Youth & Community
East West Players provides increased opportunities and education for Asian Pacific American artists on stage and in other media. As part of its ongoing commitment to developing the next generation of talent, East West Players offers several youth education and professional development programs for artists of all ages and backgrounds.
Theatre For Youth
As part of EWP’s mission to create educational programs that explore Asian-Pacific American experiences, East West Players is committed to sharing multi-ethnic perspectives and stories with youth in the Los Angeles area.
EWP’s current touring production, TAM TRAN GOES TO WASHINGTON tells the story of Tam Tran, a UCLA senior who usually prefers to stay behind the camera, but finds herself thrust into the spotlight when her undocumented status draws her into the fight for the DREAM Act. With her fearless best friend Cinthya by her side, Tam’s quiet life changes overnight as she’s called to testify before Congress in Washington, DC.. The show is now touring the greater Los Angeles area through Summer 2026.
EWPlay!
Formerly known as Partners in Education & Arts Collaboration or P.E.A.C., EWPlay! is a residency program that brings EWP programming to local schools, especially those without other arts education funding. EWP performers lead a weekly after-school program for 7th graders designed to give students a basic foundation in theater techniques as well as foster awareness and appreciation of class members’ cultural heritage.
Study Guides
EWP has curated and designed study guides for students to follow along with the theatrical plays. Click learn more to find all of the study guides available here.