Morgan-Wixson Theatre Youth Education / Entertainment Series (Y.E.S.) Workshops

Morgan-Wixson Theatre Youth Education / Entertainment Series (Y.E.S.) Workshops includes Intro to Theatre, where students learn acting, voice and audition skills, and musical theatre dance. It also includes Performance Foundations, Jazz/Tap Dance Workshop, and Tap for Intermediate/Advanced Workshop. The jazz/tap workshops focus on technique, musicality, performance expression, choreography retention, and tap shoes are required for tap classes.

Programs

• Intro to Theatre — 7-11; crossover of some ages to accommodate prior experience and scheduling · Mondays, 3:45-5:00pm; Mondays, 5:00-6:30 pm · $345–$415 · For youth with little or no experience and/or training. Students learn fundamental skills in acting, voice/auditions skills, and musical theatre dance.
• Performance Foundations — 12-16; crossover of some ages from the Intro Program · Tuesdays, 4:00-5:30pm · $415
• Jazz/Tap Dance Workshop — 8-11; 11-15 · Wednesdays, 3:45-5:00pm; Wednesdays, 5:00-6:15pm · $170–$215 · The tap portion is beginner/intermediate. Dancers learn/develop/strengthen technique, musicality, performance expression, and choreography retention. Tap shoes are required.
• Jazz/Tap Dance Workshop — 12-16 · Sundays, 10:00am-11:00am · $90–$135 · The tap portion is beginner/intermediate. Dancers learn/develop/strengthen technique, musicality, performance expression, and choreography retention. Tap shoes are required.
• Tap for Intermediate/Advanced Workshop — 13-18 · Sundays, 11:00am-12:00pm · $90–$135 · Tap shoes are required.

At a glance

• Ages: 7–18 years old
• Price range: $90–$415
• Current session: Intro to Theatre (Sep 14–Dec 14, 2026); Performance Foundations (Sep 15–Dec 15, 2026); Jazz/Tap Dance Workshop (Sep 9–Oct 28, 2026); Jazz/Tap Dance Workshop (Sep 13–Oct 18, 2026); Tap for Intermediate/Advanced Workshop (Sep 13–Oct 18, 2026)

About the provider

The program has worked with youth actors and entertained audiences throughout the Los Angeles area for over 30 years. Workshop placement guidance is available by email, and administrators may move a participant to a different class based on experience. Enrollment is limited, many programs fill up quickly, tuition may be pay-what-you-can if a family cannot afford it, and enrolling in workshops is not a guarantee of being cast in a YES show.

Limited enrollment. Many programs fill up quickly. Students may be notified if they sign up after a program is full. Tuition may be pay-what-you-can if a family cannot afford it. Workshop placement guidance is available by email, and administrators may move a participant to a different class based on experience. Enrolling in workshops is not a guarantee of being cast in a YES show.

Last updated September 21, 2026.