Yale Children’s Theater

Our Mission:

We’re on a mission to help students in Greater New Haven embrace their inner actor.

Our Activities:

Educational Plays performed by Yale College students Direct Service Undergraduate writers, directors, and actors put their spin on famous children’s tales or create their own for K-5 audiences, performed virtually for workshops students and schools in Greater New Haven. Educational Plays performed by Yale College students Direct Service Undergraduate writers, directors, and actors put their spin on famous children’s tales or create their own for K-5 audiences, performed virtually for workshops students and schools in Greater New Haven. Virtual: YCTV and Games Direct Service Educational content for our YouTube Acting and Improv Virtual Workshops Direct Service Our teaching team hosted weekly acting and improv workshops for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8. Students across schools and towns come to us virtually to learn and grow as theater-makers. Standalone Acting and Performance Workshops Direct Service YCT occasionally offers one-time workshops for children in New Haven. These workshops can range from puppet-making to read-alouds. Sometimes we open workshops up to the public, and sometimes we partner with local schools to make them happen. Acting, Improv, and Playwriting Virtual Workshops Direct Service Our teaching team hosted weekly acting and improv workshops for grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Students across schools and towns come to us virtually to learn and grow as theater-makers.

Student Leaders:

Laurel Humphreys - Co-Coordinator/Co-President Rebecca Huang - Co-Coordinator/Co-President