2026 Summer Workshops

Emerging Actors: 3-5 year olds

At Union Station

Woodstock’s Dilemma- June 20, 2026 12:00pm
Knights & Princesses- July 18, 2026 12:00pm

These Pre-Performance Immersion Events begin in the lobby of City Stage.

Activities include acting exercises, a craft, and admission to the 2 pm performance of the TYA MainStage production. Each enrolled participant receives a sack lunch before attending the play.

Tuition:$60 for one child and one guardian; $30 for each additional child; $100 for a family of up to 5 individuals.

Theatre Training: 6-9 and 9-11 year olds

At Union Station

The Peanuts Gang –  6-9 year olds June 22-26, 2026 2-4:30pm
Tales of the Round – Table 9-11 year olds July 20-24, 2026 2-4:30pm

This performance and theatre arts camp includes acting training and introduction to technical design for the stage. All will work on set, props, costumes, and character development, while rehearsing our play. Our performance for family and friends will be on Friday on the City Stage in Union Station.

Tuition: $150

THEATRE INTENSIVE 12 and up

At Union Station
King Arthur and the Magic Sword – July 6- July 25, 2026

Theatre Arts Projects are TYA’s signature actor training program. The educational philosophy of experiential learning enhances understanding, retention, and engagement. The applicable knowledge they learn while solving problems and creating with other young actors and adult professionals is invaluable . We begin with auditions, then rehearsals, production meetings, and tech time to prepare for our public performances at City Stage in Union Station.

Camp Dates and Times: July 6-10 and July 13-17: 9 am-5 pm;
July 18: 1-4 pm; July 21-23: 9 am-12 pm; July 24: 9 am-5 pm; July 25: 1-5 pm.

TUITION: $400

At Avila
The Murderous Mansion of Mr. Uno – August 3- August 8, 2026

The mysterious Mr. Uno has invited six eccentric guests to his dark and stormy mansion. When Uno winds up dead (several times over), and guests begin dying mysteriously, those remaining must uncover the murderer before it’s too late. A wickedly funny parody of the traditional murder mystery, with many possible endings!

For the serious theatre students, we have our Theatre Arts Project at Avila University’s Black Box. This academic setting sparks the interest of the students as to where their theatre training can take them. We use more challenging material that deals with more complex characters and situations. We also find creating the world of the play in this black box an exciting and rare opportunity! We culminate with two public performances.

Camp Dates and Times: August 3-6 : 9 am-5 pm; August 7: 9:00 am- 8:30 pm;
August 8: 5:00-9:00 pm.

TUITION: $300