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Cottleville, MO 63376 | 636-922-8000

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

Celebrating 20 Years – Young People's TheatreYoung People’s Theatre is a performing arts program for children ages 8-18. This year, YPT is celebrating its 20th anniversary.

Since 1989, YPT has been dedicated to providing quality performance and learning opportunities for thousands of children and families. The mission is to provide training and experience in theater and performing arts to children and their families.

Throughout the years, the program has expanded to incorporate musical and dramatic productions, variety shows, performance and technical class instruction, summer theater arts camps, and mentoring opportunities. Community volunteers are an essential part of the program and are always welcome.

Be sure not to miss out on the exciting YPT 20th anniversary season – it is one that is sure to delight audiences of all ages!

For more information, call 636-922-8233 or view the YPT section of the course schedule for workshops and courses.

Halloween

The Stingiest Man in Town

Disney's Beauty & the Beast

7 p.m. Oct. 16-17
2 p.m. Oct. 17-18

By Sean Andrews.

Halloween: The Musical takes a look into the everyday lives of your favorite Halloween characters. In a small diner owned and operated by the Grim Reaper, monsters from across the globe are preparing to announce their existence to humans in the form of a nationally televised cabaret show. See such acts as a stand-up mummy comic, an adolescent Frankenstein’s monster crooner, and a chorus of tap dancing skeletons. But beware, for not everyone is willing to let the monsters make their existence known! With memorable characters, upbeat music, and a healthy dose of physical comedy, this new musical will provide entertainment for the entire family.

7 p.m. Dec. 18-19
2 p.m. Dec. 19-20

By Fred Spielman.
Music by Janice Torre.

No holiday season is complete without a retelling of Charles Dickens’ beloved Christmas classic, A Christmas Carol. Fred Spielman brings the story of Ebenezer Scrooge to life in this heartwarming musical production. Travel through time with the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future to see Scrooge transform from a cruel, unpleasant man to a warm and loving person. A perfect holiday treat for the entire family! 

7 p.m. March 19-20, 26-27
2 p.m. March 20-21, 27-28

Book by Linda Woolverton.
Music by Alan Menken.
Lyrics by Howard Ashman
and Tim Rice.

This “tale as old as time” is based on the animated Disney feature. Set in a lovely French town, this musical tells the story of Belle, who must give up her own freedom to save her father from a horrible beast and enchanted castle. While living in the castle, Belle comes to know, understand, and eventually fall in love with the Beast, who is the victim of a spell cast many years earlier. Audiences will be captivated by the enchanting tale, complete with new songs in addition to favorites from the classic animated movie.


Young People’s Theatre
Auditions

Auditions are open to young people ages 8-18. A parent must accompany actors at all auditions. Auditions will be held in the theater
of the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building.

Halloween: The Musical
8:30 a.m. Aug. 29
Callbacks: 1-5 p.m. Aug. 30

Scrooge, the Stingiest Man in Town
6-9 p.m. Oct. 19
Callbacks: 6-9 p.m. Oct. 20

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
8:30 a.m. Jan. 2
Callbacks: 1-5 p.m. Jan. 3



Young People’s Theatre Ticket Information

To purchase tickets, call the SCC Division of Corporate and Community Development up to three weeks before the show at 636-922-8233.

$7 General admission
$6 Senior citizens and students

Beauty and the Beast
$8 General admission
$7 Senior citizens
and students

All YPT productions are directed by Brisby Andrews and produced by the Division of Corporate and Community Development at SCC.