Youth Theatre

Chagrin Valley Little Theatre has a long-standing commitment to encouraging children and young people in acting. Since its establishment in the 1950s, the Chagrin Valley Little Theatre’s Youth Theatre program has fulfilled this mission with dedication and professionalism, while fostering cherished memories and a lifelong love for the stage among Northeast Ohio young people

We believe that performing on a stage in front of an audience teaches children discipline, self-confidence and responsibility, even if they never pursue acting as anything more than a hobby — and besides, it’s a whole lot of fun!

The legacy carries on with Chagrin Valley Little Theatre’s Summer Youth Theatre Camps as our instructors invite students to join an unforgettable journey in the arts.

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CVLT's 2024 Summer Youth Theatre Camps are now open for registration!

2024 Summer Youth Camps

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We’ll have fun diving into the magic of theatre in vibrant and exciting programs tailored to kids in grades 1-8, where learning the art of acting is not only educational but also an absolute blast. No need for auditions or prior experience — just bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and readiness for fun!

Budding performers will find these five-hour daily sessions brimming with activities that explore the basics and finer points of theatre. Campers will learn vocal projection, diction, and stage movement to elevate their skills while engaging in character development, improvisation, and dramatic exercises suited to all skill levels. Concluding these three-week series are showcase performances where each student’s unique talents take to the stage.

CVLT’s Summer Theatre camps are about more than just learning acting; they are an excellent opportunity for creativity and camaraderie. Young people in theatre programs will tell you they’ve forged lasting friendships and developed essential interpersonal skills along the way.

Register your child for Chagrin Valley Little Theatre’s Summer Youth Theatre Camps to share with them the joy of theatrical expression and an inclusive and fun social experience.

June 10-28, 2024

  • Entering Grades 5-8
  • Weekdays from 9:00am – 2:00pm
  • Showcase performance on Friday, June 28th at 7:00 PM
  • Pricing: $700
  • Maximum Class Size: 25

Students will explore basic movement for stage acting through imagination and artistic play. They will also learn basic stage directions, and learn how to become comfortable speaking in front of others. Song and dance may also be applied throughout our exploration depending on student interest. The end of the session will feature a showcase where students can create their own performances, perform from published works, sing, or dance while showcasing the new skills they have learned by applying them to their performances.

July 8-26, 2024

  • Entering Grades 1-4
  • Weekdays from 9:00am – 2:00pm
  • Showcase performance on Thursday, July 25th at 7:00 PM
  • Wrap-up class on Friday, July 26th
  • Pricing: $700
  • Maximum Class Size: 25

Students will explore different acting methods and apply the principles to both improvised scene work and scenes assigned to them from published works. Students will also review basic stage directions, the basis of improvisation skills, and how to trust your scene partners. These skills can also be applied to song work both solo, duet, and group. The end of the session will feature a showcase where students can create scenework, perform from published works, sing, or dance while showcasing the new skills they have learned by applying them to their performance.