Standout performances.
Confidence for life.
Celebrating 25 Years!

Upstage for Schools

After school and in-school enrichment programs for elementary and middle schools in West LA, San Gabriel Valley, and Conejo Valley.

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Community Programs

Premier musical theatre programs & classes for kids and teens that are open to everyone. Available in West LA, San Gabriel Valley, and Conejo Valley

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Summer Camps

Upstage Camps are a great way for kids to have fun, make friends, and express themselves creatively. Offered in West LA, San Gabriel Valley, and Conejo Valley.

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About Upstage

What makes Upstage different?

PEverybody shines — “fair play” casting
At Upstage, we never play favorites.
PFun & supportive — less stress, more confidence
PStandout performances — fully realized shows
PTop-notch teachers — fully vetted & Covid safe

For over 20 years, Upstage Theatre Schools has provided a fun, supportive environment for kids to make friends, create together, and express themselves. With an approach that includes acting, singing, and dancing, Upstage students learn to speak more clearly, move more easily, and act with confidence.

Year-Round Programs & Summer Camps, In-School Programs & more!

Upstage offers year-round programs and summer camps in West LA, San Gabriel Valley and Conejo Valley that provide a safe space to explore and grow. In addition, our highly-trained staff travels to area schools to offer in-school programs with outstanding, fully realized productions on school premises.

(Want to bring Upstage to your school? Email to learn more.)

Highly-trained teachers & staff

Upstage teachers are all highly trained, skilled professionals with a passion for theatre, and the knowledge and sensitivity to understand and work with any child’s personality. They are fully background checked to teach in our classrooms.

Meet our team

Joy and confidence

“There are no words to thank you adequately for the joy and confidence you gave to Maya. Thank you for believing in her to reach and try beyond anything she had ever dreamed before.”

— Mary C.

He has not stopped singing

“My son had a fantastic time at Upstage Summer Camp… He has not stopped singing since, and has a confidence in performing in front of people.”

— Linda G.

Self-confidence & leadership skills

“Rachel has attended Upstage for five consecutive years. In addition to learning skills in acting, singing, and dancing, Upstage has helped her gain self-confidence and leadership skills. The teachers are wonderfully supportive and knowledgeable.”

— Amy M.

Year-Round Programs & Summer Camps, In-School Programs and more!

Upstage offers year-round programs and summer camps in West LA, San Gabriel Valley, and Conejo Valley that provide a safe space to explore and grow. In addition, our highly-trained staff travels to area schools to offer in-school programs with outstanding, fully realized productions on school premises.

(Want to bring Upstage to your school? Email to learn more.)

Highly-trained teachers & staff

Upstage teachers are all highly trained, skilled professionals with a passion for theatre, and the knowledge and sensitivity to understand and work with any child’s personality. They are fully background checked to teach in our classrooms.

Meet our team

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Happy Kids & Parents

Made her feel special

“This was my daughter’s first show, and she was hoping for a lead that didn’t happen. It could have been a horrible day for her, but instead you guys saw her sadness and made her feel special by recognizing her dancing experience, which turned things around completely. That night, she was excited about how the choreographer was going to do some ‘cool stuff with her’ to make the show more fun, and she was looking forward because she got a ‘funny part.’ I was a huge fan of Upstage before, but am now an even bigger fan!”

— Lisa

Everyone becomes a family

“I’ve been to about five different performing arts schools, and only Upstage made me want to come back as soon as I can! At Upstage, everyone becomes a family, and I never felt uncomfortable around anyone. Upstage has taught me a lot, and given me fantastic memories!!”

— Victoria V.

Skills for life

“Upstage has been a wonderful fun place for my kids’ confidence to grow… not only on stage, but in life. They have gone from a little shy to receiving the highest marks in oral presentation with little effort. These are indeed skills for life.”

— Melinda S.

Joy and confidence

“There are no words to thank you adequately for the joy and confidence you gave to Maya. Thank you for believing in her to reach and try beyond anything she had ever dreamed before.”

— Mary C.

He has not stopped singing

“My son had a fantastic time at Upstage Summer Camp… He has not stopped singing since, and has a confidence in performing in front of people.”

— Linda G.

Self-confidence & leadership skills

“Rachel has attended Upstage for five consecutive years. In addition to learning skills in acting, singing, and dancing, Upstage has helped her gain self-confidence and leadership skills. The teachers are wonderfully supportive and knowledgeable.”

— Amy M.