YOUTH THEATER PROJECT SPRING 2026
YTP ENSEMBLE WORKSHOP
A dynamic and immersive theater intensive designed for teens ages 13 to 18.
Join us this spring for an exciting journey into the world of performance!
This hands-on workshop will focus on key theatrical skills including improvisation, character development, ensemble building, and script creation. Participants will collaborate with peers, explore their creative voices, and gain confidence on stage- all while having fun in a supportive and inspiring environment.
Whether you're a seasoned performer or new to the stage, this program offers a unique opportunity to grow as an artist and storyteller.
Please check back with us in December to get more information on when we will be accepting Applications!
The Youth Theater Project Spring 2026 Ensemble Workshop
Celebrating 30 Years of Empowering Bay Area Teens Through Theater & Social Change
Join us this spring for a dynamic and immersive after-school theater intensive designed for Bay Area teens ages 13 to 18, as we celebrate three decades of youth voices and storytelling through the Youth Theater Project (YTP)!
The YTP, now in its 30th anniversary year, is an educational program of the San Francisco Mime Troupe that uses theater as a powerful tool for teens to creatively explore and express their perspectives on the issues that matter most to them. Whether you're a seasoned performer or new to the stage, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to grow as an artist and storyteller.
Over the course of this two-month workshop- running from February to April 2026- participants become YTP Theater Apprentices, collaborating, creating, and performing together in our studio in the Mission District of San Francisco.
Led by a team of professional theater artists and social justice practitioners, students will:
Build foundational acting and performance skills
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Dive into improvisation, character development, ensemble work, and play creation
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Explore their creative voices in a supportive and inclusive environment
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Work with peers from across the Bay Area
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Create and perform original One Act plays
The program culminates in a public performance where youth share their original work- amplifying their voices and lived experiences on stage.
Program Details
📍 Location: SF Mime Troupe Studio, 855 Treat Ave, San Francisco, CA
📅 Dates: February - April 2026
🕒 Schedule: Weekdays after school (exact days/times TBD)
✨ Free for all participants!
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Meals and snacks provided at every session
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Youth apprentices receive a stipend upon completion
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Funded by the generous support of foundations and individual donor
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
Please check back with us in December to get more information on when we will be accepting Applications!