Young People's Theatre

Young People's Theatre (YPT) is Canada's largest and oldest professional theatre for young people. The company produces and presents a full season of theatre and arts education programming, serving approximately 150,000 patrons annually. From the very beginning 1966, Young People's Theatre established its dedication to professional productions of the highest quality – classic or contemporary – from Canada and around the world, written just for children and the people who care about them. By the mid-seventies, YPT had already become a vital part of a vibrant Toronto theatre community, producing plays at the St. Lawrence Centre, the Ontario Science Centre, and the Firehall Theatre in Toronto. In 2022, YPT launches the next stage in the company's storied history. This new era also marks the unveiling of YPT's expanded and renovated theatre complex, more than 10 years in the making. With the purchase of a multi-use building across the street from its historic theatre, YPT has expanded its footprint, increased its accessibility, refreshed its lobbies, and upgraded the theatrical equipment capabilities of its 450-seat Ada Slaight Stage and 115-seat Studio.