Build your skills as an artist-activist at Near West Theatre.
As a community-driven organization, we believe that transformational theater arts experiences should be accessible to all. From Drag Story Hour to our RISE! youth and senior theater education programs, we provide a space for everyone to learn, grow, find their voice, and build community.
Drag Story Hour
An LGBT-friendly space for everyone to learn about what makes us unique through reading, music, and celebration!
RISE! After-School Theatre Program
Connect. Engage. Inspire. RISE! offers young artists a space to strengthen skills and discover hidden talents through an extended rehearsal process of a Jr. musical production.
RISE (In-School Programs)
Bring Near West Theatre to your classroom! Near West Theatre provides in-school theater education programs for all grade levels that aligns with school curricular goals, advances social emotional learning skills, and develops passion and inclusion for the performing arts.
NWT Summer Camp
Students in Near West Theatre’s 2-week summer camp will act, sing, dance, and make new connections. Under the leadership of teaching artists, students will work as a team, gain confidence, and find their voice!
SOAR! Near West Theatre's Youth Leadership Program
Teens in the SOAR! leadership program receive hands-on experience and mentorship working behind-the-scenes on NWT’s main stage teen production.
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Donations of all sizes create artistic opportunities for hundreds of youth and adults each year.
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Near West Theatre was founded on volunteer support. Discover ways to get involved!
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