Dear Theater Goer!

Thank you for your interest in FHCT Youth Theater productions!

We at FHCT Youth Theater are dedicated to generating an environment that nurtures creativity, personal and artistic growth, self-discipline and respect for self and others.

Participation in theater offers young people many benefits. They learn the importance of delegating their time wisely to accomplish short and long-term goals such as preparing lines and /or movements by a designated date. They learn how to shoulder responsibility by having to show up on time to rehearsal and act as a responsible member of an ensemble cast that depends on them. The self-confidence they gain through performing carries over into many other aspects of their lives as well. I’ve seen a number of times where C or D students improve their scholastic performance to B’s and A’s after becoming involved in theater.

With this in mind, our youth theater dedicates each season to exhibiting life in a positive light and sets aside one show per season to be the Y*A*B*O*Y (Young Actors Benefiting Other Youth) production. This YABOY production will not only point out problems facing youth, but will offer examples and solutions that young people can follow to make a positive difference in their lives.

It is my sincere hope that with each production, both regular season and YABOY, young people will see that being young or having to cope with physical handicaps won’t necessarily preclude them from being able to make a difference in the world and offer solutions that can benefit mankind for generations to come!

Ross Collins
Artistic / Technical Director
FHCT Youth Theater