The Helping Youth Plan for Excellence program (HYPE) encourages teens to become part of the solution through the performing arts, technology and media. The program works with youth, ages 10-21. Participants work together to create meaningful messages promoting abstinence from drugs and alcohol, sex, and violence. The program culminates in a theatrical performance called “The Lot” featuring youth making decisions about sex, drugs and violence and dealing with the consequences. Drama, dance, rap, and vocal music are used to provide meaningful interaction with youth. Students will have access to the new state of the art Media Lab to create rich content for social media outlets. Students are offered trauma and counseling supports along the way.
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