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Featured camp — by ATG

Step inside Hamilton's world at San Antonio's Josephine Theatre.

ATG's Hamilton Broadway Experience is a two-week musical-theatre camp built around the music, choreography, and storytelling of Hamilton. For ages 10–17, it teaches the rap-and-rhyme vocal style, hip-hop staging, and ensemble craft that made the show iconic — finishing with a public showcase at the beloved Art-Deco Josephine Theatre.

  • 10–17
  • $595–$895
  • Josephine Theatre
  • San Antonio, TX
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Answer at a glance

The Hamilton Broadway Experience is a two-week immersive musical-theatre camp built around the music and history of Hamilton. Held at the Art-Deco Josephine Theatre in Olmos Park, the program teaches kids ages 10–17 the rap-and-rhyme vocal technique, hip-hop staging, and ensemble work that made the show a phenomenon — culminating in a public showcase performance. Day camp format; tuition starts at $595 (TODO confirm).

What is the Hamilton Broadway Experience?

Hamilton transformed musical theatre, and ATG's Hamilton Broadway Experience gives kids a hands-on way inside its world. Hosted at the beloved Josephine Theatre, this two-week intensive teaches students how to interpret Lin-Manuel Miranda's score, master hip-hop choreography, and tell story-driven ensemble numbers in front of a live audience.

The Hamilton Broadway Experience runs as a daytime camp — students arrive in the morning, train through the day, and head home in the late afternoon. Class sizes are intentionally small so each student receives meaningful coaching, and the final showcase performance is open to family, friends, and the public.

Who is this camp for?

The program is designed for kids and teens ages 10–17 who light up when they're on a stage. You don't need audition tape or years of training. You do need to be curious, willing to try, and ready to be part of a team — performing arts are an ensemble craft and everyone learns faster when they show up for each other.

Returning students will find more advanced material in scene work and vocal coaching. First-timers will find a welcoming beginners' track and patient instructors who remember being new themselves. ATG groups students by age and by experience so no one is left behind — or held back.

A day at camp

Every day is different, but here's a typical rhythm. Drop-off starts thirty minutes before the first block; pickup runs in a slow-roll lane at the side entrance.

  1. 8:30 AMDrop-off and breakfast snack in the lobby.
  2. 9:00 AMVocal warm-ups built around the rhythmic patterns and breath control that Hamilton's score demands.
  3. 9:45 AMRap-and-rhyme technique: meter, syncopation, internal rhyme, and how to land a story-driven lyric without rushing.
  4. 11:00 AMHip-hop choreography block — the staging vocabulary that defines Hamilton, taught age-appropriate.
  5. 12:15 PMLunch and rest break in the Josephine's open lobby.
  6. 1:00 PMEnsemble harmony lab — students learn three- and four-part harmonies from key Hamilton numbers, building ear and blend.
  7. 2:30 PMScene work and book scenes — historical context, character motivation, and how Lin-Manuel Miranda weaves story into song.
  8. 4:00 PMStretch, journal, and ensemble debrief.
  9. 4:30 PMPickup, with optional extended care until 5:30 PM available for families that need it.

About the Josephine Theatre

The Josephine Theatre opened in 1945 as a single-screen Art-Deco movie house, designed by architect N. Straus Nayfach and named for Josephine Street, the historic Olmos Park corridor it anchors. After a decade as one of San Antonio's mid-century picture palaces, it fell quiet — and was lovingly restored as a community performing-arts venue in the 1980s.

Today the Josephine seats just under three hundred, with intimate sight lines, a generously deep stage, and the kind of acoustic warmth that makes vocal training feel honest. Its smaller scale gives students more time on the stage than they could ever get in a larger house — every camper performs in every staging block, every day.

ATG uses the Josephine's main stage daily for choreography and ensemble work, with studio spaces and the green room hosting rap technique and harmony breakouts. The final-week showcase brings the whole camp together for a public performance that draws on Hamilton's score and historical material.

339 W Josephine St
San Antonio, TX 78212
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Parking & drop-off

Drop-off and pickup use the dedicated lot directly behind the theatre, accessed from West Josephine Street. A slow-roll lane runs from 8:30–9:00 AM and 4:30–5:00 PM each day; staff are on hand to walk younger campers in and out. Street parking is also widely available on West Josephine and surrounding side streets. Families with accessibility needs should contact ATG ahead of camp to arrange dedicated front-entrance drop-off.

