Neighborhood Youth Theatre
Building confidence, creativity, character and connection — on stage and in life.
Neighborhood Youth Theatre
Building confidence, creativity, character and connection — on stage and in life.
Where Creative Thinkers Thrive
Our musical theatre programs are designed to foster creative thinking and develop each student’s imaginative potential through creative dramatics.
Students receive expert training in singing, dancing, acting, and staging and choreography techniques appropriate for their skill level. This balanced approach emphasizes the development of the complete performer while allowing each student to grow at a pace they are comfortable with.
Our Programs
Broadway Kids
SCHOOL-YEAR PROGRAM
(August – May)
Introductory musical theatre training in acting, singing and dance for young performers of all experience levels.
This introductory children’s theater program develops the building blocks of singing, acting, and dancing through a variety of voice and acting exercises and improv games. Guided by the experiential learning processes of creative dramatics, students learn the basic theatrical concepts and become skilled in new ways to communicate through voice and body. Students then apply this knowledge by performing a musical number in the annual dance recital.
NOTE: This group does not perform in the musical production.
Broadway Juniors
SCHOOL-YEAR PROGRAM
(August – May)
Musical theatre training in acting, singing and dance culminating in a fully staged musical production.
This introductory children’s theater program develops the building blocks of singing, acting, and dancing through a variety of voice and acting exercises and improv games. Guided by the experiential learning processes of creative dramatics, students learn the basic theatrical concepts and become skilled in new ways to communicate through voice and body. Students then apply this knowledge by performing a musical number in the annual dance recital. Roles are assigned based on suitability, capability and comfort level.
**Tuition is set as a class fee and is NOT part of the total family hours discount.**
Now casting Moana Jr. for the 2026-2027 season!
Acting Foundations
12-WEEK PROGRAM
(Fall, Spring Sessions)
Focused acting training that builds confidence, character development and performance skills through theatre exercises, scene work and improv.
Acting Foundations gives young performers the opportunity to strengthen their acting skills through theatre exercises, improv, character development and scene work. Students learn to make confident performance choices, communicate through voice and body, work collaboratively with other actors and bring characters and stories to life.
Designed for beginners as well as experienced performers, this 12-week class can be taken on its own or as additional acting training for students participating in Broadway Juniors. No auditions are required, and students of all skill levels are welcome.
NOTE: Pair with Broadway Juniors for additional acting training.
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Tuition & Fees
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Dress Code
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See Them Take the Stage
From first rehearsals to final bows, our performers bring stories to life together.
On Stage This Season
On Stage This Season
Disney's Moana Jr.
Join our Broadway Juniors as they bring Disney’s Moana Jr. to the stage – an adventurous story of courage, identity and discovering where you belong. A production the whole family will love!
Performances
May 2, 2027
Location
Mac Gray Auditorium Statesville, NC
Growing Through The Creative Process
The performance is the outcome. The growth happens along the way. It doesn’t happen in a single rehearsal, it happens by showing up week after week. Something that once felt intimidating becomes familiar. A difficult scene finally clicks. A student finds the courage to make a bigger choice. And little by little, a group of individual performers learns to trust one another and becomes a cast.
Our school-year approach gives students the time and space for those moments to happen naturally, building their skills, stretching their creativity, and helping them discover just how much they’re capable of along the way.
Ready to Give it a Try?
Sometimes the best way to know is to jump in and experience it! Book a trial class and let your child meet the instructor, join the fun, and see what Neighborhood Youth Theatre is all about.
Choose your class and select the Trial option when registering.
Questions Before You Enroll?
Not sure which program is the right fit? Have a question about classes, productions, or enrollment? Send us a message and we’ll be happy to help.