Mahaffey Theater Expands Summer Camp Program with New Technical Theater Track Featuring Legally Blonde Jr. Production

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - May 5, 2025 - PRLog -- Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts proudly announces its 2025 Summer Camp, part of the acclaimed Class Acts youth education initiative—and this year, it's bigger than ever. In addition to the traditional performance-based theater camp for ages 8–18, the Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater is launching a Technical Theater Summer Camp for students interested in exploring the magic that happens behind the curtain.

Both programs culminate in a full production of Legally Blonde Jr., a youth-adapted musical filled with heart, humor, and high-energy songs.
Camp Dates: July 7–25, 2025
Tech Camp Track: July 14–25, 2025
Show Dates: July 18, 25 & 26, 2025

"I'm thrilled to welcome students back for our third summer of learning and creativity," said Katrina Young, Class Acts – Education and Outreach. "We see incredible confidence, teamwork, and talent growth each year. I can't wait to see the imagination and joy this year's campers will bring to the stage—and behind it!"

Onstage Track
Perfect for all experience levels, the onstage program offers young performers guaranteed roles in Legally Blonde Jr.. Participants will receive acting, singing, and stage presence training in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Backstage Tech Track
The new Technical Theater Camp is designed for students who want to discover the inner workings of live theater. From July 14–25, participants will:

• Explore lighting design, sound engineering, props, and costuming
• Shadow professionals as they operate soundboards, lighting, and backstage comms
• Work directly on Legally Blonde Jr. as the production crew

Tech campers will gain invaluable hands-on experience while helping bring the performance to life.

For tuition, scholarships, and camp registration details, visit www.mahaffeyclassacts.org or contact us at 727-304-5275.  Spaces are limited—especially for the Technical Track—so early registration is strongly encouraged.

About Legally Blonde, Jr.
Based on the award-winning Broadway musical and the smash hit motion picture, Legally Blonde: The Musical JR. is a fun journey of self-empowerment and expanding horizons. The show's instantly recognizable songs are filled with humor, wit, and sass, leaving cast members and audiences alike seeing pink! The show features high-energy dance numbers and a flexible cast that includes sorority sisters, law students, hairdressers, and more.

About the Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater:
Located in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, the Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater is a premier cultural destination managed by Big3 Entertainment. This 2,031-seat venue offers stunning waterfront views and hosts a wide array of performances, from the Florida Orchestra to top-tier national and international artists across genres like pop, rock, comedy, theater, dance, and classical music.

About the Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts:
Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts supports performing arts programming at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater. Our mission is to educate, engage, and entertain everyone in our community through culturally diverse performances. We present inspiring arts education programs, community outreach initiatives, live mainstage performances, concerts, and special events for the enjoyment of the entire community.