Rising Youth Theatre
About
Rising Youth Theatre at Phoenix Center for the Arts
Rising Youth Theatre is a youth leadership and theater organization in central Phoenix that pairs performing arts training with social-justice themes, with classes and camps held at Phoenix Center for the Arts.
Programs for Youth and Adults
Classes for ages 4 and up plus adult sessions, covering performance and behind-the-scenes craft. Programs include:
- Acting and improv classes
- Design and film workshops
- Movement-based theater
- Summer camps (9am-3pm at central Phoenix)
- Youth-led play development
What's Included
- Instruction at Phoenix Center for the Arts
- Mix of acting craft and creative writing
- Camp programming with full-day structure
Experience
Programs lean into youth voice and original storytelling, fitting kids and teens drawn to theater as a creative and civic outlet rather than purely performance training.