Business Details
14 Years
experience
Youth Performing Arts Training and Theatre Productions in Carbondale, CO
SoL Theatre Company has been dedicated to nurturing youth through performing arts for over a decade. Founded in 2012, our mission is to empower children and young adults by providing a safe, inclusive environment for theatrical training and production. Our experienced team, including industry professionals with decades of combined experience, offers tailored programs that build confidence, foster creativity, and develop essential life skills. We prioritize accessibility through flexible pricing and scholarships, ensuring our community-driven programs remain affordable. With a focus on professional-quality productions and educational workshops, we cultivate both individual growth and collaborative teamwork.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our structured curriculum, which emphasizes technical skill development and emotional intelligence. By blending artistic instruction with real-world performance opportunities, we prepare participants to thrive in both artistic and non-artistic pursuits. Our reputation as a trusted local institution is built on consistent delivery of transformative experiences that resonate beyond the stage.
Services
Youth Theatre Productions
Summer Camps
Performing Arts Classes
Audition Training
Costume Design Workshops
Parent Education Programs
Community Collaborations
Scholarship Programs
Technical Theatre Training
Performance Conservatory
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer professional-quality theatre training with experienced industry professionals
- Our programs emphasize both technical skill development and emotional growth
- We provide accessible pricing with flexible payment options and scholarships
- Our inclusive environment welcomes diverse participants aged 7-16
- We maintain small class sizes for personalized attention and growth opportunities
What people say
Empowering youth growth
Professional-quality productions
Supportive learning environment
Confidence-building outcomes
Inclusive community atmosphere
Services
Youth Theatre Productions
Our youth theatre productions provide hands-on experience in professional-quality stage performances. Participants aged 7-16 develop acting, singing, and dancing skills while working with experienced directors and designers. Each production emphasizes technical precision and creative expression, offering roles that match individual skill levels and growth potential.
Summer Camps
Our summer camps combine intensive theatre training with full-scale productions. Campers engage in daily workshops covering acting techniques, stagecraft, and performance skills while preparing for public performances. The program accommodates different age groups with tailored curricula that balance skill development and creative exploration.
Performing Arts Classes
Year-round performing arts classes focus on specific disciplines including musical theatre, voice training, and technical theatre. Small class sizes ensure personalized instruction from industry professionals, with levels designed to accommodate both beginners and advanced students seeking specialized training in their chosen field.
Audition Training
Audition preparation programs teach essential skills for successful theatre auditions. Students learn monologue selection, vocal presentation techniques, and movement basics while receiving personalized feedback from experienced casting directors. The training emphasizes confidence-building and professional presentation standards.
Costume Design Workshops
Costume design workshops combine technical instruction with creative design principles. Participants learn pattern-making, sewing techniques, and historical costume analysis while contributing to actual production designs. The program emphasizes both practical skills and artistic interpretation for stage applications.
People
Jennifer Austin Hughes
Executive Director
Jennifer founded SoL Theatre Company after 12 years as a professional entertainer and 20+ years in local theatre. She holds a BFA in Performance Theatre and Graphic Design certification, directing over 50 productions while shaping the company's artistic vision.
Brittany Crooke
Director of Education
Brittany leads educational programming with an MFA in Acting and extensive teaching experience. Her background includes directing regional productions and performing professionally, bringing both academic expertise and practical industry knowledge to our training programs.
Luke Ryan
Creative Consultant
Luke contributes creative direction with professional theatre experience in NYC and regional venues. A former student of the company, he brings contemporary performance techniques and industry connections to our summer programs and mainstage productions.
Ginny Bultman
Resident Costume Designer
Ginny oversees costume design with decades of experience in theatrical production. Her expertise in period accuracy and creative design enhances both educational workshops and mainstage performances, ensuring professional-quality visual storytelling.
Landan Berlof
Teaching Artist
Landan provides instruction with recent professional performance experience in NYC. Their contemporary approach to acting and movement training complements our core curriculum, offering students current industry perspectives and techniques.
Questions
What age groups do your programs serve?
Our programs serve children and young adults aged 7-16, with specific offerings tailored to different developmental stages and experience levels.
Do you offer financial assistance options?
We provide Pay-What-You-Can pricing, payment plans, and scholarships to ensure accessibility for all interested participants regardless of financial circumstances.
How are roles assigned in productions?
Roles are assigned through auditions that assess each child's skills and potential. Our process prioritizes appropriate placement that challenges participants while ensuring successful outcomes.
What safety measures do you have in place?
We maintain a safe environment with trained staff, structured supervision, and clear communication protocols. Our policies emphasize emotional safety alongside physical well-being during all activities.
Can beginners participate in your programs?
Yes, our programs welcome all experience levels. We provide foundational training for newcomers while offering advanced opportunities for experienced participants to develop their skills further.
How do you involve parents in the process?
We encourage parent involvement through volunteer opportunities, performance attendance, and educational workshops that explain our teaching methods and production processes.
