Teen Ensemble Program
Advanced theater training for high school students with ensemble building and public performances.
123 E Water St · Parking: Street parking available on Water Street and surrounding blocks (metered until 5pm weekdays, free evenings/weekends). Water Street parking garage located two blocks away.
Develop Your Craft in a Professional Theater Environment
About Live Arts
Live Arts has been Charlottesville's premiere community theater since 1990, serving as both a performance venue and educational institution in the heart of downtown. Located at 123 East Water Street, the organization operates a black box theater that hosts 6-8 full productions each season, ranging from classic dramas and comedies to contemporary works and original musicals. The intimate 120-seat space creates an immersive theatrical experience where audiences sit just feet from the performers, making it one of the best live theater experiences in Charlottesville for those seeking professional-quality community productions.
What People Are Saying
“This program completely changed my daughter's confidence and stage presence. The professional training prepared her perfectly for college theater auditions.”
“The ensemble approach taught my son collaboration skills that go way beyond theater. He's grown so much as a performer and as a person.”
“Watching our teen perform in a full production after months of training was incredible. The instructors really know how to bring out each student's potential.”
4.8 ★ avg rating · Verified Mar 27, 2026
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