Academy for Young Performers

ABT Academy

ABT’s Academy for Young Performers provides children interested in the performing arts the opportunity to explore their creativity and expand their imagination. All classes focus on acting, music, and movement instruction. Classes are great for beginners but are also effective for those with theatre experience.

ABT’s Academy for Young Performers INSTILLS and INSPIRES young people to develop an appreciation for the performing arts through education and exploration of those theatre skills. Our qualified staff is excited to TEACH, MENTOR, and MONITOR our young performers during their time with us. We pride ourselves on NURTURING the creative minds and artistic thoughts of all young performers!

Children, pre-teens, and teens can discover the world of theatre this summer at ABT’s Academy for Young Performers. From Monday to Friday, for either one or two weeks, campers will learn theatre warm-ups and games, audition for roles, and learn about staging, choreography, and music with professional artists as their instructors. They will also get behind-the-scene experience as they create costumes, props, and sets, and all will receive a role in the production and perform on the Saturday following the last day of their camp.

ABT’s Youth Academy is a great way to help your child with working in groups, improving communication skills, promoting self-motivation and discipline as well as building confidence.

 

Winter Academy 2024

Calling all young performers! 
Join us and embark on an unforgettable journey as they bring the magic of Disney’s Frozen to life on the mainstage. With guidance from experienced instructors, participants will sing, dance, and act their way through the cherished story of royal sisters Anna and Elsa, along with the beloved characters of Arendelle. This winter session promises to nurture creativity, build confidence, and ignite the joy of performing in a fun and supportive environment. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the magic – register today and let your child’s imagination soar!

Ages: 7– 12
Days and Times: January 2 – 6, 2024 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Performance Date and Time: TBD
Tuition: $300
Day Care and After Care available for additional purchase. 

Summer camp schedule 2024

Please check back in Spring 2024 for summer camp dates

Scholarships

ABT makes every effort to provide performing arts education and experiences to all interested children and teens, regardless of their ability to pay, and offers a select number of scholarships.

To apply for Scholarship Opportunities, please print out the paperwork and submit.
Deadline to apply for a scholarship: TBD

Return completed paperwork by mail or contact the Box Office: 

Academy for Young Performers Summer Camp
Arizona Broadway Theatre
7701 W. Paradise Ln.
Peoria, AZ 85382

Fax to 623.776.9974, ATTN Box Office

In-person
 at the Box Office during regular business hours (7 Days of the Week, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.)

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Please contact our Education Director, Stephen Hohendorf at 623.776.8400 or by email.
 
“We are so pleased with the experience our daughter had at camp and we are really impressed by the team... and the amazing result at the end. It honestly doesn't compare to any other camps we've attended. Our daughter loved camp and is so excited for next year. We appreciated as parents how organized everything was, and knowing our daughter was having a meaningful experience. Our family enjoyed every minute of it.”
- Jennifer N.
Thanks for an amazing experience! I was so impressed with the entire experience and our family was blown away by the performance that you all put together and how well all the kiddos did that day! [My daughter] can’t stop talking about it!”
- Katie Y.
“The course was excellently run, it was organized and professional, your team was always courteous and polite. A wonderful experience all around for us.”
-Teresa G.

TEACHING ASSISTANTS | SUMMER 2024 ACADEMY CAMPS

Arizona Broadway Theatre will be looking for assistants a couple of months prior to the first summer camp week.  Please check back in April and May 2024 for more details.

If you’re 13 years or older, have a passion for theatre, and enjoy working with kids, ABT’s Academy for Young Performers has a summer opportunity for you!

Gain hands-on experience and valuable knowledge working alongside industry professionals as a teacher’s assistant for one of ABT’s four summer camps. Participation as a TA may lead to future opportunities within ABT’s Education department. Past TAs have gone on to hold positions within the company.
The ideal candidate has a positive go-getter attitude, works efficiently with others, and is organized and reliable.
 
Duties include:

-Rehearsing with small groups
-Being a positive and professional role model for all campers
-Working backstage during the performance and lending support to teaching artists wherever needed.

Please check back on where to send resumes. Thank you!