About
Zach Youth offers Youth Classes for ages 3.5 to 18. Students build acting, singing, and dancing skills in afterschool and weekend classes led by experienced Teaching Artists. The program also offers Thanksgiving Camps, Musical Theater Pre-Professional Company, Acting Conservatory, Acting Company, Improv Troupe, PPC Jr., and Zach Academy.
Programs
- Youth Classes — Ages 3.5 - 18 · Afterschool and weekend classes · Students build acting, singing, and dancing skills in a fun and supportive environment led by experienced Teaching Artists.
- Thanksgiving Camps — Grades K-5th · Monday, November 23–Wednesday, November 25 · Three-day camp where campers act, sing, and dance while building confidence and creativity.
- Musical Theater Pre-Professional Company — Grades 6-12 · Audition required; an advanced, audition-based training program.
- Acting Conservatory — Grades 6-12 · Audition required; helps young performers grow their skills and confidence.
- Acting Company — Grades 6-8 · A performance-based ensemble where young actors deepen their craft and bring productions to life on stage.
- Improv Troupe — Grades 3-12 · A fast-paced, high-energy ensemble for creativity, quick thinking, and comedic skills.
- PPC Jr. — Grades 3-5 · A foundational program to develop skills in singing, dancing, and acting.
- Zach Academy — Grades 6-12 · Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. · Full-time pre-professional training program with tracks in musical theater and acting.
At a glance
- Ages: 3–18 years old
- Facility hours: Tuesday-Friday, 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
About the provider
Zach was founded in 1921 as the Austin Community Players. Its education programs, outreach initiatives, camps, and classes reach 35,000 young people, and the organization reaches more than 125,000 Central Texans annually. Zach creates theater, education, and training programs that ignite connection between artists, audiences, students, and the community.
Registrations are processed in the order received and accepted until the class is full or has met twice. Zach maintains firm enrollment and age limits. Financial aid is available and the organization says it will never turn a family away for a financial reason. Participation may be photographed or filmed.
Last updated October 25, 2026.
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