EVENTS
Big Show: San Fernando Boys and Girls Club
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 Spring Kick-off
Our annual training of Head Mentors, or lead volunteers, to prepare them for the school year and get important curriculum updates with the YS Programs staff.
Program Begins: St. Anne’s School
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Program Begins: Marvin Elementary School
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Program Begins: MELROSE Elementary School
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Program Begins: Palms Middle School
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Program Begins: Cheremoya Elementary School
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Program Begins: Variety Boys and Girls Club
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Program Begins: Linewood Howe Elementary School
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Program Begins: Variety Boys and Girls Club
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
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.
Program Begins: WALT DISNEY Elementary School (Copy)
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Program Begins: Carthay Elementary School
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Program Begins: McKinley Elementary School
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Program Begins: Vine Street Elementary School
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Program Begins: Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Program Begins: Micheltorena Elementary School
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Program Begins: Union Avenue Elementary School
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Program Begins: La Ballona Elementary School
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Program Begins: Betty Plasencia Elementary School
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Program Begins: Bell Gardens Boys and Girls Club
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Program Begins: Coldwater Canyon Ave Elementary School
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Program Begins: Joseph Le Conte Middle School
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Program Begins: P.S. 63
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Program Begins: Canfield Avenue Elementary
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Program Begins: Dolores Mission School
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
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: 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: Variety boys and girls club
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: Saint Anne 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 Avenue 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 Street
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 Plasencia 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 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: Canfield Avenue Elementary
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
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: 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: 24th Street Elementary
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: 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: mark twain 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: Dolores Mission 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: 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: 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: GRANT 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: coldwater canyon 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: 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: Latona avenue 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: 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: 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: 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.
Big Show: SMBCC
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.