Productions
Youtheatre travels to places where people need to be heard, and as we walk with people, exchanging stories, we laugh, we cry, we eat and learn. This is the strength of what community offers.
Re-Generation Sojourn
The Canadian Trilogy — COM·PLIC·IT, HANDCUFFED, and HIGHWAY OF TEARS — coming to communities across the nation.
Mainstage
We transform complex social realities into evocative performances that challenge, inspire, and foster deep empathy.
Voices
Voices is an original documentary series capturing Indigenous culture, cuisine, and community across eight diverse tribes in Kana'ta.
Repertoire
A legacy of honouring stories, shining a light on the silenced, and provoking meaningful reflection across Canadian communities.
RE-GENERATION
"A national tour that redefined truth-telling in Canadian theatre."
SHALEM'S FAIR
"S H A L E M : complete or perfect peace. Rhoda P. De'Gleeze, the unsuspecting lady hero is on her way to the train station to collect her husband, or so she thinks. With a touch of cosmic absurdity Rhoda encounters a series of endearing characters on their way to the County Fair, or so she thinks."
CHRISTMAS CABARET
"A festive and heartfelt celebration of the season through song, dance, and story."
FROM NOW TO THEN
""From Now to Then" was written as part of the Annual Youtheatre Short Story Festival where the theme for all participants was Waiting. Lee Jay could not help but be inspired and heavily influenced by one of his favourite plays of all time, "Waiting for Godot" written by Samuel Beckett."
VOICES
""VOICES" is an immersive documentary that explores Indigenous culture, cuisine, and community across eight diverse tribes in Kana'ta (Canada). This captivating journey takes viewers deep into the heart of Indigenous traditions, revealing the untold stories and vibrant heritage of these resilient communities as they celebrate their unique voices and heritage."
Voices of Impact
"I felt uncomfortable but safe. It was painfully relatable, artfully human and perfectly chaotic."
David M.
Lancelot Creative"Youtheatre took our school on an ethereal journey with this amazing play Complicit. We were blown away by the sophistication and panache of the cast, the writing, and connection we all could feel through the story. Deeply moving."
Renata Z.
Pemberton Secondary"Though I have never used drugs, I saw a reflection of myself in Thom. His shadows danced close enough to my own that I could step into his shoes and experience his pain with him."
N. Klaus
Theatre Practitioner"After watching Handcuffed, I was able to understand that it's not a choice and it's hard to pull yourself out of that situation. For the first time in my life, it allowed me to have empathy towards anyone who is homeless or struggling with addiction. The acting was incredible, you felt the emotion like you were a part of the story."
Jamie H.
Patron"We have worked with Youtheatre for professional development workshops... Lee Jay and his troupe are passionate and inspire hope while encouraging students to explore their own imagination as it would pertain to storytelling."
Grace V.
Student Workshops"We've seen Handcuffed and Complicit and absolutely loved them both. They were oddly funny, until we weren't laughing anymore. Then we realized our own biases were parading on stage, and that left me feeling convicted, yet somehow hopeful. These are true Canadian stories, told by true Canadian artists!"
Alex R.
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