Welcome to STAGES Youth Theater — we’re so glad you’re here! Whether you’re a young person, a parent, or an educator, we would love to tell you more about our educational theater programs for kids of all ages. We invite you to browse our website — and contact us if you have any questions. We hope to see you at STAGES soon!
It’s not too late to make this summer a STAGES summer! There’s still time for young people to find joyful opportunities for creative expression, friendship, and fun at STAGES Youth Theater this summer! Whether it’s guided creative play, interactive role-playing adventures, or performing on the big stage for family and friends, our excellent, fun team… Continue reading SUMMER 2026 PROGRAM REGISTRATION!
In 2027, STAGES Youth Theater will celebrate a milestone that fills us with joy and gratitude: 20 years of helping young people unlock confidence, creativity, and connection through the power of theater. This anniversary comes at a moment when arts education across the country is under real strain. Young people—already navigating an increasingly complex and… Continue reading Make a Gift to STAGES!
What is the magic of youth theater? Some amazing students describe what STAGES means to them in this 2017 short feature by local film maker (and STAGES parent) Allen Baldwin.
“Being involved in putting on a production teaches lifelong skills. Those who are involved for longer periods of time, or in more productions; they learn to deal with adversity, appreciate diversity, collaborate and get exposed different personalities, understand the correlation of work ethic to results, learn to expect the unexpected, and generally have better coping skills as a result of theatre.”
“My time at STAGES gave me a sense of belonging, and presented an entry point for something that I found myself so passionate about. These experiences helped to shape my love of the arts and appreciate the impact that the performing, and later visual, arts could have on my life.”
