A Celebration
of Youth, Creativity and Learning
Hartford Players Youth Theater (HPYT) was started in 1997
to provide the youth of Central New York the opportunity to
study drama as an art. HPYT Founder and Director Jackie
Osterman says, "We follow a simple but powerful premise:
the arts enrich lives, expand minds and form a vital thread
of the fabric of Central NY community life."
Mission:
The mission of The Hartford Players Youth Theater is to
provide young people with positive theatrical learning
experiences. Our family-like atmosphere successfully uses
theater performances and workshops to develop a strong
sense of self-esteem and nurture social and communication
skills that are useful in all walks of life. We are
committed to reinforcing the positive role the arts play in
academic success.
The Hartford Players Youth Theater is a celebration of
youth, creativity and learning that impacts and delights
communities, audiences and actors alike.