Youth Works Programs
Our youth programs are specially geared towards fostering young actors to develop and hone their acting skills. We focus on building confidence through individual and group achievements.
We offer a wide range of programs for aspiring young actors with varying degrees of skill and experience. Year round we offer plays, musicals, workshops, camps and special productions.
Here at Youth Works, we feel that there is a place for everyone to be involved. The Youth Theater has many openings for actors, technicians, directors, and organizers. Please get involved today and you’ll be glad that you did.
Youth Works – A great place for kids of all ages to get started and grow stronger!
SEASON PRODUCTIONS
Theater Works Proudly Presents our Youth Works 2011 – 2012 Season. Please check Back Frequently to see what’s on stage and what’s coming up. We hold auditions for a limited time and a tight schedule, so please be sure to check in often and stay up to date.
YOUTH WORKS ACADEMY (YWA)
Youth Works Academy (YWA) is the Northwest Valley’s premier provider of learning opportunities for youth ages 3 and up in the disciplines of dance, drama, music, puppetry, creative/script writing, and more. Training our youth in the various components of the performing arts will build self-esteem, inspire creativity, celebrate community, instill initiative and discipline, enhance positive communication and social skills, and offer outstanding theatrical training by professional, caring instructors who offer a wealth of experience and a dedication to nurturing young artists.
YOUTH WORKS ACADEMY – HOME SCHOOL PROGRAM
Theater Works has created a new adventure for homeschoolers! Using plays as a springboard for learning more about different times, places, cultures, and people. Each of the 8-12 week sessions will immerse your child in a comprehensive unit study using arts integration throughout the curriculum.
KIDS ALIVE
Wanna be in a musical? Kids Alive! 2012 – 2013 Fall session (for ages 6 – 13) will keep you acting, singing and moving as you meet new friends and build self-confidence! Perform around the community and at the beautiful state-of-the-art Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, home of Theater Works! Auditioning new members on August 5th and 12th. For more information please call Athena Hunting, Director of Educational Programming at 623.815.1791 ext. 107 or email ahunting@theaterworks.org.
STARDUST
Get ready to travel, sing and entertain audiences throughout the Valley and beyond! This new musical troupe is calling you! Openings this fall for vocalists and musicians. Stardust auditions are open to teens 14 – 19. Auditions will be on Sunday, August 12th at 7:30 p.m. Email Athena Hunting, Director of Educational Programming at ahunting@theaterworks.org to schedule your appointment. We’ve already booked gigs for our 2012 / 2013 season!
WORKSHOPS
Theater Works is proud to present “Youth Works” Workshops. Our workshops are a great place for newly aspiring actors to learn the craft. Although we setup our workshops for beginners and intermediates, we also encourage experienced young folks to come by, sharpen their skills, prepare for upcoming auditions, and build on their existing talent and know-how.
CAMPS
Theater Works is proud to present a summer camp experience like no other! Unprecedented demand for Theater Works Youth programming in our one of a kind – state of the art performing arts venue is causing us to expand our Youth Programming. If you want to experience a top notch summer theater camp in a facility that was built for actors and audiences, then these are the camps for you.
Please Support Our Youth Theater
How can I make a difference you ask?
- Become a Patron of Youth Theater – Attend our Shows
- Make a donations
- Become a sponsor
- Advertise with us
- Volunteer your time and experience
Supporting the Arts makes all of us a bit richer.