WEST Creative Performing Arts is a nonprofit Santa Cruz theatre company that runs youth theatre classes and summer camps at the Broadway Playhouse, a 62-seat black-box theatre at 526 Broadway inside the Santa Cruz Art League. Programming spans winter/spring classes, summer camps, academy classes and ensemble players, teaching acting and stagecraft to young performers.
Camps
| Camp | Dates | Ages | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backstage Pass Technical Theatre1:00pm – 4:30pm | Jun 1 – Jun 5, 2026 | 11–17 | See website → | Past season |
| PlayLab: The Hobbit9:00am – 12:30pm | Jun 8 – Jun 19, 2026 | 7–11 | See website → | Past season |
| Actor's Studio: A Knight's Tale1:00pm – 5:00pm | Jun 10 – Jun 26, 2026 | 13–17 | See website → | Past season |
The practical details
- Ages
- Ages 6–17 · Grades 1–12
- Environment
- Indoor/Outdoor
- Operator
- WEST Creative Performing Arts · Private
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact WEST Creative Performing Arts directly before you register or pay.
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Google Reviews
Powered by GoogleLoved seeing my granddaughter participating in a play. I enjoyed the children's performance.
Great performance venue! I love both watching and performing there. Most improv shows happen there!
The Santa Cruz Broadway Playhouse is a little hard to find. It's just south of Ocean Ave., in the Santa Cruz Art League building, adjacent to lobby, gift shop and gallery. This traditional Blackbox Theatre has intimate theatre seating for 62, is Wheelchair accessible, has an on site kitchen, and a auxiliary classroom available.
Great space. AFE high school theatre performance. Fabulous
I enjoyed being in the audience. The seats were comfortable. In this cozy small theatre, every seat has a great view of the stage.







