Youth Theatre Northwest
About
Helping Kids Find Their Light Since 1984
Youth Theatre Northwest has been training young performers on Mercer Island since 1984 with age-tiered classes spanning preschoolers through high school, plus production and outreach programs that reach Eastside schools.
Age-Tiered Drama Programs
Four age bands give kids clear progression from preschool play to high school production work. Programs include:
- Drama for ages 3-5
- K-2nd grade classes
- 3rd-5th grade classes
- 6th-12th grade classes
- Mainstage productions across the school season
- Summer camps
- After-school enrichment and in-class residencies
- Film projects
What's Included
- Mercer Island campus with dedicated theatre spaces
- Faculty with 40+ years of organizational track record
- Free and reduced-cost access supported by 4Culture
- Audition opportunities for production casting
- Outreach to Eastside schools through residencies
Experience
The four-decade history shows in the program's depth - kids progress through clearly defined age bands with faculty who have seen thousands of students do the same. The 4Culture-supported financial access keeps the program reachable for Eastside families across income levels.