Educational Programs
Spotlight Youth Theatre offers many educational programs for young people of all ages throughout the year, including:
2026 Summer Theatre Camps!
During each Spotlight Youth Theatre’s 2026 Summer Theatre Camps session, actors will learn the shows and then perform for families and friends! All young people ages 7-17 are welcome, whether it’s their first theatre experience or just keeping in practice.
SYT’s Sensational Summer Theater Camps for Preschoolers and Gradeschoolers, Ages 3-7
Designed specifically for toddlers ages 3–7, Spotlight Youth Theatre’s Little Actors Academy combines the joy of music, movement, and imagination to create an unforgettable theatrical experience!
Young Playwright’s Competition! Spotlight Youth Theatre PLAYFEST 2027
Do you have a story that belongs on the stage?
Spotlight Youth Theatre’s annual PLAYFEST invites young playwrights ages 13–24 to write an original short play for performers ages 8–19. The ultimate goal is to see your work fully produced on the Spotlight Youth Theatre stage!
Every playwright who enters – not just the winners – will receive thoughtful feedback, tips, and guidance from Spotlight’s award-winning dramatists.
Spotlight Youth Theatre – SYT Company – Singing and Dancing Troupe
Spotlight Youth Theatre’s SYT Company Singing and Dancing Troupe encompass all skill levels, with participants ranging in age from 5 to 19. The children and young adults in these troupes work with experienced musical directors and choreographers to hone their skills in singing, dancing, and meeting any challenge with unbeatable confidence!
SYT PRIDE
SYT Pride offers a safe place for LGBTQ+ youth in the Phoenix area to be free to explore their experiences, collaborate with like-minded youth, and express themselves by creating original and transformative pieces of theater.
SYT Pride aims to enable youth who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community an opportunity to tell their stories through theater and to increase LGBTQ+ visibility and equity through collaboration, education, and performance.
Various Workshops and Master Class Events
Check back frequently to discover the new and exciting learning opportunities we are putting in the spotlight!