There is an acute need for young people to express themselves creatively. Youth who are fortunate enough to be involved in theatre productions are generally restricted to performing roles written for adults or scripts that deal with subject matters that are not relevant to their lives.

Young people who do have the opportunity to present their own ideas in their own words truly learn and understand the power of theatre. The Young Players Ensemble empowers young people by giving their voices a public forum.

By giving voice to the individual and personal experiences of these young artists, the Young Players Ensemble allows them to identify, recognize and come to terms with their own lives.