Western Reserve Playhouse
About
Historic Summit County Playhouse with Three-Week Youth Theatre
Western Reserve Playhouse is a historic theatre venue in Bath / Richfield north of Akron, producing award-winning community theatre seasons. The playhouse runs summer education programs that culminate in full youth productions.
Youth Theatre Programs
The three-week Youth Theatre program runs in June and ends with a two-night production on the playhouse stage. Programming includes:
- Three-week summer Youth Theatre intensive
- Recurring summer education camps for kids
- Youth audition opportunities for select season productions
- Hands-on rehearsal time on a working theatre stage
What's Included
- Use of the historic Western Reserve Playhouse stage for the final production
- Direction by theatre staff inside an active community theater
- Performance for live audiences at the end of the program
Experience
The program suits kids who want a concentrated, production-focused summer experience rather than year-round drop-in classes. Past students leave with a full show credit and a recording of a two-night run.