Participation in theater arts can foster both personal & physical development, including emotional & social growth leading to increased self-confidence & self-esteem. The list below represents theater companies & youth theater groups in Upper California…also check with local schools & college theater departments for more opportunities to participate in theater.
Butte County
Birdcage Theatre; Oroville. Training & education for both young people & adults in the performing arts. www.birdcagetheatre.net; 1740 Bird St., (530) 533-BIRD.
Blue Room Theatre & Blue Room Young Company; Chico. Serving the community since 1994 with ongoing mainstage shows as well as special events. Youth program for ages 3-18 years. The Blue Room Young Company is a non-profit, educational organization dedicated to providing children & teens with the opportunity to experience the performing arts. Year-round productions, classes & workshops.
www.blueroomtheatre.com; 139 West First St., (530) 895-3749.
Chico Cabaret; Chico. Professional, high-energy musical theatre, comedy & drama. Features local actors, singers, dancers, musicians, visual artists & other creative community residents. Education & training in theatre arts for young people, teens and adults. Shows often rated for mature audiences. www.chicocabaret.com; 2201 Pillsbury Rd., Suite 174, (530) 895-0245.
Chico Theater Company; Chico. Chico Theater Company ETC (Enriching The Children) is a community-based youth & children’s theater company dedicated to producing quality youth theater for ages 4-18 yrs. Offers culturally, generationally & socially diverse theatrical experiences. www.chicotheatercompany.com; 166-F Eaton Rd. (530) 894-3282.
Theatre on the Ridge; Paradise. Offers the StageCoach Youth Theater Program for youth ages 6 to 16. Basic and advanced skill-building classes in acting, music and dance. Promotes self-expression and collaboration, builds self-confidence, and explores the creative process through all aspects of theater arts. www.totr.org; 3735 Neal Rd., (530) 877-5760.
Shasta County
Christian Youth Theater (CYT); Redding. Youth program for ages 6-18 years. After-school theater arts training program, offering programs through the school year. Drama, voice, dance & a range of specialty theatrical workshops. www.cytredding.org; 909 Dana Dr Ste 2F, (530) 524-4402.
Redding City Musical Theater; Redding. Provides musical theater dance at Redding Ballet Academie. Opportunities for singers, dancers & actors to perform in family musicals. Ages child-adult; casting age depends on production.www.rcmtc.org; 1726 Market St., (530) 515-3262.
Westside Performing Arts Company; Redding. Quality theater instruction for all ages & abilities. Includes acting, dance, music, scriptwriting, singing & more. Something for everyone! wpac.wordpress.com; 666 East Cypress Ave., #8, (530) 515-7151.
Southern Siskiyou County
Shadowbox Players; Mt. Shasta. Through quality live theater, outreach programs & classes, Shadowbox Players enriches the community, encourages artistic expression & provides jobs for local artists. Presents both original & traditional pieces that confront, celebrate life, & make the human spirit soar. Teens-adults. (530) 261-0717.
KANS- Kids Acting Network; Yreka. Kids make up their own show from conception to production. Encompasses all theatre modalities: script & song writing, video, acting, dance, choreography, stage design & performance. Annual summer day camp. Ages teens-20yrs. Free (NEA grant recipient). Siskiyou Performing Arts Center, Dunlap Theater, 315 Yreka St. Linda (530) 276-4113 or Marah (530) 926-2338.
