Introducing: Youth Theater Classes!
Welcome to YMCA Theater Classes, where creativity takes center stage! Our classes offer a fun, supportive space for kids to build confidence, spark imagination, and develop teamwork through games, storytelling, and performance. Why YMCA Theater Classes? Because at the Y, we’re dedicated to nurturing the whole child—body, mind, and spirit, and theater is a powerful way for young children to find their voice, express themselves, and shine both on and off the stage. Please join us for a season full of imagination, self-expression, and unforgettable fun!
Why Theater?
YMCA theater classes offer more than just a chance to perform—they help children grow in confidence, creativity, and connection. Through engaging and supportive experiences, kids develop skills that last far beyond the stage.
- Builds confidence and communication as children perform in a supportive environment, learning to express themselves clearly while celebrating their hard work.
- Encourages teamwork and empathy by bringing kids together to collaborate on performances and explore diverse perspectives through character work.
- Boosts focus, memory, and creativity with fun activities that sharpen academic and imaginative skills through scripts, movement, and storytelling.
- Provides a healthy outlet for energy and emotions, blending physical activity with stress relief to help children stay active, engaged, and joyful.
2026 Spring Theater Classes Schedule
Registration Dates: Through March 19
Classes begin the week of March 16
Locations and Ages
- Ages: Classes divided between ages 6-8 and 9-12.
- Offered: Tuesday or Thursday, 5 p.m. or 6:30 p.m., depending on age.
- Classes to be held at Oak Hill Assembly of God.
Registration Open
Class Descriptions
Classes Offered
- Tuesdays 5:00-6:30 p.m. (March 17-May 12)
- Thursdays 5:00-6:30 p.m. (March 19-May 14)
Description
This 9-week course will discover the thrill of becoming someone new through role development. This class will enable students to dive into the craft of creating characters through imagination, physicality, and vocal expression. Through engaging theatre games, scene work, and inventive activities, young performers will learn how to shape authentic, dynamic roles for the stage. Embark on this creative journey and discover who you can transform into under the spotlight culminating in a Showcase for parents and friends to enjoy.
Classes Offered
- Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 p.m. (March 17-May 12)
- Thursdays 6:30-8:00 p.m. (March 19-May 14)
Description
Improvisation is all about making things up on the spot—no script, no plan, just imaginations running wild. In this class, performers dream up characters, invent scenes out of thin air, and discover how much fun storytelling can be. We’ll play fast‑paced theater games that help students learn the stage, build stories, follow theater rules, and work together like a true troupe. At the Showcase at the end of 9 weeks, the class will wow the audience by taking their ideas and turning them into a totally made‑up show right before their eyes.
