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Winter/Spring 2026 Education Catalog Now Live!
YTC @ BAC: Beverly Art Center’s Youth Theatre Company
The Youth Theatre Company produces full-scale productions featuring students ages 8-18. Students audition for and are cast in a show, then meet 2-3 times a week for rehearsals.
Students get the chance to work with a variety of Directors, Music Directors, and Choreographers, as well as join the YTC Family and build friendships that will last a lifetime.
All YTC productions will have 4 ticketed performances in the Baffes Theatre at the Beverly Arts Center.
YTC @ BAC Quick Facts:
- Tuition for ‘25-‘26 productions is $400 (includes two complimentary tickets per actor enrolled).
- Productions will rehearse 2-3 times a week. Not every student will be called to every rehearsal.
- Actors will be asked to give their conflicts during auditions. Production will do what they are able to accommodate for conflicts.
- Actors must register in order to audition. All actors who audition will be cast in the show.
- There may be additional rehearsals added during and leading up to the performances.
- There are a limited number of slots available for each production.
- If an actor is participating in two YTC productions that overlap, accommodations will be made by the production team to ensure that the actor is able to rehearse and perform in both.
- Audition materials and instructions will be released prior to the start of auditions for each production.
Upcoming Productions!
Beetlejuice, Jr.
It’s our show now, kid. The ghost-with-the-most comes to the stage in Beetlejuice JR., the frightfully funny musical based on the beloved motion picture turned Broadway phenomenon. Lydia Deetz is a strange and unusual teenager, still grieving the loss of her mother and obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.” Lucky for Lydia, she and her father move to a new house haunted by a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a delightful demon with a real zest for life. When Lydia calls on Beetlejuice to scare away anyone with a pulse, this double-crossing specter shows his true stripes, unleashing a (Nether)world of pandemonium.
With music and lyrics by Tony Award-nominee Eddie Perfect and a book by Tony Award-nominated pair Anthony King and Scott Brown, Beetlejuice was nominated for eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical. A viral “sucks-yes” on social media, this \OP[\’;Smusical struck a chord with young theatre lovers who adored its unabashed humor and emotional honestnnxxxy.
Created for the generation that made it a hit, Beetlejuice JR. is a wacky theatrical party for all! (From Music Theatre International)
Ages 8-18
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30pm-8:30pm
Auditions & Callbacks: August 26th, August 27th, August 28th
Rehearsals: September 2nd-October 15th
Performances: October 16th & 17th @ 7:00pm, October 18th & 19th @ 3:00pm
Directed by Patty Green
$400
Frozen, Jr.
The enchanting modern classic from Disney is ready for your Broadway Junior stars! Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The show features all of the memorable songs from the animated film, with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, plus five new songs written for the Broadway production.
A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart! (From Music Theatre International)
Ages 8-18
Mondays & Thursdays from 5:30pm-7:30pm, Saturdays from 1:00pm-3:00pm
Auditions & Callbacks: September 22nd, September 26th, September 27th
Rehearsals: September 29th-December 10th
Performances: December 11th & 12th @ 7:00pm, December 13th & 14th @ 3:00pm
Directed by Noel Price
$400
YTC Combo
For the kids that just can’t get enough of the stage, the combo option allows students to participate in both Fall Shows at a 5% discounted rate.
YTC Combo: Beetlejuice, Jr. & Frozen, Jr.
Ages 8-18
August 26th-December 14th
Directors: Patty Green, Noel Price
$760
Youth Theater Company
Sign up now for the Beverly Arts Center Youth Theatre Company’s 2025-2026 season!
School of Fine Arts FAQ
This information is usually listed on the “Welcome Letters” sent out by the Teaching Artists 24-48 hours prior to the start of the first class. If it isn’t listed, please see our Front Desk before class time.
The Teaching Artist will send out a “Welcome Letter” with an overview of the class and the most current syllabus. It also contains contact information for the Teaching Artist.
