Acting Classes for Las Vegas Kids

Do you have a little star in your family? Most kids, at one time or another, dream of being famous. Maybe he or she even imagines becoming the next Disney Channel mega-cross-over-I-can-act-dance-AND-sing phenomenon. The more skills they have, the better, but they have to be able to read a script, interpret show-biz and theater lingo, and follow instructions given by a director.

There are numerous Las Vegas dance-specific studios offering classes for children. However, there are far fewer studios that offer acting and theatre classes. To make matters worse, many performing arts studios in Las Vegas appear to be technology-challenged. Few, if any, have a web presence. This makes it quite difficult for a 21st century parent to research without making numerous phone calls during business hours and hitting the street for an in-person visit. If your child is interested in acting, here are a few Las Vegas resources to get you started.

Westside Academy of Performing Arts
2605 S. Decatur Blvd, Suite 215
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 214-2777
Located near Sahara and Decatur, behind Red Robin. Offering musical theater classes for children ages 5 and up. Teens and adults have their own 10-week sessions. Also offering voice and dance instruction, including boys only dance classes.

Vegas City Artz
8450 W. Sahara, Suites 102-103
Las Vegas, NV 89117
(702) 248-0909
Located near Durango and Sahara. Offering 12-week "learn and perform" musical theater classes for children ages 8 to 16. A local performance is given at the end of each session. Also offering voice and dance instruction, including small class and private lessons.

LV Children's Theatre
3165 Palm Center Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 316-3898
Located near I-15 and Tropicana. Call for details about current theater class offerings.

Rainbow Company Children's Theater
821 Las Vegas Blvd N
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 229-6553
Located in the Reed Whipple Cultural Center and sponsored by the City of Las Vegas. Offering classes and workshops in drama for children ages 4 to 18. Award-winning program with 5 performances per year.