YOUth Riot

Queer art. Queer space. Queer you.

A proud piece of APN’s programming, YOUth Riot is a place for creativity and community. Running eleven inspiring years. YOUth Riot is a FREE creative writing program for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.

Originally conceived and presented with Third Street Theatre, and through the generous sponsorship of The Chinook Fund, APN has been proud to offer this FREE program to queer young people provincewide between the ages of 14 - 21.

Participants meet with guest artists who will help them learn creative writing skills. This is also a great opportunity to meet other queer youth while creating and imagining in a safe space. The program culminates in a weekend masterclass panel from prominent, national queer artists, as well as a showcase of participants’ work presented by professional actors and directors from the theatre community.**

REGISTRATION IS CURRENTLY CLOSED

Here are the details:

●      Participation in YOUth Riot is 100% free.

●      Absolutely no previous experience necessary.

●      You must be between the ages of 14 to 21 years old to apply.

●      YOUth Riot takes place bi-weekly over four months November to February.

●      All meetings will take place over Zoom.

YouthRiot was originally conceived by Jonathan Brower and Alyssa Bradac for Third Street Theatre and was produced by Third Street Theatre in 2015. In 2016, APN partnered with Third Street Theatre for the second presentation of the program. In 2017, APN took over the production and administration of the program.

If you have any questions whatsoever, please email our Program Coordinator, Jenn Taylor @ jenn@albertaplaywrights.com