OUR MISSION

We encourage positive role modeling and individual expression, as well as nurturing children in intellectual, artistic, and personal development through performing opportunities, and extraordinary theatre experiences. Children learn the fundamentals of acting, stage presence and working alongside their peers. These lifelong skills not only apply to the theatre, but to public speaking, critical and creative thinking, self-esteem, and the development of leadership abilities.

Summer Theatre Camp Presents

Performance - July 24, 2026 - 2:30pm
General admission - $10/person at the door.
Tickets are not pre-sold to this event.

This high-spirited production is a golden ticket to a world of imagination, music, and fun, offering young performers an unforgettable theatrical experience!

Based on the classic book by Roald Dahl, Willy Wonka JR. is the whimsical story of the famous candy inventor, Willy Wonka, and the chaos that ensues when he decides to open his factory gates to five lucky kids and their parents for a tour. The story follows a young boy named Charlie Bucket and his journey from poverty to winning the ultimate prize, and it is much greater than a lifetime supply of chocolate. Willy Wonka JR. touches on the troubles that are brought about when kids are left to be spoiled and bossy and also shows how you can make beautiful things with a touch of “pure imagination.”

Registration Fee: $399
Includes a Willy Wonka, JR. T-shirt.
Open to ages 7-16 with or without experience.
Rehearsals held in The Pulte Center Ballroom and on the Main Stage.
Performances held November 12-14, 2026.
To register, click the link below.

August 14, 2026-November 14, 2026
Ages 7-16 $399

Registration Form & Production Information

Rehearsal & Performance Schedule

Character Descriptions

Audition Sides

2026-2027 SEASON

Willy Wonka Jr.

August 14, 2026 - November 14, 2026

Annie, Jr.

November 20, 2026 - February 6, 2027

The Hollywood Kids! A Jukebox Musical

February 12, 2027 - May 15, 2027

The Wizard of Oz - May '25

I loved theatre from a young age, but Children for the Arts is what turned that love into a passion. Acting in these programs through middle school improved my confidence, creativity, and teamwork. CFTA led me to FSU and a degree in Theatre and English, then Washington DC, where I am the Membership Manager at one of the most historic theaters in the district. Without Children for the Arts, I would not be where I am today! - Becca Barton

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Pulte Family Center Stage

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church

625 111th Avenue North

Naples, FL 34108

239-571-3305

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