Performance Opportunities
About YC Performance Opportunities
In addition to year-round training in our classes, the YC offers audition-only performance opportunities for young actors to apply what they’re studying in classes to the stage. Performance opportunities include our Cabaret, Actors Ensemble, and a full production in the Fall or Summer. A.C.T.'s mainstage season also includes A Christmas Carol, which casts an ensemble of young actors.
Show/Program Descriptions
CABARET PROGRAM (MS, HS)
A.C.T.'s Young Conservatory Cabaret Program is an advanced-level musical theater training and performance program that casts young actors each season in three groups of 12–18. These groups will meet weekly and hold performances from September to April with the culminating Best of the Best concert in late May/early June. The three Cabaret Ensembles are named after the Schuyler Sisters from Hamilton: "Angelica," "Eliza," and "Peggy."
Auditions for the 2023-24 Season Cabaret Ensembles will take place in late August. Information will be posted here in June/July. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter to keep up to date on all the news!
ACTORS ENSEMBLE PROGRAM (JR, MS, HS)
This company offers serious young actors in grades 6–12 an opportunity to study a different acting focus or specialty each semester under the guidance of a professional guest teaching artist or director. Acceptance into the Actors Ensemble is by audition only and culminates in a performance for family and friends in A.C.T.'s Garret at the Toni Rembe Theater. The Actors Ensembles "Tennessee" (MS) and "Lorraine" (HS) are named after renowned American playwrights Tennessee Williams and Lorraine Hansberry.
Auditions for the 2023-24 Season Actors Ensembles will take place in late August. Information will be posted here in June/July. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter to keep up to date on all the news!
FULL-LENGTH PRODUCTIONS
Once per season, the Young Conservatory produces a full-length musical or play at A.C.T.’s Strand Theater, with a 7-week rehearsal/performance commitment. In summer 2022, we proudly presented The Code, a new musical by The Kilbanes.
Auditions for the YC Fall Production Little Women will take place in late August. Information will be posted here in June/July. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter to keep up to date on all the news!
All Students Welcome
Students of all abilities, racial identities, and gender identities are welcome and encouraged to audition for YC programs.
Questions?
For additional questions/concerns, including any issues regarding access to technology for Zoom/online classes, visit our YC FAQ page or email youngconservatory@act-sf.org