Music Theatre Wichita
About
Wichita's professional musical theater company with year-round youth academy
Music Theatre Wichita produces full-scale musicals and runs The Academy at MTWichita for youth education. The Academy absorbed Music Theatre for Young People and continues that program's school-year and summer offerings.
Programs for Kids and Teens
Multiple tracks for kids and teens:
- Rising Stars Youth Ensemble (teens performing 35+ concerts per summer)
- Youth classes during the school year
- Summer camps and masterclasses
- Scholarship opportunities for classes
- Audition workshops
What's Included
- Faculty from MTWichita's professional productions
- Performance opportunities in concert and showcase settings
- Scholarship financial aid available
Experience
The connection to the mainstage company means kids work with directors and music staff who run professional productions. The Rising Stars ensemble is unusual in giving teens a real touring/concert load over a single summer.