What to bring

  • ✓Refillable water bottle — vocal training without hydration is unkind.
  • ✓Comfortable clothes that move with you. Hamilton choreography draws from hip-hop, so dancers will be in low planks, slides, and quick transitions all day.
  • ✓Sneakers or dance-appropriate shoes with grip; no flip-flops or backless sandals.
  • ✓Packed lunch and snacks. Refrigeration is available; nut-aware household items preferred.
  • ✓Notebook and pen for daily journaling — campers track lyrics, harmonies, and director's notes.
  • ✓Layers — the theatre runs cool, especially in deep summer.
  • ✓Optional: a printed favorite Hamilton lyric or song the student wants to dig into. Faculty often build the day's exercises around what students bring.

Parent FAQ

The most common questions we hear. Don't see yours? Email us.

Where is the Hamilton Broadway Experience held?
At the Josephine Theatre, 339 West Josephine Street, San Antonio, TX 78212. The whole camp runs out of one building — main stage, studios, and breakout rooms — so kids don't shuttle between locations.
What ages can attend?
Kids and teens ages 10–17. Hamilton material is best suited to slightly older campers because the lyrics and historical content reward maturity, but younger kids who can read music or follow choreography are absolutely welcome.
Does my child need to know Hamilton to attend?
No. Faculty teach the historical context, plot, and characters in the first few days so every student arrives at the rehearsal floor with the same baseline. Long-time fans get to deepen their understanding; first-timers fall in love.
Is there an audition?
No audition is required. ATG uses a short registration form to learn each student's age and background and groups campers accordingly.
How long is the program?
Two weeks, Monday through Friday, with a public showcase on the final Friday. (TODO: confirm exact dates from the atgtickets.com listing.)
What does a typical day look like?
Mornings focus on rap technique, vocals, and choreography. Afternoons emphasize harmony work, scene study, and ensemble rehearsal. See the 'A day at camp' section above for the detailed rhythm.
Is there a final performance?
Yes — the showcase is open to family, friends, and the public on the final Friday. Tickets are free or low-cost via the ATG box office.
Are scholarships or payment plans available?
ATG offers a limited number of need-based scholarships and accepts split-payment plans on request. Contact ATG via the registration page for current availability.
Who teaches the camp?
Faculty are working Broadway and regional theatre professionals with specific expertise in hip-hop choreography, vocal coaching for contemporary scores, and ensemble direction. The annual roster is announced closer to camp.
Is extended care offered?
Yes. Drop-off opens at 8:30 AM, regular pickup is 4:30 PM, and supervised extended care runs until 5:30 PM at no extra charge (subject to confirmation of the current year's policy).
Does the camp provide lunches?
Families pack lunches and snacks. Refrigeration is available at the theatre. We ask families to keep the camp nut-aware out of respect for cohort members with allergies.
Where do we park or drop off?
Use the lot behind the theatre off West Josephine Street. Drop-off and pickup are slow-roll lanes from 8:30–9:00 AM and 4:30–5:00 PM. Street parking is widely available on side streets.
Is the Josephine Theatre ADA-accessible?
Yes. The Josephine has accessible main-floor entry and ADA seating. Contact ATG before registration if your family needs specific accommodations during camp.
What's the refund or cancellation policy?
The cancellation policy is set by ATG and listed on the atgtickets.com registration page. As a general rule, full refunds are available up to 30 days before camp starts; credit toward a future camp is available closer to the start date.
Can dietary restrictions be accommodated?
Because families pack their own lunches, dietary control rests with each family. ATG asks parents to disclose serious allergies on registration so the team can manage shared snack tables and breakout rooms.
How do I register?
Registration is handled directly by ATG through atgtickets.com. Use the Register button at the top of this page — it takes you straight to the listing.
Is the content age-appropriate for younger kids?
ATG curates the material with younger campers in mind: harder lyrics are taught in age cohorts, and the showcase set list is selected for age-appropriate performance. Parents with questions can email ATG before registration.

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