West End Prep

Where Central Florida’s young talent truly shines! Arts education is essential in nurturing the imagination, confidence, and critical thinking skills of our youth.

Encouraging young artists to explore, engage and express!

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Welcome to WEST END PREP, an education program crafted by industry professionals to nurture both artistic talent and essential life skills. Our program is designed to inspire young performers, equipping them with the knowledge, confidence, and practical experience they need to thrive in the arts—and beyond!

Through our year-round lineup of youth productions, students get the chance to shine on stage in fully-staged versions of popular plays and musicals.

From vibrant costumes to professional lighting and scenic designs, each production is a dynamic, hands-on learning experience, offering students a genuine taste of theater-making.

Children performing on stage, dressed in costumes resembling characters from 'The Wizard of Oz,' with some wearing antler headbands, against a dark background with stage lights.
Four women dressed in colorful period costumes, with the woman on the right holding a necklace.
A group of women on stage during a performance, reaching out with one arm extended upward, illuminated by stage lights.
A young boy performing on stage, wearing a yellow shirt, red tie, and suspenders, with a colorful, abstract backdrop behind him.
People performing on stage in theatrical costumes, illuminated by pink and purple lights.
A diverse group of children and teenagers on stage, dressed in colorful costumes, celebrating and holding musical instruments such as a ukulele, guitar, and paper-made instruments, during a theatrical performance or school play.

FALL 2025

Tickets on sale

Promotional graphic for the musical 'Jekyll & Hyde' with event dates October 3-5, featuring blood splatter and torn paper design.
Image of a promotional poster for the musical 'Annie Jr.' with a cartoon illustration of a girl with curly red hair in a red dress, standing behind the title. The background is blue with snowflake-like patterns, and the dates 'November 15-16' are at the top in yellow text.

current auditions

High School (pre-professional) opportunities

Browse our current education auditions for details on roles, audition requirements, and submission deadlines. Each production offers a unique opportunity to showcase your skills in acting, singing, dancing, or all three!

What We’re Looking For

We’re committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment, and we strongly encourage performers of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to audition.

NOTES

Before submitting, be sure to carefully review the audition requirements, character descriptions, schedule and guidelines. Once ready, submit your audition by clicking the Audition Form link at the bottom of the information page.

Questions

Direct your question to the contact listed at the bottom of the audition information page.

Be the first in the know

Find out what our next shows for youth and high school will be before anyone else. Sign up with your name and email to be the first to know what's coming.

Children sitting in a circle on chairs in a theater, participating in a virtual class or activity, wearing face masks, with an instructor at a piano.
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Built for every ability.

Whether they’re stepping onto the stage for the first time or have countless shows under their belts, our rehearsals and performances are tailored to challenge students at every skill level.

They’ll build a foundation in acting, singing, and dance, while also developing collaboration, discipline, and resilience—skills that will serve them in any path they pursue.

At West End Prep, we’re not just preparing students for their next role; we’re preparing them for life!

Scholarships

We understand that not all families have the same ability to pay for elected activities for their children. However, all children should have access to arts education, regardless of economic conditions. It is our goal to never turn away a child due to financial restrictions.

Please complete our brief application to be considered for a Theater West End education scholarship.

  • "Gave me the opportunity to blossom as a performer!"

    West End Prep Student

  • "No other youth theater treats us like professionals."

    West End Prep Student

  • "The shows are some of the best I've ever seen!"

    West End Prep Parent

  • "This is a safe place to hone my craft."

    West End Prep Student

  • "Pushed me to do things I never would have thought I was capable of doing."

    West End Prep Student