Classes

YTA & Conservatory Auditions

• Tuesday, January 13th

Something Rotten Auditions

• Wednesday, January 14th

View the full Spring semester production calendar here!

Littles (Broadway & Puppetry)

• K - 2nd grades
• 4:00 - 5:00 pm 
• This skills-based class for young performers builds and supports creativity, teamwork, and self-esteem through exploratory play in musical theatre and puppetry! For the first five weeks, students will sing and dance their hearts out in our “Broadway” unit. For the last five weeks, students will explore their creativity through character creation, voice, and movement in our “Puppetry” unit. This class does NOT end in a showcase or performance. 

 6th & Up Musical "Something Rotten"

• Mondays AND Wednesdays
• 6th grade & up / Audition required
• 4:45 - 6:45 pm 
• Rehearsals run Feb 2nd through May 6th / Performances on May 7th, 8th, & 9th
• Our audition-only musical theatre production is the “Junior” edition of Something Rotten, a Broadway hit that was nominated for nine Tony Awards in 2015!  In the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as "The Bard." When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz. 

Musical Theatre I

• 3rd - 5th grades
• 5:15 - 6:15 pm
• This class is a comprehensive introduction to the art of musical theatre, tailored specifically for young performers. Over the course of the semester, students will gain and practice new skills in singing, dancing, and acting using material from Broadway and Disney classics. Musical Theatre I is the perfect first step on the way to becoming a true “triple threat”! This class will culminate in an informal showcase on the last evening of class.
• *This class is identical to the MT I class on Wednesdays. Please register for only one, not both. 

Littles (Drama & Art)

• K - 2nd grades
• 4:00 - 5:00 pm
• Join us where creativity knows no bounds! Young artists will explore their imagination through vibrant art experiences while engaging in fun and active drama games and exploratory play. Each week’s lesson encourages teamwork, self-expression, and a love for creativity, making learning an exciting adventure. This class does NOT end in a showcase or performance. 

 3rd-5th Play "Meowbeth"

• Tuesdays AND Thursdays
• 3rd - 5th grades / No audition required
• 4:45 - 6:45 pm
• Rehearsals run Feb 3rd through Apr 30th / Performances on May 1st & 2nd
• Returning to the YouTheatre stage after a smash-hit summer 2024 production, Shakespeare’s spooky classic “Macbeth” gets a feline makeover!  A twisted tale of magic, paranoia, and very cute but power-hungry little cats, our play centers around the ambitious junkyard cat Meowbeth who has just been told by 3 cat witches that he is destined to become king of the junkyard. Believing them wholeheartedly, Meowbeth embarks on a bloody quest to ensure that this destiny comes to pass, no matter how many other cats he may have to scratch along the way. This production will use an abridged version of Shakespeare’s original text, which will provide an exciting challenge for young actors! 

Acting II

• 6th grade & up
• 5:15 - 6:30 pm
• Students will be challenged to grow and develop their acting skills through individual and group collaboration. Improv, scene work, vocal techniques, movement, and all things drama will be utilized and explored.  This class will culminate in an informal showcase on the last evening of class.

Tech Fundamentals

• 5th grade & up / 10-18 years old
• 5:15 - 6:30 pm
• Learn the basics of Stage Crew, from working backstage handling sets, props, and special effects to programming and operating lights, sound, and projections.
• *Tech Fundamentals and Production Design are both required prerequisites to be considered for our invite-only Tech Crew Team that works on our productions.

YTA

• 5th - 7th grades / Audition required
• 5:15 - 6:45 pm
• Tech & performance on Friday, Apr 24th
• YouTheatre Academy is now one of our two upper-level (and audition-only) training courses for serious performers! In this class, students will hone their technique and skills as musical theatre actors through focused work on songs, choreography, scenes, and monologues. This class will culminate in a combined showcase with the Teen Conservatory class on the Blackbox stage on Friday, April 24th at 5:00pm. 

