UTAH ACTING CAMPS & CLASSES

Camps and classes for Utah kids, teens, and adults that have a special focus on acting in the theatre. Many of these Utah acting education programs also focus on singing, dancing and music. Most programs present a performance on the last day of classes. Most of the camps are day camps, but some are residential.

Contact each individual organization via their website for updated program date, place, and registration information.

 

SCERA Center for the Arts
Orem, UT area

Do you have kids and teens with a flair for the dramatic? Here at SCERA, we like youth who cause “drama!” SCERA been voted #1 Acting Studio in The Daily Herald’s Best of Utah Valley Poll, and we have weeklong camps during the summer and semester-long classes during the school year. Performance opportunities are always part of the curriculum, so the young actor can show off what they’ve learned!

ALPHA ACTORS - Grade K-1
The perfect way to get your young actor or actress started in drama! Creative drama brings stories to life using imagination and pretend games with a short in-class show for family and friends at the end. A great way to start developing your young actor’s dramatic flair!

SHOWTEAM - Grade 2-3
Young actors develop skills in auditioning, dancing, singing and acting with opportunities to perform! This class will help the young actor develop skills and confidence in auditioning, dancing, singing and acting. Showteam will perform two musical revues, one at the end of Fall Semester 2023 and the other at the end. Students may join/drop the class at the Semester break.

HEADLINERS - Grade 4-5
Young actors develop triple threat skills in dancing, singing and acting with opportunities to perform! Students will work on their performance knowledge and skills designed to help young actors grow in confidence and start on a path to become a triple threat in acting, singing and dancing. This group will focus on a production from the Broadway or Disney Junior collection that will perform at the end, so young actors must be enrolled for both semesters. Students will be auditioning in class for the production and more information will be provided on the first day.

STAGE CRAZY - Grade 6
A must for young actors who want to get more involved in musical theatre! Young actors will grow in confidence and start on a path to become a triple threat in acting, singing and dancing. This group will focus on a production from the Broadway or Disney Junior collection that will perform at the end, so students must be enrolled for both semesters. Students should be ready to work hard, be able to focus, and be willing to push themselves out of their comfort zone. Students will be auditioning in class for the production and more information will be provided on the first day.

WEDNESDAY TRIPLE THREAT (Home School) - Age 6-15
Young actors will learn auditioning, acting, singing and dancing, and perform in a musical! This is a more intermediate-level class where young actors will learn auditioning, singing, dancing and acting as they work to perform a musical from Disney or Broadway Kids Collection at the end. This group will be focused, fun and fast-paced. Auditions for the production will be held in class and more information will be provided on the first day.

TRIPLE THREAT AUDITION (Home School) - Age 8-15
For young actors that are interested in being part of a more elite class of performers. This group is specifically designed for home school students that are interested in being part of a more elite class of performers. Participants in this group will be required to audition and will experience a more elevated theatre experience. Music, character work, choreography and other elements of becoming a well-rounded triple threat performer will be explored in depth in a more advanced, fast paced, professional setting. Triple Threat members will audition for, be cast in and perform a musical from Broadway or Disney Junior Collection on our main stage.

GENERAL RUCKUS (Audition Group) - Grade 7-9
An intermediate to advanced audition-only musical theatre performance group. SCERA Youth Theatre’s General Ruckus is an auditioned musical theatre performance group. This intermediate to advanced group will help the young performer become more of a triple threat and improve their skills in singing, acting, dancing, and auditioning. The perfect place for teens who love theatre! GR will perform in a musical production from the Broadway Junior Collection on our main stage at SCERA Center for the Arts at the end.

FIRST ACT (Audition Group) - Grade 4-7
An audition-only musical theatre performance group for intermediate level students. This is an exciting opportunity for students in grades 4-7 to be part of an audition only group. Young actors will enjoy a more elevated experience, and develop auditioning, singing, dancing and acting skills as they work on a production from the Broadway or Disney Junior Collection that will be performed at the end. This will be a fast-paced, intermediate level, focused group for kids who love musical theatre.

