Playhouse Arts offers youth workshops in creative theater-making with a variety of focuses including mask, puppetry, pageant performance, clowning, and more.
Our youth workshops take place in the spring and summer.
Our goal is to host an inclusive space for students to explore what is means to be a creator. Participants are able to move through classes that are focused on physical movement, craft and collaboration.
Upcoming workshops are listed below!

Pageant at the Playhouse
July 10th-21st 2023
Ages 10-15
$350
Scholarship applications are available upon request through our registration form below.
Classes in movement, stilt-walking, storytelling, mask & puppet building that aim to build physical theatre skills and ensemble building foundations. This workshop will conclude with an outdoor processional performance.
For more information contact haley@arcataplayhouse.org.
Flynn Creek Circus Camp
July 26-28 2023
Ages 7-15
Sponsored by Arcata Playhouse and Flynn Creek Circus. LOCATION IS TO BE ANNOUNCED. CHECK BACK for info and registration.
What could be more fun than learning circus arts from a team of professional performers in a real circus tent? This workshop will introduce multiple circus disciplines and work to the level of each individual. Students will experience the thrills of tumbling, tight wire, aerial arts, juggling, and acrobatic pole all in a safe and encouraging environment. General conditioning and stretching techniques will be emphasized to promote healthy exercise habits. The workshop will conclude with a student performance.
Wonder Wagon
Coming to you in multiple locations throughout Humboldt County.

The Playhouse Wonder Wagon travels to local elementary school parking lots and community centers to deliver art packets with information about music, dance, and craft to hubs around Northern Humboldt.