Youth on Stage
To help young people to learn to display confidence, creativity and leadership, while bringing imagination alive
Youth on Stage Program
Grosse Pointe Theatre’s Youth on Stage program has been an annual offering to the community since 2001. The program teaches youth, ages six to fourteen, basic acting and performance techniques through their participation in classroom sessions and in live performance under the guidance and direction of seasoned actors and directors from Grosse Pointe Theatre and guest artists. The program offers an opportunity for parents and older siblings to participate in the Youth on Stage shows by helping with sets, costumes, props, makeup and back stage crews. Grosse Pointe residency is not a requirement. Youth on Stage provides a safe, cooperative environment where boys and girls can develop a positive self-image while learning various aspects of theatre including:
- Audition Preparation
- Rehearsal Process
- Acting Techniques
- Character Analysis & Development
- Improvisational Skills
- Speech Projection and Clarity
- Mental and Physical Preparation for Roles
- Technical Aspects of Theatrical Productions
Current Youth on Stage Productions
This season's Youth on Stage Performances are listed below.
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Fall 2026 Production
Spring 2026 Production
Schaap Center
November 14, 2026 @ 1PM
Schaap Center
Spring 2027
About the Sensory Friendly Performance Program
Sensory-friendly performances are designed to create a welcoming and comfortable arts experience for people with autism, sensory sensitivities, or other social, learning or cognitive disabilities. This performance is also perfect for young, first-time theatre goers.
For this performance we will offer:
- Advanced social narrative with pictures
- House lights will remain on
- Reduced special effects and lighting
- Reduced sound levels
- Ability to move around as needed
- Quiet space in the lobby
- Personal headphones, cushions or fidgets welcome
- Allergy-free snacks
- Visual schedule and simplified synopsis available at performance
Current Programs
Available Youth on Stage programs are listed below.
Please review the current Youth on Stage Policy Packet before registering for classes.
You can enroll your child in available programs by clicking the Register button.
YOS Tech Theatre Class: 10 - 14 yrs old
Tech Theatre Class: 10 - 14 yrs old - Working behind the scenes on a production team is one of the most rewarding parts of theatre. Lights, sound, props, and set pieces bring the magic of the stage to life! In this class, students will explore all of these elements and more. The session will culminate in the students working on our fall production of Disney’s Descendants, the Musical, offering them invaluable hands-on experience in the craft of theatre production.
Participation during the weeks of October 26th-November 15th (tech weeks and performances) is mandatory for this class.
Students must be 10 years old on or before the first day of class.
Tech Class Registration Information
- Classes will take place on Wednesdays from 4:30-6pm beginning September 16th, 2026. All classes will take place at 315 Fisher Rd. in the GPT Board room.
- Tech Days - October 26th-November 4th (Attendance is required.) All tech and performances will take place at the Schaap Center (15001 E. Jefferson, Grosse Pointe Park)
- Performances - November 6th,7th, and 8th and November 13th, 14th, and 15th, 2026. (Attendance is required.)
Cost: Tech Class fee: $225 + $15 Registration Fee.
The last day to cancel is by 5pm on Wednesday September 9th, 2026.
Musical Theatre I (ages 8-10) - Fall 2026
Experience the joy of musical theatre in our Musical Theatre Intensive! Work with professional actors and explore character development, acting through song, dance for the stage, while honing performance techniques and having a lot of fun! This class is for all skill levels and will focus on using your imagination, building confidence, and collaborating with your fellow students on stage.
Cost: $150 + $15 Registration Fee.
The last day to cancel is by 5pm on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
Musical Theatre II (ages 11-14) - Fall 2026
Experience the joy of musical theatre in our Musical Theatre Intensive! Work with professional actors and explore character development, acting through song, dance for the stage, while honing performance techniques and having a lot of fun! This class is for all skill levels and will focus on using your imagination, building confidence, and collaborating with your fellow students on stage.
Cost: $150 + $15 Registration Fee.
The last day to cancel is by 5pm on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
Creative Dramatics (6-8 years old) - Fall 2026
Let imagination take center stage in our Creative Dramatics class! Through inventive exercises, theatre games, music, and storytelling, students will give their imaginations a workout, while building confidence, working as a team, and experiencing the magic of theatre-no experience necessary!
Cost: $150 + $15 Registration Fee.
The last day to cancel is by 5pm on Thursday, September 24th, 2026.
Improv (ages 10-14) - Fall 2026
Come join our action-packed improv class, where students will learn to let go of overthinking, trust their instincts, and embrace one another’s ideas! Through playful games and scene work, they’ll create laugh-out-loud characters and stories while becoming more spontaneous, collaborative, and confident onstage.
Cost: $150 + $15 Registration Fee.
The last day to cancel is by 5pm on Thursday, September 24th, 2026.