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TIP YOUTH
We are proud to announce our 15th youth program!
TIP Youth aims to provide students with a solid foundation of knowledge and practical training in theater and performing arts, culminating in performances of a fully staged musical. We believe that the experience gained from participation in the TIP Youth program will be beneficial in many aspects of both student and future adult lives, whether they perform professionally or not. Unlike an “acting school”, TIP Youth deals with performing in a production with others, as well as the 'total' theatrical experience.
IMPORTANT DATES
Online Reservation to Participate
Sunday, October 5th, 2025 from 10AM
Student & Parent Orientation*
Sunday, October 26th, 2025 from 10AM to 11:30AM
A chance for parents and children new to TIP Youth to meet the directors and have questions answered.
*Everyone is invited to orientation, but attendance is NOT MANDATORY.
Class Days
ACT 1 - ages 8 to 12, Saturdays from 9AM to 1PM
November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
December 6
January 10, 17, 24, 31
February 7, 14, 21, 28
March 7, 14, 21
April 4, (11)
ACT 2 - ages 13 to 17, Sundays from 9AM to 1PM
November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
December 7
January 11, 18, 25
February 1, 8, 15, 22,
March 1, 8, 15, 22,
April 5, (12)
Dates in (parentheses) are provisional and may change based on the final production week dates.
With very limited exceptions, rehearsals are held at Our Space in Hatagaya.
Production Week
April 9th ~ 12th 2026 , or April 16th ~ 19th 2026
*We are still waiting for the final availability dates from the theater.
COST
The full course of six months of professional level classes, workshops, intensive production week rehearsals, plus all costs associated with the production is ¥98,000. A TIP Youth t-shirt, access to photos and videos are included in this fee.
Payment, in full, should be made in cash at the orientation on Sunday, October 26th, 2025. Bank transfers will also be accepted.
Please note that all director’s casting decisions are final and we will not be able to provide a refund if a student or parent is not satisfied with the role(s) assigned.
VENUE
With very few exceptions, TIP Youth rehearsals are at:
Our Space in Hatagaya
2-1-1 Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0072
CONTACT
We look forward to seeing you at the student orientation or at the first class!
If you have any questions or concerns please contact us at tipyouth@tokyoplayers.org
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you choose students for the TIP youth classes?
Online reservations are first come, first served - and if you have more questions, please attend our orientation on October 26th to get a better idea of how your children will fit in the program.
How many students are in each class?
We can accommodate 15~20 students each in Act 1 and Act 2.
What kind show have you done before?
TIP Youth has performed musicals such as Madagascar Jr., Disney’s My Son Pinocchio Jr., Hairspray Jr., Disney’s Mulan Jr., Fiddler on the Roof Jr., Disney’s Peter Pan Jr., etc. These Jr. titles are condensed versions of Broadway shows provided by the original producers and writing teams for performances by students.
Where is the reservation link? There is no place to click.
The registration form is not available online until October 5th at 9AM.
What information do I need for the reservation form?
The online registration form only requires very basic information such as name, email address, child’s birthday, parent/guardian’s name, phone number, etc. It is a very simple form, nothing complicated.
May I pay the class fee by bank-transfer?
We will send out bank transfer information by email upon confirmed registration after October 5th. Sorry, credit cards are not accepted.
We usually speak English at home, but my daughter/son is not a perfect native English speaker. Is their level good enough?
Please attend the orientation session to get a better idea of how your child will fit into the program. The directors will discuss English proficiency with families individually and students can see how they feel with the other students, the directors, etc.