Youth Musical Theatre Classes

The Phoenix Theatre Company is dedicated to making the arts accessible to children and young adults of all ages and abilities through our youth programming. We are pleased to offer two fifteen-week courses for Fall 2024.

Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where young people can communicate their thoughts and feelings effectively through the arts while developing confidence, a positive sense of self, and nurturing their inner artist. All our staff members have previous experience in the arts, as well as working with children, and they are tasked with developing each child’s unique talents and form of expression.

Fall 2024 youth classes run weekly from August 10th to November 23rd, with October 5th off for fall break. Join our premier professional arts organization in creating something special for your child this semester! Class sizes are limited so early registration is recommended!

Know a child on the Autism Spectrum who is looking for a fun theatrical experience? We offer inclusive classes for all students through our partnership with Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center. Contact our Class Coordinator, Wesley Bradstreet, at [email protected] or 602-889-6320 for more information.

We offer our Little Playmakers class for students ages 4-7 and our Junior Troupers Theatre Class for ages 8-13. Both classes meet on Saturday mornings – Little Playmakers from 9:00-10:30 AM followed by Junior Troupers from 10:30 AM-12:00 PM.

Little Playmakers – Cartoon Tunes!

Ages 4 – 7

Price: $350

Class Dates: Saturdays from 9:00 – 10:30 AM | August 10th – November 23rd, 2024 (No class October 5th)

Performance Date: November 23rd at 10:00 AM

Join us for mornings of music-making, moving, and memories to last a lifetime! In this fifteen-week class, we will learn and rehearse an original mini-musical revue featuring the songs of your favorite cartoons (Disney Classics, Sing, Bluey, PJ Masks, My Little Pony, Schoolhouse Rock & more!). Students will learn to work together to tell a story, create characters, and memorize lines. The class will culminate with a live performance on the final Saturday of the semester at 10:00 AM for family and friends.

Junior Troupers – As Seen on TV!

Ages 8 – 12

Price: $350

Class Dates: Saturdays from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | August 10th – November 23rd, 2024 (No class October 5th)

Performance Date: November 23rd at 10:00 AM

This class is perfect for aspiring performers interested in building strong foundations in acting, singing, and dancing! Over the span of fifteen weeks, students will put together a musical revue featuring songs from popular Disney Channel Original Movies (High School Musical, Camp Rock, Descendants, Zombies, Teen Beach Movie, & more!). Students will learn and rehearse music, choreography, and scene work – all in preparation for the family and friends’ performance at 10:00 AM on the final Saturday of the semester.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

Please give full consideration to your fall plans before signing up for classes! Our classes are limited in size to give each student the best experience possible. Full refunds are available only with a minimum of two weeks’ advance notice from our first day of class (August 10th). If a cancellation is made after the start of your class, no monies will be refunded. This refund policy is enforced regardless of your reason for cancellation.

Scholarships

Through the generosity of our donors, The Phoenix Theatre Company is pleased to offer scholarships for students with challenging economic needs. Since scholarship money is limited and will cover only a portion of the cost to attend youth classes, we will only be able to consider those requests received by July 26th. If you feel you qualify for scholarship opportunities, please send a short statement to illustrate your families’ need for financial assistance to [email protected].

Not a good candidate for scholarship assistance, but could benefit from a payment plan? Contact us!

Location

The Phoenix Theatre Company

1825 North Central, Phoenix, AZ 85004

(Central and McDowell, next door to the Phoenix Art Museum)

Enter off of McDowell & Alvarado or Central & Coronado. Free parking is available in the North lot. Our classroom is in Rehearsal Room B, off of the Hardes Theatre lobby in the far-left corner of the courtyard.