Frequently Asked Questions

Classes in the 2024-2025 season will be held at the Embassy Theatre. Academy students will receive detailed information about drop-off, pick-up, and parking upon successful registration.

Camps are held at various locations. See camp registration for details.

Unless otherwise noted, classes are 55 minutes long.

Note: No parents are allowed in the classroom during class/camp.

No! Classes/Camps are open to students of all levels and experience. We encourage everyone to enroll.

All registration is online. Immediately upon completing your registration, you should receive a confirmation email. If you do not, please follow up with admin@fortwayneyoutheatre.org.

If a Class/Camp is full, please email admin@fortwayneyoutheatre.org to be placed on our first come, first served wait list.

Full payment must be received no later than 1 week prior to the start of class/camp. Payment can be made online, via phone (260-422-6900) or by check (payable to "Fort Wayne Youtheatre"). Youtheatre is unable to hold unpaid registrations past the payment deadline.

Youtheatre is pleased to offer need-based scholarships to students who wish to participate. Summer Camp, Fall Semester &  Spring Semester financial aid applications must be submitted by the listed due date. Click Here for more info.

No. However, registration payments are not due until 1 week prior to the first day. So you have plenty of time!

No. Students learn better, enjoy themselves more and are more free to be creative with those their own age/grade.

Exception: High School students with no experience may want to start in Junior Drama, where our trained staff can better determine if they are prepared for Senior Drama.

Attendance is important. Performing is a collaborative art and regular absences affect the entire class. If your student needs to be absent, please email their teaching artist at the email listed in the Student Handbook. Excessive absence may result in removal from some class material or class itself.

If you would like to switch classes, it must be done before the start of term. If you have signed up for the wrong class or need to make a schedule change please contact admin@fortwayneyoutheatre.org.

Cancellations/Refunds must be requested no less than 1 week prior to the first day of class/camp. Full refunds via original payment form can only be made if requested by that date. Please allow up to 5 business days for the refund to be issued.

We reserve the right to cancel Class/Camp at any time, resulting in a FULL refund via the original payment form.

If our Indiana weather results in class cancellations, notice will be posted on our Facebook/Instagram no later than 8AM that day. Please check our website and social media for up-to-date info.

Yes!

Classes: The final day of each semester will feature a free demonstration or performance during the last half of class. Guests may wait in the Green Room to be called up for the performance.

Camps: Camps also feature free capstone performances. See camp registration for specific info.