Youth Theatre Classes in Lawrence

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Does your child embrace the dramatic? Whether it’s a flair for performance, a love of theatre, an interest in music, or simple curiosity—exploring theatre could be right for them!

Youth theatre classes at Lawrence Arts Center go beyond acting, covering all aspects that go into a theatre performance. This includes music performance, stage lighting, set building, costuming, and everything else that makes a theatre production possible.

Our Facilities & Curriculum

Setting the Stage

We’re committed to providing the Lawrence area with a facility that welcomes them into the world of theatre and music. This includes our dedicated spaces at our primary and satellite locations for youth theatre in Lawrence, plus a 300-seat theatre for performances.

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The youth theatre classes we offer focus on developing the artist as well as the art. Classes cover everything from technical aspects of theatre—like stage lighting and set building—to performance and beyond. The choice is yours!

For our youth theatre classes, the descriptions list what to expect from the courses. The goals of our youth theatre classes include skill building, exploration, play, and more!

Current Classes

Acting, Improv & Performance
Intro to Drag[25SU]
07/3/25 - 07/25/25, 7:30PM - 8:55PM | TH
Ages 18 to 120 | TBD | 10th & Mass Studios
Enrolling Now | SUTMA41
Members $125 | Non-Members $125
Explore the world of Drag, whether you want to be a Queen or King, all are welcome. Learn about the wigs, make-up, lip-sync, building a persona and performance! Ages 16+ can enroll with Parental Permission.
Playwriting as Storytelling: A Workshop for Creative Works[25FA]
09/3/25 - 10/29/25, 7:00PM - 8:45PM | WE
Ages 14 to 120 | TBD | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FTMA33
Members $250 | Non-Members $250
This class will explore playwriting as a way of telling stories on contemporary and relevant personal and social issues. We will explore the process of writing a play from inception to staging. The first half of the class will prioritize collaborative creative writing and the second will see us refine the work by "acting out" on the stage.
Adult Improv[25FA]
10/20/25 - 11/17/25, 6:30PM - 7:25PM | MO
Ages 18 to 120 | Chris Kramer | 10th & Mass Studios
N/A | FTMA61
Members $100 | Non-Members $100
Learn to create surprising and hilarious scenes in this all-levels class. Build improv skills in a supportive group that encourages creativity, collaboration, and big laughs.
Adult Improv[25FA]
09/8/25 - 10/13/25, 6:30PM - 7:25PM | MO
Ages 18 to 120 | Chris Kramer | 10th & Mass Studios
N/A | FTMA21
Members $120 | Non-Members $120
Learn to create surprising and hilarious scenes in this all-levels class. Build improv skills in a supportive group that encourages creativity, collaboration, and big laughs.
Movement for Actors[25FA]
10/15/25 - 11/19/25, 6:30PM - 7:25PM | WE
Ages 14 to 120 | TBD | 10th & Mass Studios
N/A | FTMA53
Members $120 | Non-Members $120
What is movement? From Commedia to clowning, physical theatre creates new possibilities for actors to connect to their bodies. In this course, actors will explore the basics of movement (time, weight, space and flow) and learn to utilize them in complex ways (improv, elemental work, animal work, clowning).
Movement for Young Actors[25FA]
09/6/25 - 10/4/25, 1:00PM - 1:55PM | SA
Ages 11 to 14 | TBD | 10th & Mass Studios
N/A | FTYM56
Members $100 | Non-Members $100
What is movement? Actors train their abilities (acting, singing, speech) but movement is often forgotten in the mix. In this course, students will explore the different elements that make up movement (space, weight, time and flow) and utilize these tools to broaden their movement choices as actors.
Musical Theatre Workshop[25FA]
09/6/25 - 10/11/25, 11:00AM - 12:25PM | SA
Ages 10 to 14 | Erin Zipper | 10th & Mass Studios
N/A | FTYM46
Members $250 | Non-Members $250
This class gives intense focus to singing, dancing and acting simultaneously. Work with our seasoned professionals to sharpen your skills, prepare for auditions and perform.
Intro to Musical Theatre[25FA]
10/4/25 - 10/25/25, 10:00AM - 10:55AM | SA
Ages 7 to 12 | Gwentessa Alfie | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FTYM96
Members $80 | Non-Members $80
Learn how to sing and dance! Explore the magic of Musical Theatre with friends!
Intro to Theatre[25FA]
09/6/25 - 09/27/25, 11:00AM - 11:55AM | SA
Ages 7 to 12 | Gwentessa Alfie | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FTYM86
Members $80 | Non-Members $80
Learn about the magic of theatre! This class will let you dip your toe into acting, props, lights, costumes, makeup and backstage tech.
Commedia Dell'Arte[25FA]
09/3/25 - 09/24/25, 6:30PM - 7:55PM | WE
Ages 11 to 14 | Jeanne C. Averill | 10th & Mass Studios
N/A | FYTM22
Members $100 | Non-Members $100
Learn improvisational and theatrical skills by studying and emulating the COMMEDIA DELL'ARTE, a comic improvisational form from Italy that uses known and loved comic characters who create and perform an improvisation-based sketch or play. We will present the play in variations of the traditional masks costumes such as the well-known Harlequin.
The Open Theatre Experience[25FA]
10/11/25 - 11/15/25, 1:00PM - 2:25PM | SA
Ages 11 to 14 | Jeanne C. Averill | 10th & Mass Studios
N/A | FTYM116
Members $150 | Non-Members $150
The Open Theater was an experimental theater group active in NYC from 1963 to 1973. We will explore and demonstrate the profound power of the actor's imagination and the actor's ability to create place ( scenery ) through the power of vocal technique and the skill of transformation, not only of character but of time and place. Your voice and body will be thoroughly challenged by this unusual and creative approach to acting.