Classes under the minimum number of enrollment can be canceled by the BAC. Patrons will be refunded the full amount in these circumstances. Students registered for the class will be notified prior to the start date in most cases unless the class is allowed to run for the first day. If classes are still under the threshold after the first class, patrons will be refunded for the remaining classes in the session.
Classes under the minimum number of enrollment can be canceled by the BAC. Patrons will be refunded the full amount in these circumstances. Students registered for the class will be notified prior to the start date in most cases unless the class is allowed to run for the first day. If classes are still under the threshold after the first class, patrons will be refunded for the remaining classes in the session.
Classes under the minimum number of enrollment can be canceled by the BAC. Patrons will be refunded the full amount in these circumstances. Students registered for the class will be notified prior to the start date in most cases unless the class is allowed to run for the first day. If classes are still under the threshold after the first class, patrons will be refunded for the remaining classes in the session.
The Fall 2024 Session will have performing arts classes (Dance, Theatre & Music) running 12-weeks (and 11-weeks on Saturdays). Fall Visual Arts classes will run 6-weeks (And 5-weeks for Saturday Visual Classes).
Winter & Spring 2025 performing arts classes will run 10-weeks (9-weeks for Saturday classes in the Spring). Winter & Spring Visual Arts classes will run 5-weeks (and 4-weeks for Saturday Visual Arts Classes).
No refunds are issued unless a class has been canceled by the BAC. In all other cases, a credit will be issued on the account after the first class only for the remainder of the session.
The School of Fine Arts is off for Labor Day and Memorial Day. School is not in session during the weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and off on the Fourth of July.
Dance FAQ
Yes. The Recital & Dance Costume fee is $65.00. It can be purchased at the Front Desk.
These fees also help to compensate for the operating costs to run the recitals.
Tickets will go on sale on sale Monday, November 11th, 2024. They will be exclusively open to parents/guardians only for one week. On Monday, November 18th, 2024, tickets will go on sale for the general public.
Seating is reserved.
- For children’s and teenage ballet classes pink leotards, pink tights, and pink ballet shoes are recommended. A white t-shirt, black sweatpants and black ballet shoes are also acceptable wear for ballet classes. For Adult Ballet, close-fitting, comfortable clothing is recommended. Please do not wear costumes or tutus. Students should wear Ballet shoes, however, socks are also permitted for basic classes.
- For Teeny Tot Hip Hop and Hip Hop I classes, comfortable clothing and gym shoes are acceptable wear.
- For Jazz, students need black bottoms, a solid colored leotard, and black jazz shoes.
- For children’s tap classes, students need black dance bottoms, a solid colored leotard or top, and black tap shoes.
- For adult tap classes, students should wear comfortable clothings with pants ending above the angle and black tap shoes.
- For combo classes, students can wear any color leotard with tights, pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes, and a white t-shirt with any color sweatpants.
Visual Arts FAQ
Supplies are currently provided for all Visual Arts classes. However, it is recommended that students purchase their own drawing paper, drawing pencil, and eraser for drawing classes (so as to work on them at home).
The BAC will hold all student artwork & ceramics projects up to a month after the class has ended. If projects are not picked up by then, artwork will be removed from the classroom.
Music FAQ
Students registered for guitar and string classes should bring their own instruments. There are acoustic guitars on-site that may be used temporarily and on-site only if a student does not bring a guitar to class. Piano classes have a piano lab held in the Dark Room.
Only students currently enrolled in a piano class or taking piano lessons with the Beverly Arts Center can schedule a practice session in the piano rooms. Students under 12 must be accompanied by a guardian/parent.
Students perform twice a year in our bi-annual music recitals held in the Baffes Theatre. The next show is scheduled for Friday, December 13th, 2024.
Yes. Students may register through Front Desk or find registration links to private music lessons in our catalog. All private music lessons are offered in packages of 12-weeks or 6-weeks for the Fall 2024 session.
Theatre FAQ
Please check out all audition information above or on our Auditions tab.
Students will perform for family and friends on the last day of their class. These performances will be held in the classrooms.
