providing young people
from diverse backgrounds
the opportunity to participate
in theatre experiences
in order to develop
confidence,
responsibility,
teamwork,
and a greater sense of self
and community

“For four years now, City Lights Youth Theatre has played a pivotal part in my life. It has served as an outlet for all of my creative energies, allowing me to bring parts of myself to all of my performances. City Lights has been a place where I can be comfortable with myself and can always look forward to going.”

- Kyle-Steven Porter, scholarship student


In-School Program - Partnerships

Partner Schools  
P.S. 107, Bronx
P.S. 174, Bronx
P.S. 69, Bronx
Children’s Aid Society
C.I.S. 145, Bronx
C.I.S.166, Bronx
I.S. 218, Bronx
P.S. 18, Brooklyn
P.S. 44, Brooklyn
P.S. 45
P.S. 71
P.S. 75
P.S. 102Q
P.S. 230
P.S. 147, Brooklyn
YMCA, Flatbush, Brooklyn
P.S. 2, Manhattan
P.S. 3, Manhattan
P.S. 51, Manhattan
C.S. 61
M.S. 447
P.S. 130, Manhattan
P.S. 140, Manhattan
Brooklyn Children’s Museum, Brooklyn
Free Arts, Manhattan
Fannie Lou Hamer M.S. Manhattan
Fannie Lou Hamer H.S. Manhattan
P.S. 168, Queens Beacon Program
Manhattan Center H.S., Manhattan
Horizon Academy, Riker’s Island
Queens Library
McGoldrick’s Library, Queens