A Safe, Creative, and Non-Judgmental Space

Our seven-week Summer Theatre Project brings together a diverse group of youth from the Central Ohio area to create, share, and connect through artist workshops, acting, music, movement, storytelling and writing exercises. Our youth artists create an original piece of theatre, using their personal experiences and stories from their communities to tackle prevalent issues. Individuality, struggles of self-worth, and finding your voice are just a few themes the ensemble explores.

Ensemble members have the opportunity to write original songs, compose music and perform powerful choreography. All works are exclusively created by the ensemble and have distinct originality year after year. Our performances develop a unique opportunity for dialogue within the community. The project culminates in two community performances.

 

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 2025 STP Info

Auditions 

 Saturday, April 19th 10am-2pm

7-week rehearsal schedule: 

May 28th- July 12th

Rehearsals are Tuesdays (beginning June 17th), Wednesdays and Thursdays 6:30-9:15pm; Saturdays 10am-2pm

First Rehearsal: 

 Wednesday May 28th 6:30-9:15pm

Tech Week: 

July 7th-11th 6:30-10:30pm

Dress Rehearsal:  

July 11th 6:30-10:30pm 

Performances: 

 July 12th 2pm and 6pm

NO REHEARSAL: 

July 3rd-5th

Meet Our Summer Team

Featured
Niah Themelaras , Assistant Director
Niah Themelaras , Assistant Director

Niah is a theater goer, bibliophile and a gastronome. Her first play The Boy in Neon was performed at the Abbey Theater in Dublin, Ohio as part of the Otterbein Playwright’s Collective; and her first book, Novice: A Poetry Collection was published this year. An aspiring theater-maker herself, she is excited to be working with Brave Young Voices. You can follow her on Instagram @niah_likethe_night.

Adrian Casto, Stage Manager
Adrian Casto, Stage Manager

Adrian Casto is excited to serve as the Stage Manager for this summer's BYV production! Adrian is a student at Otterbein University pursuing a BFA in Theatre: Design/Technology as well as a BA in Art History and Visual Culture. Previous credits include Black Comedy (Assistant Stage Manager), Cabaret (Assistant Stage Manager), 9 to 5 (Assistant Sound Designer/A1), and Willy Wonka JR. (Stage Manager).