John W. Engeman Studio of The Performing Arts

03/28/2026

🚨 UPDATE: Our 2026 Summer Camp sessions are officially SOLD OUT!

A huge thank you to all who signed up — we can’t wait for an amazing summer filled with creativity, laughter, and unforgettable memories on stage! ✨

Waitlists are now available by calling our Box Office at 631-261-2900.

03/24/2026

🦁✨ Experience the Circle of Life this summer!

Join us for Session III of the Engeman Theater Summer Camp featuring Disney’s The Lion King KIDS! 🦁

This unforgettable two-week program brings the magic of The Lion King to life with classic songs like “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” “He Lives in You,” and “Hakuna Matata.” Campers ages 7–17 will develop new performance skills, build confidence, and bring this beloved story to the stage with creativity and pride. 🌟
📅 Aug 17 – Aug 28
🎉 Final performance at the end of the session
📍 Northport, NY
📞 Call the Box Office to register — spots are limited!

03/23/2026

🚨 Update: Our Summer Camp sessions for Matilda Jr. and High School Musical are now sold out! 🎭

Waitlists are available for both by calling our Box Office. Limited spots remain for The Lion King Kids (Aug 17–28) — don’t wait to enroll! 🦁🎶

✨ Ages 7–17
🎉 Final performance at the end of the session
👨‍👩‍👧 Sibling discounts available
⏳ Early enrollment through April 1
📞 Call the Box Office or visit engemantheater.com for details

03/19/2026

✨ Summer just got a whole lot more dramatic… in the best way!

Join us at the John W. Engeman Theater Summer Camp for an unforgettable season of music, creativity, and fun! 🌟

🎬 Ages 7–17
🎟️ Three exciting sessions:
• Session I: Matilda Jr. (June 29 – July 24)
• Session II: High School Musical (July 27 – Aug 14) — Sold out - Waitlist only!
• Session III: The Lion King Kids (Aug 17 – Aug 28)

🎉 Final performances at the end of each session—let your star shine on stage!

⏳ Early enrollment through April 1
👨‍👩‍👧 Sibling discounts available
⚠️ Space is limited!

📍 Northport, NY
📞 Visit engemantheater.com for more info and then call the Box Office to register.

Don’t miss your chance to sing, dance, and act your way through summer! 🎶🦁📚

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03/10/2026

Discover the Magic of Live Theater This Summer!

The John W. Engeman Theater Summer Camp gives young performers ages 7–17 the chance to train with theater professionals in acting, singing, and dancing—all while working toward an exciting live performance on stage.

This summer’s sessions include:

✨ Matilda JR.
🏀 Disney’s High School Musical JR.
🦁 Disney’s The Lion King KIDS

📣 Early enrollment available through April 1 — plus sibling discounts!

Spots fill quickly, so don’t miss your chance to be part of an unforgettable summer of theater.

🎟️ Sign up today — space is limited!
https://www.engemantheater.com/summercamp

12/08/2025

🌟 ENGEMAN KIDS ARE BACK! 🌟

This winter and spring, our Engeman Kids (ages 7–11) will shine in ANNIE KIDS!

🎶 Classes: Tuesdays | 4–5:30 PM
🗓 Dates: Jan 20 – Apr 14
🎭 Tech: Apr 21 & Apr 23 | 4–5:30 PM
🌟 Performance: Apr 28 @ 6PM

Your young performer will sing, dance, and act their way through this beloved Broadway classic — guided by Engeman professionals, right on our stage!

💰 Class Cost: $395
📞 To enroll, call the Box Office at 631-261-2900

09/02/2025

Tuesday’s Shrek Kids class is now SOLD OUT—but great news: we’ve just added a new Thursday class this fall 💫

Register today and let the fairy tale fun begin!

For details, visit the link in our BIO 👆 and then contact the Box Office at 631-261-2900 to register.

08/01/2024

CASTING!!!! Children for CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY!!!!
Please read information below carefully. Great opportunity for the kids!

Now accepting video submissions from CHILDREN for our production of
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Northport Reh: 10/21/24; NYC Reh: 10/28/24;
Open: 11/14/24; Close: 12/29/24
(Possible Extension: 1/5/25). CHILDREN must be available for all performances. https://www.engemantheater.com/charlieandthechocolatefactory
Factory...and scroll down on the website page for the Performance Schedule.

PLEASE EMAIL VIDEO SUBMISSIONS TO: [email protected]

***Video submissions are due by 6pm on Friday, August 9th***

All video submission must include the following
-Full Name
-Role for which you are interested
-The town in which you live
-A short song of your choice in the style of the show.

Currently we are not accepting phone calls. Questions may be emailed to Vic DiMonda, Associate Producing Director at: [email protected]

SEEKING:

[CHARLIE BUCKET] Boy/male identifying, 9-15 years old. An honest actor and an excellent singer with an unchanged voice. Any ethnicity. Sweet, smart, hopeful and loving. A boy with wonderful innocence and vulnerability.

[AUGUSTUS GLOOP] Male identifying. 9-15 years old. Round and full-faced, Any ethnicity. Excellent singer and comic actor but
rampantly over-active despite his size. A young Chris Farley.
Speaks with a German accent.

[VERUCA SALTI Female identifying, 9-15 years old. Any
ethnicity. Very funny with a character singing/screaming voice. Vicious and good at manipulation - sweet, strong and scary. Speakswith a Russian accent. She She thinks she is an amazing ballet dancer...she may be, or she may not be. Prototype: Baby June.

[VIOLET BEAUREGARDE] Female identifying, 9-15 years. Black. Great singer with a huge Pop/R&B voice and great hip-hop dance skills. Confident and full of attitude. Serena Williams' drive for excellence and Leslie Jones (SNL) humor, confidence and
charismatic presence. Ability to do Double Dutch a plus.

[MIKE TEAVEE Male identifying. 9-15 years old. Any ethnicity. Great singer. A loud wild- child with a ridiculous amount of
energy. The epitome of entitlement and self-proclaimed superiority.Powerful and terrifying. A voice that cuts through steel.

09/12/2023

The John W Engeman Theater is seeking a Spotlight Operator for immediate work. Daytime to evening hours after 1pm for today through Sunday of this week.

Run of show weeknights Wednesday to Friday and afternoons to evenings Saturdays and Sundays through November 5th.

Will train the right person. 15/hr. Excellent and safe environment.

Please email [email protected]

07/26/2023

Hi Parents!
If any of your older high school kids are looking for work, our beautiful new sister organization, The Northport Hotel is hiring! Particularly seeking Kitchen Stewards. We know theater moods are the most reliable and hard working out there, so we wanted to share these open positions with you all!

Submit your application here: https://www.thenorthporthotel.com/joinourteam?fbclid=IwAR1YYzwWke09dslNFJvOLhABygusAuWMnqIvoxTG13wCRY6Ua4zVe7cuRXQ_aem_AQNu_oshrH9tSdi7eTbjzQwyZNycawkzNq1Z5m2jOJJSlsBUaFrdCz8TxiH7MjohAag&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

We're always interested in meeting people who share our passion for hospitality. From the front desk to the back of the house, we invite you to explore our current openings.

07/18/2023

“That was so fetch❗️”

Mean Girls Summer ☀️ Camp Session I is in full swing!

01/05/2023

Meet The Engeman Players cast of Les Mis School Edition! All shows this Saturday and Sunday are sold out 🎫!