The Smoot Theatre, a restored 1920s vaudeville theater in Parkersburg, WV, runs an annual week-long Camp Vaudeville each July for children in grades 3 through 12. Campers learn music, lyricism and dance and rehearse and perform an original vaudeville show; the half-day sessions run 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact The Smoot Theatre directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Sadie BracewellAbsolutely stunning building, it was like walking through the 20s - WONDERFUL volunteers and great family friendly shows! So happy this beautiful building still exists in our little town.
★★★★★Rosie ScottWonderful shows, amazing acoustics and sound, historically elegant building and friendly accommodating staff; a perfect place for a lovely evening out!
★★★★Kenneth BellSeats were older but not bad. Clean but bathroom light wasn't functioning. Not bad experience and would definitely go back.
★★★★★J Brian TurrillThis historic vaudeville theatre is a treasure and so is the woman who saved it from becoming a parking lot. It provides professional touring shows, performances from local performing arts schools, an exceptional children's choir,, a summer camp where children learn about history of vaudeville, local history, , music, dance and acting which culminates in a performance, and the Smoot has its own band that creates a wonderful top notch Christmas show each year with LIVE music that is second to none. Not a bad seat in the house, which can be cramped if you are tall or a large person. (it was built when folks were smaller) However, it's truly a treasure and you should not miss the opportunity to support this theatre and attend any family friendly show it provides.
★Jason ParsonsI am very unhappy with this relic of long ago. The seating is not made for tall people. I had to enjoy my daughter's show while standing in the back. Even though holding on to things that were once important to our community is vital to our history, I believe it is time for this relic to be condemned and something new that will better serve our community be put in it's place. Change is constant.