CAMPS
Looking for something fun to do during the summer? SCERA offers arts education summer camps for kids, teens and adults. From drama and art to music and dance, you can develop a new talent and have a blast!

Website: https://scera.org

 

On Pitch Performing Arts
Layton, UT area

On pitch performing arts inc. exists to educate, entertain, and inspire children, adults and audiences with theatrical productions that range from musicals, plays, and new works; we train and support the next generation of theatre artists; we provide arts education programs that promote life-long learning; and we celebrate the power of theatre to bring together our community.​

With offerings in dance, theatre, and voice our classes will help anyone grow and gain confidence. Classes are available for various age and grade levels.

We also have classes for Home Schoolers that fit your home school schedule!

Website: http://www.onpitchperformingarts.com

 

Spotlight Performing Arts Center
Centerville, UT area

Spotlight Performing Arts Center offers classes and education in the performing arts for ages 5-18. Spotlight provides education and skill training through classes, workshops, masterclasses, summer camps, performance companies and shows at our theatre in Centerville! At spotlight, not only will you become an incredible performer, but you will learn many life skills to take with you in whatever you chose to do someday.

ENCORE
Grades 3-6

Encore is our Beginning Performance Company. In this class, students will be learning advanced acting, singing and dancing techniques.

INSPIRE
​Grades 7-9

Inspire Inspire is our Intermediate Performance Company. In this class, students will be learning advanced acting, singing and dancing techniques.

FORUM
Grades ​10-12
Audition or Invitation Only

Forum is our Advanced Performance Company. In this class, students will be learning advanced acting, singing and dancing techniques.

Website: https://www.spotlightpac.org

 

SRS Performing Arts
Salt Lake City, UT area

SRS Performing Arts Academy is for up-and-coming actors want to take their skills to the next level. We have also had business professionals, directors and those who just want a life shift and are ready for a challenge and change. Specializing in all forms of acting Film, Television, Theater, Voice Over and more. Build your skill-set for all your future projects.

We take our job coaching actors to the next level at SRS Performing Arts Academy. Not only do we keep you current with all the industry trends, we help our actors to make a deep and meaningful connection to characters. Our instructors are professionals in their field with an array of skills, all of whom will go at length to add your desired skill set. We help to create a positive learning environment while having fun at the same time! Doing what you love should be fun and challenging. We find the perfect balance. We provide classes for adults and children because we are absolutely sure that the art of acting is for all ages, which can be a source of joy for everyone - especially when you make it on stage or seeing yourself on the big screen and walking the red carpet!

CLASSES

CHILDREN
Ages 8-12 - Grade School

TEEN 1
Ages 12-15 - Junior High

TEEN 2
Ages 15-18 - High School

ADULTS
Ages 18-99 - Out of High School

Website: http://www.srsperformingarts.com

 

Youth Theatre at the University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT area

University of Utah Youth Theatre helps young people learn to communicate, collaborate, create and celebrate by experiencing, hands-on, the theatre arts. In the classroom, in rehearsal, and in performance, students learn valuable principles, techniques, and skills that help them grow as people and as artists. YTU develops and produces new and existing works for multi-generational audiences. Through theatre, our students celebrate the joy and magic of live performance, and of life itself.

OUR CLASSES FEATURE:
• Professional theatre teaching artists and enthusiastic university student assistants, each specializing in theatre education, actor training, and musical theatre instruction.
• Specific goals in each class that challenge students, as well as celebrate their success.
• A welcoming environment that encourages each student to grow as an artist and as a person.

Every class ends in a final production for friends and family to attend.

Together, we will foster a space of creativity, growth, and performance—a place where theatre dreams come to life.

OUR THREE-WEEK, SUMMER SESSIONS:
offers kids and teens an exciting and challenging experience in performance theatre training. Students develop foundational acting skills. The final days of camp conclude with a performance for family and friends.

See our website for the sessions that are appropriate for your child's grade level

Website: https://www.youththeatre.utah.edu

 

Pickleville Camp
Garden City, UT area

Campers receive personalized training from a variety of Pickleville’s most experienced cast members and directors.

