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YOUTH THEATRE CONSERVATORY

ARE YOU A HIGH-SCHOOLER READY TO FLIP THE SCRIPT?  

The Youth Theatre Conservatory is your chance to join a dedicated 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 8, 2026 – Dec 8, 2026
  • Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30pm – 6:30pm
  • Location: Boston Court Pasadena (70 North Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106)
  • Parking: 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.
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JOIN THE CONSERVATORY IN
WEST HOLLYWOOD

PROGRAM DETAILS

  • Dates: Sept 9, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026
  • Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:30pm – 6:30pm
  • Location: Rogue Machine Theatre (7657 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046)
  • Parking: Street parking is available.
  • Cost: FREE
  • Eligibility: Open to all high schoolers. No prior experience required.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The Conservatory is open to all LA high schoolers, no experience necessary. Whether you’ve been performing since you could walk or have never set foot on a stage, there’s a place for you here. We’re looking for curiosity and commitment, not a resume.

Nope. The Conservatory is completely free, because we believe theatre training shouldn’t depend on what you can afford.

The Conservatory is built as a four-year sequential program, so students can grow with it year over year. Every site shares the same core curriculum, so no matter where you train, you’re getting the same Unusual Suspects experience.
Yes. At the end of every spring Conservatory, we host DEVISE FEST, a space for each location’s Conservatory to showcase their original work on a stage for the community.
FOR ADMINISTRATORS & TEACHERS
Want to bring the Conservatory to your school? Submit an interest form.
WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
Help us bring the Conservatory to life. Volunteer or apply to become a Teaching Artist.