Yellowstone TheatreMakers offers spring break and summer camps in Bozeman, MT. Campers create their own original piece of theatre, serving as the writers, performers, designers, and directors. The YTM Philosophy:
At Yellowstone TheatreMakers our theatre education is guided by three central beliefs. Young people grow as artists when they are empowered to think and create from their own point of view. What story does our community need right now? How can we best communicate that story to our audience? Over time artists have come up with many ways to answer those questions using light, sound, bodies, voices, puppets, props, music, and words (to name a few). YTM campers are given traditional theatre techniques as tools but will ultimately find their own answers and their own artistic practice. Hierarchy and homogeneity are antithetical to creativity. Working as a collaborative ensemble, as opposed to a top-down decision-making structure, enriches the creative process. We teach leadership skills within a student-led, collective context where no one voice is prioritized over another. YTM believes in the value of diverse voices, so we deliberately structure our camper groups to encompass a wide variety of ages and backgrounds. Creativity flourishes when nurtured by variety. Arts education should be available to all young people. YTM is committed to arts access for all. Finances, experience, and ability should never be a barrier for participation in the arts. We offer financial assistance and flexible payment options for all camps and seek to accommodate all students’ needs to the best of our ability.