Theatre Sports[25FA]
09/8/25 - 10/6/25, 4:00PM - 4:55PM | MO
Ages 11 to 14 | Jeanne C. Averill | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FYTM11
Members $100 | Non-Members $100
Learn improvisational and theater skills through a variety of theater games that are often played by partners and teams.
Reader's Theatre[25FA]
09/6/25 - 10/11/25, 10:00AM - 10:55AM | SA
Ages 7 to 12 | Jillian Grieve | 10th & Mass Studios
N/A | FTYM36
Members $120 | Non-Members $120
We will explore a reader's theatre script and put on a show! We will choose the stories together and decide what roles to play!
Adult Improv Performance Troupe[25FA]
09/8/25 - 11/17/25, 7:30PM - 8:25PM | MO
Ages 18 to 120 | Leah Towle | 10th & Mass Studios
N/A | FTMA31
Members $220 | Non-Members $220
Members will create an ensemble, build confidence in improvising, and perform for the public at Final Fridays! Class performances will be on 9/26, 10/24, & 11/21. Must have taken an Arts Center improv class in the last five years or have instructor approval. This class is eligible to participate in the Arts After Dark Showcase.
Intro to Improv[25FA]
10/4/25 - 10/25/25, 11:00AM - 11:55AM | SA
Ages 7 to 12 | Leah Towle | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FTYM106
Members $80 | Non-Members $80
Learn how to improvise for theater! Make up scenes, characters, jokes, and hone your acting skills through games!
A Play A Day: Trial Class[25FA]
08/19/25 - 08/26/25, 4:30PM - 5:25PM | TU
Ages 7 to 12 | Ric Averill | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FTYM12T
Members $40 | Non-Members $40
Try before you buy for a whole session! Jump into acting though creative story playing. Each session features a new story, sometimes even two, that the group acts out in various combinations. Favorite stories maybe repeated. And there's music!
A Play A Day: Trial Class[25FA]
08/21/25 - 08/28/25, 4:30PM - 5:25PM | TH
Ages 11 to 14 | Ric Averill | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FTYM14T
Members $40 | Non-Members $40
Try before you buy for a whole session! Jump into acting though creative story playing. Each session features a new story, sometimes even two, that the group acts out in various combinations. Favorite stories maybe repeated. And there's music!
A Play A Day: Storytelling Theatre[25FA]
10/30/25 - 11/20/25, 4:30PM - 5:25PM | TH
Ages 11 to 14 | Ric Averill | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FYTM64
Members $80 | Non-Members $80
Jump into acting though creative story playing. Each session features a new story, sometimes even two, that the group acts out in various combinations. Favorite stories maybe repeated. And there's music!
A Play A Day: Storytelling Theatre[25FA]
09/4/25 - 10/9/25, 4:30PM - 5:25PM | TH
Ages 11 to 14 | Ric Averill | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FYTM14
Members $120 | Non-Members $120
Jump into acting though creative story playing. Each session features a new story, sometimes even two, that the group acts out in various combinations. Favorite stories maybe repeated. And there's music!
A Play A Day: Storytelling Theatre[25FA]
10/28/25 - 11/18/25, 4:30PM - 5:25PM | TU
Ages 7 to 12 | Ric Averill | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FYTM52
Members $80 | Non-Members $80
Jump into acting though creative story playing. Each session features a new story, sometimes even two, that the group acts out in various combinations. Favorite stories maybe repeated. And there's music!
A Play A Day: Storytelling Theatre[25FA]
09/2/25 - 10/7/25, 4:30PM - 5:25PM | TU
Ages 7 to 12 | Ric Averill | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FYTM12
Members $120 | Non-Members $120
Jump into acting though creative story playing. Each session features a new story, sometimes even two, that the group acts out in various combinations. Favorite stories maybe repeated. And there's music!
Saturday Troupers[25FA]
09/6/25 - 11/15/25, 1:00PM - 1:55PM | SA
Ages 7 to 12 | Ric Averill | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FTYM76
Members $220 | Non-Members $220
Create a new show and perform it! Students will learn to write, become storytellers, and build various pieces, to cultivate acting skills, and perform.
Audition Workshop[25FA]
10/18/25 - 11/15/25, 10:00AM - 10:55AM | SA
Ages 11 to 14 | TBD | 10th & Mass Studios
N/A | FTYM136
Members $100 | Non-Members $100
Prep for the Spring Musical Audition! Learn confidence, from the moment you walk in the room, slate, present, strategies for dry reads, and call backs. Combat those nerves, and have audition success! Spencer is a featured teaching artist, and was recently the Trunchbull in our production of Matilda.
Step Up your Auditions[25FA]
10/13/25 - 11/17/25, 6:00PM - 6:55PM | MO
Ages 14 to 120 | TBD | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FTMA51
Members $120 | Non-Members $120
Prep for the Spring Musical Audition! Learn confidence, from the moment you walk in the room, slate, present, strategies for dry reads, and call backs. Combat those nerves, and have audition success! Spencer is a featured teaching artist, and was recently the Trunchbull in our production of Matilda.
Bring the Funny[25FA]
09/3/25 - 10/22/25, 5:30PM - 6:25PM | WE
Ages 11 to 14 | TBD | 10th & Mass Studios
N/A | FYTM23
Members $160 | Non-Members $160
We play with comedy in all its forms in this fast-paced workshop. Explore stand-up, sketch, physical comedy, and creative storytelling. Make your audience chuckle and roar with laughter with a showcase at the end.

