Innovation Youth Theatre by Theatre of Gadsden

Innovation Youth Theatre by Theatre of Gadsden Innovation Youth Theatre (IYT) was developed by the Theatre of Gadsden to provide theatre education and performance opportunities for the youth in our area.

Our next class is right around the corner! Come join us Saturday June 6th 9:30-11:30 AM at the Ritz Theatre! We are so ...
05/28/2026

Our next class is right around the corner! Come join us Saturday June 6th 9:30-11:30 AM at the Ritz Theatre! We are so excited to have Dr. Billy Jenkins as our June instructor! He will be teaching us how to properly use our voices in this musical master class! Remember, class is free and for ages 5-18!

Dr. Billy Jenkins, a resident of Rainbow City, Alabama holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Montevallo, a Master’s degree from the University of Alabama in Elementary Education, a Master’s Degree in Psychology from Grand Canyon University, an Education Specialist degree from Jacksonville State University in School Administration, and a Doctorate in Philosophy in Educational Leadership from the University of Alabama. Dr. Jenkins is currently a Professor for Gadsden State Community College where he teachers Philosophy and Psychology and an adjunct professor for JSU in school leadership. He was a recipient of District VIII Teacher of the Year for the State of Alabama and top 4 in the Alabama State Teacher of the Year Program and was the elementary recipient for the Alabama Teacher Hall of Fame. He serves as the Co-Director for the Miss Alabama’s Outstanding Teen Pageant and also as a Field Director for the Miss Alabama/Miss America Scholarship Pageant. He began his acting debut in 1990 with A Chorus Line, and has since played lead roles in Shenandoah, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Jekyll and Hyde, Pump Boys and Dinettes, Big River, Ring of Fire, and the Fantastiks, to name a few. In addition to performing in theater shows, he also loves to music direct theatrical productions and play the piano for performances. He has served as the producer for many USO shows throughout the Southeast. He has also served as vocal coach and acting coach and is a motivational speaker for educational foundations. In his spare time, he enjoys spending lots of time with his 10-year-old, Drake.

Congratulations to all of our Revolting children and to the rest of this fabulous cast! Mark your calendars to see this ...
05/18/2026

Congratulations to all of our Revolting children and to the rest of this fabulous cast! Mark your calendars to see this amazing show!!

310 N 27th Street Gadsden, AL 35904

This is a great opportunity to get a taste of competition theatre before making a long term commitment!
05/14/2026

This is a great opportunity to get a taste of competition theatre before making a long term commitment!

Audition with us for our next competition! We are going to the Summer Play Festival in Huntsville, AL.

May 18th at 7:00. At the Little Brick Church in Oneonta.

Ages 10 - Senior in highschool.

Rehearsal Schedule:
Monday nights from 5-8:30
May 26th 5-8:30
June 9th 5-8:30
June 10th 5-8:30
June 16th 5-8:30
June 23rd 5-8:30
June 24th 5-8:30

COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS:
🗓️ June 26th - 27th
📍Alabama A&M University
$80 to participate. This includes your script, competition armband, and helps with the cost of sets/ props/ rights/ etc.

We would love to have you audition with us! If you have any questions please email us at [email protected]

Theatre teachers do so much more than direct productions.They build rooms where students feel seen.They create ensembles...
05/06/2026

Theatre teachers do so much more than direct productions.

They build rooms where students feel seen.
They create ensembles where every voice matters.
They help young people step into someone else’s story and, along the way, understand their own a little better.

To every theatre educator calling cues, building confidence, making space, solving problems, drying tears, opening doors, and reminding students that they belong.

Thank you. Your work changes students long after the curtain closes.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week

So many excited things happening at Theatre of Gadsden this next week! Lend Me A Tenor opens this Friday night!! Happy t...
05/04/2026

So many excited things happening at Theatre of Gadsden this next week! Lend Me A Tenor opens this Friday night!! Happy tech week to the talented cast and crew!! And one week from today we have auditions for Matilda the Musical! Go to www.theatreofgadsden.org to purchase tickets or find out more audition information!!

We had a fun and educational morning as Mr Joe Fuselli walking us through what it takes to direct and put on a show!
05/02/2026

We had a fun and educational morning as Mr Joe Fuselli walking us through what it takes to direct and put on a show!

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Gadsden, AL
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