Shows

Current Shows:

WINTER Auditions & Callbacks

James and the Giant Peach, Jr CYT LITE!
Title TBA Dec. 16 CYT NextStage Teens only. The Teen Version of a sung-thru musical currently on Broadway. Learn more about the show on the NextStage FAQs HERE

THREE STEPS:

Register for a CYT Tri-Valley Winter Class
Choose an Audition Time Slot - space is limited
- When you register for classes, you'll be offered the opportunity to sign up for an audition time
- Or sign up later - as long as space is available.
  - Login to your CYT family account > Dashboard > Tools > Sign up for Auditions.
Complete: Audition Questionnaire: Posted HERE soon!

AUDITIONS: Dec. 5 & 6 5:00-8:00pm @ Cornerstone Fellowship, Livermore. EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Invite your friends and family to cheer you on.

REQUIRED:
- A monologue no longer than 30 seconds
  - Any published material (play, musical, movie)
  - NO original pieces
- A song no longer than 1 minute in length
  - Provide an instrumental background track
- The choreography combo (Posted HERE soon)
  - Dance the combo with 5 other actors on stage - TWICE!
- DON'T perform material from our Fall shows!

Can't attend auditions? Contact Show Coordinator
sarahyendrey@cyttrivalley.org for details.
Video callbacks are not available.

CALLBACKS: Dec 7th; 8:30am - 2:30pm @ Cornerstone.

By invitation of the Artistic Team; Closed to the public.
Details announced late 12/6 or very early 12/7, via email.
Specific times & dismissals vary. Parents need to provide a phone number for pick up.
Read Callback "sides" in case you're asked to read for a role. Available HERE soon

CASTING:

The Cast List will be emailed to all actors on or before Dec. 9 at 8pm; posted on the CYT website Dec.10.
Actors who are cast may NOT change their appearance (hair cuts/color, piercings, etc) without permission of the Show Director.

PRODUCTION FEE -- $250 for CYT LITE! /$300 for CYT NextStage

Includes Show shirt, Cast photo, Strike party for actor
Due before first rehearsal. If you choose to split into two payments, pay 1/2 before the 1st rehearsal and 1/2 a month later.

Commitment

Rehearsals: Start Dec. 13/14 @ Cornerstone Fellowship (next to Costco), Livermore
Actors are called for a specific block of time within the rehearsal period; they may not be called to every rehearsal, or the entirety of each rehearsal. An 'All-Company Break' is included in every rehearsal

Fridays 4:30-8:30pm.
Saturdays 8:30am-1:30pm.

2 Mandatory Parent Meetings: One parent must attend to begin committee work

James and the Giant Peach, Jr:

Dress Rehearsals: @ Cornerstone
- Jan 31/Feb. 1
Tech Night: @ The Bankhead
- Feb. 3; 4-9pm
5 Performances: @ The Bankhead
- Wed 2/4 @ 10am, 1pm, 6pm
- Thurs 2/5 @ 10am, 6pm

NextStage:

Tech Week: @ The Bankhead
- Load-In Monday, March 10; 4-9pm
- Tech Tuesday, March 11-13; 4-9pm
5 Performances: @ The Bankhead
- Friday 3/14 @ 10am & 7pm
- Saturday 3/15 @ 2pm & 7pm
- Sunday 3/16 @ 2 pm
CONFLICTS: Students must submit ALL known conflicts prior to auditions
- All conflicts will be considered during casting.
- ALL decisions are at the discretion of the Artistic Team; they seek to serve the students and the show.
- Commit to the show; keep absences to a minimum
- Unlisted absences may result in changes to an actor's responsibilities; in a dance, a scene, a role, or the show. This is not a punishment; it is the nature of the pace of our rehearsal schedule and the importance we place on actors' assignments.
- Tech rehearsals and performances - no absences.
PARENTS are a critical piece of our productions. Parent Committees work together to support the show. Some committees will work mostly before the show, some during Tech week and performances, others after the final bow.

