EVENTS
Big Show: Marvin Elementary School
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.
Head Mentor Information Session
The Head Mentor position is a special and rewarding part of our YS community. Serving as the primary source of information and leadership for mentors and students in the program, the head mentor serves as a liaison between the elementary school, the mentors, and the YS program staff.
Big Show: Union Elementary School
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.
Big Show: Dolores Mission School
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.
Big Show: Edison Language Academy
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.
Big Show: Crescent Heights Elementary School
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.
Big Show: PS 63 Elementary School
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.
Bookmarking Spring Event
Let’s bookmark the end of the semester with a fun craft day in the sun with other YS volunteers and staff members!
We’ll have all the supplies you need to make your own custom bookmarks for your next beach read—just be sure to bring your favorite picnic essentials.
Big Show: 24th St Elementary School
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.
Big Show: 95th St Elementary School
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.
End of Year Appreciation Dinner
A night to celebrate our Head Mentors and program leaders! If you led a Young Storytellers program in the 2024-25 school year, you will receive information about this event in your email.
Young Storytellers Board Meeting
A regular meeting of the Young Storytellers Board. Our actively engaged Board of Directors is made of leaders in areas central to our growth, including business, education, marketing, law, and policy.
Story Club Release
It's a shame to let our treasure trove of stories go unappreciated by more people, so we started Story Club, for a special group of people: our monthly donors!
For monthly donations of any amount, you’ll receive a story written by one of our students, from elementary to high school, every month.
The consistency of monthly donations, from $5 to $100, help us to plan out each year and beyond. In return, each month you’ll get to read a story written by one of our students in Script to Stage, Collaborative Script to Stage, Middle School Stories, or High School Stories!
Story Club Release
It's a shame to let our treasure trove of stories go unappreciated by more people, so we started Story Club, for a special group of people: our monthly donors!
For monthly donations of any amount, you’ll receive a story written by one of our students, from elementary to high school, every month.
The consistency of monthly donations, from $5 to $100, help us to plan out each year and beyond. In return, each month you’ll get to read a story written by one of our students in Script to Stage, Collaborative Script to Stage, Middle School Stories, or High School Stories!
Story Lab Celebration
The celebration and culmination event for our Story Lab students and educators, including a screening of the new Superman movie. More details to come.
Story Club Release
It's a shame to let our treasure trove of stories go unappreciated by more people, so we started Story Club, for a special group of people: our monthly donors!
For monthly donations of any amount, you’ll receive a story written by one of our students, from elementary to high school, every month.
The consistency of monthly donations, from $5 to $100, help us to plan out each year and beyond. In return, each month you’ll get to read a story written by one of our students in Script to Stage, Collaborative Script to Stage, Middle School Stories, or High School Stories!
Young Storytellers Board Meeting
A regular meeting of the Young Storytellers Board. Our actively engaged Board of Directors is made of leaders in areas central to our growth, including business, education, marketing, law, and policy.
Story Club Release
It's a shame to let our treasure trove of stories go unappreciated by more people, so we started Story Club, for a special group of people: our monthly donors!
For monthly donations of any amount, you’ll receive a story written by one of our students, from elementary to high school, every month.
The consistency of monthly donations, from $5 to $100, help us to plan out each year and beyond. In return, each month you’ll get to read a story written by one of our students in Script to Stage, Collaborative Script to Stage, Middle School Stories, or High School Stories!
Growing Pains at CAA
Discussing the outcomes of our report, Growing Pains, in partnership with National Research Group (NRG) at Creative Artists Agency (CAA). More information to come.
Day of Story
Day of Story is a storytelling workshop that distills our full-length storytelling curriculum into just a few hours, and guides participants through the basics of story structure, how to identify and write about themes in their own lives, and how to visualize their story ideas. This workshop can be done with young people and/or adults who want a fun and meaningful team-building experience.
Story Club Release
It's a shame to let our treasure trove of stories go unappreciated by more people, so we started Story Club, for a special group of people: our monthly donors!
For monthly donations of any amount, you’ll receive a story written by one of our students, from elementary to high school, every month.
The consistency of monthly donations, from $5 to $100, help us to plan out each year and beyond. In return, each month you’ll get to read a story written by one of our students in Script to Stage, Collaborative Script to Stage, Middle School Stories, or High School Stories!
Biggest Show
Students write the stories.
All-star actors from film & TV perform them.
Hilarity ensues.
Join us to celebrate the creativity of our students — all to raise funds to support our programming into the future.
