Play On! Studios

I have watched my grandson grow in maturity, confidence and ability since he began attending camp and classes at Play On Studios! It has been a most positive experience for him and by extension, the whole family. He loves going and his schoolwork has even improved. His teachers have remarked about his increased competence. And I have seen the joyous discovery of the magic of stage work in the sparkle of his personality.

I can’t say enough about Play On! My 10yo son started last year with the summer Musical Theater camp because he saw a booth at the Amsterdam Avenue Street Fair and was immediately captivated. I had no idea how much he would love it. I don’t think he did either.
He then did the fall Musical Theater program and is now beginning the spring cycle. He says it’s his «thing.» It has completely changed his life. He went from being a little withdrawn and shy to participating in a variety of activities and trying new stuff, in school and at home as well as in theater.
The teachers are true professionals, and are brilliant at what they do. They are themselves performers and they really know what they’re doing, but they’re fun and funny and very kind. There’s no audition to get in, so there are kids of every ability level, and I’m seeing kids improving from one show to the next. I know my son has grown tremendously, as have the castmates who are repeat campers.
I can’t recommend Play On! more highly.

Families LOVE PlayOn! Studios
Despite hearing great things about PlayOn’s summer camp last year, I hesitated to sign up my 10 year old daughter for two reasons: (1) it’s a 45 minute subway ride from our home, and (2) my child had a history of losing interest in camps and after-​school activities about 4 classes in. But we did sign her up, and it’s the best thing we’ve ever done. Two incredible summer camps and two semesters of Saturday classes in, I can honestly say that PlayOn been a life-​changing experience for our daughter. PlayOn has been an exciting, moving, and fun experience for our entire family. PlayOn’s founders/​teachers Lena & Elisa are energetic, funny, kind, and talented women who know exactly how to tap into and expand each child’s talents and interests. Our daughter has gained so much confidence and discipline over the past year (not to mention the great group of new friends — both boys and girls — that she has also gained!) As I gathered this week with the other parents, waiting to enter the theater to watch our kids’ end-​of-​camp performance, we all spoke about the amazing effects PlayOn has had on our kids. Many, like myself, had already signed up for for the fall semester! When we reassembled in the lobby after the play we were all simply blown away… by the set, the costumes, and by the heart and professionalism each child brought to the performance. PlayOn! Studios is a NY treasure for kids and their families.