Durango Youth Theater (DYT)
Unleash your Imagination
The Durango Youth Theatre (DYT) program provides a unique opportunity for kids to unleash their creativity and bring their imagination to life through movement, speech, storytelling, and character development. Our youth education programs correlate with local, state, and national education standards in Colorado and New Mexico.
Parent Volunteers
Questions?
Jason Lythgoe
DAC Theatre Director
jason@durangoarts.org
(970) 259-2606, Ext 20
UPCOMING SHOW:
DYT May Double Feature!
Friday, May 16 @ 7:00pm
Saturday, May 17 @ 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Sunday, May 18 @ 2:00pm
2025 Summer Theater Camps
Alternative Art for Teens
June 9-12
The ART of Painting
June 11-July 16
Let’s Paint Durango! Furry Friends (Pet Portraits)
June 14
Everything Clay (ages 8-11)
June 16-19
The Magic of Wheel Throwing with James Lutomski
June 16 - July 21
Stained Glass Mushrooms
June 21
Teen Clay Club (ages 12-17)
June 23-27
Fairy Houses & Everything Small (7-10)
June 30 - July 3
Musical Theatre Camp: DYT JR Company (3rd-5th grade)
July 7 - August 3
Musical Theatre Camp: DYT Company (Middle School)
July 7 - August 3
Policies & Procedures
PAYMENT OPTIONS
The Durango Arts Center accepts cash, checks (made out to: “DAC” or “Durango Arts Center”), and most major credit cards for payment of workshops. DAC only sends confirmation of enrollment after registration is complete. DAC may decline an individual’s request to enroll in classes or participate in programs when necessary.
CLASS CHANGES OR CANCELLATIONS DUE TO TEACHER ABSENCE
In the case of an unexpected or short notice Teacher absence, DAC reserves the right to find a substitute teacher to take over the scheduled class period or cancel the class and offer a make-up class at the end of the session. Refunds will not be issued if a student cannot attend the make-up class.
The Durango Arts Center offers need-based scholarships to those who demonstrate a financial need and an interest in the arts. While other factors may be taken into consideration, scholarships are primarily assigned based on financial need.
- Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado
- Durango Friends of the Arts
- United Way Team Up Scholarship Fund
- LPEA Round Up Fund
Scholarship applications are considered on a first-come, first-serve basis until funds are dispersed. To apply, please complete and submit the scholarship application form.
Payment Procedures
Scholarships cover tuition only. Recipients may be responsible for paying the balance of tuition in addition to the required membership fee and in some cases, supply fees that are associated with the class. Registration must be finalized, and the balance must be paid within one week of notice. Failure to do so will result in loss of scholarship and space in the class will not be held.
Registration Policies
Scholarship awards (and scholarship application materials) cannot be transferred from one class to another, except with express permission from the Education Director. Scholarships cannot be transferred between semesters.