Littles (Broadway & Puppetry)

• K - 2nd grades
• 4:00 - 5:00 pm
• This skills-based class for young performers builds and supports creativity, teamwork, and self-esteem through exploratory play in musical theatre and puppetry! For the first five weeks, students will sing and dance their hearts out in our “Broadway” unit. For the last five weeks, students will explore their creativity through character creation, voice, and movement in our “Puppetry” unit. This class does NOT end in a showcase or performance. 

 6th & Up Musical "Something Rotten"

• Mondays AND Wednesdays
• 6th grade & up / Audition required
• 4:45 - 6:45 pm 
• Rehearsals run Feb 2nd through May 6th / Performances on May 7th, 8th, & 9th
• Our audition-only musical theatre production is the “Junior” edition of Something Rotten, a Broadway hit that was nominated for nine Tony Awards in 2015!  In the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as "The Bard." When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz. 

Musical Theatre I

• 3rd - 5th grades
• 5:15 - 6:15 pm
• This class is a comprehensive introduction to the art of musical theatre, tailored specifically for young performers. Over the course of the semester, students will gain and practice new skills in singing, dancing, and acting using material from Broadway and Disney classics. Musical Theatre I is the perfect first step on the way to becoming a true “triple threat”!  This class will culminate in an informal showcase on the last evening of class.
• *This class is identical to the MT I class on Mondays. Students should register for only one, not both. 

Acting I

• 3rd - 5th grades
• 5:15 - 6:15 pm
• This class is a comprehensive introduction to acting, tailored specifically for young performers. Students will learn how to bring text and characters to life using voice, movement, text analysis, and character development techniques. This class will culminate in an informal showcase on the last evening of class. 

 3rd-5th Play "Meowbeth"

• Tuesdays AND Thursdays
• 3rd - 5th grades / No audition required
• 4:45 - 6:30 pm
• Rehearsals run Feb 3rd through Apr 30th / Performances on May 1st & 2nd
• Returning to the YouTheatre stage after a smash-hit summer 2024 production, Shakespeare’s spooky classic “Macbeth” gets a feline makeover!  A twisted tale of magic, paranoia, and very cute but power-hungry little cats, our play centers around the ambitious junkyard cat Meowbeth who has just been told by 3 cat witches that he is destined to become king of the junkyard. Believing them wholeheartedly, Meowbeth embarks on a bloody quest to ensure that this destiny comes to pass, no matter how many other cats he may have to scratch along the way. This production will use an abridged version of Shakespeare’s original text, which will provide an exciting challenge for young actors! 

D&D

• 6th grade & up
• 5:15 - 6:30 pm
• D & D is a tabletop role-playing game where students will form an adventuring party to explore a fantasy world together as they embark on epic quests. Students will create their own characters, be challenged to create a character voice, make creative and difficult choices, and work as a team towards a common goal.  This class does NOT end in a showcase or performance. 

Production Design

• 5th grade & up / 10-18 years old
• 5:15 - 6:30 pm
• A deeper dive into the world of lighting, sound, video, prop, and set design. Students will learn the techniques and theory that go into designing a production from the stage to the screen. This class does NOT end in a showcase or performance.
• *Tech Fundamentals and Production Design are both required prerequisites to be considered for our invite-only Tech Crew Team that works on our productions. 

Conservatory: Advanced Acting Techniques

• 8th grade & up / Audition required
• 2:30 - 6:30 pm
• Tech & performance on Friday, Apr 24th
• Our highest-level and most serious training course for advanced performers! In the Spring semester of Teen Conservatory, students will be challenged to learn new acting skills that will expand and strengthen their performance abilities. Using a collection of both classical and contemporary scenes, students will use text analysis, learn and memorize dialogue, explore different movement styles and character development techniques, and learn the basics of safe stage combat. This semester’s Conservatory will end in a showcase-style performance of scenes that will put these skills on display. This class will culminate in a combined showcase with the YouTheatre Academy class on the Blackbox stage on Friday, April 24th at 5:00pm. 

Egyptian YouTheatre regularly partners with the Youth Sports Alliance to bring theatre to our local schools! Reach out to YSA directly or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to schedule a class for your school.