In my over twenty five years as an educator and artist, I can honestly say the work of SFYT provides one of the most compelling arguments for arts education that I have ever seen. It is a joy to collaborate with an organization that constantly measures their creative and aesthetic choices against their mission to empower Bay Area youth through arts education.

— Cliff Mayotte, Voice of Witness Education Director

It is not just about the final outcome, the amount of enrollment, or the quality of the show. It is about the process, the message, the people, and making these opportunities available to everyone. No one is turned away because of lack of funding.

— Melissa O. Lee, SFYT Board Member

You can see the difference in the kids, in how they develop creatively. It’s marvelous. At home, the parents can see their creativity come out, see them come out of their shells.

— Connor Cummins, Classroom Teacher

My son was a very shy boy when he was young and theatre brought out his confidence. The theatre helped him to become more of a public speaker. It broke him out of his shyness too. He made friends at San Francisco Youth Theatre and he loves to perform.

— Chanel Blackwell, Parent

I like being with other people and doing a play with a new community.

— Mari, Age 9

The amount of people I saw come up to us after the show and tell us how it made them feel was life-changing, to be honest.

— Kevin Obando, SFYT Dream Ensemble