White Lake Youth Theatre

Welcome to the Howmet Playhouse Youth Theatre page,
a special page devoted to all things related to the Youth Theatre program at the Playhouse

Katie Trzaska, Managing Director of the Playhouse and the WLYT

Open to 10 through 18 year old actors, the White Lake Youth Theatre Education Program offers opportunities for youth actors to be involved in theater all year round. WLYT offers workshops throughout the year, including our six week summer workshop which culminates in a three performance show during the Howmet Playhouse Summer Fine Arts Festival.

WLYT Education

The White Lake Youth Theater Education program is a unique opportunity for students age 10-18 to learn the ins and outs of the theater world in their own backyard. Students have the opportunity to work with local professionals and improve their acting techniques and technical knowledge of theater. Students assist the staff is designing costumes, sets, and props for the show, and then get to see their handiwork on stage, teaching the value of creativity and collaboration.

The White Lake Youth Theater Education program strives to:

• Create a positive learning environment for young thespians
• Encourage creativity, focus, patience, and team work
• Develop self-esteem and positive relationships between older and younger students
• Teach important technical and creative aspects of theater
• Instill a life-long appreciation of theater, music, and visual art in students
• Get messy, make mistakes, and have fun

White Lake Youth Theatre Opportunities

The White Lake Youth Theatre Education Program offers varying opportunities throughout the year for students to learn different aspects of theater in their own backyard. We are expanding this program every year, thanks to the energy and dedication of our students, parents, and staff. Please visit this page regularly for updates on upcoming events. To be added to our youth theater email information list, use the Contact Us form on this website. Be sure to select "Youth Theatre" from the "Why are you contacting us" drop-down list.

Upcoming

• Summer
  • Shakespeare in the Summer Workshop
  • Performance of play (from spring Youth Theater Auditions)

WLYT is on Facebook

If your student(s) is an active member of WLYT and would like to be added as a member of the Facebook group, use the Contact Us form to let us know. (This is a closed group; only students and parents who are active participants are allowed in this Facebook group.) We use Facebook to quickly notify students of upcoming events and schedule changes.

In addition, if you would like to receive WLYT updates for your student, please use the Contact Us form to be added to the WLYT email mailing list.