ARE YOU A HIGH-SCHOOLER READY TO FLIP THE SCRIPT?
The Youth Theatre Conservatory is your chance to join an elite cohort of creative minds ready to redefine what theatre and storytelling can be. Guided by a team of experts in acting, writing, directing, and production design, you’ll develop and perform your own original work in a space that celebrates bold ideas, fearless storytelling, and limitless imagination.
This isn’t just a theatre program. It’s a high-performing space created for and by you.
BY JOINING, YOU WILL…
- Create and perform original work for the stage
- Receive dedicated mentorship from pros to hone your acting, writing, directing, and design skills
- Collaborate with creative teens who are also passionate about storytelling
- Attend live theatrical events and experience the magic of live performance with our community
- Develop confidence while crafting an artistic portfolio that sets you apart for college or a career
JOIN THE CONSERVATORY IN PASADENA
PROGRAM DETAILS
- Dates: Sept 2026 – Nov 2026
- Schedule: 2x/week
- Location: Boston Court Pasadena (70 North Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106). Free parking is available, and the space is a 4-minute walk from the Lake Avenue Metro stop.
- Cost: FREE
- Eligibility: Open to all high schoolers. No prior experience required.
JOIN THE CONSERVATORY IN
WEST HOLLYWOOD
PROGRAM DETAILS
- Dates: Sept 2026 – Nov 2026
- Schedule: 2x/week
- Location: Rogue Machine Theatre (7657 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046). Street parking is available.
- Cost: FREE
- Eligibility: Open to all high schoolers. No prior experience required.
JOIN THE CONSERVATORY AT HIGH SCHOOLS
If you’re a student at Legacy Senior Visual and Performing Arts or Arleta High School, The Unusual Suspects is bringing the Conservatory right to your campus.
PROGRAM DETAILS
- Dates: Sept 2025 – Apr 2026
- Fall Session: Playwriting fundamentals and devising original stories
- Spring Session: Acting fundamentals and performing for a live audience
- Schedule: Meets twice a week after school
- Cost: FREE. Full scholarships are offered to all 20 selected students, sponsored by your school and The Unusual Suspects Theatre Company.
- Spots Available: 20 students per school, first come, first serve (via signup form)