Roustabout Theater's Apprentice Program Tickets

Roustabout Theater's Apprentice Program in Santa Rosa, California, trains the next generation of performers aged 11–20. Founded by Clark Lewis in 2005, the program operates as Roustabout’s renowned training arm and serves as the resident ensemble at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, performing in Carston Cabaret. The Apprentice Program combines West Coast premieres with masterworks of the 20th century, delivered by a professional company alongside award-winning apprentices. In 2025, the program celebrates its 20th anniversary with a gala on May 10, 2025, and multiple public apprentice productions.

Whether you’re a young actor, singer, or dancer, Roustabout’s weekly classes and master classes from leading theater professionals help turn talent into stagecraft. Past apprentice productions include Les Misérables, Thoroughly Modern Millie, White Christmas, The Little Mermaid, and other major musicals, all staged at Carston Cabaret in the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts. For families and aspiring performers in Santa Rosa and the broader Bay Area, the Apprentice Program offers a clear path from training to professional performance.

Upcoming 2025 performances include Awake and Sing! in March 2025, The Little Mermaid on July 20, 2025, and White Christmas on December 20–21, 2025 — all hosted at Carston Cabaret, the Roustabout home within Luther Burbank Center for the Arts. The program emphasizes mentorship, high-caliber production values, and opportunities for young artists to perform alongside a professional ensemble. Follow Roustabout Theater on official channels for the latest news, audition notices, and behind-the-scenes content, and secure your seats early for these engaging youth-driven productions.

• Awake and Sing! — March 2025, Carston Cabaret, Santa Rosa, CA
• The Little Mermaid — July 20, 2025, Carston Cabaret, Santa Rosa, CA
• White Christmas — December 20–21, 2025, Carston Cabaret at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, Santa Rosa, CA

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Venue details: Carston Cabaret operates within the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa, CA, offering a flexible stage for intimate student-centered performances and professional showcases. The Luther Burbank Center is a cornerstone arts venue in Sonoma County, hosting a wide range of performing arts genres throughout the year.