Young Artists Program
In addition to two fully-staged productions in the summer, Civic Theatre’s Young Artists Program (YAP) is a year-round series of workshops and seminars designed just for high school students interested in improving their skills in a professional setting and looking to prepare for college auditions and beyond.
All workshops are taught by performers and instructors with extensive experience locally, regionally and nationally. YAP also includes intensive rehearsals, specialized workshops and performances. Training will focus on developing the skills needed to succeed professionally, including character development, vocal coaching and advanced dance technique.
2026 YAP PREP SESSIONS
February 22, 2026
Session 1: 3:30 - 4:45PM
Session 2: 5:00 - 6:15PM
Preparation is key to a great audition! Here's your chance to prepare your BEST audition for YAP's summer season 2026!
Highlights include:- Learning a dance combination similar to what will be taught at the actual audition
- Learning about the "perks" that come with being cast in a YAP production, including Master Classes with professional artists!
- Receive show-specific information related to CHICAGO and REVUE!
- Guidance on how to choose a song, prepare your audition cut, and mark your music for the accompanist.
- Casting is NOT contingent on attendance at Prep Sessions.
- Students only need to attend one session. They will be identical.
- Returning "Yappers" are encouraged to bring friends and share this exciting opportunity with them! We love building our YAP family and invite all to audition, take classes, and build new friendships while having a blast in our pre-professional program designed just for YOU!
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR PREP SESSIONS
Auditions will be held March 6th at 7:00 PM OR March 8th at noon. More information will be available here soon.
Questions? Contact YAP Coordinator Anne beck at anne@civictheatre.org .
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