Seattle Rep's youth engagement program collaborates with over 12,000 educators, teens, and student theatergoers, engaging with the next generation of creative minds and art enthusiasts.
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Bonfire Retreat
The Bonfire Retreat from Feb. 11-12 is a weekend of new play development where teen writers develop their plays with an ensemble of youth performers and adult support staff.
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Improv for Wellness Troupe
Wednesdays Sept. 21-May 31. Experience a holistic, beginner friendly, accessible approach to the art form of Improv.
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Y-WE Speak
Every other Thursday, October 20 - June 1 from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
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Next Narrative Monologue Competition
A new national program for high schoolers featuring works by contemporary African American playwrights.
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Black is the Light
An ongoing series of classes, workshops, festivals, and networking opportunities for young BIPOC artists.
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Youth Engagement Residencies
Teaching Artists work with classroom teachers to structure residencies tailored to their class learning objectives.
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Student Matinees
Bring your students or youth groups to experience shows at Seattle Rep.
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Seattle Rep Youth Fest
From solo shows to songwriting and beyond, this two-day festival showcases original work by local youth.
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Teen Nights
On select Fridays, teens are invited to see our shows for $5 with a free pre-show reception, fun activities, and more.
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August Wilson Monologue Competition
A decade of celebrating the work of the great August Wilson.
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Theater for Neurodivergent Adults
Tuesdays 6-8 p.m., October 25 - November 15 at Seattle Rep.
Seattle Rep’s K-12 Youth Engagement Programs are supported by:
The Chisholm Foundation on behalf of Lynn Manley and Lex Lindsey
Loeb Family Charitable Foundations | Muckleshoot Charitable Fund
City of Seattle Office of Arts & Culture | Hazel Miller Foundation | Horizons Foundation
Forest Foundation | Hubbard Family Foundation | Theatre Forward