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Young People's Theatre - YPT is a performing arts program by kids and their families for kids and their families.


Young People's Theatre is produced by the SCC Corporate and Community Development Division. Auditions for Young People's Theatre are open to all children ages 8 and older. Youth must be accompanied by a parent at auditions. For more information, call 636-922-8316 or view the YPT section of the course schedule for workshops and courses.

All YPT productions are directed by Brisby Andrews and produced by the Division of Corporate and Community Development at SCC. E-mail Brisby: brisbya@aol.com.


A Pirate's Life for Me

Book by Craig Sodaro;

music and lyrics by Bill Francoeur

Conservative Roger Goodman pursues the pirate life so he can win the hand of the wealthy Sarah Huffington, who desires to marry a brave and adventurous pirate. Roger gathers a crew and sets sail to Treasure Island. Unbeknownst to him, Sarah has dubbed herself Pirate Queen and has sailed to the island as well to rescue her kidnapped parents. The ensuing mayhem is full of rousing songs and swashbuckling comedy for all ages. Presented by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc.
 


Auditions

8 a.m. Sept. 8, 2007


Performances
7 p.m. Oct. 19-20
2 p.m. Oct. 20-21

Miracle on 34th St.

Based on the novel by

Valentine Davies;

adapted by Will Severin, Patricia Di Benedetto Snyder, and John Vreeke;
music by Will Severin

Kris Kringle is the personification of good will and holiday spirit. As Macy’s holiday Santa, he is so enchanting to children and shoppers that he is deemed dangerous by fellow employees, who plot to ruin him. A young girl’s belief in Santa and the magic of the holiday is at stake in a climactic courtroom decision. A charming holiday experience for the whole family. Produced by arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.



Auditions

8 a.m. Sept. 8, 2007


Performances

7 p.m. Dec. 14-15
2 p.m. Dec. 15-16

CATS

Based on the book
“Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats” by

T.S. Eliot;

music by Andrew Lloyd Webber


Larger-than-life felines gather to celebrate the rebirth of one of their own in a metaphorical junkyard. There, the audience meets Gus, an aging theater cat; the mischievous Jellicles; the rocker Rum Tum Tugger; and the once glamorous Grizabella. This compelling fable of hope is propelled by an extraordinary score and offers playful entertainment for the entire family.

Produced by arrangement with Rodgers and Hammerstein Theatre Library.



Auditions

8:30 a.m. Jan. 5, 2008


Performances

7 p.m. March 28-29
2 p.m. March 29-30
7 p.m. April 4-5
2 p.m. April 5-6