Youth on Stage
To help young people to learn to display confidence, creativity and leadership, while bringing imagination alive
Youth on Stage Program
- 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
About the Sensory Friendly Performance Program
The 1 p.m. performance on Saturdays during our Youth on Stage productions will be a Sensory Friendly Performance.
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.
2025 Summer Camp Programs
This year we will be offering 3 camps divided by age group.
Participants must be the minimum age by the time the camp begins.
Camps run Monday through Friday 9 AM to 3 PM.
July 7-11: Children 11 to 14 yrs old
July 14 – 18: Children 8 to 10 yrs old
July 21- 25: Children 6 to 7 yrs old
Registration opens March 1, 2025 at 10 AM.
$325
Summer Camp - Show Stoppers: 6th-9th grade in Fall 2025 (11 - 14 yrs old) - July 7 - 11
Join Youth On Stage for a week-long theater camp! Students will spend each day developing theater skills with other young actors and YOS staff. This immersive experience introduces the basics of theater while allowing students to explore their dramatic talents.
Located at Christ Church Grosse Pointe, campers will participate in theater games, improvisation, scene study, and rehearsals. The week culminates in a performance on the last day for friends and family.
Open to students entering 6th-9th grade in Fall 2025 (11 – 14 yrs old).
Student must be 11 by the date of program start.
Last Day to Cancel for Partial Refund: Monday, June 9 by 5pm
Limit 50 Students
Mon. - Fri. 9 AM - 3 PM
July 7 - 11
$15 Registration Fee
$325
Summer Camp - Young Rising Stars: 1st & 2nd grade in Fall 2025 (6 - 7 yrs old) - July 21 - 25
Join Youth On Stage for a week-long theater camp! Students will spend each day developing theater skills with other young actors and YOS staff. This immersive experience introduces the basics of theater while allowing students to explore their dramatic talents.
Located at Christ Church Grosse Pointe, campers will participate in theater games, improvisation, scene study, and rehearsals. The week culminates in a performance on the last day for friends and family.
Older campers are welcome to attend this camp.
Open to students entering 1st & 2nd grade in Fall 2025 (6 – 7 yrs old).
Student must be 6 by the date of program start.
Last Day to Cancel for Partial Refund: Monday, June 23 by 5pm
Limit 50 Students
Mon. - Fri. 9 AM - 3 PM
July 21 - 25
$15 Registration Fee
2025 Fall Programs
Available Fall Programs for our upcoming 25/26 Season will be listed here as they are announced.
Production Class: Beetlejuice, Jr. (8-14 years)
REQUIREMENTS
- Age: This program is for students 8 years old and up. Student must be 8 by the date of the first class on August 19, 2025 to participate
- EITHER/OR: Theatre Audition Clinic Workshop, OR Prior Experience
EXPECTATIONS
Students registering to participate in this production of Beetlejuice Jr. are making a commitment to put their energy and focus into creating a magical experience for all cast and crew members as well as the audience. All registrants will be cast in a role in the show, whether lead, supporting or ensemble, and will go through an audition process to select the correct roles for each actor. Parents should prepare their children that ALL members of a cast are important and work together to tell the story on stage.
A successful production relies on actors being available for scheduled rehearsals and learning their lines, music, and dances. Only three absences will be accepted. It’s important to note that absences also include arriving late or leaving early, except in rare circumstances, as these can be disruptive and may cause students to miss important scenes.
Please indicate any conflicts on the registration form when you register your child. We will do our best to accommodate conflicts when possible. However, significant conflicts may lead to your child being replaced in the cast or having reduced stage appearances
AUDITIONS
- Location: Grosse Pointe Theatre Rehearsal Studio – 315 Fisher Rd., Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
- Thursday, August 14, 6-7 p.m. Mandatory Parent Meeting
- Tuesday 8/19 & Wednesday 8/20, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Meet your Beetlejuice Teammates and Audition Workshop for all registered students (materials will be available in advance)
- Saturday, August 23
- 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Rising Star Auditions – Ages 8 & 9 (Parents will sign their child up for an audition time slot)
- 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. – Show Stoppers Auditions – Ages 10-14 (Parents will sign their child up for an audition time slot)
REHEARSALS
PLEASE NOTE: Rehearsals for the 2025-26 year will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays. (In previous years, they were held on Mondays and Wednesdays.) Saturday morning rehearsals remain the same.
Rehearsals begin Tuesday, August 26, 2024 and will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE: Students may not be called to all rehearsals. A more detailed rehearsal schedule will be available after auditions.
Tech and dress rehearsals will be Sunday, November 8—Wednesday, November 12. Shows will be Friday, November 14 at 7 p.m., Saturday, November 15 at 1 p.m. (Sensory), Saturday, November 15 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, November 16 at 1 p.m. Attendance at all tech week rehearsals and the performances is mandatory.
If you have questions prior to registering your child, please email [email protected].
CANCELLATIONS
- The last day to cancel for this program is by 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2025 and you must do so by calling the Grosse Pointe Theatre Ticket Office at (313) 881-4004, or emailing [email protected].
- All refunds are subject to a $25 processing fee.
- $15 Registration Fee is non-refundable.