YouthINK launched its first international chapter in Boston, Massachusetts, in August 2023, with a Shakespeare-themed immersive workshop entitled “Macbeth: the Decisions We Make” led by industry experts in the theatrical and creative arts.

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The workshop started with a private tour of the Boston Public Library’s Special Collections to view the world-famous 400-year-old First Folio of William Shakespeare’s plays and learn about its historical context. For two days, the mentors led small groups of teens in hands-on instruction in script writing, casting, acting, directing, filmmaking, animation, costume, hair, and set design, culminating in the participants’ original performances outdoors on stage in the Boston Common. 

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YouthINK cultural exchange invited three participants from the Ireland Chapter to join their U.S. counterparts in an inclusive experience for all.  

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YouthINK’s comprehensive workshops are free to all participants including healthy meals, transportation between program events, and visits to some of Boston’s top sights.

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The YouthINK U.S. Chapter workshop is scheduled as an annual event.