I am a theatrical director in the same region as New England Youth Theater, and I am consistently wowed by the quality of their productions. The flames of creativity burn very brightly in nearly every student, and it is clear that NEYT has fostered both a sense of confidence and a hunger to learn. NEYT is obviously a huge benefit to its participants and its audience, and I think it deserves to thrive to its full potential.
As a theater teacher, I have worked at a variety of schools, camps and non profit youth organizations, and few i believe offer the depth and personal growth that i think the New England Youth Theater does. The way they inspire and build students into young, confident, professionals is a program that should be studied by other institutions. Leap and the net will appear!