Young Actors at FCP

As a volunteer organization with limited resources, we can't be all the things we want to be all the time. Over the course of a few seasons, however, we try to hit all the major groups. With Who Pushed Humpty Dumpty? in 2006 and Oliver! in 2007, FCP was pleased to offer young actors opportunities to learn from experienced performers, directors and other theater folks and to perform on the FPAC stage.

Our lineup for 2008 turns the spotlight on adults, but we know there are a lot of talented youngsters looking for a chance to be on stage. This year, the Players' Board of Directors is taking a strategic look at how we should best focus on kids and theater. If you have ideas or would like to volunteer to help us develop youth theater programs, please contact us.

Theater Resources for Young Actors

While we work on plans for the future, we invite you to check out these children and youth theater programs:

The Children's Theater of Maine at the Children's Museum in Portland offers classes, workshops, and onstage opportunities for all ages of young actors.

Community Little Theatre in Lewiston/Auburn offers shows for young actors in the summer.

Freeport Community Education and Recreation occasionally offers a summer theater class.

New England Youth Theater, Inc. is a new venture dedicated offering quality theater for the youth and provides a safe environment for them to learn and grow. (You can see their production of Disney's High School Musical at the FPAC in May!)

Portland Players in South Portland offer workshops and camps.

Reindeer Theater Company in Westbrook offers performing opportunities for young actors through its Performing Arts For Kids (Reindeer PAK) program.

Schoolhouse Arts Center in Sanford, offers several classes for kids and adults.

The Theater Project in Brunswick does a lot of very creative children's and youth theater work, including classes and summercamps and their Young Company program.

Yarmouth Community Services does a theater camp in the summer.

Does your organization offer workshops, classes, and performances for young actors? If so, send us the information and we'll consider listing it here.