4th Wall

Join Bay Area eTc's Young Adult Conservatory (YAC) as we continue our teen theater club of theater-related workshops and shows in The 4th Wall 2025-2026 season!  This is a once-a-month gathering of Bay Area teenagers interested in learning more about theater and performance.

Membership Qualifications

Any student age 13-19 who is interested in theater may join. Yearly dues are $425 and cover the cost of attending performances, workshops, and workshop supplies. 

Program Objectives

• Attend a variety of performances around the Bay Area and engage in thoughtful discussions afterwards
• Become critical spectators who view performance as entertainment while also breaking down elements of a performance to analyze how they operate in the larger production
• Apply what you learn from watching performances to enhance your own personal artistic technique
• Develop and hone skills necessary to perform with integrity and great satisfaction
• Be exposed to various aspects of theater history and stagecraft
• Build a community that fosters a love and appreciation of the performing arts

The program consists of a mixture of performances and workshops at locations around the San Francisco Bay Area.  Full program details can be found at www.bayareaetc.org

NOTE: The 4th Wall offers rolling admission – you are eligible to join the month you turn 13 and pay a prorated rate for the remaining events (email [email protected] for details).

The 4th Wall 2025-2026 Season
OCTOBER 2025
Show: Suffs (Musical) with Post-Show Year Kick-Off Celebration After
12:00 pm, Friday 10/24/2025 at the Orpheum Theater in San Francisco

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2025
Workshop: Dramaturgy of the Musical Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn Led by Amy BG Bruhns, Emily Simpson & Ria Lodick
4:30 - 8:30 pm, Sunday 11/30/2025 at Melodic Remedy Dance Studio

JANUARY 2026
Workshop: Musical Theater Auditions Led by Jenny Matteucci & Daniel Lockert
1:00 - 4:00 pm, Sunday 1/18/2026 at Melodic Remedy Dance Studio

FEBRUARY 2026
Show: How Shakespeare Saved My Life (Play) with Theater-Led Post-Show Discussion After
2:00 pm, Sunday 2/15/2026 at Berkeley Repertory Theatre

MARCH 2026
Workshop: Fight Choreography Led by Dave Maier
9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Saturday 3/7/2026 at Melodic Remedy Dance Studio

APRIL 2026
Workshop: Wig Design Led by Nicole Hoke
9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Saturday 4/25/2026 at Melodic Remedy Dance Studio

MAY 2026
Show: Come From Away (Musical) with Post-Show Year End Celebration After
2:00 pm, Saturday 5/9/2026 at TheatreWorks in Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts

NOTE: The information in this document is believed to be accurate as of today but is subject to change if necessary.