Young Actors Theatre

Our acting classes teach stage presence, character development, and script analysis for ages 3-18. Students gain confidence through performance opportunities and professional guidance. Classes emphasize creativity, collaboration, and storytelling techniques.

Dance programs cover ballet, jazz, tap, and contemporary styles. Instructors focus on technique, rhythm, and expressive movement. Classes build physical discipline while fostering artistic expression for stage performances.

Private and group vocal lessons develop pitch control, breath support, and performance skills. Students learn musical theater repertoire and audition techniques. Training prepares singers for stage roles and competitions.

Week-long summer camps combine acting, dance, and music for immersive theater experiences. Campers rehearse and perform full productions. Programs include technical theater workshops and performance showcases for families.

We partner with schools and organizations to provide free performances and workshops. Outreach initiatives expand arts access for underserved youth. Programs include school matinees and scholarship-funded participation opportunities.

Sarah Roy leads Young Actors Theatre's strategic vision, ensuring quality arts education and community engagement. With decades of nonprofit management experience, she champions accessibility and artistic excellence in youth programming.

Tina Williams established Young Actors Theatre in 1975, creating a legacy of arts education. Her vision for youth development through theater continues to shape the organization's mission and programming.

Three-time Emmy winner Tony Hale advocates for arts education's transformative impact. As a Young Actors alum, he demonstrates how theater training builds confidence and creative thinking for diverse career paths.

Dr. Michelle Kazmer, FSU Dean, collaborates on arts education research. Her work highlights performing arts' role in developing communication skills and academic success for young learners.

Dean James Frazier strengthens ties between Young Actors Theatre and Florida State University. He supports shared goals of nurturing artistic talent and educational excellence in Tallahassee's youth.

We offer programs for children aged 3-18, with classes and productions tailored to different developmental stages.

Students audition for mainstage shows. Workshop participants receive performance opportunities regardless of experience level.

Yes, we provide need-based scholarships funded through community donations and sponsorships.

Yes, we teach stage design, lighting, and sound operation as part of our comprehensive theater education.

Adults may join volunteer opportunities, serve on committees, or participate in special community productions.

We maintain strict safety standards for rehearsals and performances, including supervised staff and emergency procedures.

I was just COMPLETELY BLOWN AWAY by the Frozen performance! I did not know what to expect as my daughter and I had never attended a show. My eyes teared up several times from how amazing these kids are! So very talented! Their parents must be so proud! I would see this show a million times over that's how good it was! We will be going to all performances in the future we enjoyed ourselves that much! Good Job EVERYONE!

Went to see Little Women. With my Mom and daughter It was absolutely amazing! The young people were absolutely fantastic and they brought my favorite story to life in such a beautiful way!

Young Actors Theatre (YAT) has so many opportunities for your kids to participate in musical and dramatic theater, dance, and film/TV. Their Summer camps give you and your child a brief overview of the year long classes that your kids can enroll in. The classes allow the students to learn in a safe, caring, and educational environment, by professionals who encourage the most from their students. The Film and TV programs let students learn all aspects of production, not only from hands on experience, but from watching others participate, and learn from and critique one another.

The stage productions are without equal in the local area and allow students to participate in multiple aspects of the production including on and off stage. Students at YAT learn how to be more confident in their actions and develop many skills that are beneficial in all walks of life, not just in the performing arts arena. I encourage everyone to give YAT a look. Even if your kids have no interest in attending, you don't have kids, or your kids are adults, you should check out a few shows each year and see some of the best entertainment Tallahassee has to offer.

They really do a great job here with the kids and the shows. You can't go wrong enrolling you child for a class or just coming out to one of the shows.