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We’re a community theatre program for youth and teens of all experience levels. Stretch your imagination. Gain confidence on and off the stage. Build lifelong friendships.

Why Playmakers Youth Theatre

We believe that youth theatre and performing arts programs should be inclusive, accessible and rewarding for all new and experienced performers. students in kindergarten through college are coached and monitored by experienced and talented directors and producers who are dedicated to developing individual talents while supporting all participants in learning life skills and growing as performers and people

26  Years Of Youth Theatre

12500 + Youth Performers

40 + Total Playmaker Shows

29500 + Attendees who have watched our shows

Playmakers Jr: Pure Imagination

A theatre class for children in grades k-2 of all skill levels. This?class-meets-rehearsal-process?model is a perfect introduction to the arts or a great fit for a seasoned young performer. Explore performing arts fundamentals through improv and creative movement, the ins and outs of storytelling and play a character while rehearsing for a showcase featuring solos and speaking lines for each student.

Summer Camp

Extend your Playmakers Youth Theatre experience all year-round with The Francine & Benson Pilloff Family Performing Arts Camp. A program in our J-Day Camps, youth participate in theater classes, art, swimming in The J’s outdoor pool, and electives such as improv, costume design, and puppetry — all while rehearsing their shows.

Northeast Ohio’s only 24-Hour Musical

Each summer, area teens and young adults audition blindly for an innovative, one-of-a-kind theater experience. They won’t know the show nor their role until rehearsal begins at 10 pm. They will stay up all night rehearsing, eating and having a blast with cast members. The audience will come to the show not knowing what they are about to enjoy. It’s a magical theatrical experience!

Past Shows

Featured Classes

Arts and Ideas

11/25/2024 - 11/25/2024

A free class for adults to learn tips for dealing with fear and stress.

Fear can greatly affect our brains. Learn how our body and brain perceive and react to fearful situations. We will also discuss practical tips for dealing with everyday fears and stressors so that we can learn to control our fear response and brain function when we are afraid. Class offered in person and virtual via Zoom.

Arts and Ideas

10/30/2024 - 10/30/2024

A free class brain aerobics class for adults.

Dare to join our hauntingly fast-paced brain aerobics class, designed to awaken the phantom corners of your mind and foster lifelong learning. Leave this course with the understanding of the three fundamentals needed to make an exercise an appropriate "brain workout." Class offered in person and virtually via Zoom.

Jewish Life, Arts and Ideas, Adult

10/29/2024 - 10/29/2024

A challah cover indigo dyeing class for adults.

Learn to hand-dye a challah cover you will take home to use on your Shabbat table. Praxis Fiber Workshop presents this indigo-dyeing project.

Arts and Ideas, Adult

11/13/2024 - 11/13/2024

A free class for adults to calm and rejuvenate their minds to improve brain health.

Let your mind and body unwind during this program that helps you shifts from challenge to tranquility. Through gentle movements, stretching and focused breathing exercises, this class provides a peaceful sanctuary where participants can rejuvenate their minds and cultivate a sense of calm. Instructor Trish Turo, is a brain health researcher, coach, yoga teacher and healthy habit expert.

Arts and Ideas, Adult

11/13/2024 - 11/13/2024

An adult arts class using paint for creative expressiveness.

This class is the perfect opportunity for an outlet for artistic self-expression using paint as the medium. The instructor will give each student individual instruction for creating their unique painting. This class is ideal for anyone interested in painting or creative expression.

Arts and Ideas, Adult

11/20/2024 - 11/20/2024

An adult arts class using paint for creative expressiveness.

This class is the perfect opportunity for an outlet for artistic self-expression using paint as the medium. The instructor will give each student individual instruction for creating their unique painting. This class is ideal for anyone interested in painting or creative expression.

Arts and Ideas, Adult

11/06/2024 - 11/06/2024

An adult arts class using paint for creative expressiveness.

This class is the perfect opportunity for an outlet for artistic self-expression using paint as the medium. The instructor will give each student individual instruction for creating their unique painting. This class is ideal for anyone interested in painting or creative expression.

Arts and Ideas, Adult

12/16/2024 - 12/16/2024

A free class for adults to exercise their brain to improve brain health,

Engage your brain in this fast-paced, mind aerobics class purposefully designed to rev up various aspects of your brain while promoting lifelong learning. Leave this course with the understanding of the three fundamentals needed to make an exercise an appropriate "brain workout."

Arts and Ideas, Adult

11/22/2024 - 11/22/2024

A free class for adults to exercise their brain to improve brain health.

Engage your brain in this fast-paced, mind aerobics class purposefully designed to rev up various aspects of your brain while promoting lifelong learning. Leave this course with the understanding of the three fundamentals needed to make an exercise an appropriate "brain workout."

Arts and Ideas, Adult

11/04/2024 - 11/04/2024

A free class for adults that explores how expressing gratitude can benefit brain health.

Taking time to acknowledge the positive aspects of our lives -- especially expressing gratitude -- is scientifically proven to benefit your brain and body. Learn about the benefits of being thankful and how to incorporate gratitude into your everyday health practices.

K-12, Arts and Ideas, Adult

11/17/2024 - 11/17/2024

A hands-on metal wire bending workshop.

This hands-on workshop is for adults and teens. Koby will explain the basics of his manual metal wire bending technique, including how to make connections and ways to create using pliers and a wire cutter. Each participant will construct their wire creation using the workshop theme of Home. What is a home for you? Pick one item that reminds you of home. Maybe it’s a figure? Or an abstract idea? All artistic skill levels are welcome. This event is made possible by support from @akiva.

Arts and Ideas, Adult

12/11/2024 - 12/11/2024

A free class for adults to learn how gift-giving impacts memory and brain health.

This program will explore a simple brain-healthy concept that you can readily gift your loved ones this holiday season: the present of your presence. In this session, we explore the tradition and history of holiday gifts and how gift-giving impacts social connections, memory and brain health.

Playmakers Youth Theatre Leadership

 
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