All Stars Project Youth Programs

All Stars Project Youth Programs includes The All Stars Talent Show Network, which involves young people in performing and producing talent shows, performance workshops, and activities. The program also includes Development School for Youth (DSY), Development Coaching, Operation Conversation: Cops & Kids, Operation Conversation, and Performance Lab.

Programs

• The All Stars Talent Show Network — 5–25 · Involves young people in performing and producing talent shows, performance workshops and activities. All young people are welcome to participate, regardless of talent or experience level.
• Development School for Youth (DSY) — 16 to 21 · Young people learn to perform as professionals and partner with business leaders who conduct development workshops and provide paid summer internships at their companies.
• Development Coaching — 18 to 24 · A program that gives young adults an opportunity to partner one-on-one with caring industry leaders to help guide and enhance their personal and professional development.
• Operation Conversation: Cops & Kids — inner-city teenagers · An innovative police–community relations program run in partnership with the New York City Police Department and the Newark Police Division.
• Operation Conversation — adults aged 21 and above · A bridge-building initiative with virtual and in-person workshops that develop empathy, appreciation, active listening and curiosity skills.
• Performance Lab — people of all ages · Works with theatre artists and organizations to produce and support cultural events and bridge-building activities.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old

About the provider

All Stars Project has a 40-year history and says its mission is, "Through the developmental power of performance we transform the lives of youth from poor and underserved communities in partnership with caring adults, giving everyone the opportunity to grow." It works with caring adults and companies, partners with businesses, schools and nonprofits, and creates free, outside-of-school programs for underserved youth and their families. The organization reports that it involves more than 10,000 young people a year, has 6 All Stars cities, 275 corporate partners, 1,500 talented volunteers, and reaches 10,000 youth and community members annually.

All young people are welcome to participate in the All Stars Talent Show Network, regardless of talent or experience level.

What families say

“All Stars pushed me to do uncomfortable things like going downtown in these large glass buildings and having conversations with people who didn't look like me. This gave me the ability to stand in spaces where I had been told that I could not or should not be.” — Cedric Soglohoun, ASP Alum, Machine Operator, Flex

“All Stars has given me hope, opportunity, confidence and long-lasting relationships that I still carry with me today. My first DSY internship opened new doors for me professionally and has shaped my trajectory 15 years later. My aspiration through the work of the ALC (Alumni Leadership Council) is to bring the gift of development to as many young people as possible.” — Avriel Kelly, ASP Alum, AVP, Business Support Manager, Bank of America

Last updated August 24, 2026.