It’s back, and it’s TEN YEARS OLD!  That’s right, our annual Festival of Youth Theatre is turning ten, and we look forward to celebrating with a line-up of thrilling youth-led performances.

ONE, TWO, THREE
Written and Directed by Lexi Gamache

123 days after a catastrophic meltdown, Dolya returns to the heart of the disaster — a place heavy with ghosts of the past. With each step deeper into the ruins that he once abandoned, memories resurface, blurring the line between what once was and what remains. Haunted by loss and guilt, Dolya retraces the path that led them here, searching for a conclusion. As they navigate the decaying remnants of the power plant, the echoes of their choices grow louder, pulling them further into the depths. Loosely inspired by the aftermath of the Chernobyl disaster, One, Two, Three explores the weight of memory and grief of this historical incident through Dolya’s experiences.

A PINT AT LOVE
Written and Directed by Liz McDonald and Aven Dixon

What happens when a leading gameshow host (for leprechauns everywhere) is snazzy, rich and newly single? He gets kidnapped by a gang of not so threatening pirates of course! Follow Alby as he uses his one talent to help out these pirates and save himself from having to walk the plank. There will be love, heartbreak, revenge, and more! But Alby is always willing to take a shot, or, A Pint At Love!

ENCHANTED SECRETS
Written and Directed by Viktor Clayton

Does everything happen for a reason? Is fate guiding your every step, or are we just lost in the chaos of life? What if the answers you’re seeking lie within your own heart? Felix finds himself in a mysterious mountain village, drawn by forces he doesn’t understand. With nothing but 40 shillings, a train ticket and a dream of starting a new life, he is determined to open a potion shop. As he settles into this strange place, he quickly forms connections with those around him, discovering both friendship and love in unexpected places. But when dark forces begin to threaten the village, Felix must confront his fears and decide whether he will risk everything for the people he’s come to care for—or let it all slip away.

THAT I MAY CEASE TO BE
Written by Annika Keatley and Directed by Maeve Baker

Longtime friends Shawn, Jessica, Todd, and Ruth celebrate their recent graduation with a trip to the woods. Equal parts resolute and inept, the group must brave the outdoors as darkness falls and they become hopelessly lost. Noises in the dense thicket turn sinister; a storm looms on the horizon. Something isn’t right about these woods. The question is, what?

FORGETTING YOU
Written and Directed by Kate Hall

Forgetting You… you? Is it even possible to forget someone? If it is, what pain must you endure? I mean it couldn’t be easy, especially to forget someone who was everything when you felt like nothing. Sixteen year old Liz Johnson is trying to figure out exactly that. Is forgetting someone even possible? We follow her as she walks down the unknown path of trying to forget her first love. She uncovers truths about her past relationship she couldn’t see before – opening her eyes to the truth of the boy she once loved. But will this help her overcome their past? Or will it only leave her trapped in the darkness of the memories she can’t stop replaying?

THE WAILING WILLOW
Written and Directed by Anisa Kazi and Dan Whyte

When three troubled teens are sent to the infamous Camp Willow, they’re told a folklore legend that is twisted into a terrible tale of a monster who embodies the path they’ve been afraid to walk their entire lives. Robin, steadfast in her ways, is determined to resist her counselor Aiden’s so-called help, and as camp goes on and secrets begin to unravel she starts to believe that the monster isn’t just some story.

BEAUTY PAGEANT
Created by Donovan Jones and Oliver Vincze, and Written and Directed by Donovan Jones

The annual Beauty Pageant is on in Sunbrook, a town divided by wealth. Henry, an optimistic boy from a poor family, dreams of getting rich with his best friend, George. Together, they try different schemes to make their fortune. They meet Annabelle, the daughter of one of the town’s richest families, who is tired of her perfect life and forced to compete in the pageant each year. The three of them team up to uncover Sunbrook’s secrets and bridge the gap between the rich and poor. Through music and dance, they face challenges and opposition at every turn. Can they succeed, or will the pressure tear them apart?

STAGED READING #1: SHADOWED
By Isy Mossing

What happens when you lose a friend? For Natalie, she simply shuts everyone out, but when Bailey – a new student – arrives, Natalie mistakes Bailey as her dead friend Jane. Bailey plays along, pretending to be someone she’s not. Even small white lies can have a ripple effect, and sometimes, you may just accidently shadow yourself with these lies.