IMAGINATION STATION THEATRE CAMP

Step into a world of storytelling, creativity, and imagination. Led by Lori Thompson and inspired by Fables by Arnold Lobel, students will bring whimsical tales like Madame Rhinoceros and Her Dress, The Camel Dances, and The Bad Kangaroo to life through acting, movement, and expression.

Campers will explore how to transform into characters with human-like personalities while developing confidence and stage presence in a fun and supportive environment.

Camp Information

  • June 16–18 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

  • Ages 7–14 | $100

Camp Features

  • Pantomime and expressive movement

  • Improvisation and creative thinking

  • Character development and storytelling

  • Stage directions and basic stage awareness

  • Ensemble collaboration and confidence-building

Final Showcase

Families are invited on the final day to enjoy a special in-studio performance featuring the fables brought to life through imaginative staging and simple costume elements.

Why You’ll Love It

• Encourages creativity and self-expression

• Builds confidence in a supportive setting

• Perfect for beginners and developing performers

• A fun and engaging introduction to theatre

What to Bring

• Comfortable clothing to move in

• Water bottle

• Clean indoor shoes (optional)

• Big imagination

Policies: Tuition is non-refundable and due in full upon registration. Registration is accepted on a first come, first served basis. No refunds or partial reimbursements will be given unless the camp is canceled due to low enrollment. If the camp reaches capacity, students will be placed on a waiting list.

TUESDAY, JUNE 16-THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
1:00–3:00 PM

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LORI THOMPSON

Lori Thompson received her BA in Secondary Education from the University of Michigan Flint, Majoring in Theatre and Speech.

Lori began her teaching career in Theatre Education at Flint Youth Theater before accepting a full time position with Powers Catholic High School where she was the head of the Theater Department for seven years. Her work in teaching and directing led her to Fenton High School where she taught and directed theater for twenty years.

Lori has directed productions for Flint Community Players, Fenton Village Players, and Swartz Creek Center Stage.

Theater and Social Justice has always been a passion and platform for Lori. She brought the topic of Bullycide, Suicide due to Bullying, to the forefront with her orignal play The Bullycide Project, based on the book Bullycide in America written by Brenda High and mothers who had lost a son/daughter to Bullycide.

The Bullycide Project toured for eight years performing for various middle and high school audiences throughout the United States and Canada. The Bullycide Project performed at The Bullying Prevention Summit in Washington DC, was a Keynote Presentation at The Girls and Bullying Conferences in Atlanta, Georgia, was featured on CNN: Impact Your World and on CBS 48 Hours: If Words Could Kill.

Currently Lori is working as a Facilitator at Eli’s Place in Lansing. Eli’s Place is a healing center for grieving young adults, teens, and their families who have experienced sudden loss. Lori will guide peer to peer bereavement support groups using theater as a vehicle for healing.

She is excited to become part of the Ann Parsley School of Dance staff and in bringing the art of Theater to the APSD curriculum.