Central Florida Community Arts Youth Theatre
About
Orlando's largest community arts non-profit with multiple youth theater tiers
Central Florida Community Arts (CFCArts) operates from SW Ivanhoe Boulevard in Orlando with a Youth Theatre program covering pre-K through 12th grade. The structure separates no-audition Companies from audition-based Troupes.
Programs for Kids and Teens
Tiered youth theater for ages 4 through grade 12:
- Jr. Companies (PreK-2nd grade)
- Companies (3rd-12th, no auditions required)
- Jr. Troupe (3rd-12th, audition-based)
- Troupe (advanced students pursuing careers)
- Summer camps PreK-12
What's Included
- Audition-optional pathway (Companies) for kids not ready to compete
- Career-track Troupe for advanced students
- Connection to broader CFCArts community programs
Experience
The audition-vs-no-audition split is unusual and welcoming - kids who want stage time without pressure can join Companies, while serious performers move into Troupes. Career-track tier signals CFCArts treats Troupe alumni as future professionals.