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
24/25 Youth on Stage Productions
This season’s Youth on Stage Performances are listed below.
Adult Tickets are $15 and Child Tickets are $10
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Parcells Auditorium
April 11 – 13, 2025
Parcells Auditorium
April 12, 2025
1:00 pm
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.
- Saturday, November 2 at 1 p.m. Frozen, Jr.
- Saturday, April 12 at 1 p.m. Spongebob, Youth Edition
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 - Rising Stars: 3rd - 5th grade in Fall 2025 (8 - 10 yrs old) - July 14 - 18
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. Younger campers must sign up for Young Rising Stars July 21 – 25.
Open to students entering 3rd-5th grade in Fall 2025 (8 – 10 yrs old).
Student must be 8 by the date of program start.
Last Day to Cancel for Partial Refund: Monday, June 16 by 5pm
Limit 50 Students
Mon. - Fri. 9 AM - 3 PM
July 14 - 18
$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