Young Company
The Western Stage at Hartnell Community College, 411 Central Avenue, Salinas, CA
About
Young Company offers Spark Camp, which includes 40 activities in 15 days taught by professionals. It also offers Backstage Crew, Camp Assistants, Auditions, Apprenticeships, Touring Programs, Outreach Programs for Schools, Student Matinees, and Teacher Training.
Programs
- Spark Camp — K-12 · 40 activities in 15 days taught by professionals; guarantees an unforgettable summer.
- Backstage Crew — Get up close and personal with what happens backstage during a performance.
- Camp Assistants — Help young performers in SPARK! camp.
- Auditions — Try out for a show and experience what it's like onstage.
- Apprenticeships — Mentored by TWS professionals and guest artists, with positions in production, costume & scene shop, and administration.
- Touring Programs
- Outreach Programs for Schools
- Student Matinees
- Teacher Training
At a glance
- Ages: 5–18 years old
About the provider
The Western Stage is a professionally managed, community-based theatre company and educational program. Its mission is to nurture and develop students’ and the community’s passion for the creative process and desire for high-level artistic experiences. The program also has partnerships with organizations such as Artists Ink, the National Steinbeck Center, the Alisal Center for the Fine Arts, the Watsonville JACL, and various school districts.
The Western Stage offers as many programs for as many age groups as possible. They expect the highest standards of artistic excellence and professionalism, even from their youngest members. They believe in preparing young artists to develop stamina, confidence, and ambition. Young Company members are viewed as future Western Stage professionals and future stewards of the arts.
Last updated October 27, 2026.
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