Family Play

Imagination & Adventure
Fairytale Adventures[25FA]
09/6/25 - 09/27/25, 9:00AM - 9:45AM | SA
Ages 3 to 6 | Jillian Grieve | 10th & Mass Studios
N/A | FTYM26
Members $70 | Non-Members $70
We will explore classic fairytales, with new stories every week! We will play with the stories and add our own spin to them!
Kinder Theatre A[25FA]
10/4/25 - 10/25/25, 9:00AM - 9:55AM | SA
Ages 3 to 6 | Jillian Grieve | 10th & Mass Studios
N/A | FTYM16a
Members $80 | Non-Members $80
Start exploring theatre with your favorite stories and characters! We will use books, props, and our imaginations to create worlds and stories together!
Kinder Theatre B[25FA]
11/1/25 - 11/22/25, 9:00AM - 9:55AM | SA
Ages 3 to 6 | Jillian Grieve | 10th & Mass Studios
N/A | FTYM16b
Members $80 | Non-Members $80
Start exploring theatre with your favorite stories and characters! We will use books, props, and our imaginations to create worlds and stories together!
Imagine Together[25FA]
11/1/25 - 11/22/25, 10:00AM - 10:45AM | SA
Ages 3 to 6 | Leah Towle | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FTYM156
Members $70 | Non-Members $70
Imagine a character, a place, and an adventure! And then imagine more! Develop beginning collaboration, improvisation, and acting skills through imaginative dramatic play and movement.

