The Steppenwolf Young Adult Council (YAC) is a year-round teen program organized by the renowned Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago for students passionate about theatre as both makers and appreciators. Members attend weekly Wednesday meetings featuring script reading workshops, hands-on arts sessions led by theatre professionals, free play viewings, and rehearsal observations. The program offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at how a world-class professional theatre institution operates, giving participants an insider experience few teens ever access. YAC is an ideal opportunity for any high schooler looking to deepen their love of the arts within a vibrant and inclusive creative community.
Portraying characters convincingly through voice, movement, and emotion on stage or screen.
Designing the visual world of a production, from costumes to stage sets.
Crafting original stories, poems, or scripts that express ideas and imagination.
Guiding a group toward a shared goal and keeping everyone moving together.
Evaluating information carefully before drawing a conclusion or making a decision.
Delivering ideas clearly and confidently in front of an audience.
Community Experiences
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