- December 4, 2025
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All boys in this week’s “Wicked” camp sang “Defying Gravity” one by one.
Cybele Phillips, 12, sang “Defying Gravity” on stage.
Eden Evans, 11, looked passionate while singing on stage, with her hand on her chest.
A group of girls from camp sang “Popular,” some learning it for the first time.
Grace Vivino sang her out while trying out for a solo role in the theater’s production.
Jordyne Bridgeman, Noelle Klinker, Grace Thomas, Ellie Stinson and Sadie Layfied sat down together to enjoy lunchtime.
Matthew Campanelli sang the most difficult part of “Defying Gravity" with no issues.
Campers watched other performers on stage, singing along to “Popular.”
Ryan McLain held “Elpheba’s” broom while singing her part of the song in “Defying Gravity.”
Sophia Sussman showed her talents to all campers by hitting all the right notes.
Campers danced off some nerves with a fun warmup dance.
Young Star Musical Theatre is hosting rising sixth- to eighth-graders for a magical week of “Wicked” Monday, July 21, to Friday, July 25.
Being the largest children’s theater training program in Central Florida, Young Star Musical Theatre teaches children musicals allowing them to interact and work together as a cast.
With 60 students attending this week’s camp, there will be three performances at the end of camp, showcasing what they’ve learned in five days.
Campers have been singing, dancing and acting through the Broadway musical’s songs and scenes.
On Monday, July 21, campers auditioned for solo roles in “Wicked,” performing songs such as “Popular” and “Defying Gravity.”