SILVER CITY, NM — TheActrix Studio LLC has officially announced its 2026 Summer Drama Camp teaching artists, assistants, and camp themes for a month-long season of imaginative arts education, collaborative storytelling, music, movement, and performance at The Hearth in Silver City.
Running July 6–31, 2026, the camps offer both half-day and full-day options for young people across a variety of age groups and creative interests.
Founded by Wendy Spurgeon, TheActrix Studio continues its mission of building confidence, creativity, emotional intelligence, and community connection through immersive arts experiences for youth and families.
"This year's camps are designed not only to entertain, but to help young people practice collaboration, courage, communication, and imagination," said Spurgeon. "We're creating spaces where kids can take creative risks, build friendships, and discover what becomes possible when storytelling and community meet."
The 2026 teaching artist team includes a blend of returning favorites and new collaborators from Silver City's growing performing arts community.
Teaching Artists include:
Hallie Harris — actor, director, improviser, and teaching artist known for her work with DitchSpeare, Silver City Improv, Virus Theater, and youth theater education. Harris will lead Comedy + Improv Camp and Shakespeare Camp for older students.
Lise Spangenthal — musician, movement artist, and cultural arts educator leading Japanese Folktales + Taiko Drumming Camp and Mixed-Up Fairy Tales Camp for younger campers.
Ana Trinidad — theater educator and collaborative artist leading Mystery Camp and Shakespeare Camp focused on storytelling, creativity, and ensemble-building.
Wendy Spurgeon — founder of TheActrix Studio, director, producer, arts educator, and community arts organizer. Spurgeon will lead Alice in Wonderland Camp, Super Hero Camp, and weekly Kids Are Cooking workshops centered on culinary arts, hospitality, teamwork, and shared meals.
Teaching Assistants Siobhan Pyper and Zion Lopez will support camp operations, ensemble activities, and student engagement throughout the summer season.
Camp Schedule
AM Camps: 9 AM–12 PM
PM Camps: 12 PM–3 PM
Location: The Hearth, 1915 N. Swan St., Silver City, NM
Each Thursday will feature Kids Are Cooking Camp, where students explore cooking, hospitality, teamwork, and food preparation connected to weekly camp themes. Friday afternoons conclude with informal family showcases featuring performances, demonstrations, storytelling, music, and shared food.
Weekly Camp Themes Include:
Comedy + ImprovJapanese Folktales + Taiko DrummingShakespeareMixed-Up Fairy TalesAlice in WonderlandMystery CampSuper Hero Camp
TheActrix Studio is also offering:
Returning Student DiscountsSibling DiscountsFull and Partial Scholarships through a camp essay contest
Full camp details and registration are available online at:
