YOUth Riot

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Queer art. Queer space. Queer you.

We’re back to cause a riot! 

YOUth Riot is back for its eeleventh year!! A place for creativity and community, YOUth Riot is a FREE creative writing program for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.

Originally conceived and presented with Third Street Theatre, and through the generous sponsorship of The Chinook Fund, APN is proud to offer this FREE program to queer young people provincewide between the ages of 14 - 21.

Participants will meet with guest artists who will help them learn creative writing skills. This is also a great opportunity to meet other queer youth while creating and imagining in a safe space. The program culminates in a weekend masterclass panel from prominent, national queer artists, as well as a showcase of participants’ work presented by professional actors and directors from the theatre community.**

REGISTRATION IS NOW Closed. Please check back in September 2025!

 **Artist Panel and Showcase will be held prior to registration opening for YOUth Riot 12.

Here are the details:

●      Participation in YOUth Riot is 100% free to you.

●      Absolutely no previous experience necessary.

●      You must be between the ages of 14 to 21 years old to apply.

●      YOUth Riot takes place bi-weekly over four months November to February.

●      All meetings will take place over Zoom.

YOUth Riot Dates:

● Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 5:30 - 7:00 PM (Orientation Meeting)

● Thursday, November 7, 2024, 5:30 - 8:30 PM (Program begins)

● Thursday, November 21, 2024, 5:30 - 8:30 PM

● Thursday, December 5, 2024, 5:30 - 8:30 PM

HOLIDAY and EXAM BREAK

● Thursday, January 16, 2025, 5:30 - 8:30 PM

● Thursday, January 30, 2025, 5:30 - 8:30 PM

YouthRiot was originally conceived by Jonathan Brower and Alyssa Bradac for Third Street Theatre and was produced by Third Street Theatre in 2015. In 2016, APN partnered with Third Street Theatre for the second presentation of the program. In 2017, APN took over the production and administration of the program.

If you have any questions whatsoever, please email our Program Coordinator, Jenn Taylor @ jenn@albertaplaywrights.com