Performance Theatre for Young Artists

PTYA – Was founded in 1999.  A California Nonprofit Organization, The 
Performance Theatre for Young Artists provides education, training and 
experience to the young artists of Ventura County by offering 
workshops, year ‘round community theater and other performance 
activities.  Through these programs, children learn and develop acting, 
singing, dance, literacy, technical theater, and performance skills, as well 
as build self-esteem, self confidence and experience in teamwork, decision-making, 
communication, and other important life skills.   

VCCT – Ventura County Community Theatre is a division of PTYA and 
presents theatrical productions which include adults as well as children 
working together on an artistic project or production.   We find that both 
groups learn a great deal from each other and discover new perspectives, 
ideas and ways of communication.  

Our studio and offices are located at the beautiful Poinsettia
Pavilion in Ventura, CA where performers come from all over Ventura 
County to participate in various PTYA and VCCT activities.  Our studio
consists of rehearsal rooms, practice stage, music room, scene and set 
shops, costume shop as well as our business offices.