Come on stage with Young Company!
Through a diverse and exciting production season, Young Company offers countless opportunities for children and teens to experience the excitement of the theatre as they hone their craft, develop new skills, overcome challenges, and make new friends in a safe and encouraging production environment.
Health and Safety NoticeWe take your child's well-being seriously and have implemented measures to minimize the risk of illness, including reduced class sizes, adjusted curriculums, social distancing, wearing masks, and more. See our parent pack below for full details.
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Upcoming Programs
Monologue Masterclass - Spring Session
You're invited to an intensive theatre experience that teaches fundamental acting skills through monologues and small scenes. Young actors will learn about characterization, memorization, and performance through a series of hands-on workshops.
| Class Times | 5 Week program. Meets each Saturday, 10 am – 12:30 pm, Feb 6 - March 6, 2021 |
| Performance | Due to COVID-19, this class will feature a digital recital showcasing each student's work. |
| Class Size | 5 - 13 actors |
| Show Type | Play (non-musical) |
| Suitable for Ages | 8 – 16. Please note that this class requires greater levels of reading. |
| Cost | $150 |
| Sign Up Information | Enroll online or call (405) 208 6200. Financial aid may be available for eligible applicants. |
The Emperor's New Clothes
A hilarious dramatization of the Hans Christian Andersen tale. Two swindlers see their chance for riches as they encounter a fashion-obsessed Emperor on the lookout for the latest garments.
| Rehearsals | 3 Week Production - Part of our 2021 Summer Camps June 7 - 25, 2021 |
| Performance Dates | TBA |
| Cast Size | 10 - 20 actors |
| Show Type | Play (non-musical) |
| Suitable for Ages | 8 – 16. Limited roles for younger cast members may be available. May include adult actors in some principal roles. |
| Audition Information | New actors may be required to submit a video audition. |
| Sign Up Information | Enroll online or call (405) 208 6200. Financial aid may be available for eligible applicants. |
The Wizard of OZ
Take an unforgettable journey down the Yellow Brick Road to the magical land of Oz. Dorothy and her trusty pup Toto encounter new friends—including The Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion—and face unexpected challenges in the musical stage adaptation of the landmark 1939 MGM film. Be dazzled by the spectacular setting and charmed by its timeless score, featuring such cherished classics as “Over the Rainbow”—ultimately to discover that there’s truly no place like home.
| Rehearsals | 3 Week Production - Part of our 2021 Summer Camps July 12 - 30, 2021 |
| Performance Dates | TBA |
| Cast Size | 15 - 25 actors |
| Show Type | Musical |
| Suitable for Ages | 8 – 16. Limited roles for younger cast members may be available. May include adult actors in some principal roles. |
| Audition Information | New actors may be required to submit a video audition. |
| Sign Up Information | Enroll online or call (405) 208 6200. Financial aid may be available for eligible applicants. |
Monologue Masterclass - Fall Session
You're invited to an intensive theatre experience that teaches fundamental acting skills through monologues and small scenes. Young actors will learn about characterization, memorization, and performance through a series of hands-on workshops.
| Class Times | 5 Week program. Meets each Saturday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Sept 4 - Oct 2, 2021 (Dates subject to change) |
| Performance Details | Recital details will be announced by July 1, 2021. |
| Class Size | 5 - 13 actors |
| Suitable for Ages | 8 – 16. Please note that this class requires greater levels of reading. |
| Sign Up Information | Enrollment opens on July 1. The tuition cost is $150. Financial aid may be available for eligible applicants. |
A Christmas Story
The Christmas classic which follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself, at Higbee's Department Store. The consistent response: "You'll shoot your eye out!" All the elements from the beloved motion picture are here, including Scut Farkas, the school bully; the boys' experiment with a wet tongue on a cold lamppost; Ralphie's father winning a lamp shaped like a woman's leg in a net stocking; Ralphie's fantasy scenarios and more.
| Rehearsals | Rehearsal dates for this show will be released on July 1, 2021. |
| Performance Dates |
Performance dates for this show will be released on July 1, 2021. |
| Cast Size | 13 - 16 actors |
| Show Type | Play (non-musical) |
| Suitable for Ages | 8 – 16. Limited roles for younger cast members may be available. May include adult actors in some principal roles. |
| Audition Information | New actors may be required to submit a video audition. |
| Sign Up Information | Enrollment opens on August 1, 2021. The tuition cost is $350. Financial aid may be available for eligible applicants. |
More Information
Questions?
Want to know more about our process, how we work, or what to expect? Contact our program director at (405) 208-6200 or email Nathan@oklahomachildrenstheatre.org
Our Location
All of our Fall & Winter classes and camps will be held in the OCT Arts Annex, at the state fairgrounds (formerly Oklahoma Contemporary). Find it on Google Maps