Youth Performance Company

Growing Leaders for the Future 
through Bold Theatre and Media Arts

Whether you were a Youth Performance Company (YPC) Theatre Kid, new to our transformative work, or just an artist at heart, you can't help but be inspired by the youth expressing their bold, brave, and visionary talents on the YPC stage or in the classroom. Despite the difficulties this world is throwing at them every day, YPC Theatre Kids are finding ways to instill hope and motivate their community to move forward courageously. 

Your donation to Youth Performance Company helps us to continue to provide an inspiring and safe space for youth to learn about the power of theatre and media arts through hands-on experiences to learn and grow in their craft.  Last season 100% of our youth participants reported that their theatrical skills improved and confidence in their own voice had improved; 54% reported increased confidence; and 45% reported improved empathy for people unlike themselves.

Make a donation today to support YPC's amazing Theatre Kids!

When a young performer steps on stage, or participates in the magic behind the scenes, they become a "YPC Theatre Kid." 

YPC Theatre Kids are members of a welcoming and accepting community fueled by a world of experiences that influence the leaders they will become for the rest of their lives. There's something about being in the spotlight, memorizing the lines, learning a song or a dance, the ability to perform at the highest levels under pressure, and most importantly, the cultivation of friendships forged in a matter of weeks that make YPC Theatre Kids special.

Perhaps it's the confidence. Or the swagger. 

A YPC Theatre Kid has the ability to walk into any room and command attention and be the voice of change, possibility, and wonder in our community. Our youth have gone on to careers in the performing arts, theatre, film, television, business, education, and even serve as elected officials. Their impact spreads throughout the Twin Cities, the State of Minnesota, the United States, and around the world.