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Children’s Program

Find your child’s way onto the stage.

A place to learn, create and perform

Explore children’s auditions, shows with open registration, summer camps, ongoing classes and master classes at Rivertown Theaters. Families in Kenner and the Greater New Orleans area can find different ways to participate throughout the year.

Some productions require an audition. Others let children join by registering, with no audition required to participate. Check each offering’s ages, schedule and enrollment details to find the right fit.

Sing · Dance · Perform

Summer Camps

Explore musical theater camps with Rivertown Theaters and Encore Studio. Find camp descriptions, age groups and program information, and confirm upcoming dates and registration availability.

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Audition to participate

Children’s Auditions

Find the children’s program audition information alongside our other audition opportunities. Each production’s notice provides its own age requirements, preparation and sign-up details.

Children’s audition information →

Register to participate

Shows — No Audition Required

Join a children’s production by registering, with no audition required to participate.

Disney and Pixar’s Finding Nemo KIDS — ages 5–9, now registering

Disney’s Finding Nemo KIDS

Ages: 5–9 (Fee: $325)

Disney’s Finding Nemo KIDS is a 30-minute, one-act musical adaptation of the 2003 Disney/Pixar film Finding Nemo, designed specifically for young performers and audiences.

Students will rehearse songs and scenes with a professional artistic staff on weekends only, then perform their show on Rivertown’s mainstage set!

First Rehearsal
Rehearsal Days
Fridays–Sundays only
No Rehearsals
December 24–27, 2026 and December 31, 2026–January 2, 2027. Rehearsals resume January 3, 2027.
Performance Date

One performance scheduled at this time.
Register for Finding Nemo KIDS →

Looking for a performance to attend? Visit Events for upcoming shows and tickets.

Keep learning

Ongoing Classes

Build your child’s skills through regular classes. Visit Encore Studio for current class offerings, schedules, age groups and enrollment information.

Explore classes at Encore Studio ↗

Focused training

Master Classes

Explore opportunities to develop performance skills in a focused workshop. Contact us for upcoming master classes, instructors, age and experience requirements, and registration details.

Ask about upcoming master classes →

Memories from the stage

Past Productions & Photos

See young performers in past Rivertown productions and browse the production photo albums.

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Need help choosing?

Contact us with your child’s age and interests, and ask which upcoming program would be a good fit.

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