YOUNG PERFORMERS THEATRE PRESENTS
When a teacher strike leaves San Francisco students unsupervised, a mismatched group of kids from different schools sets off on an unexpected adventure in the Presidio. Drawn into a mysterious network of hidden tunnels, they chase rumors of treasure, face their fears, and discover the power of friendship along the way.
May 8 - 17, 2026
Friday May 8 at 7:00
Saturday May 9th at 2:00 & 5:00
Sunday May 10th at 1:00 & 4:00
Friday May 15th at 7:00
Saturday May 16th at 2:00 & 5: 00
Sunday May 17th at 1:00 & 4:00
Special performances with post-show talkback May 9th & 16th
When a citywide teacher strike shuts down schools across San Francisco, a ragtag group of kids from every corner of the city—public schoolers, private school elites, and free-spirited forest kids—are thrown together for a chaotic “field trip” in the Presidio. With two overconfident student leaders in charge and zero adult supervision, what starts as forced team-building quickly turns into something far more unexpected.
Drawn by whispers of hidden tunnels beneath the city, the kids embark on a secret adventure in search of treasure that might just save their schools. Along the way, alliances shift, secrets surface, and unlikely friendships form—while a mysterious figure named Orin invites them into a magical underground world where anything feels possible.
Funny, heartfelt, and wildly imaginative, Tunnel Top Travelers is a story about growing up, speaking up, and finding connection in uncertain times. Because sometimes, the real treasure isn’t what you find—it’s who you find it with.
Written by former YPT actor, Emily Cronan specifically for the actors! Learn more about Emily here