Who We Are
The mission of the Young Actors Guild is to encourage a child’s self-discovery, enhance their
self-expression, stimulate their imagination and develop strong character. This is achieved by incorporating the highest ethical, moral, technical and artistic standards into a supportive community-based environment.
Young Actors Guild is a high energy, goal oriented and fast paced environment. We are staffed primarily to serve children who have independent skills in all areas, can follow directions in a large group, and work well with their peers.
Voted Best Children's Theater in the 2025 Times Union Best Of competition and Third Best Theater Performance of 2025 for The Lion King Jr.! We are one of the longest running children's theater and performing arts program in the Capital Region (37 years and counting).
Serving kids all over the Capital Region including Troy, Albany, Latham, Clifton Park, and Cohoes, NY!
Core Values
Self-Esteem
Empathy
Responsibility
Collaboration
Perseverance
What We Offer
Teaching the art of life through theater!
Full Scale Productions
Students gain real-world performance experience by participating in full-scale theatrical productions each semester.
Dance Education
Dance classes develop students' technique, creativity, physical confidence, and expressive movement skills.
Music Education
Music instruction builds vocal technique, musicianship, and an understanding of rhythm, harmony, and performance.
Acting Education
Acting classes strengthen students' storytelling, character development, stage presence, and confidence.
Life Skills
Theatre education fosters leadership, teamwork, responsibility, problem-solving, and effective communication skills.
Testimonials
With average talent, zero self-confidence, and little experience, my son entered the YAG summer camp. Five weeks later, he left a different person. A new confidence blossomed along with his talent. He found something in YAG that many girls and boys find: a home. Mary has a unique way of finding a way to make everyone fit no matter his or her skill set. She pulls talent out of kids by raising them up and treating them with care. She not only runs a top-notch program that produces professional and quality productions, but also takes time to talk to and mentor the children on a regular basis, instilling care and compassion for others on and off stage. It is these qualities that make her and her program special and quite frankly, irreplaceable.
YAG PARENT