Throughout the week, we work on musical numbers and scenes that our campers will perform in their awesome end-of-week performance. Along the way, we do lots of fun musical theater exercises and games to introduce new skills and improve their singing, dancing, and acting abilities.

Whether beginner or expert, our goal is for each camper to finish the week having learned something new and feeling more confident about themself.

Each week ends with a group pizza party and end-of-week performance for family and friends. All campers will receive a Pickleville Workshop T-shirt as well as one complimentary ticket to a Pickleville Playhouse performance.

See our website for locations and grade levels.

Website: https://www.picklevilleplayhouse.com

 

The Off Broadway Theatre
Draper, UT area

Children’s Acting Camp
Ages: 6 to 17 years old

Your child will learn how to act, sing, dance, and make props and costumes. We are holding the camp Mondays through Fridays, from 9 am – 12 noon! Snacks will be provided, and all campers will receive a t-shirt! Build fond memories and learn from our artistic director.

Improv Classes
Interested in taking short form improv classes for the humor impaired? Learn to play basic collaborative improv games, developing your effectiveness to improvise in the moment, at work, school or play. You will develop character, collaboration and comedy as a team player.

• 1st week we will work on Character, allowing people to come out of their shells and feel comfortable with other improv actors.
• 2nd week focuses on Collaboration, learning to cooperate with other actors in the class, and learning how to lead and follow.
• 3rd week works on Comedy, learning to sharpen your joke-telling skills and focus on how to make scenes more comical.
• 4th & 5th weeks focus on Plot-Intensive and Cue-Intensive games.
• 6th week focuses on more specialized games and rehearsal for showcasing your talents.

We also hold a recital to showcase what you’ve learned for friends and family!

Website: https://www.theobt.org

 

Studio Kids Productions
Salt Lake City, UT area

Studio Kids provides the opportunity to experience the theater process from concept to performance. Students ages 5-12 learn the fundamentals of drama by exploring the script, characters, and background of a production, mastering basic choreography and polishing singing and acting skills.

Our smaller cast sizes insure important roles for everyone. There are NO auditions at Studio Kids; programs are designed to allow every child to have their moment to shine.

Our classes are taught by experienced teachers and actors. Our overall goal is to foster and encourage a love of theater, while emphasizing team-building and increasing self-confidence. The program ends with a fully produced musical on a stage for all your family and friends to enjoy.

Website: https://www.studiokidsmusic.com

 

The Parker Theatre
South Salt Lake, UT area

Summer Camps
Join us for full day, half day, morning or afternoon classes. We have a wide variety of theatrical and creative camps that run all summer long.

From Acting, Musical Theatre, Improv, Special FX Makeup, Jedi or World of Wizards camps, Baking and more; there is something for every child! Mix and match to create your perfect summer camp experience.

Full day students can bring a lunch from home, or purchase some snacks and join their friends for a supervised meal time.

After School Classes
Have fun, work hard, make friends and develop your skills.

The Parker Theatre School has been an integral part of our organization since 1988. Thousands of children have entered our building over the years to further their theatrical training, harness the power of their creativity, or just to find a place to thrive.

We offer a wide variety of After School Classes to enrich children and help them develop speaking, singing, movement and focus skills over the course of nine months.

Website: https://www.parkertheatre.org

 

Alpine Community Theater
Pleasant Grove, UT area

Come join the fun! We are accepting new students and welcome beginners!
Kids ages 8-18

Our goal is to promote the arts that will engage the mind, enrich the heart and uplift the spirit. We wish to create a positive and uplifting educational environment where our students can experience, learn, participate, create and perform music, dance and drama. As we share our passion for the arts we hope to instill and inspire the joy of performing for a lifetime.

What to Expect at Auditions

SINGING–Please be prepared to sing 16 measures of a Musical Theater or Disney piece. (Nothing from Wicked or Hairspray PLEASE!) Bring your instrumental music tracks on an electronic device to sing along with. No accompanist will be provided.

DANCING-Be prepared to learn dance steps by wearing appropriate footwear. (No flip-flops or sandals.) You will be asked to perform the dance steps taught during auditions.

