Performing Arts Classes in Phoenix, AZ

Valley Youth Theatre, Phoenix:
Located in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, Valley Youth Theatre is a world-class, nationally recognized non-profit theatre. We provide classes and workshops which focus on acting technique, acting for teens, musical theatre, improvisation, story-telling and play building, audition prep, plus one-on-one instruction for children, teenager and young adults ages 3–19. For 20 years, VYT has trained young people in Arizona in all aspects of the theatre arts and the lessons of life. Our comprehensive program offers weekday and weekend classes as well as week-long workshops for performing arts students of all experience levels.

Weekday Classes and Workshops:

Musical Theatre
Students study the elements of musical theatre including diction, pitch, rhythm, tempo, and ensemble work as well as the technical languages of music, acting, and dance in this exciting class. Students will showcase ensemble numbers from Broadway shows. No experience necessary.

Acting Technique
Students build their performing arts foundation by studying the fundamentals of acting including voice, movement, characterization, and stage direction. No prior experience is necessary.

Acting OUT for Teens
Students will gain valuable performance training through creating scenes and monologues using classical, contemporary, and original scripts. Experience is welcome, but not necessary.

Triple Threat
Fall: Singing for the stage- Solo/Ensemble Performance
Winter: Dance, Movement, Ensemble performance
Spring: Musical Theatre Characters and Scene work

Triple Threat is for the serious young performer. These classes will strengthen students’ foundation in the big three performing arts disciplines: singing, acting, and dancing. Class size is limited. Experience is welcome, but not necessary.

Weekend Classes and Workshops:

Individual Performance
Preparing for an audition? Want personal training? Work one on one with VYT to improve your performance skills in voice, cold readings, monologue performance, characterization, and stage presence. Sessions can be scheduled on an as needed basis.

Treasure Trunk Theatre
Students will use movement, characterization, and their imaginations to create an original or adapted work to perform for family and friends the last day of class. No experience is necessary.

Play Pretend
This class is specially designed for your little tyke! Students will learn how to use their body, voice and imagination to bring a familiar story to life on stage which will be performed for family and friends the last day of class. No experience is necessary.

Musical Theatre
Students study the elements of musical theatre including diction, pitch, rhythm, tempo, and ensemble work as well as the technical languages of music, acting, and dance in this exciting class. Students will showcase ensemble numbers from Broadway shows. No experience necessary.

Special Workshops:
We offer workshops in the fundamentals of comedy improvisation and improv troupes where students study and sharpen their improvisation skills in this troupe. We also teach students how to prepare for a musical theatre audition,

VYT Internship Program:
We also offer a VYT Internship Program allowing dependable, professional, and energetic teens (15+) to assist with performing arts classes and camps.