Drama education is great for youth, even beyond the stage: It builds self-esteem and skills in reading comprehension and communication both verbal and nonverbal, and kids engaged in it are more likely to stay in school. Ground Floor Theatre offers a unique opportunity for such education over the summer with their tuition-free camp just for LGBTQ teens. Over two weeks, kids write and produce their own play under the guidance of an all-star team of local creatives, developing theatre skills but also exploring challenges they face and learning about arts as social justice advocacy. For queer kiddos who are keen for a curtain call, GFTQ can’t be beat.
