Drama Troupe

What is the Youth Services Drama Troupe?
An exciting and important opportunity for youth, the drama troupe is a touring ensemble of youth who research, write and perform plays addressing youth-specific issues, exploring such topics as dating violence, homeless youth, drug abuse, depression and suicide, among others.

The troupe also provides an opportunity for young thespians to gain theatre training with local professionals in acting methods, scene study, improvisation, mime, technical theatre and more.

Drama Troupe Objectives...
To use performance to inform, educate and develop youth and adult audiences, enabling youth to make critical decisions about their actions and behaviors and making adults aware and educated about issues that face today’s youth.

To provide a safe and nurturing outlet in writing and performance for youth to freely express themselves, their concerns, and their opinions and to use this expression for positive development.

To enhance the social and personal development of participants using the inherent social aspects of drama.

To have participants available in their communities and schools as a resource to peers, able to identify issues and problems, educate on an individual basis and make appropriate referrals to Youth Services for help.

To provide theatre arts training and practical theatrical experience to participants.

How do I get involved?
Space is limited and commitment is expected. We ask that interested youth:
*  Successfully complete the application process and interview;
*  Spend at least one (1) academic (Sept.-June) year working with the troupe;
*  Attend required troupe meetings and workshops;
*  Be actively involved in all aspects of the troupe’s regular activities: learning, research, writing, developing and performing;
*  Participate in the preparation and/or performance of the troupe’s touring presentations take an active part in the community and with peers as a source for education and outreach for youth issues.

If you are a youth between the ages of 15 and 18 and  interested in writing and performing plays and dealing with the issues, problems, and triumphs of being a youth in today’s world, call George Romero at 918.382.4427 or click here to get more information.

Click here to apply on-line.