Fall Youth Theatre Academy
OTC at the Brooks’ Fall Youth Theatre Academy is an eight-week after-school program offering youth onstage experience, culminating in a full-scale youth production for family, friends, and the general public. OTC offers professional teachers and a safe, welcoming space for students to develop theatre skills, create, have fun, and reach their potential through the joy of artistic discovery.
NEW! Fall Youth Technical Workshop
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
4 PM – 8 PM
$100 Registration Fee
Ages 12-18
Learn about the technical aspects of live theater with Nate Cargill, Associate Technical Director at OTC and Technical Director at Oceanside High School. Students will learn essential skills in lighting, sound, and other technical areas of theater production.
They’ll also have the opportunity to work behind the scenes during the performances of the fall production!
Scholarship Information
Oceanside Theatre Company’s Youth Academy has several scholarships available for families in financial need. To apply for a scholarship, please email the completed application and proof of income to: sduchi@oceansidetheatre.org.
PLEASE NOTE: All information in this application is strictly confidential. Oceanside Theatre Company will not release financial information to anyone for any reason.
THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PAPERWORK: SEPTEMBER 1, 2025.
About the Creative Team
Sharon Duchi
Sharon Duchi received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Education and Middle School Master’s Endorsement from Old Dominion University. She has been a certified teacher in the states of California and Virginia, and has directed, musically directed, and wrote numerous school-wide musical shows both large and small. Sharon enjoys teaching others the magic of theatre and working with the youth of this great community, and looks forward to each new experience.
She has been involved in various aspects of singing, acting, and musical theater since grade school, and has enjoyed performing in many theater venues and vocal groups in Michigan, Virginia, and Southern California. Sharon is the former owner/Director of Act One Community Theatre and its productions (102 Inland Theatre League wins, 157 ITL nominations), and facilitated other company rentals of the 114-seat facility.
Sharon has Directed, Musically Directed, and Produced numerous award-winning productions over the years, including: Little Women, The Wedding Singer, The Little Mermaid, Aida, Shrek, Into The Woods, Seussical, RENT, and many more. Some of her favorite acting credits include Joanne (Company), Marmee (Little Women), Rona Lisa Perretti (The 25th Annual PC Spelling Bee), and Mrs. Lovett (Sweeney Todd).
Anna Duchi
Anna Duchi has a degree from Humboldt State University in Theatre Arts and Dance, and has been in theater since she was 8 years old. She is a performer at Legoland California and the San Diego Zoo, and has served as Co-Director and Choreographer for OTC’s Youth Academy and Education Program since Spring 2019. Anna enjoys working in all aspects of the theater, including Director, Choreographer, Stage Manager, House Manager, Makeup and Hair Designer, and Set Designer. She has worked for theatre companies including Carlsbad Community Theatre, Act 1 Community Theater, Jefferson Middle School, and Moonlight Youth Theatre. Some of her favorite Directing credits include Little Mermaid, Shrek, Seussical, and Little Women. Some of her favorite acting roles include Inga (Young Frankenstein), Arista (Little Mermaid), and Kate/Lilli (Kiss Me, Kate).
Past Youth Productions
