Clarksville Youth Theatre

Community Youth Theatre at Austin Peay State University

Clarksville Youth Theatre is a community-open youth theatre program run through Austin Peay State University's Community School of the Arts. Classes and rehearsals take place in the Trahern Building Lab Theatre on APSU's campus, giving young actors access to a real university theater space.

Programs for Kids

Open to ages 10-17, the program builds toward fully staged productions each season. Programs include:
- Production-based youth theatre track
- Acting fundamentals
- Stagecraft and production work
- Live performance opportunities
- Seasonal mainstage productions (e.g. "The Mysterious Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde")

What's Included

• Use of APSU's Trahern Building Lab Theatre
• Faculty drawn from university and community theatre artists
• Hands-on stagecraft experience
• Live audience performance

Experience

Fits middle and high school students who want a serious community theatre experience on a college campus, working a full production cycle from rehearsal to performance. Strong choice for teens considering theatre study in college since the rehearsal model mirrors university programs.