Teen Troupe

We proudly offer sliding scale options to enable participants to join our program at monthly levels ranging from $10 - $50.

Rainbow Patron
$50.00
Every month

Gold Patron
$40.00
Every month

Bronze Patron
$20.00
Every month

Silver Patron
$30.00
Every month

Member
$10.00
Every month

Program Overview

Theatre Connect's Teen Troupe offers a vibrant and inclusive performing arts community for LGBTQIA+ teens and their allies, ages 12 to 17. During the school year, In partnership with the Hipp, GCCC, and PCCNCF, we will come together every week, from September to June for immersive theatre workshops, rehearsals, and end-of-semester performances of original plays. Experienced theatre practitioners and licensed counselors craft and conduct these sessions, ensuring a supportive creative experience for all.

Join The Fun!

Theatre Connect's Teen Troupe is more than just a theatre program—it's a community, a shared story, and a sanctuary for growth and expression. We invite you to join us in this journey, whether through participation, support, or storytelling. Life’s a stage! Together, we can make a difference in the lives of LGBTQIA+ teens, providing them with creative connection and the tools to thrive.

  • Parents or guardians can enroll their teens on this page to create a login for our secure members-only pages. Once you’ve logged in, you’ll find our events calendar, required forms, latest updates, and access to our exclusive Discord community.

  • We welcome new members at any time during the year, with no auditions or prior theatre experience required. Theatre Connect is a place where everyone can find their niche, be it in the spotlight or behind the scenes. Step into the enriching world of community theatre with us—we can't wait to include you and your family in our story.

  • The impact of Theatre Connect and the performing arts is significant. Our research highlighted in SOPHE’s Health Promotion Practice journal (full article) shows that programs like ours not only foster a sense of community but also empower LGBTQIA+ youth, improve mental health, and help create positive identities and interpersonal relationships. Additionally, as Theatre Connect adapted to online platforms during the pandemic, we've seen how such initiatives can bridge the gap for youths dealing with isolation, connecting them with peers and mentors in safe and engaging environments as detailed in the Journal of Applied Arts & Health (full article).

  • We prioritize safe and ethical practice by maintaining partnerships with licensed mental health counselors, professionally supervised interns, and advanced theatre practitioners. Our guidelines, informed by successful strategies from our program's history and scholarly research, focus on creating a theatre-first environment that emphasizes skill-building through play. We strive to ensure that each session not only nurtures theatrical talent but also contributes to the overall well-being of our participants.

  • If your family is facing financial hardship, please contact us to learn about lower-cost or free attendance options.

More Info

We partner with our community to improve access to the performing arts for queer youth. We partner with local organizations like the Gainesville Community Counseling Center, the Pride Community Center of North Central Florida, The Lynx Bookstore, Curia on the Drag, and the Hippodrome Theatre. Together, we offer a professional theatre crew and mental health counselors who identify as LGBTQIA+ or allies to guide our teens’ creativity in-person and online.

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