We are excited to announce an original writing and performance project for youth, by youth, exploring the impact of coronavirus on their lives, entitled, Rise: The Isolation Project. The program will be a unique opportunity to unite our youth participants from across our past programming and shows to share their stories, their hopes, and their experiences around the Covid-19 pandemic.

Want to have your voice heard? Eager to share your thoughts about what YOU are experiencing? 

Participants will work with local teaching artists to share their experiences to create original scripts and music in hopes to connect, support, and inspire one another and our community. The final project will culminate in a performance. 

Program Information

• Open to ages 9 - 18
• Youth must have participated in at least one Near West production and/or been a part of the Rise! or Youth Chorus programs
• Begins Monday, June 15, and will run through the summer until September 13
• Class meets weekly at 3pm, for 1 hour via Zoom
• Participants must be able to attend at least 80% of the classes. (Week of August 31st and September 7th may require additional meetings.)
• Performance weekend to be held in September via Zoom or in person, TBD
• Participants will need access to technology (computer, kindle, laptop, phone, etc.) that will allow them to access Zoom. Please contact us directly if this is a concern or issue, and we will find ways to help you connect to us.  
• Please RSVP by June 5, 2020

REGISTER HERE (For some reason, many of you are receiving "error" feedback when you submit our form. Our system is still capturing your information! We will follow up with you to let you know that we've received your application.)

Questions? Email Trinidad at tsnider@nearwesttheatre.org.