What an honour to be part of such a unique and exciting theatre company! Over 23 years, the creativity, dedication, and commitment of young actors, staff, directors, parents, volunteer drivers, and Board members continues to be outstanding.

At VYT, young people experience theatre as they build their confidence and self-esteem. Our VYT youth will, I’m sure, give you future leaders who embody faith, hope, and courage.

If you love acting and the magic of theatre, you can join us for our ongoing acting programs. Our current brochure is available online. Please download it and mail or fax us the completed registration form at (604) 876-7100 to reserve your space! You can also register by phone by calling us at (604) 877-0678.

VYT focuses on sustainability so that we can continue producing high quality productions. We require a strong team with an extensive network. If you have connections with potential corporate sponsors or other resources, please talk to us. In addition, as we plan for upcoming seasons, invaluable are your donations of funding, rehearsal space, equipment, Board membership, and professional expertise. Much, much appreciation for all your support!

Regards,
Heather Duff
Artistic Director

Mission Statement, Brief History, and Activities of Vancouver Youth Theatre

Established in 1983, Vancouver Youth Theatre is a non-profit society dedicated to the inspiration and education of young actors aged 5 -18. VYT provides a voice for youth and allows them to explore topics relevant to their lives through Playbuilding programs and collaboration with professional directors. Vancouver Youth Theatre aims to increase public awareness of issues facing young people through acting programs, school outreach programs, workshops, tours, and public performances.

Vancouver Youth Theatre is theatre for, by, and about young people. We provide an environment where young people are free to express their ideas without risk of censorship. Our productions foster a positive attitude towards the diversity of all people, promoting equality of gender and race. At VYT, young people learn about acting as they build their confidence and self esteem. Through collaborative projects, we encourage the development of important life skills such as team-work, decision making, leadership, critical thinking, and taking direction. VYT supports and values peer based teaching practices in its school outreach programs to promote positive attitudes and behaviours in youth culture.

Vancouver Youth Theatre has an established tradition as a pro-active force in the community through theatrical education. Since 1983, we have created over 10 original touring plays and musicals, close to 50 original plays in theatres for the general public, and hundreds of in-house performances as culmination of our regular programs, and reached audiences of over 300,000 young people, teachers, and families. We provide fee waivers, bursaries, and scholarships in order to provide opportunities for families from a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds. The geographic range of our regular programs is Vancouver, Point Grey, West Vancouver, and North Vancouver. Touring productions have traveled locally and internationally, and most recently, in the Lower Mainland (i.e.Burnaby, Richmond, Delta, Surrey, Maple Ridge, Abbotsford, and Mission).

Vancouver Youth Theatre has received numerous awards including the Excellence in Race Relations Award from the Minister of State and Multiculturalism in 1991, and the BC Eliminates Racism Together Award from the Ministry of Multiculturalism in 1998.