What Students Are Saying…
“Going to Tap camp made me feel truly connected to the art I love. It gave me space to grow, to sharpen my skills, and to discover even more joy in what I do.”
— Reilly Favacho (2025)
TAP Camp was a week filled with excitement and hard work! I had been challenged but also motivated to become a better performer, and I was able to spend the week working and learning from the most supportive staff. The techniques I learned have not only helped me improve my craft but completely changed my perspective around performing. TAP focused on all aspects of musical theatre, helping me improve in the areas I was insecure about. The confidence and memories I gained from TAP camp is something i’ll never ever forget.
— Brooklynn Nickel (2025)
“Thank you so much for this opportunity of a lifetime! This has truly been the most riveting, rejuvenating, and freeing experience of my entire life. I got into NYU and I wouldn’t even have had the confidence and skillset to even audition for NYU if it wasn’t for TAP Camp.”
— Moses Aina (2016 & 2019, Acting Major)
“TAP is a professional environment but with a supportive staff who all want us to succeed.”
— Ella Knudsen (2018−19, Musical Theatre)
“I was definitely challenged in terms of my time management and organizational skills but I think I improved on those a lot throughout the course of the camp. I also feel like I’ve grown overall in my abilities as a performer and have really come out of my shell.”
— Caroline Mullins (2019, Musical Theatre
“Texas Arts Project was truly one of the most impactful experiences of my life. In just one week, I felt like I grew more as an artist than I could have imagined. The program challenged me, inspired me, and over all deepened my love for the arts in every way.”
— Caleb Clemons (2024)
“I know TAP has helped me improve as a performer and technician, but I’ve also improved and learned so much as a person. TAP has taught me about team work and friendship and hard work and collaboration.”
— Clarissa Castro (2015−18, Junior Camp; 2019, Tech Theatre & Design)
“I am so much more confident in myself. All the campers worked together and the staff was always there for us. I loved the staff! I’m not just saying that. They were INCREDIBLE! Everyone of them helped me grow in so many different ways. I cannot express how grateful I am for this AMAZING experience!”
— Kathryn Dooley (2019, Musical Theatre)
“I was challenged through classes and personalized training, but also supported in building confidence and believing in myself. TAP camp is the place to be when you’re trying to break out of your shell and become more confident.”
— Jordan Williams (2019, Musical Theatre)
“I was able to collaborate with most everyone here one way or another. Whether that be getting mic’ed by my technician friends or acting in my friends’ movies.”
— Savannah Coyne (2019, Musical Theatre)
“I feel that I have improved a lot in my dancing. I have become more flexible , and I am enjoying dance a lot more. Picking up choreography is difficult for me, and this camp has really helped with that.”
— Olivia Smith (2019, Musical Theatre)
“Experiencing TAP camp was imperative for me in so many ways. Whether it was quickly learning music and choreography or learning my lines for the short film I was in, TAP prepared me for college and the professional world of film and theatre.”
— Will Ingram (2019, Musical Theatre)
“The people here were all so wonderful and it was fun to put on such a professional show in such a short amount of time.”
— Sarah Mathers (2019, Musical Theatre)
“I worked really hard on my voice this year and it was fun to see how much I improved.”
— Mariela Denson (2016−2018, Junior Camp; 2019, Musical Theatre)
“Dance was hard core, but it helped me so much!”
— Kendall Cousins (2019, Musical Theatre)
“I’ve learned so much about filmmaking including: writing the story, using equipment, and editing.”
— Megan Bell (2019, Filmmaking)
“I had a lot of fun and honestly feel like a more well-rounded person. I was wary as I’d never been to camp before, but I truly gained another family.”
— Aleena Ahmed (2019, Filmmaking)
“They made me challenge myself without being harsh. They pushed us with positivity.”
— Kayla Reado (2017, Acting Major)
What Parents Are Saying…
“Tap camp is something my daughter looks forward to every summer. I am so impressed with the quality of training she receives. It is so amazing to watch her shine in areas she is comfortable with but also to be pushed as well. Tap camp truly gives a well rounded musical theatre experience. It has been so much fun to watch her return year after year and experience growth.”
— Libby Detling
“Tap camp has been a go-to for our theatre loving kid. Every year, she looks forward to reconnecting with her theatre community, loves the in depth/intensive work, and comes out of the program with a level of growth that is mind blowing for only one week of study. As a mom, it is so fulfilling to see the kids at drop off and the growth they have through the amazing QUALITY production at the end of the camp.”
— Leslie Vander Gheynst
“The TAP camp staff is made up of professionals with open hearts and open minds — determined to showcase your child’s talent, whatever it may be.”
— Carrie Turlington
“Kathryn has already been in “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” and “Fiddler on the Roof” – the big musicals at her school. She is doing so well thanks to her excellent TAP training!”
— Brenda Demith
“The end of camp production was incredible and our son talked about it for weeks.”
— James Orozco
“This camp was a lifesaver. There is no way my daughter or I could have known how to prepare for the ins and outs of auditioning for BFA programs. You prepared her more in 4 weeks than any other program she has attended. Thank you for all you do for these students.”
— Rob McFall
“Tap camp was a life changing experience for my daughter, by developing her self confidence, enthusiasm and a wonderful camaraderie with other students. The instructors are definitely of the highest caliber you will find anywhere, and St. Stephen’s school is one of the most beautiful vistas in Austin.”
— Margie Currie-Wood
“Many, many thanks to you and to all of your wonderful staff and counselors, for putting together such a great week for our kids. They had a ball and we absolutely LOVED the showcase.”
— Lara Gibson