Santa Clarita Children's Theater

Santa Clarita Children's Theater offers two summer programs: Stage Performer and Pit Orchestra. Stage Performer is for students interested in acting, singing, and dancing in a musical with a live orchestra, and Pit Orchestra is for students interested in playing in a live orchestra that accompanies a fully staged musical. Both programs end with a live public performance.

Programs

• Stage Performer — students interested in acting, singing, and dancing in a musical with a live orchestra · A summer program that culminates in a live public performance at the Canyon High School Performing Arts Center.
• Pit Orchestra — students interested in playing in a live orchestra that accompanies a fully staged musical · A summer program that culminates in a live public performance at the Canyon High School Performing Arts Center.

At a glance

• General schedule: Summer program; two programs designed to nurture the talents of young performers and musicians.

About the provider

The program is led by Nelya Coomans, Founder and Program Director. The mission is to inspire a lifelong love of music and the arts in young performers and musicians. Nelya Coomans holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance and Music Education from California State University, Northridge, studied Vocal Performance and Music Education at the University of Utah, has certificates through the Canadian Royal Conservatory of Music in Music Theory, Advanced Harmony, Music History, and Classical Piano, and received "Best Classical Performance" and "Best Comedic Performance" through the Royal Conservatory of Music Vocal Festival.

Programs provide immersive learning experiences alongside professionals from each field and culminate in a live public performance at the Canyon High School Performing Arts Center.

Last updated October 30, 2026.