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Youth & KidScore Playhouse
Youth-KidScore2 Playhouse was designed for a new generation of stage-actors, screenwriters, producers who share a passion for stage plays and want to learn by making their own projects in a hands-on, intensive program. The Playhouse opened its doors in 1999 in the city of Long Beach parks and recreation department. Since that time, we have grown into our own mobile program, with help from people like Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe arts grant we have been able to bring our workshops to cities nationwide. We hold one- year and short-term programs throughout the year. During the summer we offer our short-term programs at a number of locations.
The many different programs offered at the youth score playhouse share a philosophy that balances in-class instruction with an intensive exploration of the medium through practical, hands-on work. In each program, participant complete a series of projects of increasing complexity and engage in constructive discussion and critique. The participant applies the experience gained to the next project, and the learning process continues
The Show Will Go On…
The Lion King
We’re Introducing theatre to new participants. We Explore, Create and Share the arts with this multi-media program.
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EXPLORE
Our complete curriculum, including detailed lesson plans and corresponding student materials, allows us and our students to explore the varied aspects of theater: Acting, Design, Directing, Writing, Music and Dance.
Each session launches with a video introducing the day's theme through backstage access and on-screen instruction. After a director-facilitated, full class activity, students work in groups to solve a creative challenge, then share their work, reflect as a group, and learn from one another.
Y&KS2 holistic arts education program fulfills many educational standards, including some Common Core State Standards and National Core Arts Standards.
YouthScore Play House is a year-round kids/youth performing/creative arts organization, presenting a
Stressless Zone
Yoga & Peace
Peace With 2 Fingers (Private Teen Group Yoga)
Learn effective yogic tools to handle stress, anger, anxiety, depression, and other challenges
facing teens. Practice breathing techniques to calm, energize, and balance thenervous system, practice flowing sequences, challenging poses, partner and group poses, restorative yoga, and deep relaxation. Dive deeper into the history and philosophy of yoga, sanskrit, and meditation. Students will develop compassion and self-confidence, empowering them to be agents of peace in the world. Class is 1 hour and is by appointment only.
Yoga is a discipline that can lead kids and youths on the path toward acalm and balanced mind, as well as help them build a strong and flexible body - tools they can use in their everyday lives. iMeination Yoga, we practice fun-filled yoga poses and breathing exercises to promote: •
Physical Strength and Flexibility
• Concentration, Focus and Attention
• Inner Strength and Body Awareness
• Confidence and Self-esteem
• Relaxation and Self-control
• A Feeling of Well-being and Respect for Others
• Love for One's Self, Inside and Out
In our fun environment, children play yoga by imitating animals and nature, andby using creative expression, games, music, art, and storytelling.
Inclusive Yoga
Special Needz (for kids and youths of varied abilities)
This yoga class is for children of varied abilities and needs. Our experienced and trained teachers will support each child’s unique physical, mental and emotional development through engaging yoga poses and games. We’ll practice breathingexercises that help calm the body and mind, while promoting increased focus andconcentration. Classes encourage social interaction in a safe and welcoming environment that meet children on their own unique level. Each class ends with relaxation time and foot rubs. Class size is limited to 8 children and is 30 minutes long.
The mental health of developmentally disabled homeless kids and youth in Los Angeles County is a significant concern, with many experiencing mental health conditions, including anxiety and depression, exacerbated by the stress of homelessness. A large portion of homeless individuals in LA County report having any mental health condition, with a substantial percentage also reporting anxiety and depression, according to Statista. These challenges highlight the need for specialized support and resources to address the unique needs of this vulnerable population. 84 percent of our participants are homeless or in foster care.
Girls & Teens Power
Girls Power Yoga
Who runs the world? Girls!
Join us where we focus on how to lift each other up, be an important member in the community and love ourselves for who we really are. At this age, girls desperately need a non-competitive outlet to let go of their stress and anxiety and feel great about themselves. We'll practice basic and challenging yoga poses,partner poses and group poses. We'll journal, meditate, play group games and activities for supporting each other, learn and share about ourselves and create ideas
of how we can make the world a better place for all. We'll focus on positive self-image, self-love, and kindness towards ourselves and others. And of course, being strong inside and out. Girl power! For girls only, ages 11 and up. Class is 75minutes. 8-week series begins Summer 2026. Pre-registration is required. This class includes the book, "Um. Like Om", by Evan
Cooper, additional materials and their very own yoga mat.
Boys PowerTeens (13 and up)
Using yoga postures to build inner and outer strength and flexibility are the main focus of this class. Also included are partner and group poses and playful yoga games. Experience emotional balance through the physical and mental benefits ofyoga by practicing breathing exercises, flowing sequences, balancing poses and deep relaxation while building a healthy relationship with your body. Positive self-awareness and esteem are encouraged. Class is 1 hour.
