Northlight Youth Council
Grades 9-12
The Northlight Youth Council, or NLYC, is a free program at Northlight Theatre for passionate Chicagoland teens in grades 9 through 12 to who are looking for professional experiences and a chance to explore their creativity.
NLYC engages young adults in a variety of student-driven opportunities. This program allows for members to attend Northlight Theatre performances, performances at other theaters, analyze and discuss the plays they see, meet professional working artists, and engage with their peers. NLYC members will not have to pay anything to participate in any of these activities.
WANNA JOIN THE COUNCIL?
TO APPLY please fill out the Application Form as well as have your Professional and Personal Recommendations completed. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year.
NLYC Application: This should be filled out by you!
Professional Recommendation: This should be filled out by a teacher, guidance counselor, after school program leader, religious leader, etc. who can speak to your work ethic.
Once you have completed your Application you will receive information about interviews which will take place during the month of May 2026!
2026-27 MEETING DATES
All meetings will take place at one of two locations:
Northlight Administrative Offices: 820 Church Street, Evanston IL, 60201
OR
Northlight’s New Theatre Space: 1012 Church Street, Evanston IL, 60202
20226-2027 Dates are being solidified. Most meetings will take place on Thursday or Friday evenings as well as some weekends.
If you have any questions, please contact Education & Community Programs Manager Lee Peters by email at lpeters@northlight.org. or by phone at 847-563-8331.