Young Americans' Theatre Company

Founded in 2008, The Young Americans' Theatre Company (YATC) is Seattle's first entirely youth-run theatre company and is also a 501c3 Washington state nonprofit. Each summer YATC produces a full season with the help of youth directors, actors, production team, and board members. YATC grants young people an arena to explore every aspect of the theatre - from acting and directing, to tech, to theatre administration and marketing. Loyal to the vision of its founding members, YATC has remained completely youth-run for its 16 years of existence and continues to offer the rare opportunity to lead and collaborate in a professional work environment for youth ages 14 - 21. The Young Americans’ Theatre Company is dedicated to producing work that speaks to, inspires, and authentically provokes discussion within the young Seattle community.