindy has also taught undergraduate music courses at Malone University and continues to instruct private voice lessons in the local area as well as direct musicals and workshops at the North Canton Playhouse. When she is not directing a show she is happiest just hanging out with her family. In her spare time she enjoys drinking coffee, weight lifting and reading.
LEXI JOHNSON
PRIVATE VOICE TEACHER & CLASS INSTRUCTOR
CONTACT: johnson.alexis1997@gmail.com
Lexi Johnson is a vocalist, private voice teacher, and musical director based in Canton, Ohio. She earned her B.A. in Music (voice) from the University of Akron in 2020, studying with Dr. Laurie Lashbrook after earlier training with Dr. Katherine Rohrer at The Ohio State University. While completing her degree, she taught music to immigrant and refugee families through Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services in Columbus, Ohio.
Her performance highlights include Carmina Burana (The Ohio State University), excerpts from The Marriage of Figaro (University of Akron), and Fauré’s Requiem with CityMusic Cleveland. She also works extensively in youth, community, and high-school theater, with music-directing credits including Alice by Heart, Mamma Mia!, Anastasia, Little Shop of Horrors, Finding Nemo Jr., and Something Rotten. She has been participating at NCP since 2004 and is proud to be a longtime member of the Playhouse family!
She is passionate about guiding young singers toward confidence and a lifelong love of music. Outside of music, she enjoys hiking, running, camping, and spending time with family.
Almost New York Studio is led by Lisa Paynter and collaborates with the North Canton Playhouse to produce acting workshops and classes throughout the year (ages 7yr-18yr) as well as an annual Summer Musical Workshop (7yr-14yr). Private voice lessons are also offered. The philosophy of this studio is to promote confidence, creativity, teamwork and to encourage a love for the Arts!