ACTING– Some of you may be asked to read lines and do some improvisation. (Presenting a 1 minute monologue is optional but encouraged.)

SPECIAL SKILLS– If you have special skills such as gymnastics or acrobatics, please let us know at auditions. We would love to see these special talents!

CALL BACKS– Callbacks will be held during class time for students accepted into Kids in the ACT. If we need you to return for a callback to further determine your eligibility for acceptance in any or our performing groups, you will be notified as to the date and time.

ACCEPTANCE– Everyone auditioning will be notified individually by email as to whether or not they are accepted into the desired performing group. If your child is accepted, you will be instructed to complete the registration process for your child. If your child is not accepted at this time, you will receive recommendations as to which classes to enroll your child in to further their opportunity to be accepted in the desired programs during the next audition cycle.

NOTE: If your child is accepted into Kids in the ACT Youth Theater, you will be notified of a Mandatory Parent meeting to further outline class requirements and the upcoming performance schedule.

Non-Audition Class Offerings

• Music Dance Theater (MDT)
• Technical Theater- Offered in January
• Tap Dance
• Group Voice

Website: https://alpinecommunitytheater.org

 

CenterPoint Legacy Theatre
Centerville, UT area

YOU BELONG AT CENTERPOINT ACADEMY

That’s the CenterPoint Academy motto. “You Belong Here!”

And nobody knows that better than the incredible people, ages 3-18, that we train in performing arts, including musical theatre, tap & jazz, and voice.

What we really teach them, however, is how to be the awesomest version of themselves. While the musical theatre, dance, and voice training we offer is top-notch, provided by the best local working artists, the end result for the vast majority of our students isn’t the Broadway stage. Instead, we use the arts to teach lessons that matter in any facet of life – confidence, discipline, leadership, self-esteem, teamwork, friendship, and creativity. Our students learn these universally relevant skills and become assets wherever they go – at school, at work, in the community, at church and at home.

On top of this, the Academy provides unique performance opportunities to these students on the CenterPoint Theatre stages, performing for more than 10,000 people per year, in over 100 performances of more than a dozen different shows.

AUDITIONED MUSICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION CLASSES
• Musical Theatre Production for High School (9TH-12TH GRADE)
• Musical Theatre Production for Juniors (7TH-8TH GRADE)
• Musical Theatre Production for Elementary (3RD-6TH GRADE)v • Performing Arts (1ST-2ND Grade)
• Sing, Act, Play (Ages 4-5)

MUSICAL THEATRE TRAINING
Our Musical Theatre training classes are designed as supplements to your participation in Musical Theatre Productions classes, or as stand-alone classes. Your involvement in these classes will help you level up in your knowledge, skills, confidence, and competence as a musical theatre performer.

Musical Theatre Auditioning (GRADES 7TH-12TH)
This is one we hear about all the time, and we’re so excited to offer it. Want to get better at auditioning? This is for you! Nail every audition with the best training around in our Auditions class! This class will focus on learning and perfecting the skills needed to feel confident at a musical theater audition. We will cover everything; creating a resume, headshots, building your audition songbook, making an audition cut, performing your audition piece, nailing readings and monologues and everything in between. You’ll come out of this class prepared with everything you need to maximize your opportunities in your next audition, and with the skills to tackle all the auditions in your future.

Backstage! (Ages 14-18)
Backstage lets you get your hands on all areas of Musical Theatre by working on the actual Mainstage and Academy shows at CenterPoint Theatre, directly with the professional staff that make the shows happen!

You don’t need any experience at all to take the class. We’ll provide the instruction and experience at whatever level you bring, and you’ll end up being proficient in all the areas of theatre that make a show happen.

You’ll get a chance to work on set design and construction, lighting design, sound design, building props, sewing costumes, and creating awesome theater magic. Every week you will work on the backstage elements of CenterPoint’s Mainstage productions and CenterPoint Academy’s productions, getting real hands-on experience with working professionals. Safety equipment and supervision will always be provided and closed-toed shoes are always required.

Students from this class will be considered first for paid employment for technical staffing needs on Academy and Mainstage shows (must be 16 or older to apply) and will also gain the skills to be employed in other theaters.

