Playmakers Youth Theatre
Playmakers Youth Theatre
Disney Newsies Jr.
May 7, 10, 14, 17
Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Kids
May 28, 31
Why Playmakers Youth Theatre
We believe that youth theatre and performing arts programs should be inclusive, accessible and rewarding for all new and experienced performers. students in kindergarten through college are coached and monitored by experienced and talented directors and producers who are dedicated to developing individual talents while supporting all participants in learning life skills and growing as performers and people
Northeast Ohio’s only 24-Hour Musical
Each summer, area teens and young adults audition blindly for an innovative, one-of-a-kind theater experience. They won’t know the show nor their role until rehearsal begins at 10:00 PM. They will stay up all night rehearsing, eating and having a blast with cast members. The audience will come to the show not knowing what they are about to enjoy. It’s a magical theatrical experience!
Starting July 25-26 2026!
26 Years Of Youth Theatre
12500 + Youth Performers
40 + Total Playmaker Shows
29500 + Attendees who have watched our shows
Playmakers Jr. Classes
A theatre class for children of all skill levels who are in kindergarten and first grade. This class-meets-rehearsal-process model is a perfect introduction to the arts or a great fit for a seasoned young performer. Explore performing arts fundamentals through improv and creative movement, the ins and outs of storytelling and play a character while rehearsing for a showcase featuring solos and speaking lines for each student.
Summer Camp
Extend your Playmakers Youth Theatre experience all year round with The Francine & Benson Pilloff Family Performing Arts Camp. A program in our J-Day Camps, youth participate in theater classes, art, swimming in The J’s outdoor pool, and electives such as improv, costume design, and puppetry — all while rehearsing their shows.
Stay tuned for Summer 2026 details!
Featured Classes
Arts and Ideas, Adult
08/03/2026 - 08/03/2026
Spend a day at the historic Chautauqua Institution, featuring a keynote lecture by Ken Burns.
Spend a full day at the historic Chautauqua Institution, a 750-acre lakeside community dedicated to arts, education, and cultural exploration. Highlights include a keynote lecture by filmmaker Ken Burns and an afternoon musical performance featuring Chautauqua Chamber Music: Ruckus with violinist Keir GoGwilt. Walking level: Moderate. Three kosher meals provided. Bus ride approximately 2 hours.
Arts and Ideas, Adult
06/03/2026 - 06/03/2026
Join us for “Plants at War,” exploring how plants supported efforts during World Wars I & II, from victory gardens to battlefield medicine. We’ll begin with a guided movement class.
Join us for the presentation “Plants at War,” which reveals the often overlooked role of plants during World War I and II. The presentation highlights how botany and horticulture supported wartime efforts through victory gardens, battlefield medicine, and everyday community involvement; helping sustain morale, heal the wounded, and promote peace. We will start with a rejuvenating guided movement class. Walking level: Active. Kosher lunch provided. A program of PrimeTime Wellness Club.
Jewish Life, Arts and Ideas, Adult
06/10/2026 - 06/10/2026
Sean Martin, Curator for Jewish History at the Western Reserve Historical Society, leads an inspiring bus tour exploring the history of Jewish Cleveland.
Sean Martin, Curator for Jewish History at the Western Reserve Historical Society, will lead an inspiring bus tour that brings the rich history of Jewish Cleveland to life. The journey offers a unique chance to connect with the places that helped shape Cleveland’s Jewish heritage. Walking level: Easy. Kosher boxed lunch, snacks and beverages provided. Pick-up/drop-off at Siegal Lifelong Learning, 25700 Science Park Drive, Beachwood.
Arts and Ideas, Adult
08/12/2026 - 08/12/2026
Visit the Kent State University Museum, featuring its renowned fashion collection. We’ll see Quilts and Coverlets: Art for the American Home and begin with a guided movement class.
Visit one of the world’s most significant fashion collections at the Kent State Fashion Museum, home to inspiring exhibitions showcasing centuries of clothing, accessories, and textiles from around the globe. We’ll visit the special exhibit Quilts and Coverlets: Art for the American Home. The visit begins with a rejuvenating guided movement class. Walking level: Easy. Kosher lunch provided. A program of PrimeTime Wellness Club.
Arts and Ideas, Adult
05/13/2026 - 05/13/2026
Presented by KeyBank, this course will help you plan for retirement with confidence.
Presented by KeyBank, this course will help you evaluate key factors in planning for retirement. Learn how to estimate retirement expenses, maximize savings, and set meaningful financial goals.
Fitness, Arts and Ideas, Adult
05/06/2026 - 05/20/2026
A curated wellness experience designed exclusively for active adults who want to stay sharp, strong and social.
Welcome to your new Wednesday ritual – a curated wellness experience designed exclusively for active adults who want to stay sharp, strong and social. Each session includes: 45 minutes of guided movement, 45 minutes for lunch, 60 minutes for engaging talks and activities. Transportation is available upon request.
Fitness, Arts and Ideas, Adult
05/20/2026 - 05/20/2026
A curated wellness experience designed exclusively for active adults who want to stay sharp, strong and social.
Welcome to your new Wednesday ritual – a curated wellness experience designed exclusively for active adults who want to stay sharp, strong and social. Each session includes: 45 minutes of guided movement, 45 minutes for lunch, 60 minutes for engaging talks and activities. Transportation is available upon request.
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