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All the world’s a stage — start your story with us.

A three-week residential theatre experience at Mississippi State University.

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Take Home the Memories

Face the Music (Fest) 2026 production poster - DVD, USB, and Digital Download available for purchase

Order your DVD, USB Drive, or Digital Download

You can now pre-order the DVD and USB to have a copy of the 2026 Face the Music(Fest).  A digital download will be available soon as well. Once it is available, we will update this and you can download it.                

2026 Camp Dates **

Dates: June 7–27, 2026

  • Writers’ Camp: June 7–13
  • Technical Theatre: June 7–27
  • Production Camp: June 13–27
Students and Parents:  Check out our WELCOME page to learn more about what you need to bring to camp, as well as the forms required before camp begins.

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Now Streaming

Album cover for "Are You Still Watching?"

The 2025 cast recording of Are You Still Watching? is now available on all major streaming platforms.

Contact

Stephen Cunetto
Camp Director
Email: stephen.cunetto@msstate.edu

Partners & Sponsors

Summer Scholars On Stage is made possible through the support of Mississippi State University partners, arts funders, and community sponsors.

Mississippi Arts Commission
Financial Concepts
Starkville Pediatric Clinic
Magnolia Business Systems

Camp Photos

Take a look at scenes from recent Summer Scholars On Stage productions, rehearsals, and camp life.

Students performing on stage under theatre lights Warm up before production
Cast rehearsing a musical number Dance hehearsal in McComas Hall
Writers collaborating around a table Writers track brainstorming session
Students working at the light and sound board Technical theatre in action