Welcome to our 2019 Summer Youth Theatre season announcement! Read below for grade guidelines, audition information, and our season lineup.
How does the SYT program work by grade?
- 4th graders can choose between participating in the 1st-4th grade camps or the 4th-6th program.
- 6th graders can choose between participating in the 4th-6th grade program or the 6th-8th program.
- 8th graders can choose between participating in the 6th-8th grade program or the 8th-12th program.
- Not sure what to grade to audition for? Go by the grade you will be in April 2019.
What do auditions look like for each program?
SYT NOVICE PROGRAM: 4th-6th Graders
- Auditions are required.
- Individuals do not need to prepare any materials for their audition.
- The audition will be ensemble based.
- The audition will be an opportunity to learn the audition process.
- Auditions will be Sunday, April 28.
- There will be NO callbacks for 4th-6th graders.
- This program will rehearse & perform at the Lawrence Arts Center’s satellite space, Studio 720.
- There is an enrollment fee to participate in the program.
SYT JUNIOR PROGRAM: 6th-8th Graders
- Auditions are required.
- Individuals DO need to prepare material for their audition.
- Auditions will be Sunday, April 28.
- This program will rehearse & perform at the Lawrence Arts Center, in the Main Theater.
- There is an enrollment fee to participate in the program.
SYT SENIOR PROGRAM: 8th-12th Graders
- Auditions are required.
- Individuals DO need to prepare material for their audition.
- Auditions will be Sunday, April 28.
- This program will rehearse & perform at the Lawrence Arts Center, in the Main Theater.
- There is an enrollment fee to participate in the program.
And Now…Our 2019 Summer Youth Theatre Season!
SYT NOVICE PROGRAM: 4th-6th Graders
Disney’s The Jungle Book, KIDS
Auditions: Sunday, April 28
Rehearsals: May 28-June 7, 1-5pm
Performances: June 8
The Myth of Perseus
Auditions: Sunday, April 28
Rehearsals: July 1-12, 1-5pm
Performances: July 13
SYT JUNIOR PROGRAM: 6th-8th Graders
Disney’s Mary Poppins Jr.
Auditions: Sunday, April 28
Rehearsals: M-F, May 28-June 13, 1-5pm
Performances: June 13-16
The Odyssey: By Thespis and the Peloponnesian Midwest Regional Third Place Chorus
Auditions: Sunday, April 28
Rehearsals: M-F, July 1-18 (No Rehearsal July 4th), 1-5pm
Performances: July 18-20
SYT SENIOR PROGRAM: 8th-12th Grade
The Taming of the Shrew
Auditions: Sunday, April 28
Rehearsals: M-F, May 28-June 20, 4-10pm, 6-7 Dinner Break
Performances: June 20-22
Chicago
Auditions: Sunday, April 28
Rehearsals: M-F, July 1-25 (No Rehearsal July 4th), 4-10pm, 6-7pm Dinner Break
Performances: July 25-28
We also have SYT classes in store for Pre-K-4th grade.
No matter your age, join us in Summer 2019!