With the support from the California Arts Council, San Francisco Mime Troupe can empower young people to use their voices and learn vital social justice tools to taking action on the issues that matter most to them. Youth Theater Project (YTP) brings together under-resourced and marginalized youth from diverse cultural backgrounds, allowing them to form a connection and create together a piece that explores “burning issues” relevant to their lives. Together they commit to a rigorous schedule for 8-weeks to craft an original work that captures their unique experiences, ignites conversations and inspires change. The program culminates in a public performance, where audiences are invited to experience the power of youth voices firsthand.