Music
Smart Start Music[25SU] - Cancelled
07/1/25 - 07/24/25, 2:30PM - 3:20PM | TU, TH
Ages 3 to 4 | TBD | 10th & Mass Studios
N/A | SUTMY22
Members $210 | Non-Members $210
Music classes are great fun for everyone. Smart Start is a research-based program offering music for young children that incorporates movement, singing, playing instruments and learning the fundamentals of music. The class offers social play-based activity and builds skills such as attention, memory, perception, cognitive flexibility, and creativity. The four-week course meets twice a week and one parent or care-giver must be present with the child in class. Class price includes $30 fee for Royal Conservatory of Music
Old-Time String Band with Spencer & Rains: Bring a Friend[25FA]
10/21/25 - 11/18/25, 7:00PM - 8:25PM | TU
Ages 14 to 120 | Howard H Rains | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FTMA42
Members $225 | Non-Members $225
Come learn traditional old-time music! Fiddle, guitar, mandolin, banjo, or bass. Knowledge of the style is not required but you should be able to play your instrument. All levels. Must bring own instrument. This class is eligible to participate in the Arts After Dark Showcase.
Irish Fiddle: Bring a Friend[25FA]
09/4/25 - 12/18/25, 4:30PM - 5:55PM | TH
Ages 7 to 14 | Annie Stark | 10th & Mass Studios
N/A | FYTM24
Members $375 | Non-Members $375
Connecting with heritage music is a natural way to connect with culture. Students will learn fiddle tunes in a traditional style with opportunities to provide music for Irish dancers. Students must bring their own fiddle and bow, and have 2+ years of experience. No class Nov. 27.
Violin for Beginners[25FA]
09/4/25 - 12/18/25, 6:00PM - 7:25PM | TH
Ages 7 to 14 | Annie Stark | 10th & Mass Studios
N/A | FYTM44
Members $375 | Non-Members $375
Beginner violin lessons in a small class format. Suitable for new beginners and for kids looking to hone their skills learned in school orchestra. No class Nov. 27.
Clarinet Fundies[25FA]
09/4/25 - 10/9/25, 5:30PM - 6:25PM | TH
Ages 10 to 13 | Justin Harbaugh | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FYTM34
Members $120 | Non-Members $120
Just starting out on the clarinet? This class will get you started off on the right foot. Learn the tips and tricks of dealing with those squeaky reeds, forming the embouchure, and having a great air stream. Enjoy making music sooner when the basics are all in place!
Clarinet Fundies: Crossing the Break[25FA]
10/16/25 - 11/20/25, 5:30PM - 6:25PM | TH
Ages 10 to 13 | Justin Harbaugh | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FYTM54
Members $120 | Non-Members $120
What's that key for on the back of the clarinet? That's the register key, and will get you up into the clarion register. Learn the tips and tricks of producing these beautiful tones with control and ease.
Me & YOUkulele[25FA]
11/1/25 - 11/22/25, 11:00AM - 11:55AM | SA
Ages 6 to 10 | Leah Towle | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FTYM166
Members $80 | Non-Members $80
Get to know your ukulele with this beginner course! Students will learn simple chords and basic strumming patterns in a beginner friendly way. No music experience needed. Students must provide their own ukulele.
Music Makers[25FA]
11/1/25 - 11/22/25, 9:00AM - 9:45AM | SA
Ages 2 to 5 | Leah Towle | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FTYM146
Members $70 | Non-Members $70
Are you always dancing around your house? Playing instruments or making noise? Join your young person and explore music through play!

