SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN REPERTORY THEATRE
Professional theatre company located in the heart of the Appalachian mountains in Mars Hill, NC​
Announcing SART's 2026...
SART Youth Theatre Camp Returns for Summer 2026!
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ATTENTION ALL YOUTH AGES 8-18
You are invited to join us at Owen Theatre this summer for our
SART YOUTH THEATRE CAMP
Our very special youth theatre camp at Owen Theatre in Mars Hill will be held for 3 weeks June 22 through July 9 culminating in an Owen Theatre production of Seussicle, July 11 & 12.
Enjoy working and playing and learning with highly experienced and screened theatre professionals, along with other young actors like yourself who want to get more experience on the stage!
Note: Due to the July 4th holiday week, the days of June 29, 30, and July 1 will not be full camp days but days available for all camp participants to come in as they wish for individual tutoring and line work.
For ages 8-18. Price $450. Limited scholarships available.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: katie@sartplays.com or 828-689-1232
REGISTRATION INFORMATION - COMING VERY SOON!
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ABOUT THE TEACHER
Chris Martin
Chris Martin is a North Carolinian and is originally from Cary, NC. He has lived in Asheville since 1996 and this year marks his 24th year teaching. He is active in the theatre community and has directed over 70 youth productions. He has been a stage manager, acting/improv teacher, and a variety of other technical theatre roles. He graduated from UNC-Asheville with a BA in psychology and an elementary education K-6 licensure. Chris attended UNC-Greensboro with an M.Ed.in theatre education and an advanced licensure in K-12 theatre arts. He is a local improviser and performs regularly with short form and musical improv ensembles along with Hot Fudge Fun Day, a family friendly troupe he leads in Asheville. Chris looks forward to directing Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr., which holds a special place in his heart as he grew up listening to the songs Saturday morning and including them in his teaching.
ABOUT THE TEACHER
Meg Novak
Meg Novak has taught in Western North Carolina since 2013. She is currently teaching grades K-8 at ArtSpace Charter School in the Swannanoa Valley. She holds a BSE in Music Education from Millersville University in Pennsylvania, Level II certification in Orff Schulwerk and a National Boards Teaching Certificate for Music in Early/Middle Childhood. Meg has been honored as WNC’s Mountain XPress Best Of : #1 Music Teacher. Her community involvement has spanned Girls on the Run/Heart and Sole, Girls Rock Asheville, Experience Music, Asheville Choral Society and Asheville Community Band. Meg is passionate about arts integration & a comprehensive education model accessible to all learners. Meg enjoys spending time with her family and dog, Roxy. She is excited to join the SART crew this summer!
ABOUT THE TEACHER
Kyrstin Ezzell
Kyrstin Ezzell is an educator, choreographer, and performer from Houston, TX. She uses her background in dance, theatre, and costuming to bring characters to life in studios, on stage, and at festivals nationwide. Kyrstin has worked with the youth of WNC in many capacities over the last 8 years, including Rainbow Community School, YMCA of WNC, and Saturdays@SART. You may have also seen her work in numerous creative and performance roles on the SART stage. Kyrstin is so excited to work with the kids and creative staff of the SART Youth Theatre Camp this summer and can't wait to rock out!