Acting for The Stage (Ages 12-18)
A class where you can focus on acting for the stage. Acting and only acting. Designed to strengthen your acting chops for all your theatre endeavors – musical theatre, plays, and anything else. Acting is the one thing that pulls all of theater together. Singing, dancing, monologues, scenes, musicals, straight plays… All of it needs the basic skill of acting. In this class you’ll learn the best way to analyze and break down a script. You’ll learn the process of dissecting and creating a character. You’ll gain confidence and understanding in your acting abilities through working and performing monologues and scenes. You’ll develop the approach for acting that works best for you. This is the perfect class for anyone who wants to push their stage acting abilities to the next level.

Auditioned Shows
These shows will be audition-based, meaning that not everyone who auditions will be cast. Auditions for these shows are open to the general public, not just current Academy students. And while these are open to the general public, these shows are designed to supplement, but not replace, your weekly Musical Theatre classes. Casting decisions are at the sole discretion of each production team, and there’s no guarantee of being cast in any specific show. We expect there to be great turnout for these auditions, and it’s impossible to foresee what casts will look like. We recommend you see these as great opportunities, but not to plan your year around just these shows.

Dance for Musical Theatre
Our awesome dance offering with a musical-theatre focus provides the best training in the types of dance you’ll most frequently use in musicals, and we think you’ll love it! Classes will be taught in age groups that match our Musical Theatre Productions class ages. Students will focus on movement for musical theatre, improving your skills and making you a more rounded, more castable performer. Juniors and High School students have two options, based on ability level – Level 1 is for beginners, and Level 2 is for Intermediate/Advanced. Sign up for what you think best fits, and we’ll make sure your level is correct during the first couple weeks of class!

We can’t wait to play with you!

Website: https://centerpointtheatre.org

 

Hale Center Theater Orem
Orem, UT area

KID CLASSES

MINI-MUSICAL WORKSHOP
Who: Ages 7-12: So you wanna be in a musical?! Well, now's your chance! In this workshop, you will be given part to learn, songs and dances to perfect, and a chance to be in the spotlight! This class is always a hit, so don't miss out!

TEEN CLASSES

DANCE FOR MUSICAL THEATER
Who: Ages 12-16: Whether you’re an experienced dancer, or if you’ve never taken a class, this class is for you! For students to gain confidence and progress in their dance ability, it is important to study dance separately from singing and pure acting. In this class, we will focus on learning technique, body awareness and dance styles that are common when performing in musical theater (Broadway, Disney, Cruise ships, etc…). Students will gain confidence in their dance ability, their comfortability when doing a dance audition, as well as learn or review terms helpful for picking up dances quickly. Dance is an integral part of musical theater, and every student deserves to feel confident in their ability as a performer, and this class will help prepare them to land dance roles in local and school productions, as well as continue their training for a professional career if that is something they aspire to attain.

ADULT CLASSES

ADULT ACTING LAB (AUDITIONS)
Who: Ages 18+: Working as a group, you will develop a personal technique for preparing and executing an amazing audition! Techniques include slating in person and on camera, choosing the best take, knowing what to wear, memorizing and preparing a script, creating a resume, finding a headshot photographer, and making auditioning fun! This lab is three sessions.

Website: https://www.haletheater.org

 

Hale Centre Theatre
Sandy, UT area

Students will have the opportunity to experience the theatre like never before, learning from world-class instructors--all while building confidence and making some new friends in the process. The whole world’s a stage and Hale Centre Theatre is here to help each performer become their best!

Website: https://www.hct.org

 

Up With Kids Musical Theatre Academy
Various Locations in Utah

Up With Kids students are divided into three age groups to accommodate the varying stages of child development. All classes come together every spring for an annual recital.

UpSwings (pre school-1st grade)
UpBeats (2nd-4th grade)
Upper Class (5th grade-up)

Class Structure
Classes are divided into four areas of focus: Enrichment, Voice, Dance and Acting.

Class begins with vocal exercises, giving instruction in how to use muscles and body parts to develop the individual’s own very best singing and speaking voice.

