Theatre for Youth Division
For school and community programs with students in grades 3–8. Creativity-driven, with a focus on dramatic play.
Upcoming
Theatre for Youth Spring Festival 2027
Spring 2027 · Location to be announced
Get Involved
How to take part
Programs bring a group of young performers to the spring festival to compete, watch other schools, and celebrate theatre together. Registration opens here once dates are set.
Who is eligible
Community and school theatre programs with students in grades 3 through 8.
Interested in adjudicating?
We are always searching for new adjudicators to join our rosters for our events.
Division Leadership
Division Chair · Stone Academy of Communication Arts
Nicole Ackerman
Nicole Ackerman (Theatre for Youth Division Chair) has been an educator for 25 years and has spent the past 20 as the Theatre Specialist at Stone Academy of Communication Arts.
Her teaching philosophy is creativity-driven, with a focus on dramatic play to help students explore ideas, emotions, and the world around them.
A lifelong performer, Nicole finds her greatest joy in teaching and watching students grow in confidence and creativity. She collaborated with the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities to help develop the Spark! Program, expanding creative opportunities for young performers.
Nicole believes theatre builds empathy, communication, and problem-solving skills that extend far beyond the stage.
