Wilton teen Kat Corrigan was recently selected to the Westport Country Playhouse Youth Council, a new advocacy group created to support the artistic and community-building mission of the historic theater, which celebrates its 90th anniversary this year. The Playhouse Youth Council is comprised of high school students from across New Haven and Fairfield County.
“The Youth Council will act as young ambassadors to the Playhouse as well as share their ideas and opinions that will help shape the Playhouse of the future,” said Jenny Nelson, Director of Education and Community Engagement.
“In addition, the Youth Council authentically aligns with our education department’s core values of empathy, collaboration, literacy, and activism. At the Playhouse, we have a seat at the table for everyone, and we are committed to giving voice to the young artists of New Haven and Fairfield County,” Nelson added.
The Playhouse Youth Council offers students in grades 9-12 a way to connect with young artists in their community and learn about the inner working of a non-profit, professional, regional theater. Members will virtually meet six times per year to learn about the Playhouse’s mission, vision, and programming. They will serve as advocates in the community to help facilitate stronger partnerships with local schools. Members will also engage with working theater professionals through a speaker series, have behind-the-scenes access, attend board of trustees’ meetings, and help create a community event at the Playhouse. Youth Council members are encouraged to contribute creative solutions on how the Playhouse can broaden its appeal to a more diverse community within Fairfield County and beyond.