Student orchestra info

CYT brings the best in children’s theater to students throughout the country. Literature from the classroom comes to life on stage in quality productions by performers ages 8 –18.

For more information or to book your field trip, contact kristin@cyttrivalley.org or visit:

School Days 2024-2025

School Days Sponsorships!

The School Days Sponsorship Program provides the opportunity for businesses and individuals to fund school groups who would otherwise be unable to attend due to cost. Please complete and submit this Scholarship Application to apply for funding for your class to attend a School Days performance. Or contact kristin@cyttrivalley.org for more information.

Thanks to our generous sponsors to date, Joel and Nicki and an anonymous sponsor! If you or a business you know is interested in the School Days Sponsorship program, please reach out to managingdirector@cyttrivalley.org for details. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

School Days Scholarship Application

About CYT Shows

CYT produces Broadway-style musicals so our students can practice what they're learning in CYT Classes. Students (ages 8-18) who are enrolled in a CYT class may audition for the current production(s).
There's something for everyone! CYT LITE!, MainStage, and NextStage offer unique opportunities so you and your family can find the right fit. Check them out below!
Consider our Student Musician program where musicians under 18 train to play in a pit band or orchestra and add their talents to a live musical theatre production.
Check out our Technical Theatre opportunities! Students interested in learning how to support a show without going onstage can join the backstage crew, run a light or sound board, operate spotlights, or become a stage management intern.
And folks of all ages are welcome to bring their talents, time, and interest to our Production Committees: Costumes, Hair & Makeup, Props, Set-building, Publicity, Posters & Programs, and more!
Come join in the fun!

On the Lite Side!

CYT LITE shows are fully staged productions with a 'light' approach! Performed at the Bankhead Theater, these shows have shorter run times, fewer performances and fewer weeks of rehearsal than our other productions.
Focusing on school performances, CYT LITE makes a great impact in our community with the excellence and artistry we're known for, but a lighter overall commitment for actor and family. So whether you're interested in trying a CYT show for the first time or a busy family with lots of commitments to juggle, CYT Lite might be just the place for you!

Actors 8-18 years old
6-7 week rehearsal period
Approx. 4 performances
One hour run time, typically
One evening of tech
Light tech needs (set, costumes, etc)

Check Out the MainStage...

CYT MainStage is our traditional shows. With a mix of public and school performances, MainStage provides a well-rounded theatrical experience for actors and families.
Performed at the Bankhead Theater, these productions have a full-session rehearsal period, feature a live band or orchestra, and our largest number of performances; sometimes over two weekends. If you're ready for a big adventure, CYT MainStage is where the fun is!

Actors 8-18 years old
10-11 week rehearsal period
6-10 performances
2 hour run time, typically
4 days of tech
Full Parent Committees
Live Band or Orchestra

What's Next for Teens?

CYT NextStage! is a teens-only program for students who are ready to raise the bar.
Performed at the Bankhead Theater, NextStage productions feature artistic elements, content, or experiences that challenge actors and require a greater commitment and maturity. With a smaller cast size than our other programs, NextStage actors will be mentored and evaluated through the rehearsal process with an intent to help grow them both artistically and personally. Dedication to both the project and one another will be the hallmarks of a NextStage cast. Are you ready for what's NEXT?
*Note, NextStage productions may have more mature themes or content than our other programs. Make sure you read all audition material and show announcements before auditioning or attending a performance. Reach out to the Artistic Director with any questions.

Actors 13-18 years old
10-11 week rehearsal period
5-6 performances
2 hour run time, typically
4 days of tech
Full Parent Committees
Live Band or Orchestra
Raise the bar!

Calling All Student Musicians!

CYT Tri-Valley is proud to offer the opportunity for student musicians to be part of our stage productions. Whether a show calls for a pit band or full orchestra, working with fellow musicians to perform a musical score is a truly exciting experience!
Students audition, just as the actors do, and then rehearse together under the direction of the production's conductor. Rehearsals overlap with the actors, allowing everyone to work on the show together and make lasting friendships. All shows have multiple performances and all are at the Bankhead Theater.

Find out MORE!