This energetic online class will meet once a week on Saturday mornings (11am-noon) and help young actors work on body control, physical expression, vocal projection, and confidence as they learn to tell a story together. We will end the session with a short, recorded video performance that you can share with family and friends!

Please note that this class is ONLINE ONLY. We will meet on Zoom (and share Zoom URLs with you before the first class).

This energetic online class will meet once a week on Monday evenings (6-7pm) and help young actors work on body control, physical expression, vocal projection, and confidence as they learn to tell a story together. We will end the session with a short, recorded video performance that you can share with family and friends!

Please note that this class is ONLINE ONLY. We will meet on Zoom (and share Zoom URLs with you before the first class).

Join Young Actors Theatre's Artistic Director for a session in Self-Empowerment Theatre. We will rehearse on the beautiful grounds of the Art Center, exploring themes of confidence and self-worth through basic acting techniques. Students will help build their characters and create the story as we go!

Please note that Project Saturn is an IN-PERSON ONLY class. All rehearsals will take place at YAT's rehearsal space at the Central State Village.

Please note that Project Jupiter is an IN-PERSON ONLY class. All rehearsals will take place at YAT's new rehearsal space at the Central State Village.

Please note that Project Orion is a HYBRID class: weeknight rehearsals will be online, while Saturday rehearsals will be in person at the Central State Village.

Please note that Project Pegasus is a HYBRID class: weeknight rehearsals will be online, while Saturday rehearsals will be in person at the Central State Village.

Join Young Actors Theatre's Artistic Director for a session in Self-Empowerment Theatre at the Indianapolis Art Center. Students will investigate and devise a performance piece around the theme of bravery, all while learning acting technique.

In Project Gemini, 8th-12th graders will spend Saturdays devising an original, space-themed world, theme, story, characters, and script for a full performance that will take place in May 2021. The Thursday evening class will focus on character work, script analysis, and monologue development for a socially-distanced performance that will take in January 2021. Please note that the spring semester will be a separate sign-up starting in February.

Please note that Project Gemini is an IN-PERSON ONLY class. All rehearsals will take place at YAT's rehearsal space at the Central State Village.

We are excited to announce a special production that we will devise and produce in the spring of 2021 about students’ experience during the COVID epidemic. Students will work with Artistic Director Georgeanna, and YAT director Ryan (who is also the Artistic Director of NoExit Performance) in documenting their experiences throughout COVID. This first semester will be focused on social response theatre: building the story we will tell about the many feelings/fears/hard times/ and hope surrounding the last year. The second semester will continue the work of the fall, culminating in a performance in the spring.

Please note that Project Epidemic is a HYBRID class: weeknight rehearsals will be online, while Saturday rehearsals will be in person at the Central State Village.

Due to the popularity of the Project Epidemic class, we're adding a second group! Both classes will meet together during Thursday Zoom rehearsals, and Group 2 will meet separately on Saturdays under the direction of YAT alumna and talented theatre practitioner Lilia Smith. Both Project Epidemic classes will be working on a collaborative theatrical project that will document students' experiences throughout COVID. This first semester will be focused on social response theatre: building the story we will tell about the many feelings/fears/hard times/ and hope surrounding the last year. The second semester will continue the work of the fall, culminating in a performance in May. Please note that the second semester will be a separate signup beginning in February.

Please note that Project Epidemic is a HYBRID class; weeknight rehearsals will be online, while Saturday rehearsals are in-person at our Central State Village rehearsal venue.

We are excited to announce a special production that we will devise and produce in the spring of 2021 about students’ experience during the COVID epidemic. Students will work with Artistic Director Georgeanna, and YAT director Ryan (who is also the Artistic Director of NoExit Performance) in documenting their experiences throughout COVID. This first semester will be focused on social response theatre: building the story we will tell about the many feelings/fears/hard times/ and hope surrounding the last year. The second semester will continue the work of the fall, culminating in a performance in the spring.

Please note that Project Epidemic is a HYBRID class: weeknight rehearsals will be online, while Saturday rehearsals will be in person at the Central State Village.

This semester, the costume crew will focus on drafting patterns and constructing sample garments. We will not be including costumes in our January performances, so we’ll gear our creations toward samples for spring, summer, and generally useful costume styles. Prepare to hone your sewing skills and end the semester by making a garment for yourself! Limited to 5 students; sign up early.

Please note that Costume Crew is an IN-PERSON ONLY class. All sessions will take place at YAT's rehearsal space at the Central State Village.

Due to the popularity of the Project Epidemic class, we're adding a second group! Both classes will meet together during Thursday Zoom rehearsals, and Group 2 will meet separately on Saturdays under the direction of YAT alumna and talented theatre practitioner Lilia Smith. Both Project Epidemic classes will be working on a collaborative theatrical project that will document students' experiences throughout COVID. This first semester will be focused on social response theatre: building the story we will tell about the many feelings/fears/hard times/ and hope surrounding the last year. The second semester will continue the work of the fall, culminating in a performance in May. Please note that the second semester will be a separate signup beginning in February.

Please note that Project Epidemic is a HYBRID class; Thursday rehearsals are online, while Saturday rehearsals are in person.