An important part of the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s mission is to continually develop the artistic skills and self-confidence of youth.

In WBTT’s Stage of Discovery summer musical theatre intensive program, a limited number of students ages 11-18 are coached in acting, singing, dancing, improvisation, and writing by creative professionals. They also gain behind-the-scenes experience with set and costume design. The program culminates in a public performance of an exciting musical.

Stage of Discovery is intense, focused, fun — and FREE to participating students, thanks to generous donors! It’s designed for youth who are serious about developing their artistic talents. An audition is required.

Stage of Discovery 2024 Auditions and Information

Audition information for the 2025 Stage of Discovery program will be announced in April, 2025. The dates for the 2025 program are June 9 - July 13. Please contact Peterly Jean Baptiste at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.with any questions. 

How to Support Stage of Discovery

Thanks to generous donors, our Stage of Discovery summer musical theatre intensive program is free to participating students. You can make this experience possible for underserved youth — as well as supporting our other education initiatives like our Young Artist Program, our Jazzlinks touring high school program and Rhythm & Tales, our in-theatre elementary school program — by making a donation to WBTT and specifying that you want your gift to go to our Education Programs. CLICK HERE to make a donation.

Praise for Stage of Discovery

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe launched the Stage of Discovery program in the summer of 2016. Parents and students alike give the experience rave reviews!