CRT Kids Theatre Academy

CRT Kids Theatre Academy offers formal theatre classes, camps, and performance opportunities. The program includes Mini’s Class for ages 5-6, Junior Class for ages 7-10, Senior Class for ages 11-13, and Advanced Class for ages 14-16. It also offers Friday Acting Class for ages 11-14, Winter Acting Camp, and one-on-one vocal, acting, and dance lessons.

Programs

• Mini’s Class — 5-6 · Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-4:30 PM during Fall and Spring Sessions; Monday-Thursday 9:00-11:00 AM during Summer Camps
• Junior Class — 7-10
• Senior Class — 11-13
• Advanced Class — 14-16
• Friday Acting Class — 11-14 · Once a week · Interactive acting development class with stage veteran Ms. Leila
• Winter Acting Camp — Creative theatre games, improv, and scene work
• Vocal lessons — One on one specialized training led by trained professionals
• Acting lessons — One on one specialized training led by trained professionals
• Dance lessons — One on one specialized training led by trained professionals

At a glance

• Ages: 5–16 years old
• General schedule: CRT KIDS serves ages 5-16, divided into separate classes 5-6, 7-10, 11-13, and 14-16. Broadway Jr. shows are performed 4 times a year.
• Facility hours: Office Hours Mon-Thur 12 PM-7 PM

About the provider

CRT Kids is the nonprofit youth theater division of California Regional Theater Alliance. It started in 2012 and serves Chico and Butte County families. The program is described as award winning and staffed by experienced, qualified instructors. Its mission is to offer theatre classes, camps, and performance opportunities where young people develop acting, singing, and movement skills while building friendships, creativity, and confidence.

Tuition payments are due by the first of each month. Late payments will incur additional fees after the 5th of the month. Payments can be made online, by check in the office Monday-Thursday from 3-5, or mailed to the billing address.

What families say

“Both my kids have done plays with CRT and they loved it! Positive, fun environment and all the staff is friendly and helpful. The plays are fantastic!” — Monique Everett Dey

“CRT is a great theater company. The staff is fantastic and the shows are entertaining. Bob and Mindy are organized, professional, kind, humble, and creative. I definitely recommend to families with kiddos ages 5 to 15.” — Michelle Gustafson

“Amazing program and the shows are awesome too! It’s amazing how it all comes together- CRT staff works the magic and my two girls just love coming every week! Thanks for creating such a fun and positive community for kids.” — Erica Weaton Blaschke

Last updated October 12, 2026.