Objectives

• To provide access to the performing arts to young people in Jersey irrespective of socio-economic background.

• To encourage inclusivity in the performing arts.

• To promote the educational benefits of involvement in the performing arts

The income of JYPA shall be applied solely towards the promotion of these objectives.

Our core beliefs:

• all young people have a right to participate in high quality, engaging, challenging and meaningful theatre experiences.

• Youth theatre is vital to the personal, social, political, aesthetic and educational development of young people. The theatre art is a universal expression of human kind and helps young people to find their place and voice in society.

• Youth theatre should reflect and represent the diversity of all young people taking part.