General Info

Straight Up and On Pointe is a social issue based performing arts program for teens, about teens. It gives teens, a productive outlet to express their hopes, dreams, and fears, through all aspects of performing arts. They tackle issues, such as peer pressure, bullying, gangs, teen violence, homelessness, world hunger, world peace, body image, as well as drugs and alcohol abuse, just to name a few. They are encouraged to come up with positive solutions through the art of writing and performing monologues, short skits, and the joy of improvisation. Straight Up and On Pointe will put on several performance a year. Every performance will not only spread awareness but help raise money for worthy causes, such as bullying, homelessness, and outreach programs just to name a few. We will have donation boxes set up and donate a portion of the shows profit to the cause we are dedicating the performance to.