Youth Theatre Camp 2024

DIRECTORS: Tom Milligan has been a working theatrical professional for the past 45 years, working as an actor, director, scene designer, producer, and writer. Originally from Des Moines, companies credited to his resume include Charlie’s Showplace Dinner Theatre, The Drake Opera, The Drama Workshop, The Old Creamery Theatre Company, The Iowa Theatre Artists Company, as well as many other arts groups around the state.

Deb Kennedy has been working professionally for the past 25 years, working onstage, offstage, and occasionally onscreen. Deb & Tom’s career paths crossed in 2005, where they quickly realized they were a great creative team, and the production Team of Kennedy & Milligan (TKM PRODUCTIONS) was established in 2014. 

Our mission is to provide affordable entertainment that is as individual and unique as you. Whether you are planning a corporate event, or a family gathering, we strive to provide entertainment designed to suit your needs with offerings ranging from dinner theatre productions, comedies, live music, or children’s plays and workshops.  

CAMP DESCRIPTION: Johnny & Me is a week-long camp for children interested in exploring the theatre world. Children ages 7 – 14 have the opportunity to work with professional actors from TKM Productions. This camp is limited to 25 campers so sign up now to make sure your child can attend. Everyone that signs up will be cast in the show. 

PLAY DESCRIPTION: Johnny & Me is an original play by Deb Kennedy with music by Travis Smith. “Johnny” (a Jonagold apple) befriends “Willy” the Worm. They become the best of friends, but this unusual friendship causes Johnny to be bullied by the other apples in the Orchard, calling him a “Rotten little Apple” because he “has worms”. Through love (and song) the other apples learn the error of their ways, and harmony is restored, welcoming their new friends. Told from “Willy’s” perspective, this story of friendship teaches kindness and connection thru acceptance.

A snack will be provided during each session.

Your child must commit to attending everyday and for the performance in order to participate. 

LOCATION: Hillcrest Academy, 1421 540th St SW, Kalona, IA

ELIGIBILITY: Camp is for students ages 7 – 14 
Limited to 25 students
Payment must be made after registering to ensure you child’s spot in the camp due to the capacity limit.

COST: $80.00 per student
Registration can be done here and payment can be made here.

EVENING PERFORMANCE: Friday, 7:00 pm start time, Free will donation

WHAT TO BRING: Water bottle, wear closed-toed shoes and a snack will be provided each day
For Friday, please wear all black- t-shirt, leggings, pants, dress shirt, etc.

QUESTIONS? Contact Rebecca Beachy Miller at rbeachymiller@hillcrestravens.org or 319-656-2073 (x200).