Young Actors Theatre
About
Young Actors Theatre (React Classes)
Founded in 1976 by NYC actress Charlotte Kaufman, Young Actors Theatre (operating as React Classes) runs K-12 theater training out of downtown Indianapolis with a never-turn-away financial policy.
K-12 Self-Empowerment Theatre
Tiered curriculum across elementary through high school. Programs include:
- Grades K-3: Interactive fairy tales, confidence and discipline foundations
- Grades 4-8: Self-Empowerment Theatre play development
- High school: Advanced character work, leadership, multiple theatre styles
- Original play development with student input
- Performance opportunities at the venue
What's Included
- Instruction in downtown Indianapolis
- Need-based financial aid (never turn a student away)
- Multi-year progression across grade tiers
Experience
Strong fit for families wanting kids to develop self-confidence and original storytelling skills alongside acting craft, with a long history of inclusive scholarship access.