YOUTH THEATRE
Theatre classes at the Center are available for young people ages 6 to 18. These classes provide a foundation of theatre principles in acting, improv, writing, and devising. Have you heard about our Youth Theater Camps?
Note: Click the “Sign Up” button at the bottom of a class description to register through the Center’s Mindbody registration platform. A Mindbody account is required to register for classes at the Center. Questions about registration or financial aid? Call (602) 254-3100
Note: Click the “Sign Up” button at the bottom of a class description to register through the Center’s Mindbody registration platform. A Mindbody account is required to register for classes at the Center. Questions about registration or financial aid? Call (602) 254-3100 or email frontdesk@phoenixcenterforthearts.org to speak to a Patron Services Associate.
Prior to arriving for in-person classes, students are required to digitally sign our Student Agreement.
3rd Street Acting Performance Troupe Ages 7 to 10
Date: January 06, 2026 7:00 pm - April 28, 2026 8:30 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
Description: Level up your performing skills and share your talents with the world as part of 3rd Street's exciting new Performance Troupe! Performers will collaborate to develop a short show complete with original acting scenes, improv, and more throughout a fast-paced, fifteen-week rehearsal process. Rehearsals will culminate in a final performances on April 28th at the 3rd Street Theatre!
Materials: None
Prerequisite: None
Duration: 15 weeks
Days Off: March 10th and March 17th
Ages: 7-10
Cost: $285.00
Acting Performance Troupe ages 11 to 17
Date: January 08, 2026 7:00 pm - April 30, 2026 8:30 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
Description: Level up your performing skills and share your talents with the world as part of 3rd Street's exciting new Performance Troupe! Performers will collaborate to develop a short show complete with original acting scenes, improv, and more throughout a fast-paced, fifteen-week rehearsal process. Rehearsals will culminate in a final performances on April 30th at the 3rd Street Theatre!
Materials: None
Prerequisite: None
Duration: 15 weeks
Days Off: March 12th and 19th
Ages: 11-18
Cost: $285.00
3rd Street Improv Troupe! For Ages 7 to 10
Date: January 09, 2026 6:00 pm - April 24, 2026 7:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
Description: The improv troupe aka “3rd Street Improv Troupe” Ages 7-10
Improv is a fun, fast-paced art form that requires the actor to think outside of the box. It demands focus, a willingness to listen and engage, and tells a story without the safety net of a script.
Troupe members explore and develop their improv, storytelling, acting, and teamwork skills in a safe, supportive environment. They work on acting exercises and short-form improv games,
The 3rd Street Improv Troupe as a way to create additional performance opportunities for teens. The long-term goal is for this group to be ambassadors of the theatre and bring laughter to the community. Performance on April 24th at 6pm.
Materials: None
Prerequisite: None
Duration: 14 weeks
Days Off: March 13th and 20th
Ages: 7-10
Cost: $175.00
3rd Street Improv! Ages 11-18
Date: January 09, 2026 7:15 pm - April 24, 2026 8:45 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
Description: "The improv troupe aka “3rd Street Improv Troupe” Ages 11-18
Improv is a fun, fast-paced art form that requires the actor to think outside of the box. It demands focus, a willingness to listen and engage, and tells a story without the safety net of a script.
Troupe members explore and develop their improv, storytelling, acting, and teamwork skills in a safe, supportive environment. They work on acting exercises and short-form improv games,
The 3rd Street Improv Troupe as a way to create additional performance opportunities for teens. The long-term goal is for this group to be ambassadors of the theatre and bring laughter to the community (Performance at 7:30pm on April 24th)"
Materials: None
Prerequisite: None
Duration: 14 weeks
Days Off: March 13th and 20th
Ages: 11-18
Cost: $265.00