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All events are held at our New Lenox location
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Join the dynamic Ms. Gretel on a themed musical adventure for Summer 2026 where you'll learn everything from set design to costume design, vocal techniques to stage movement!
ages 7 - 14
Dive into the colorful, high-energy world of Zombies! For four days, performers will embody Zed, Addison, Eliza, Willa, and other unforgettable characters, bringing the story to life through singing, dancing, and acting.
Participants will collaborate, build performance skills, and learn choreography while embracing themes of friendship, courage, and self-acceptance. Every activity is designed to spark creativity and confidence as they step fully into the world of Seabrook.
The experience wraps with a mini-showcase on Thursday, celebrating each performer’s growth and talent for friends and family.
Jul 13 – 16 | 1:00 – 3:00pm
$180
ages 7 - 14
Explore the enchanting world of Oz and join the story of Elphaba, Glinda, and their unforgettable journey. Over four days, performers will bring Wicked to life through singing, acting, and movement.
Participants will collaborate with peers, dive into drama games, and master musical numbers with choreography while developing confidence and exploring themes of friendship, identity, courage, and discovering their own power.
The week ends with a high-energy performance, including a special opening for Simply Music’s Descendants the Musical show on Saturday, August 8, at 2:00 pm, delighting families and audiences alike.
Aug 3 - 6 | 1:00 – 3:00pm
$180
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Gretel Mink Hansen, a Miami native, holds both her Bachelor's Degree in Vocal performance from The University of Miami's Frost School of Music and her Master's in Vocal Pedagogy from Northeastern Illinois University. Since graduating, Mrs. Hansen has led a fulfilling performance career in both opera and musical theater. She has worked for Walt Disney World, The Orlando Opera, and Chamber Opera Chicago. She has also toured Europe every year since 2013 with Chamber Opera Chicago Tours as a performing artist. Though Mrs. Hansen loves performing, she also loves teaching and has had a full studio of budding singers. Her specialty is students ages 7-13 with changing voices, which is what her graduate studies centered around, but she also loves teaching high school and adult students as well. Mrs. Hansen's philosophy in vocal studies is: "Every style can be sung with the right technique and the right attitude."