Three emerging actors tackle Kenneth Lonergan’s seminal play about 1980s youth, under award-winning director John Murphy — presented by Railtown Actors Studio Lab.
Railtown Actors Studio Lab presents THIS IS OUR YOUTH, a raw and nostalgic coming-of-age story set in 1980s New York City. Directed by the acclaimed John Murphy, the production stars three rising Vancouver actors—Alexander J. Skinner, Shanti Harris, and Olly Atkins—in a gripping, funny, and painfully relatable portrayal of young adulthood.
The play explores youth, friendship, and identity at a time when everything feels uncertain. Beneath the era’s haze of rebellion and confusion, THIS IS OUR YOUTH captures the timeless feeling of pressure to grow up before you’re ready.
For today’s audiences, it’s a vivid reminder of how those restless years echo across generations.
Directed by John Murphy—an award-winning Canadian-Irish writer, director, and actor whose work has been recognized by the Jessie Awards and the Leo Awards—the show is produced by emerging actor and producer Alexander J. Skinner in collaboration with Railtown Actors Studio Lab.
Award winning team top to bottom, from the director down to the lighting and sound design team. Gonna be a super fun event, blasting nostalgic 80s hits pre-show and at intermission. A wild ride.
Performance Details:
Studio 16 Theatre ·
1555 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6J 1S2
November 12–16, 2025
Tickets available via https://www.ticketfairy.com/event/this-is-our-youth
NOVEMBER 12- FIRST PREVIEW – 7:30PM
NOVEMBER 13 – OPENING NIGHT – 7:30PM
NOVEMBER 14 – 7:30PM
NOVEMBER 15 – MATINEE – 2:00PM
NOVEMBER 15 – EVENING – 7:30PM
NOVEMBER 16 – FINAL SHOW – MATINEE – 2:00PM