The lights, the dazzle, the faraway places – there is so much to love about theater. From front of house to back of house and everything in between, the YMCA provides opportunities for you to fulfill your lifelong dream – or to enable someone else’s. Below are the ways you can get involved in our Theater programs whether you love the spotlight or prefer to be behind it.
 

In the Spotlight

1. Try a Theater Class – Ages 3-9
   Starting in March, all of our branches will offer theater classes so that children ages 3-9 can try their hand at acting. Theater classes meet weekly for just one month to encourage children to try something new. Registration is open for classes in March, April and May.
   • Preschool Musical Theater – Ages 3-6
   • Intro to Acting – Ages 6-9
      
2. Register for Summer Theater Camp – Ages 4-15
   Throughout the summer, children can join a week-long theater camp at Camp Jennersville in West Grove or at Camp UMLY in Berwyn. At the end of each week, campers will perform for caregivers in a performance that you don’t want to miss! Themes include fairytales, Annie Jr., and a few Disney favorites. Registration is now open!
    
3. Join a Theater Production - Ages 5-18
   Our Performing Arts Companies (PACs), Jennersville PAC and UMLY PAC offer several full-scale productions throughout the year for a range of ages. Current productions include:
   • Disney Storybook Theater – Ages 5-8
   • Seussical Jr. – Ages 6-12
   • Grease – Ages 9-18
   • Peter Pan Jr. - Ages 6-12 - Registration is Full!
   • Newsies Jr. - Ages 5-18 - Registration is Full!

Behind the Spotlight

1. Join our Stage Crew – Ages 6-18
   Jennersville PAC and UMLY PAC offer unique opportunities for children to learn about all aspects of theater production. Your child can join the stage crew for an upcoming theater production or attend one of our specialty Summer Camps.
   • Starts Soon! Newsies Jr. Technical Theater – Ages 8-15
   • Technical Theater Camps – Ages 8-15
   • Makeup and Costume Design Camp – Ages 10-15
      
2. Volunteer – All Ages
   Volunteers of all ages support our productions in a variety of roles – marketing, ticket sales, concessions, set building and backstage support. Learn more and sign up today! 
    
3. Cheer from the Audience – All Ages
   Theater fans of all ages love to watch our performers live out their dreams on our stage. Dates for upcoming performances are listed below. 
   • Grease @ Jennersville YMCA 
     • March 31 at 7:00 PM
     • April 1 at 7:00 PM
     • April 2 at 2:00 PM
   • Seussical Jr. @ Jennersville YMCA
     • April 14 at 7:00 PM
     • April 15 at 2:00 PM
   • Newsies Jr. @ Rotwitt Theater
     • April 27 - 29