Center for Living Arts Youth Theatre & Acting Classes

Center for Living Arts Youth Theatre & Acting Classes offers youth theatre, acting classes, workshops, and theatrical productions. The program is described as youth theatre and acting classes for kids.

Programs

• Youth Theatre — For kids; described as youth theatre and acting classes.
• Acting Classes — Acting classes for kids.
• Workshops — Mentioned on the About page.
• Theatrical Productions — Exciting theatrical productions are offered.

About the provider

The Center for Living Arts was founded in 2006 and says it has over 17 seasons of impactful shows. Dino Hayz is the Creative Director and Co-Owner, and Tina Hayz is the Managing Director and Co-Owner. The organization describes itself as a welcoming, inclusive community in the Quad Cities where people of all ages and experience levels can come together.

What families say

“the enthusiasm of director Dino Hayz’s young-adult cast – who performed the hell out of the piece – proved so infectious and stirring.” — Thom White, RCReader

“Passion counts for a lot in drama, and sincerity counts for a lot plus, and both qualities are in welcome abundance in the Center for Living Arts’ presentation of the adolescent-angst musical bare.” — Mike Schulz, RCReader

“It feels wrong to say that “Bare,” the new musical from the Center for Living Arts, is one of the best shows I’ve seen in a long time because it feels wrong to call it “a show.”” — Sean Leary, QCTimes

Last updated August 23, 2026.