Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture resident group Young Performers Theatre (YPT) offers in-person Fall 2024 classes for vaccinated children who love the stage. The nine- to 10-week classes start Tuesday, September 17, 2024 and continue through Friday, December 13, 2024. (No classes on Tuesday, October 15, 2024; Tuesday through Friday, November 5 through 15, 2024; or November 26 to 29, 2024.) YPT’s classes are held in the Southside Theater, Building D, third floor.

The season includes “Let’s Pretend” for ages three to five years old, meeting on Tuesdays, September 17, 2024 to December 9, 2024, 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. or 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. (No classes October 15, 2024; November 5, 2024; November 12, 2024; or November 26, 2024.) $345 ($359.56 with fees)

“Creative Drama” for ages five to eight years (grades one through three) meets on Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., September 17, 2024 to December 10, 2024 or Thursdays, September 19, 2024 to December 12, 2024, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (No classes Tuesdays, November 5, 2024; November 12, 2024; or November 26, 2024; or Thursdays; November 7, 2024; November 14, 2024; or November 28, 2024.) The final class features a performance for family and friends. Tuition is $395 ($411.41 with fees).

“Presenting … The Show!” for students in grades three through five (ages eight to 11 years old) meets on Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., from September 18, 2024 through December 11, 2024. (No classes on November 6, 2024; November 13, 2024; or November 27, 2024.) Students present a show on the final day of class. Tuition is $405 ($421.78 with fees).

“Presenting … The Show, Act II!” offers students in grades four through seven (ages 10 through 14 years old) a workshop to create characters and narratives on Fridays, September 20, 2024 through December 13, 2024, 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (No classes on November 8, 2024; November 15, 2024; or November 29, 2024.) The final class date results in a play staged for a live audience. Tuition is $405 ($421.78 with fees).