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ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence
As part of YTP’s 30th anniversary season, we return to the powerful ENOUGH! initiative for a new staged reading of original short plays written by youth confronting the issue of gun violence. This event reaffirms our decades-long commitment to theater as activism- giving young artists a platform to speak, question, and inspire.
📍 Location: SF Mime Troupe Studio, 855 Treat Ave, San Francisco, CA
📅 Dates: September 22 – October 6, 2025 (biannual event)
🔗 Learn more: ENOUGH! Plays
The Youth Theater Project Presents: ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence
NOW CASTING: Bay Area High School Actors!
Performance Date: Monday, October 6, 2025!
The Youth Theater Project (YTP)- a program of the San Francisco Mime Troupe- is seeking high school-aged youth actors to participate in a staged reading of six short plays as part of ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence, a national youth-led theater movement using the power of storytelling to spark dialogue and inspire change.
No Experience? No Problem.
This is a staged reading, which means:
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No memorization required - actors will perform with scripts in hand
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All experience levels are welcome - whether this is your first time or your tenth
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You'll get guidance and support every step of the way
What You’ll Learn,
As part of this project, first-time actors will:
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Learn the fundamentals of acting in a staged reading
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Practice how to prepare a script for performance
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Explore vocal delivery, character choices, and script analysis
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Understand how to work with a director and take direction
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Build collaboration and ensemble skills
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Learn how to take and apply feedback in a supportive, professional environment
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Gain confidence performing in front of a live audience
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Understand how theater can be a tool for activism and social change
You'll also work with Bay Area professional actors and directors, gaining hands-on insight into real rehearsal processes- all in a safe, welcoming, and youth-centered space.
Time Commitment
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Rehearsals Begin: Week of September 22, 2025
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Tentative Schedule: 2 rehearsals + 1 tech rehearsal between Sept 22 – Oct 5
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Tech Rehearsal: October 4 or 5 (TBD)
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Performance: Monday, October 6, 2025
All sessions take place at our studio in the Mission District, San Francisco.
Join the Cast
This is your chance to raise your voice, learn something new, and be part of a powerful evening of youth-driven theater. No experience needed- just bring your interest, your presence, and your willingness to grow.
Contact us to sign up or learn more: ytp@sfmt.org
ENOUGH is enough. Let’s make change- together.
APPLY
Create. Express. Take Action.
The Youth Theater Project (YTP) invites high school-aged students to explore their ideas, reactions, and calls to action through the art of theater. Our goal is to support participants in using performance as a powerful tool for self-expression and social change- creating bold, original, and meaningful work.
YTP is open to all high school-aged youth, and no prior theater experience is required. If you're passionate about making your voice heard, we want to hear from you!
✅ Free to participate
💸 Stipend awarded upon completion
🎭 No prior theater experience required
Ready to apply or want more info?