The bulk of each class consists of acting exercises to encourage confidence and develop the following skills:

• Focus
• Characterization
• Improvisation
• Pantomime
• Motivation
• Facial expression
• Vocal intonationv
• Dialogue
• Monologue
• Audition techniques

The final portion of class is spent rehearsing for the spring recital. Rehearsal becomes very active as we teach basic concepts of movement and the different styles of dance that will be featured in the performance. We hope that through mastery of the basics, our students’ abilities to create their own artistic compositions will be enhanced and strengthened.

Live Performances
Productions are performed live to give our actors experience in overcoming stage fright and the opportunity to receive rewarding applause from an appreciative audience. Shows are also professionally videotaped and edited so that students can review their performance and make adjustments to their art.

Rehearsal Music and Scripts
Students can sing, dance, and practice their lines at home with scripts and music for each show. In fact, home practice is encouraged as it gives the important adults in our students’ lives an opportunity to get involved in the Up With Kids experience. Receiving support outside of class helps to grow our students’ confidence in their unique abilities. The cost of these supplies is covered by the annual materials fee.

Locations

Bountiful	Cottonwood Heights
Daybreak	Draper
Eagle Mountain	Herriman
Kaysville	Kearns
Lehi, Utah	Lehi-Highland
Lindon	Midvale
Millcreek	North Ogden
Park City	Riverton
Sandy	South Jordan
South Weber/Roy	St. George
Syracuse	Taylorsville
Tooele	West Jordan

Website: https://upwithkids.com

 

Egyptian YouTheatre
Park City, UT area

Classes
Students will learn the fundamentals of theatre and performance through active and engaging theatre games and activities. From learning how to work as an ensemble to effectively using voice and movement to create characters, participants will have fun, gain self-confidence and social skills, and act their little hearts out!

EGYPTIAN YOUTHEATRE IS FREE FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS!

To ensure that we are serving as many students as possible, each child is permitted to enroll in a maximum of two weekly classes per semester. This includes productions (students can be in the show AND take one other weekly class). The only exception is YTA- students accepted into YTA will be allowed to take two additional classes if desired.

Camps
We offer an array of camps, workshops, and productions for kids to enter and learn about the wonderful world of theatre. With options like Puppetry, Silly Shakespeare, Improv, Radio Drama, Musical Theatre and Play Productions, and everything in between, there is something for everyone entering grades Kindergarten and up!

NOTE: Not all camps end in a family invited live performance/showcase
If a "live" performance is not indicated in the description, that camp does not end with a live, family-audience stage performance.

WORKSHOPS are geared toward learning and building skills, and do not end in a performance (filmed or live).

Website: https://parkcityyoutheatre.com

 

Ziegfeld Arts Academy
Ogden, UT area

The Ziegfeld Arts Academy is proud to have a wonderful, productive, and vibrant youth program. Our young actors are taught by dedicated professionals who focus on building self esteem and confidence through the performing arts. Our youth shows are treated with the same care and attention as our main stage shows, so their hard work and talent is rightly supported.

All participants will perform on The Ziegfeld stage!

Welcome to Zig Youth Theater! Here we train up the next generation of performers through a multi-faceted youth program. Skill building includes: ​

• Acting
• Singing
• Dancing
• Auditioning
• Rehearsing
• Costume design and construction
• Makeup design
• Set construction
• Technical theater
​

There is a place for every child and every interest!

Website: https://www.zigartsacademy.com

 

Utah Conservatory of the Performing Arts
American Fork, Draper, Tuacahn, Washington, UT areas

The acting class is designed for children and teens interested in preparing for and pursuing commercial and live theatre opportunities. Industry experienced instructors guide students through the differences in acting for stage and film so that they are prepared and well-versed to take on a variety of experiences.

Weekly training challenges students physically, imaginatively, and emotionally through activities that develop confidence while also gaining experience through regular in-class and public performances.

Utah COPA students have gone on to receive roles in major local, regional and national stage productions from Sundance, to Broadway, to Disney.

Enrollment: Open. No audition required.

Website: https://utahcopa.com