Quotes from the Youtheatre Company

The nationally honored Fulton Youtheatre began meeting on Monday, June 14 to begin its new two- year exploration of Immigration. This year's ensemble is a great mix of veterans and new members, and here is what some of them have to say this week about the program:

"This company has meant a lot to me. It has made me the person that I am today. All the decisions I make in life, I am sure of because the Fulton Youtheatre program have showed me how to make important decisions. I am more aware of the world now then I've ever been." --Kyle H, Youtheatre Company Member since Summer 2006

"It has been teaching me how to break out of my shell and perform in front of people. Now regardless of whether I pursue acting or not, I now have speaking and projecting skills I would not have learned elsewhere. Everyone at the Fulton is so kind and welcoming. It's an amazing experience." --Susie, new to the Youtheatre company

"These past few weeks for the first time I found a place where I can sit and share my feelings and get to know new people and love myself not that I didn't before but yeah I really enjoy being here and just let out what I feel and to be me." --Paul, new to the Youtheatre company

"This experience has been awesome. It's been fun, entertaining, and very, very interesting. I love Youtheatre! Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to be here. I love it!" --Stefanie, new to the Youtheatre company

"This experience has been amazing. This is a safe haven for me to come to every summer. Youtheatre is a major support system for me also. I really don't know where I would be without it, because it has helped develop me into the person I am today!" --Hannah, Youtheatre Company Member since Summer 2006

"It's been interesting, inspiring, diverse. I love the opportunity to act and to grow as a human being." --Chantelle, Youtheatre Company Member since Summer 2009

"There have been many people in the Youtheatre program that have given me the motivation to succeed and move farther in my life, and work up to my potential." --Wymen, Youtheatre Company Member since 2009

"It gave me free friend and family. Memory of joy experience." --Dylan, new to the Youtheatre Participant 2010

"It has taught me to look inside myself and open up. It's taught me how to not be afraid to be myself. It's made me feel like I'm proud of something I'm doing." --Bella, Youtheatre Company Member since 2009

"As a member for the past 5 years I believe it has been one of the most influential things in my life. It has helped me learn about myself, others, and important social issues. I have grown tremendously as a person and actor and have watched others progress positively as well. It becomes a second home and second family and is the best thing I've been a part of, ever." --Jenn, Youtheatre Company Member since 2006

"Youtheatre has changed me. I learned a lot about myself as a person and as an actor, I also learned how to show empathy towards others." -Kyle J, Youtheatre Company Member since 2006

"My experience in Youtheatre has taught me to open up and have more confidence in myself. It has pushed me to try things that I never thought I could do. Through Youtheatre I have become a better actor and person. I have made friends I will never forget." --Becky, Youtheatre Company Member since 2008

"This experience makes me feel open and confident. I'm still a little shy inside of me. I feel safe to tell anything in this group I trust it. This is the only place I could find where I feel safe. I love it. This program is in my heart." --Jo Jo, Youtheatre Company Member since 2004