Youth Arts & Theater Camps
Youth Arts Academy
Youth-KidScore2 is proud to present our Kids and Youth Acting Camp which is a theater, creative, and performing arts, and community-oriented program structured for literacy. This program is designed to encourage children, youth and young adult ages 5- 18 to read, think and write. Through our interactive arts programs the children-youth are motivated to use their imagination, in skits, plays, and improv. Youth-KidScore2 incorporates diverse programs by combining theater and performing arts workshops with the influence of teachers, professional entertainers, professional athlete, music teachers, artists, and professional dance instructors. Would you like to travel to outer space, perform in a circus, or command your own pirate ship? Well, you can go anywhere, do anything, and be anybody when you put on a play with us. The only limit is your imagination!
Youth Film Acting Camp
Introductory acting
This course emphasizes the basic elements of the craft of acting for film using fundamental acting technique and scene study as starting points. Students participate in in-class shoots aimed specifically at training the actor for the technical requirements of acting on a film set. Every student shares the same curriculum. Some additional time may be scheduled for productions as needed.
Classes encourage to break down physical and internal inhibitions, and help each student find the most effective personal sources for the creation of truthful characters. Students should be prepared to work in non-traditional acting classes emphasizing the construction of, and control of character given unique pressure of a film or television shoot. Video cameras are used during class time.
Students develop the technique and confidence they need to create believable performances for the camera they apply what they learn to a series of on camera exercises designed to develop their scene acting ability. Students participating in our acting studio perform in a film scene that is taped, edited and screen for a live audience.
Advanced Acting Camp
Starting where they left off in the introductory acting for film program. Students are cast in and explore the process of performing in a more in-depth production. Students may shoot the final project on location or in a closed set at the film academy. While students are introduced to specific acting techniques and exercises as they apply to acting for the camera, classes primarily focus on rehearsal and preparation for the final project.
Note: production workshops during the 10 weeks. Short scenes will be shot during these classes as well. Naturally, there will be a final screening for cast, crew, family and invited guests.
Stage & Musical Theatre
Musical theatre camp
From the classics of the “Golden Age” like Oliver twist, sound of music and the Wizard of Oz to the animated shows and movies like Dr Suess, The Cat in the Hat to Charlie Brown Christmas, there is a long and varied history of musical theatre on stage and screen. YouthScore playhouse provides a unique environment where students in our camps can hone their craft and learn to read. And some of our workshops will be taught by real professional actors. In this part of our camp students develop the necessary skills needed for success in musical theatre, including dance, voice, acting and performance skill. This program is designed for each kid to be taught as a unique part of our ensemble with varied levels of singing and movement ability. Students will be encouraged to effective interpret scripts and songs, as well as present themselves professionally in performance situations either at auditions, or on stage or on film. Courses from the following list allow students to explore the integral skills required for success in the field, to understand professional ethics, and to prepare themselves for the demands of a career as an actor.
Discover Your Creative Voice!
Acting technique: students are introduced to the tool necessary for strong story-telling including given circumstances, objectives, obstacles, tactics and action through the use of theatre games, exercises and practical performance analysis. Our environment is structured for this exploration in a nurturing, safe environment with the goal to have fun while acting.
Theatre dance: working with dancers professional and non-professional, students are exposed to fundamental dance techniques. Our programs place a strong emphasis on core strengthening, flexibility and story through movement. Using material from musical theatre, students learn an ensemble piece musically and then proceed into a fully choreographed dance sequence for final presentation.
Voice studio lab: this course will give students an understanding of the voice and its physical components as applied to musical theatre. Student work on fundamentals of healthy singing: breathe support, articulation, relaxation techniques, alignment and proper construction/placement. Included in this course is a basic introduction to music theory and its application including: note values, scales intervals, harmony, key signatures, and sight reading.
Scene into song: students work on scenes with both music and text from a variety of musical theatre pieces. Scenes are generally taken from contemporary musical theatre, and may include selections from shows such as glee the musical and more.
Performance lab: students are immersed in the works of individual composers and lyricists. Class is a survey of the works and styles of major musical theatre artists including Stephen Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd weber, Rodgers & Hammerstein and Leonard Bernstein. This lab is designed to workshop musical scenes or group projects for performance at the end of the session. Work becomes more complex over the course of the session and requires that students take on both leading and ensemble roles in performance.
Grade 5 Drama is designed to educate students about theatre. Students will learn basic acting techniques and theatre terminology for their grade level. Drama is designed to teach students how to work together in groups, think critically, use their imagination, discover new ideas, and solve problems. Students will learn how to improve their focus, self-confidence, and social skills. Students will be expected to work to the best of their ability to achieve group and individual success.
Youth Arts & Media Services
Youth Film Creations
Empowering youth through innovative video storytelling. From concept to screen, let's bring your vision to life.
Youth Event Tech
Making every youth event spectacular with expert AV support. Your success is our mission.
Youth Sound Studio
Amplify youth voices with top-tier audio services. From podcasts to voiceovers, let's make it happen.
Youth Animation Hub
Youth Post-Production
Bringing youth stories to life with vibrant animations. Create, inspire, and innovate.
