Our Mission

Using the power of performance in art to transform the lives of youth at the edge

We believe:

• Creativity and artistic potential are within every person – the flame of art burns in the core of the self.

• Creativity becomes art when it is guided by craftsmanship.

• Craftsmanship is learned through tenacity, hard work, and a willingness to learn.

• Strength and competence develop as one learns and uses the tools of creative arts.

• A profound learning experience takes place when a young person works one–on–one with a committed, trained, and attuned adult.

• Creating a play entirely in one’s own words requires seeing and feeling another’s point of view, which leads to empathy and understanding.

• It is deeply validating for a young person to have his or her work taken seriously by professional actors.

• When a young person’s play is skillfully brought to life, discovery and transformation take place: author and audience see themselves and each other in a new light.