Maureen's 2017 Fundraiser

"I will always be so proud to have been a part of the CAT Youth Theatre. I think about the lessons that Helen and every other member of Youth Theatre taught me on a daily basis. I would 100% not be who I am if it weren't for everything CAT brought to my life."- Youth Theatre Alum

Why I'm raising money for CAT Youth Theatre

This is the fifth crowdfunding campaign we've done at CAT, and I've just celebrated my sixth anniversary with the CAT Youth Theatre. Each year I am prouder than the year before to be a part of this program and to work to keep it FREE for all members. Young people use theatre to grow as individuals, examine what they want to say about the world, and build skills to become active citizens. They come from all over- and even in a city as diverse as NYC, schools and neighborhoods are still quite segregated, and the Youth Theatre affords them the opportunity to interact (and create theatre) with other young New Yorkers they might never interact with. 

I am a better person for being a part of this company, and want to make sure it's future is secure.

You can hear from the young people directly here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9oXwQ-9sXI 

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! You can make your donation monthly by clicking the dropdown menu on the right.

About the CAT Youth Theatre

CAT Youth Theatre is a FREE program that helps 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. It’s only through the support of our family of supporters that this program can remain free- thank you for being a part of that community!

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