Academy of Theatre Arts

Each class is performance-based and designed to guide students through the process of staging a full production. Our program welcomes students of all experience levels and ensures every participant has the opportunity to perform.

Kids Academy is designed for younger and emerging performers in 3rd through 6th grade who are learning the fundamentals of theatre in a structured, supportive environment. Productions are shorter in length and the rehearsal process is designed to introduce students to the foundational elements of staging a show.

The Youth Academy is designed for both developing and experienced performers in 6th through 12th grade and provides a more advanced, production-driven rehearsal process. Students build upon foundational skills while engaging in more complex staging, character work, and performance expectations.

The Innovators program is a backstage-focused class designed for students in 6th - 12th grade interested in the technical and design aspects of theatre production. Students gain experience in prop design, set building, stagecraft, and technical theatre operations, and also serve as the backstage crew for Academy productions.

NTC is pleased to offer two different scholarships for the Academy of Theatre Arts program: City of Hope Theatre Access Scholarship (up to 4 recipients) and The Anjulie Luna Courage to Create Scholarship (up to 2 recipients).