Story Club Release
It's a shame to let our treasure trove of stories go unappreciated by more people, so we started Story Club, for a special group of people: our monthly donors!
For monthly donations of any amount, you’ll receive a story written by one of our students, from elementary to high school, every month.
The consistency of monthly donations, from $5 to $100, help us to plan out each year and beyond. In return, each month you’ll get to read a story written by one of our students in Script to Stage, Collaborative Script to Stage, Middle School Stories, or High School Stories!
Story Club Release
It's a shame to let our treasure trove of stories go unappreciated by more people, so we started Story Club, for a special group of people: our monthly donors!
For monthly donations of any amount, you’ll receive a story written by one of our students, from elementary to high school, every month.
The consistency of monthly donations, from $5 to $100, help us to plan out each year and beyond. In return, each month you’ll get to read a story written by one of our students in Script to Stage, Collaborative Script to Stage, Middle School Stories, or High School Stories!
Big Show: SMBCC Elementary School
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.
Day of Story: 54th St
Day of Story is a storytelling workshop that distills our full-length storytelling curriculum into just a few hours, and guides participants through the basics of story structure, how to identify and write about themes in their own lives, and how to visualize their story ideas. This workshop can be done with young people and/or adults who want a fun and meaningful team-building experience.
Story Lab Training
We pass on our 25+ years of storytelling expertise on to educators and organizations through our curriculum and training, so they can lead their own group of Young Storytellers.
Big Show: Vine Elementary School
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.
Big Show: Linwood Howe Elementary School
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.
Big Show: Le Conte Middle School
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.
Big Show: Cheremoya Elementary School
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.
Story Lab Training
We pass on our 25+ years of storytelling expertise on to educators and organizations through our curriculum and training, so they can lead their own group of Young Storytellers.
Big Show: Coldwater Elementary School
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.
Big Show: Palms Middle School
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.
Big Show: Providencia Elementary School
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.
Story Club Release
It's a shame to let our treasure trove of stories go unappreciated by more people, so we started Story Club, for a special group of people: our monthly donors!
For monthly donations of any amount, you’ll receive a story written by one of our students, from elementary to high school, every month.
The consistency of monthly donations, from $5 to $100, help us to plan out each year and beyond. In return, each month you’ll get to read a story written by one of our students in Script to Stage, Collaborative Script to Stage, Middle School Stories, or High School Stories!
Big Show: Palms Elementary School
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.
Big Show: Latona Elementary School
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.
Big Show: Disney Elementary School
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.
Big Show: Betty P Elementary School
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.
Big Show: Mark Twain Middle Schoo
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.
Big Show: McKinley Elementary School
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.
Big Show: Melrose Elementary School
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.
Big Show: Carthay Elementary School
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.
Big Show: La Ballona Elementary School
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.
Big Show: Stevenson Elementary School
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.
DC Superpowered Storytellers
We are delighted to share the launch of an exciting Virtual Field Trip, The Superpower of Story, along with comic-book inspired Story Lab Activities via the free, open-access DC Superpowered Storytellers website.
Big Show: Micheltorena Elementary School
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.
Big Show: Carver Middle School
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.
CalMatters Panel: How Are the Kids Doing?
A dive into what's stressing young Californians and the state's plan to help.
The word “crisis” has been used a lot when describing youth’s mental health. And that’s because children and teens are suffering. They’re experiencing anxiety and depression at record rates. It’s left parents and caregivers scrambling to find help.
In response, California is spending billions in remodeling its mental health system to better serve children and young adults. Are those investments yet yielding results?
Disability & Inclusion Workshop
Young Storytellers is always looking for resources to build our volunteers' toolbox of knowledge, so we’re excited to co-host a virtual Disability & Inclusion workshop.
Join us on Tuesday, April 15th from 12-2pm PT as Jessica Saul from EPIC Players shares more about neurodiversity, invisible disabilities, and ways to create a supportive environment.
We hope you can make it!
Join us on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/XXXXXXXXXX
Story Club Release
It's a shame to let our treasure trove of stories go unappreciated by more people, so we started Story Club, for a special group of people: our monthly donors!
For monthly donations of any amount, you’ll receive a story written by one of our students, from elementary to high school, every month.
The consistency of monthly donations, from $5 to $100, help us to plan out each year and beyond. In return, each month you’ll get to read a story written by one of our students in Script to Stage, Collaborative Script to Stage, Middle School Stories, or High School Stories!
Big Show: Saturn Elementary School
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.