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Summer · June & July

Summer Theatre School

Best for: first-timers & returning students who want an immersive camp experience

Full-day, three-week creative sessions in June and July for students of all experience levels. Students work with University of Utah-trained teaching artists to explore acting, movement, voice, and storytelling — culminating in a showcase performance for family and friends.

Registration for Summer 2026 opens March 30, 2026. Spots fill quickly!

Year-Round · Fall & Winter

Year-Round Theatre School

Best for: kids ready for ongoing weekly ensemble training

The Youth Theatre Training Program (YTTP) is a progressive, ensemble-based training pathway within the University's Department of Theatre. Students grow as collaborative theatre-makers through four levels — Foundations, Developing, Performance Company, and Conservatory — with placement guided by age and readiness.

Year-Round · Advanced

Conservatory

Best for: dedicated high school artists seeking advanced training

High school artists train at an advanced level, developing discipline, artistic voice, and the confidence to pursue their goals both in theatre and beyond. Conservatory students also have the opportunity to compete at regional festivals.

Ongoing

Shows & Auditions

Best for: youth who want to audition for a public mainstage production

Youth Theatre at the U produces mainstage performances open to youth 18 and under. Auditions are open to the community — no prior Youth Theatre enrollment required. Check our current production and upcoming audition dates.

Not sure which program is right for your child?

We're happy to help you find the best fit. Reach out and we'll point you in the right direction.

Entering 9th–12th Grade

8th graders can apply to audition. 

This program focuses on the rehearsal process and production.
Students rehearse a show developed for the group while attending masterclasses with their instructors, university faculty, and guest theatre artists.

The session concludes with a public performance in the Babcock Theatre.

Tuition: $1050.00

Senior Ensemble Placement Form
Students enrolled in Senior Ensemble will complete a short supplemental form in the registration system.
The form includes a brief video (monologue or song) and a few short questions about interests and goals.
This is not an audition.
It simply helps our teaching team get to know students before the session begins so we can plan the work and support everyone’s strengths.
The form will appear in your registration account and is due 30 days before the session begins.
Students may apply for leadership roles including:
Assistant Director, Assistant Choreographer, Dramaturg, Stage Management Apprentice, and Design Lead.
Leadership Lab meetings support advanced artistic work.

Entering 6th–8th Grade

Students deepen their skills in acting, movement, and storytelling.
They choose a focus area such as Acting or Musical Theatre and select electives while rehearsing a one-act production with their ensemble.

The session concludes with a performance in the Babcock Theatre.

Tuition: $950.00

Entering 4th–5th Grade

Students train in voice, movement, character development, and ensemble collaboration.
They choose a focus area such as Acting or Musical Theatre and select electives that support their training.

Students rehearse a short one-act play/musical throughout the session and present it in the final performance.

Tuition: $950.00

Entering 1st–3rd Grade

Students explore acting, movement, music, and visual art through imaginative storytelling.
Each day includes theatre games, creative activities, stagecrafts, music and movement, and rehearsal for a short story dramatization with songs.

The session concludes with a mini-performance for family and friends.

Tuition: $950.00