Performance Skill Building

Summer Youth Theatre
SYT Senior: ALICE BY HEART[25SU]
06/30/25 - 07/25/25, 4:00PM - 9:30PM | MO, TU, WE, TH, FR
Ages 14 to 18 | Justin Harbaugh | 10th & Mass Studios
Enrolling Now | BYHEART
Members $335 | Non-Members $335
AUDITIONS HELD ON APRIL 27th: From the Tony® and Grammy® award-winning creators of Spring Awakening, Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik, and co-written by Jessie Nelson (Waitress). In the rubble of the London Blitz of World War II, Alice Spencer’s budding teen life is turned upside down, and she and her dear friend Alfred are forced to take shelter in an underground tube station. When the ailing Alfred is quarantined, Alice encourages him to escape with her into their cherished book and journey down the rabbit hole to Wonderland. This musical encourages us all to celebrate the transformational power of the imagination, even in the harshest of times. Rehearsals: 4 weeks, June 30-July 24. No rehearsal July 4. M-Th | 4-9:30PM & F | 4-7PM. Performances: July 25 | 7PM, July 26 | 2PM & 7PM. SYT placement is by grade, contact us if you have questions about which program to enroll your child. Please note that students in this production will have an independent dinner break during rehearsal that is not overseen by LAC staff members.
Dino Detectives[25SU]
07/7/25 - 07/11/25, 9:00AM - 11:30AM | MO, TU, WE, TH, FR
Ages 6 to 10 | Gwentessa Alfie | 10th & Mass Studios
Enrolling Now | ROOKIESF
Members $125 | Non-Members $125
Join us for a thrilling, action-packed adventure as we dive into the world of mystery and suspense! Campers will work together to solve the baffling disappearance of a beloved dino, all while uncovering secrets, clues, and hidden surprises along the way. Through engaging acting exercises, improvisation, and character development, young performers will bring this whodunit to life!
Adventures Through Time[25SU]
07/14/25 - 07/18/25, 9:00AM - 11:30AM | MO, TU, WE, TH, FR
Ages 6 to 10 | Gwentessa Alfie | 10th & Mass Studios
Enrolling Now | ROOKIESG
Members $125 | Non-Members $125
Students will dive into the world of improvisation, acting, and storytelling as they work together to pull off a series of “time heists” in our zany, action-packed camp. Think you can pull off the perfect caper without getting caught?
A Gaggle of Greek Gods[25SU]
07/21/25 - 07/25/25, 9:00AM - 11:30AM | MO, TU, WE, TH, FR
Ages 6 to 10 | MK Shultz | 10th & Mass Studios
Enrolling Now | ROOKIESH
Members $125 | Non-Members $125
Up on Mount Olympus, what adventures will the greek gods and goddesses get up to? What will save the day? Athena’s smarts, Zeus’s lightning, Apollo’s arrows… or something else entirely?
SYT Internship Program[25SU]
05/30/25 - 07/25/25, 12:30PM - 1:30PM | TH
Ages 15 to 21 | Justin Harbaugh | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | INTERNS
Members $0 | Non-Members $0
SYT's Internship Program is open to high school and college students who want to explore a hands-on theatre work study experience. Each student will be assigned a role for a specific show and will be required to attend weekly meetings over the course of eight weeks. We will be taking a total of twelve to fourteen participants this summer. All positions will be paid by stipend. Our goal is to provide specialized job training and real work experience to make students more competitive in the professional world. To apply, email a resume and letter of interest to Elizabeth Sullivan at elizabeth@lawrenceartscenter.org by Saturday, April 27th. SYT placement is by grade, contact us if you have questions about which program to enroll your child.
SYT Novice/Junior: Escape from the Labyrinth[25SU]
06/30/25 - 07/17/25, 1:00PM - 5:00PM | MO, TU, WE, TH, FR
Ages 10 to 14 | Elizabeth Sullivan | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | ESCAPEL
Members $285 | Non-Members $285
AUDITIONS HELD ON APRIL 27th. In a world ruled by fickle Gods and dangerous beasts, heroes are made—or lost forever. Theseus and Icarus are no strangers to danger. Born to flawed parents and thrown into a world full of impossible challenges, they must fight to survive. From treacherous journeys to Athens to the deadly labyrinth of the Minotaur, their fates are tangled in romance, trickery, . the ever-meddling hands of the Gods. But in a land where monsters lurk in the shadows and escape is never certain, who will rise, and who will fall? Told in a thrilling open theatre style, Escape from the Labyrinth is a bold reimagining of Greek mythology, where the world itself comes to life—heroes, villains, creatures, and even the very land they walk on. Dare to step inside? SYT placement is by grade, contact us if you have questions about which program to enroll your child. Rehearsals: 3 weeks, June 30 - July 17. No rehearsal July 4. M-F | 1-5PM. Performances: July 18 | 7PM, July 19 | 2PM & 7PM.
Creative Play: July Session 2[25SU]
07/21/25 - 07/25/25, 1:00PM - 1:55PM | MO, TU, WE, TH, FR
Ages 3 to 6 | Jillian Grieve | 10th & Mass Studios
Enrolling Now | PLAY2
Members $80 | Non-Members $80
Join us for a Summer Youth Theatre experience for our youngest performers. Using their wildest imaginations, students will engage with each other through play and dramatic exploration. This course takes place at 10th & Mass Studios. SYT placement is by grade, contact us if you have questions about which program to enroll your child.
Creative Play: July Session 1[25SU] - Cancelled
07/7/25 - 07/11/25, 1:00PM - 1:55PM | MO, TU, WE, TH, FR
Ages 3 to 6 | TBD | 10th & Mass Studios
N/A | PLAY1
Members $80 | Non-Members $80
Join us for a Summer Youth Theatre experience for our youngest performers. Using their wildest imaginations, students will engage with each other through play and dramatic exploration. This course takes place at 10th & Mass Studios. SYT placement is by grade, contact us if you have questions about which program to enroll your child.

