Founded by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee acting program graduates Tess Cinpinski, Michael Cotey, Rich Gillard, Benjamin James Wilson and Andrew Edwin Voss, Youngblood Theatre Company debuted in July 2009 with a three-play performance festival of "David's Redhaired Death," "Savage in Limbo" and the world premiere of "God Bridge," written by co-founder and resident playwright Ben Wilson.

Youngblood Theatre Company’s mission is to support Milwaukee’s emerging theatre artists by creating unique professional experiences for early-career actors and technicians.