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THE DARKEST DARK Returns to Young People’s Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2025

 Young People’s Theatre will relaunch its award-winning adaptation of Commander Chris Hadfield’s internationally bestselling children’s book, The Darkest Dark.

2024 Silver Ticket Award Goes To Leonard McHardy At the 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2024

Leonard McHardy receives the 2024 Silver Ticket Award, recognizing his significant contributions to the Canadian theatre community. The award celebrates his impact and dedication to the arts.

Nancy Webster to Step Down as Executive Director of Young People's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2023

Young People’s Theatre has announced that Nancy Webster will step down as Executive Director at the end of the 2023.24 season, after more than 15 years of extraordinary leadership.

Winners Announced for the 43rd Annual DORA AWARDS From Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 28, 2023

Tonight, the 43rd Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards ceremony and award presentation hosted by Craig Lauzon occurred at the TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning, Koerner Hall.

Back by Popular Demand, Young People's Theatre Presents YOU AND I Theatre for “Walking Babies” (and Their Adults!)
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2023

Young People's Theatre's (YPT's) much-loved You and I returns to the Studio Theatre for a very special limited engagement. Created by celebrated theatre veteran Maja Ardal and directed by former YPT Artistic Director Allen MacInnis, You and I is a multi-sensory, playfully interactive adventure specially designed for “walking babies” – ages 18 months to 3 years.

Young People's Theatre Presents The World Premiere Of Commander Chris Hadfield's THE DARKEST DARK
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2023

A groundbreaking adaptation of Commander Chris Hadfield's internationally bestselling children's book, The Darkest Dark, is set to take flight at Young People's Theatre (YPT) this February. In this highly anticipated world premiere, director Jim Millan (Broadway's record-breaking The Illusionists), writer Ian MacIntyre (The Beaverton, Degrassi: Next Class) and world renowned illusionist David Ben weave multi-media and magic in an out-of-this-world theatrical experience.

YPT Presents World Premiere of BENTBOY Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2022

​​​​​​​Young People's Theatre has announced the opening of its 2022.23 season with the world premiere of Bentboy – a heroic First Nations tale about an unlikely warrior told through movement, dance and myth.

Young People's Theatre Announces 'Room for Imagination' $10.5 Million Expansion Project
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2021

Celebrating its 55th anniversary, Young People’s Theatre has announced the launch of the Room for Imagination expansion project. With the purchase of a fully accessible, multi-use building at 161 Frederick Street, only steps away from its historic Front Street East theatre, YPT will expand its footprint with 12,000 additional square feet.

YPT Announces New Artistic Director, Herbie Barnes
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2021

Jenine Krause and David Scandiffio, Co-Chairs of the Young People’s Theatre (YPT) Board of Directors, today announced the appointment of Herbie Barnes as the next Artistic Director of YPT.

Young People's Theatre's New Online Play Festival Returns
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2020

Young People's Theatre's (YPT) new online play festival, Right Here, Write Now, returns with its latest series of live-streamed readings. Launched in June, the series features contemporary playwrights responding to these extraordinary times. This latest edition includes Icelandic playwright/author Andri Snær Magnason (YPT's Blue Planet); and more.

Young People's Theatre Creates Limited Edition PLAY IN A BOX
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2020

Just in time for the holidays, Young People's Theatre (YPT) is excited to announce Play in a Box, a special limited edition DIY package for young theatre lovers and storytellers.

Young People's Theatre Premieres New Storytelling Video Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2020

Young People's Theatre will premiere its brand new online Storytelling Series, spotlighting Indigenous and non-European oral storytelling traditions. The video series launches on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 7PM with the first of four storytellers, Anishinaabemowin educator Barbara Nolan.

Young People's Theatre Announces Virtual 2020/21 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2020

Young People's Theatre today announced the fall line-up for its 2020.21 season, the 55th for Canada's oldest and largest theatre for young people. Exclusively online, the fall will feature drama programs designed to connect with young audiences virtually everywhere.

Young People's Theatre Presents Canadian Online Premiere of THE WATER GUN SONG
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2020

In a Canadian premiere event, Young People's Theatre will present a live virtual performance of award-winning Playwright and Break Beat Poet Idris Goodwin's The Water Gun Song. This insightful short play explores a Black parent navigating a conversation about race with their happy and eager seven-year-old child.

Young People's Theatre Reimagines 2020/21 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2020

Young People's Theatre (YPT) Executive Director Nancy Webster and Artistic Director Allen MacInnis have made the difficult decision to cancel the upcoming season due to continued uncertainty around the feasibility of public gatherings and school field trips throughout 2020.21.

Young People's Theatre Presents New Online Play Festival RIGHT HERE, WRITE NOW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2020

Young People's Theatre's 'Right Here, Write Now Festival' is a series of live-streamed readings of short new theatrical works created specifically to be performed online. Written by award-winning playwrights Kevin Dyer, Anita Majumdar and Christine Quintana.

Allen MacInnis, Young People's Theatre Artistic Director, To Retire After 19 Seasons
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2020

Allen MacInnis has announced that he will step down as Artistic Director of Toronto's Young People's Theatre (YPT) at the end of the 2020.21 season, after 19 outstanding years. He is the longest-serving Artistic Director in the theatre's 54-year history as North America's oldest a?" and Canada's largest a?" professional producer and presenter of theatre for young audiences.

Young People's Theatre Presents Canadian Premiere Of THE ADVENTURES OF PINOCCHIO
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2019

a??a??a??a??a??a??a??Young People's Theatre (YPT) is thrilled to announce that this year's holiday musical is the Canadian premiere of The Adventures of Pinocchio! Multi-award-winning actor Sheila McCarthy returns to YPT after more than 35 years to direct this rollicking new musical, which follows the beloved marionette on his mischievous quest to become a real human being. The Adventures of Pinocchio will be presented on the Mainstage from November 11, 2019 to January 5, 2020.

Young People's Theatre Presents Toronto Premiere Of THE MUSH HOLE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2019

Young People's Theatre (YPT) is pleased to present the Toronto premiere of The Mush Hole a?" a groundbreaking theatre and dance performance exploring the devastating intergenerational impact of Canada's Residential School system. From award-winning choreographer, director and producer Santee Smith and the internationally acclaimed Kaha:wi Dance Theatre comes a story of truth, acknowledgement and resilience. The Mush Hole will be presented on the Mainstage from October 16 to 25.

Young People's Theatre Launches 2019/20 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2019

Young People's Theatre is thrilled to showcase world-renowned artists throughout its 2019.20 Season, including Canada's internationally-acclaimed Kaha:wi Dance Theatre, New York's Arktype, the creative team of Where the Wild Things Are, as well as direction by Sheila McCarthy, Philip Akin, Craig Francis and Rick Miller. Year-long celebrations will mark the 50th Anniversary of YPT's Drama School, whose alumni include Drake, Kiefer Sutherland and Giacomo Gianniotti.