Youth Leadership Institute “Kaleidoscope Theater Workshop”

DOWNTOWN LB Thursday, July 9, 2026, 1 – 2:30pm KALEIDOSCOPE is a FREE 12-week community-based theater & storytelling program open to youth ages 14-24 who live, work, or play in Long Beach! *No prior theater experience required* Build community and learn directly from local artists and community activists through a series of fun, interactive workshops! Use creative mediums like writing, acting, and mixed media to tell your personal and your communities' stories. The program will culminate with a local performance where you will get to share your lived experience and your art with your community! Dates: JULY to SEPTEMBER 2026 - Tuesdays & Thursdays 1-2:30pm *Program time will shift to Tuesday/Thursday 4:30-6pm once LBUSD resumes their school session* Participants will receive: Stipends $$$ Free food Free workshops and trainings Professional connections and mentorship Air conditioned meeting space Transportation support JOIN US! We especially welcome Black, Indigenous, youth of color, LGBTQ+, immigrant, and systems-impacted youth. Apply here! docs.google.com… This program was developed by Long Beach youth in partnership with Youth Leadership Institute through Youth Power Participatory Budgeting (YPPB) and selected for funding by youth voters using Measure US funds. While funded through the City of Long Beach, this program is independently operated by Youth Leadership Institute. Please email mlam@yli.org for any questions. Event Type : Arts and Crafts , Summer Activities , Workshop Audience : Teens Contact Name : Perla Alvarado Contact Phone : 5625704395 Contact Email : perla.alvarado@longbeach.gov Language Access : To request this information in an alternative format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the listed email or phone number. Para solicitar esta información en un formato alternativo o para pedir una adaptación razonable, favor de comunicarse a través del correo electrónico o número de teléfono proporcionado. ដើម្បីស្នើសុំព័ត៌មាននេះ​ ក្នុងទម្រង់ផ្សេង ឬស្នើសុំតាមតម្រូវការសមរម្យណាមួយ សូមទាក់ទងអ៊ីមែល ឬលេខទូរស័ព្ទ ដែលបានចុះនៅលើបញ្ជី។ Para maka-hiling ng impormasyon na ito sa isang alternatibong pormat o maka-hiling ng makatwirang akomodasyon, maaari pong kontakin ang email o ang numero ng telepono na nakalista. More info : docs.google.com…