AACT YouthFest 2025 - National Youth Theatre Festival

Sun, 22 Jun, 2025 at 09:00 am to Tue, 24 Jun, 2025 at 10:00 pm UTC-05:00

Des Moines Playhouse | Des Moines

AACT - American Association of Community Theatre
Publisher/HostAACT - American Association of Community Theatre
AACT YouthFest 2025 - National Youth Theatre Festival
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Join us for an incredible celebration of youth theatre at AACT's YouthFest 2025, happening June 22-24, in the vibrant city of Des Moines, Iowa!
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Spectacular Performances: Enjoy inspiring productions by six youth theatre companies from across the country, showcasing their talent and creativity.
- Educational Opportunities: Each performance will be adjudicated in an open forum, providing valuable feedback and learning experiences for all participants.
- Engaging Workshops: Dive into a variety of workshops designed specifically for young theatre enthusiasts, covering everything from acting and directing to stagecraft and improv.
- Fun Social Events: Make new friends and have a blast at social events tailored just for YouthFest attendees, including our popular Showtune Karaoke with a live pianist!
FESTIVAL DATES & LOCATIONS:
YouthFest: Sunday, June 22 - Tuesday, June 24 at Des Moines Playhouse
AACTFest: Wednesday, June 25 - Saturday, June 28 at Hoyt Sherman Place
Stay at the heart of the action at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown, the official festival hotel for both YouthFest and AACTFest.
Special Offer: All YouthFest registrants will receive a discount on AACTFest registrations, allowing you to extend your festival experience with even more performances, workshops, keynotes, and networking opportunities!
Apply to Perform: Youth theatre companies can still apply to be part of this amazing event! Submit your application by July 31, 2024. Apply at https://aact.org/youthfest-2025-theatre-application
For more information, visit our website: https://aact.org/aact-youthfest-2025
Come join us for an unforgettable week of theatre, learning, and fun at AACT's YouthFest 2025!
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Des Moines Playhouse, 4154 Rollins Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, United States,Des Moines, Iowa

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