Young People's Theater
Since 1999, the historic Sheridan Opera House has been home to the SAF Young People’s Theater, a diverse and flourishing center for young thespians, enrolling over 200 children between the ages of 2 and 18 each year.
With an emphasis on child-centered learning that caters to each student’s individual needs, our curriculum ensures an educational process that nurtures both cognitive and creative growth.
The SAFYPT upholds the philosophy that dramatic learning experiences should be non-competitive, and we do not require our students to audition. Young people at varying levels of ability and experience are invited to embark upon extraordinary journeys of wonder, discovery, and imaginative delight.
The Sheridan Arts Foundation has awarded over $56,000 in scholarship awards to Telluride’s youth since the program’s inception. Additionally, we subsidize all tuition prices to keep them affordable for all families.
SAF YPT Summer Academy
Join us for the SAF Young People’s Theater Summer Academy, an intensive musical theater program for students ages 14-18 at the historic Sheridan Opera House inTelluride, Colorado.
Instructed by NYC based Choreographer/Director Stephanie Lang (former Rockette with Broadway, corporate and regional theatre credits) and Rich Bittner (extensive performing and production credits including Walt Disney Entertainment).
July 11-17, 2010
Call for a brochure: 970-728-6363 - ext. 2
Telluride is a spectacular vacation spot for the entire family.
Book your lodging through Telluride Alpine Lodging at (800) 369-9769 and receive a 10% discount.
SAFYPT Artistic Director, Jennifer Nyman-Julia
Jen has served as Artistic Director of the SAFYPT since it’s inception in 1999. A graduate of Bennington College in Vermont, she earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Acting and Playwrighting. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Dramatic Education from the University of Victoria in British Colombia. Jen was a faculty member of the University of Southern Maine’s Youth Summer Theater Program and Artistic Director of the Strawflower Children’s Theater Company. She was the recipient of the Telluride Writer’s Guild “Write Here” award for her original play, It Just Fits.
Our Last Production...
Wizard of Oz
Dec 4-6, 2009 (Fri-Sun)
Showtime: 6pm Nightly
Doors: 5:30pm Nightly
Tickets: $13/Adults, $11/Children 12 and Under,
Lap Children Are Free!
Reserved Seat Performances
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Past Young People's Theater Performances
Charlotte's Web - May 2009
Grease - February 2009
Peter Pan - December 2008
The Adventers of Raggedy Ann & Andy - May 2008
Hello Dolly! - February 2008
Rapunzel's Haircut - December 2007
Annie Get Your Gun - May 2007
Robin Hood - December 2006
Tom Thumb & Thumbelina
- November 2006
Pinnocchio - May 2006
Beauty and The Beast - May 2006
Treasure Island - May 2006
Damn Yankees - February 2006
Bugsy Malone - December 2005
The Little Mermaid - May 2005
The Jungle Book - May 2005
Cinderella - February 2005
Jack and The Beanstalk - December 2004
Pippi Longstocking - May 2004
The Big Bad Wolf - May 2004
The Boyfriend - February 2004
Mystery at Vonwrinkle Mansion - December 2003
Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs - May 2003
A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum - February 2003
You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown - December 2002
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - May 2002
Anything Goes - February 2002
James and The Giant Peach - May 2001
Grease - October 2000
Charlotte's Web - May 2000
Peter Pan - January 2000