Summer Youth Institute Registration Announcement!!
🎭☀️ BRAC Summer Youth Institute 2026 — Registration Goes On Sale Wednesday! ☀️🎭
This is your official announcement that Branson Regional Arts Council Summer Youth Institute registration will open ONLINE this Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM.
Join us this summer at the beautiful Historic Owen Theatre for one of the most exciting youth theatre experiences in the region. Open to performers of all experience levels. NO auditions or prior experience required!
💲 Cost: $300 per student for the full 3-week session
💳 Card payments include a $10 convenience fee (Total: $310)
✅ Includes all classes, public performances, a personal script, and official logo t-shirt
🎓 Limited scholarships available
🌟 First Summer Institute
📅 May 26 – June 11, 2026
(Age determined as of May 28, 2026)
🎩 Group 1 — Ages 6–12
Disney’s Alice in Wonderland JR
Directors: Lara Menard & Cherie Stanley
🕗 Classes: Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
🎟️ Performances:
• Thu, June 11 — 7:00 PM
• Fri, June 12 — 2:00 PM
• Sat, June 13 — 10:00 AM
• Sun, June 14 — 2:00 PM
🏀 Group 2 — Ages 13–18
Disney’s High School Musical 2 JR
Directors: Kyle & Kellsey Bradley
🕛 Classes: Mon–Fri, 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM
🎟️ Performances:
• Fri, June 12 — 7:00 PM
• Sat, June 13 — 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
• Sun, June 14 — 7:00 PM
Additional production team to be announced.
🌟 Second Summer Institute
📅 June 18 – July 10, 2026
(Age determined as of June 18, 2026)
❤️ Ages 6–13
Annie JR
Director: Nicole Horton
🕗 Classes: Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🚫 No class on July 3
🎟️ Performances:
• Fri, July 10 — 7:00 PM
• Sat, July 11 — 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
• Sun, July 12 — 7:00 PM
Additional production team to be announced.
⭐ Spots are limited and these programs fill quickly each year. Be ready to register when it opens Wednesday morning! 🎶✨
The Branson Regional Arts Council was founded in 1965 as the “Taney Arts Council,” and officially established 501 (c)(3) non-profit status as “Branson Arts Council, Inc.” in 1993.
Our mission is “to create exceptional artistic, cultural and educational opportunities for our community.”
Financial support is provided by BRAC members, theatre patrons, private donors, as well as additional grant support from the Missouri Arts Council and other organizations.
BRAC, PO Box 2004, Branson, MO 65615






