Young Actors’ Showcase: Globe-Trotting Adventures
Overview
Inspired by Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach, and its hit musical adaptation, join James and his insect companions on an all-new globe-trotting adventure.
This 90-minute class provides a more advanced option for our growing young actors. The cast will have the opportunity to share their work in final performances at the end of the session.
This class builds on the basics introduced in our Mini Actors’ Showcase, concentrating on story-structure, characterization, the creative process, and acting techniques. Our young actors will experience a more realized performance, complete with technical elements.
Students are expected to attend all rehearsals and their performances.
Our Young Actors’ Showcase is an excellent training ground for our musical showcases! It is a recommended prerequisite for our Musical Showcase program, and we recommend a minimum of two sessions at this level of study.
Rehearsals
Semester: Spring 2026
Ages: 7–8
Dates: Saturdays, February 14–May 16 (no class on March 28 or April 4)
Time: 9–10:30 a.m.
Tuition: $365
Location: Expectation Church, 11924 Braddock Road, Fairfax, Virginia 22030
Performance
Date: Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31
Time: 9:15 a.m.
Location: Harris Theater, George Mason University Fairfax Campus
Notes
- Final classes of the session will extend by 30 minutes (dates to be determined). There will be an additional evening dress rehearsal in the performance space during the week before performances.
- The cost includes all rehearsals and performances, and a show T-shirt.
Registration
Registration opens on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
“AFYP Member” only registration is 6:30–7:30 p.m. General public registration opens at 8 p.m.
If the program you would like to enroll in is full, please join our waitlist and our staff will be in touch with you with updates by email. Questions may be sent to [email protected].
- Please note that group classes are subject to cancellation if minimum enrollment is not reached.
- Be sure to check our policies and procedures regarding registration, withdrawals, refunds, and more for fall or spring group classes.
- All students will receive a Welcome Letter via email at least 1 week before the class starts with all necessary details.
- Online registration closes 2 business days before the first class, however space may still be available. Please contact [email protected] for more information. A $10 late registration fee may apply.
- For additional information, please contact the Academy at [email protected].