Rising Youth Theatre

Original productions - rising youth theatre produces original plays with youth and adults around social justice issues. This year included touring performances of keysmash, a play about mental health, which engaged 21 artists and was attended by 600 people in person, curious playback theatre for queer youth, which engaged 14 artists and was attended by 210 people, coyote woman in development and the light rail plays which returned to celebrate its 10th anniversary with 15 artists and for approximately 500 audience members.

Arts learning classes and workshops - rising youth theatre offers a wide variety of classes and camps at our space at the phoenix center for the arts. These programs serve young people ages 5-18, and use art as a tool for growing and learning, building community, and advocating for yourself and your peers. During the 2023-2024 year, these programs reached 400 young people.