The Youth Ambassador Program (YAP), sponsored in part by Bank of Utica, is a year-round extracurricular opportunity for high school juniors and seniors who are passionate about theatre. Participants receive a full season subscription to Broadway Utica productions and engage in activities such as writing post-show reviews, completing community service hours, and hearing directly from cast, crew, and local community members. The program develops students' critical voices and deepens their connection to the arts in their community. It is a unique opportunity for aspiring theatre enthusiasts to represent a professional Broadway touring organization and grow as leaders and advocates for the performing arts.
Delivering ideas clearly and confidently in front of an audience.
Crafting original stories, poems, or scripts that express ideas and imagination.
Researching, interviewing, and writing accurate stories about real events.
Guiding a group toward a shared goal and keeping everyone moving together.
Bringing people together around a shared cause to create real change.
Fully focusing on and understanding what someone else is communicating.
Students attend Broadway shows, write reviews, and engage with cast and crew to develop performance critique and artistic perspective.
Program requires writing post-show reviews for each production, directly building critical analysis and writing skills.
Youth ambassadors represent Broadway Utica in the community, developing advocacy and public communication skills.
Students complete community service hours and learn organizational operations through direct involvement with a cultural nonprofit.
Community Experiences
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