Meet The YOUTH-phoria Team
YOUTH-phoria is led by a team of professional theatre artists, educators, musicians, and creators dedicated to fostering creativity, confidence, and collaboration.
Founder & Artistic Director
Lily Chrones (they/them) is a Brooklyn-based theatre artist, educator, and the Founder & Artistic Director of Euphoria Theatre Company. A graduate of Boston Conservatory at Berklee with a BFA in Contemporary Theatre, Lily has produced theatrical events and productions throughout New York City while creating inclusive, community-centered spaces for artists and audiences alike. Inspired by their own collaborative theatre training, YOUTH-phoria has been a dream project years in the making, designed to help young artists build confidence, creativity, and meaningful connections through the joy of ensemble-based theatre. Lily is passionate about creating welcoming environments where every child feels seen, supported, and empowered to share their unique voice.
Antonio Del Valle
Music Director
Antonio Del Valle (he/they) is an award-winning composer, lyricist, music director, and pianist from Queens, New York. Their original work has been featured by Prospect Musical Theater Lab, BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop, and the McGuire & Simon Holiday Salon. Antonio currently serves as the Music Director for Head Over Heels at AfterWork Theater and is excited to help bring the world of YOUTH-phoria to life through music and collaboration. Drawing from their experience as both a theatre creator and educator, Antonio is passionate about helping young artists discover their creativity, confidence, and unique artistic voices. Throughout the workshop, they will support students in exploring storytelling through music while fostering a joyful and collaborative creative process.
Website: www.antonio-delvalle.com
Coming Soon
YOUTH-phoria is growing! Additional Artistic Advisors will be announced soon as we continue building a team of passionate theatre artists and educators.
Coming Soon
YOUTH-phoria is growing! Additional Artistic Advisors will be announced soon as we continue building a team of passionate theatre artists and educators.
Jess Jaffee
Jess Jaffe (any pronouns) is a multimedia artist and actor living in Brooklyn. This is their second collaboration with Euphoria Theatre Company (previous work: Holigay Cabaret 2025 marketing materials) but hopefully not the last! You can find them on instagram @jessannjaffe or @trashygraphic.