[header] How to start a youth drama team [title] Plan out what kind of troop you want. [step] Do you want to perform comedies? Tragedies? Modern pieces? Shakespeare? Improv or comedy sports? Make sure you know what direction you want your youth team to go in. If you'll need a script, pick one out. 
If you want to wait until you have a group and have them decide, at least have a direction in mind. [title] Decide how long this troupe will rehearse.