The happiest place in the entire world!

I’ve been a part of CAT for 5 years. This year was my last year. At the beginning, I didn’t want to come. My dad forced me to go that first day. Guess what? That day changed my life. CAT is the best thing that ever happened to me. Every week I’ve looked forward to coming here because it’s one happy big family and my second home. It’s a place where we can be just who we are.  It’s refreshing. This is the only place where I feel like I can fully do what I want and no one would judge me. I have been so grateful for everything CAT has given me. I don't’ think they will ever fully understand the impact they’ve had on my life, but I feel so lucky to have found CAT. Without cat, I wouldn’t be an actor, or as brave as I’ve become in “putting myself out there.” CAT has taken me out of my comfort zone and it’s the place. where I’ve met my best friends and amazing talented people.

Why I'm raising money for CAT Youth Theatre

CAT Youth Theatre is a unique program, using theatre to encourage young people to look critically at the world around them, decide what it is they want their theatre to say, and think about what their role in the world should be. Young people ages 10 and up get amazing opportunities to create original theatre, work with a huge variety of   people who they might never meet, and share their work with their families and peers. Youth Theatre members also get the opportunity to work with students in the Masters in Applied Theatre program, apprentice with the Junior Youth Theatre, and attend a weekend retreat in New Jersey to celebrate the end of the year.

Though CAT is fully committed to keeping the program free for participants, we need to raise funds to make that possible. I want to do my part to make sure that the program is available to NYC young people for years to come.

Join my team and help me raise much needed funds for this incredible organization!

Want to make an even bigger impact? Can you make a recurring donation? Even just $10 a month can make a HUGE difference! 

About the CAT Youth Theatre

CAT Youth Theatre is a FREE program that invests in young  people to thrive – on stage and in life. Members create socially  relevant original plays while learning vital life skills, enabling youth  to become self-confident, compassionate and accountable; to develop  relationships across differences; build community; and be prepared to  act as contributing citizens. 

The collaborative theatre process gives young people the opportunity  to make new meanings from the material of their lives. There are no  auditions – and it’s free to the young people who participate. CAT Youth Theatre is a program of the CUNY Creative Arts Team. With the support of CAT's family of supporters we can keep the program free and active for years to come- thank you for your support!

Thank you for joining our team- and me!- as a supporter of the CAT Youth Theatre!