About our work

When we founded Prism Youth Theater Company, we spent hours searching for a name that represents what we believe in. Our guiding concepts of inclusivity and transformation through art brought many ideas to the table, including "Triangle," "Community," "Diamond," and "Kaleidoscope." 

PRISM          Being a triangular shape that can bend light to create a beautiful rainbow, this concept a prism is perfect metaphor for how we work. Lots of inspiration, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds come in, then transform, and the result is a beautiful array of art.

YOUTH          We are kids, championing kids' work. A big barrier in an young artist's life is the power adults have to allow or reject them in certain spaces, and here we do our best to dismantle that system. Every project is a youth-respecting, youth-made environment where we can say what needs to be said.

THEATER          Children's theatrical art often takes the form of typical stories in typical formats. Though many of us began working that way, now we push the boundaries of our walls and tales, reinforcing the idea that 'theater' is constantly changing. We chose this word to remind us of our roots, and the possible future.

COMPANY          To us, company is a title for a group of people, and not necessairily a business.  We are a group of friends who keep each other ‘company’ and inspire through stories.