Irene C. Edmonds Youth Theatre Camp

Since 1997, the Irene C. Edmonds Youth Theatre (ICE Camp) has been a creative force in Tallahassee children’s theatre. This program for young people is housed within the FAMU Essential Theatre and provides an artistically vibrant environment for youth between the ages of 7 and 16. The ICE Camp strives to produce theatrical material that speaks to young people concerning their capacity to inspire and create positive change through the arts, both socially and individually.

The young participants engage in a five-week summer program, fondly known as the “ICE Camp,” designed to expose students to memorable experiences in theatre, music, and dance—through classes, workshops, and cultural/entertainment excursions. The program culminates with a full-scale original production on the FAMU campus. This program serves as a forum for theatre majors to hone their teaching, supervisory, and dramatic skills through work with youth theatre members.