Orlando Family Stage Youth Academy
About
Florida's only professional theater for young audiences
Orlando Family Stage operates from its E Princeton Street venue as the only professional theater for young audiences in Florida. The Youth Academy runs alongside the mainstage company, training pre-K through 12th grade students.
Programs for Kids and Teens
Multiple tracks from pre-K through high school:
- Creative Drama, Acting, Musical Theatre
- Design and Tech Academy (grades 6-12)
- Audition-Based Production (Summer 2026: Once Upon a One More Time, grades 6-12)
- Teen Perspectives Lab
- Student Apprenticeships (mentoring/leadership)
- Theatre for the Very Young
What's Included
- Faculty from professional Orlando Family Stage company
- Behind-the-scenes design/tech tracks
- Apprenticeship pathway for committed teens
Experience
Connection to Florida's only professional youth theater means kids work with directors and staff actively producing for kid audiences. Design/Tech Academy gives a meaningful path for kids drawn to backstage work.