Education

The Youth Artistic Instigators is a free after-school program bringing together high school students from across the greater NYC area to create bold, activist theatre.

The youth ensemble meets between October-April under the expert guidance of NYTW Teaching Artists in workshops and rehearsals to collaborate, write and perform an original piece of theatre responding to urgent current events, and build community while advocating for social justice—and have fun in the process. Come join us!

APPLICATIONS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED

The Youth Artistic Instigators are: 

• Between the ages of 14-19 and currently enrolled in high school in the greater NYC area 
• Available for in-person weekly sessions from October 10, 2023 to April 30, 2024. 
• A strong interest in participating in the theatre arts, both through writing and performance 
• Committed to consistent attendance at in-person workshops and rehearsals 

• Curious, open-minded, willing to take risks, and interested in creating theatre to better understand our world and affect social change 

No previous theatre experience is required, but enthusiasm for and commitment to the program are essential. Applicants will be selected through a group audition process. No preparation for the audition is needed, just attendance on the scheduled date. 

GROUP AUDITIONS
Wednesday, September 27, 4:00 – 6:00PM
Thursday, September 28, 4:00 – 6:00PM

WEEKLY SESSIONS (Tuesdays 4:00 – 6:00PM)
October: 10, 17, 24, 31
November: 14, 21, 28
December: 5, 12, 19
January: 9, 16, 23, 30
February: 6, 13, 27
March: 5, 12, 19, 26
April: 2, 9

INTENSIVE REHEARSALS (4:00 – 7:00PM)
April: 15, 16, 17, 18, 19

TECHNICAL REHEARSALS (1:00 – 7:00PM)
April: 22, 23, 24, 25

FINAL PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Friday, April 26 7:30pm
Saturday, April 27 2:30pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, April 28 2:30pm

FINAL SESSION
April 30

Questions? Contact Psacoya Guinn at youthinstigators@nytw.org or 646-957-9585. 

Previous shows include: 

project: ICARUS (2023)