Technical Theatre
SYT Tech: July Session[25SU]
06/30/25 - 07/25/25, 9:00AM - 12:30PM | MO, TU, WE, TH, FR
Ages 11 to 18 | Lexey Jost | Lawrence Arts Center
Class is Full - contact about waitlist | SUTMTECH2
Members $275 | Non-Members $275
Guided by industry professionals, tech theatre students will learn "behind the scenes" basics, specializing in the area that interests them the most: lighting, painting, carpentry, sound, property, and rigging. SYT placement is by grade, contact us if you have questions about which program to enroll your child. As part of this course, each student will work as a crew member on one of our July SYT performances. No class July 4 & 5 in observation of Independence Day.
SYT Costumes: July Session[25SU]
06/30/25 - 07/25/25, 9:30AM - 12:30PM | MO, TU, WE, TH, FR
Ages 11 to 18 | Knox McClendon | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | SUTMCOST2
Members $250 | Non-Members $250
Guided by industry professionals, students will learn the basics of costume design and use their skills to bring costumes to life for our exciting summer season! As part of this course, participation in July SYT performances is optional. No class July 4 & 5 in observation of Independence Day. SYT placement is by grade, contact us if you have questions about which program to enroll your child.
Stage Makeup for Theatre[25FA]
09/3/25 - 09/24/25, 5:00PM - 6:25PM | WE
Ages 14 to 120 | Knox McClendon | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FYTM13
Members $100 | Non-Members $100
Learn how to create makeup looks for all kinds of theatre! This class will cover basic stage makeup and special effects makeup such as old age, animals, and wounds. No prior knowlege needed, will need to come with basic makeup supplies. A list of supplies will be provided.
Stitch & Sketch: Cosplay Creation & Figure Drawing[25FA]
10/1/25 - 11/19/25, 5:00PM - 6:25PM | WE
Ages 12 to 18 | Knox McClendon | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FYTM43
Members $265 | Non-Members $265
In this special crossover class with Youth Visual Arts, students must bring their own base costume, and we will design and create cosplay accessories and embellishments for 5 weeks followed by 3 weeks of Life Drawing. Learn poses and draw each other.
Nutcrackin'! The Technical Boogaloo Holiday Special[25FA]
11/1/25 - 12/6/25, 1:30PM - 4:30PM | SA
Ages 12 to 18 | Lexey Jost | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | CRACKIN
Members $200 | Non-Members $200
Technical Theatre is BACK in this holiday extravaganza! Students of the LAC Tech program are invited to the shop as we unpack our yearly production: A Kansas Nutcracker. They'll learn the ins and outs of a "show-in-a-box:" matching paint styles and colors, building replacement mechanical parts, rehabilitating electrical components, and developing a love-hate relationship with Tchaikovsky. Prerequisite: Completion of a previous LAC tech class. No class Nov. 29.

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Escape from the Labyrinth

A Summer Youth Theatre Production In a world ruled by fickle Gods and dangerous beasts, heroes are made—or lost forever. Theseus and Icarus are no strangers to danger. Born to flawed parents and thrown into a world full of impossible challenges, they must fight to survive. From treacherous journeys to Athens to the deadly labyrinth […]Read More

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3rd Annual Averill Award Ceremony

The Averill Award | A Summer Youth Theatre Lifetime Achievement Award Join us as we honor 52 years of Summer Youth Theatre with a lifetime achievement award presented to Jeff Sherr and Rebecca Sherr Christian. This special pre-show presentation takes place on July 25th, on the MainStage. This Annual Award Ceremony recognizes Summer Youth Theatre […]Read More

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Alice By Heart

A Summer Youth Theatre Production From the Tony® and Grammy® award-winning creators of Spring Awakening, Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik, and co-written by Jessie Nelson (Waitress). In the rubble of the London Blitz of World War II, Alice Spencer’s budding teen life is turned upside down, and she and her dear friend Alfred are forced […]Read More

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Lawrence Arts Center is here to ensure anyone—of any age and any background—can connect with a supportive community and flex their creative muscles. With contemporary exhibitions, performances, and an array of theatre and music education classes for adults and kids, everyone will find something that’s right for them.

Our primary state-of-the-art facility at 940 New Hampshire St. features classrooms, studios, theatres, and more. To further support the community, we also have a space for classes and rehearsal at 10th & Mass Studios.

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