Youth Photo Stories
Youth Post-Production
Youth Post-Production
Capturing youth moments with professional photography. Every shot tells a story.
Youth Post-Production
Youth Post-Production
Youth Post-Production
Refining youth media with expert post-production. Perfect your story.
Creative Media Labs for Youth
Youth Digital Media Studio
Youth Digital Media Studio
Youth Digital Media Studio
Mobile Digital Media Production Studio
The Digital Media Production Program is a limited-access, cutting-edge program designed to prepare participants for the rapidly changing world of digital media. With the proliferation of digital video cameras and desktop editing software, digital video production has burst through the confines of television studios and Hollywood conventions, allowing small teams of people to create visual material that is distributed across a host of media, from traditional Television broadcasting to the emerging power of podcasting.
Green Screen Studio
Youth Digital Media Studio
Youth Digital Media Studio
Green-screen Digital Tv Production Studio:
Each participant is taught to shoot a video, edit and infuse a green screen effect. Green screen technology is the basis of the effects seen in everything from the latest Hollywood blockbusters to the weather forecast. The idea is simple. If you shoot a video with a single colored backdrop (blue or green) With green screen, it's simple to superimpose anything or anyone into any shot. You can transport yourself to the moon, appear in your favorite film, or make a presentation along with all the relevant facts and figures...
Film & Video Camp
Youth Digital Media Studio
Film & Video Camp
Film Camp
Kids and youth film clubs offer everything from screening and discussion groups to hands-on filmmaking and acting. Whether your child wants to be behind the camera, in front of it, or simply analyze movies with peers, local Los Angeles and national organizations provide incredible programs for different age groups
Youth Participants were allowed to film the TDE Christmas 'N' WATTS Concert
Music Video Camp
Film & Video Camp
Music Industry Basics: Participants who are interested in becoming an artist or executive will learn the etiquette of the music industry. Professional mentors teach youth about music promotion, publishing and studio work. Students are then taught marketing, business administration and economics from successful business owners within the community itself.
3D Animation Fun
3D Animation is more popular than ever and the field of 3D animated video, computer, and interactive games has grown remarkably and continues to expand.
Students in the YouthScore Film Academy’s hands-on 3D Animation Camps write, animate, direct and edit their own computer animated short films.
Game Dev Camp
The Youth-KidScore2’s hands-on accelerated Ten-week Video Game Design Camp submerses students into the extremely popular world of Video Game Design. Students will learn what makes games stand out above the rest by playing, deconstructing, analyzing hit games and creating their own Video Games.
Gang Intervention- Prevention
Youth Connections
Gang Awareness Program (G.A.P.) Family Workshop: Outreaching seminars (gangs 101) taught by real ex-gang members who have not only been where those youths are, but have come out alive and turned their lives around to make a positive influence on the society that they grew up in. People who have survived the deaths of close friends and family and now want to make sure that the cycle ends with their generation.
- KEY 2 SUCCESS: provides youth opportunity to learn about Etiquette and the positive benefit of Good Manners at: home, school, and in the work place. In addition, participants are taught to respect themselves and others. Public Decorum, Poise/Self Confidence Development.
- UNITY ‘N’ DIVERSITY: NEWSLETTER Youth Produced. Youth Will Interview, Create Layouts, Take Pictures, Print & Publish Program Taught By Journalist From Top Magazines.
Given the freedom to create their first project, the youth involved came up with an idea for a television show called Hip-Hop Generation. Calling themselves the Generation X Crew, the star chasers developed a format for a teen-oriented variety show including the show concept, compiling the music, choreographing dance segments and doing live celebrity interviews with artists such as Pink, Warren G, and Wu Tangs’ Ghostface and Cappadona to name a few. The yearlong program aired on Media One Cable Co. The youth received hands-on television production experience by working with industry professionals. These seasoned media veterans dedicated their time to teach production tips, tricks and fundamentals through the Youth Score Edutainment Group, Inc. workshops.
The program progressed proudly with the help of such artists as Xzibit, Tisha Campbell, Alex Thomas, Clifton Powell, Ahmad, Goodie Mob, Kurupt, Bad Azz, Kobe Bryant, and others through the year. Their contributions were greatly rewarding for the participants. Their creation was a success! Seeing Hip-Hop Generation unfold on screen made tangible their young dreams and instilled in them a new set of skills and confidence in the future.
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Youth-Champions Program
Coding Club
YouthScore@coderdojo.com CoderDojo is a global movement of free, volunteer-led; community based programming clubs for young people. At a Dojo, young people, between 5 and 18, learn how to code, develop websites, apps, programs, games and explore technology in an informal and creative environment.
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Championing Youth Through Arts
Meet Danita Strauss
Danita Strauss, Executive Director of Youth&Kidscore2 was once an at-risk youth herself. She understands the terrible intensity of the situation. She believed it was incumbent upon her to reach back into the community and pull all the youth she could in another, more positive direction.