Archive for 2015
January 2016 Auditions!
Jesus Christ Superstar AUDITIONS!
Oliver!
On Thursday and Saturday night at 7 and Sunday at 2 Oliver is played by Brandon Ellis, Kobi Appleby plays the Artful Dodger, Lou Ford is Nancy and Fagin is played by Joseph McGrann. Bill Sykes played by John Rankins appears in all shows. On Friday night at 7 and Saturday at 2 PM, Oliver is played by Johnmarcus Willey, Lilly Gardiner is the Artful Dodger, Nancy is played by Annabelle Gardiner and Fagin will be Michael Millett.
Tickets are $10/adults and $8/students and seniors. Tickets available at the door or on line here.
Season 2016
Season 2016 is Here!
Family
Show for All Ages: Jesus Christ Superstar. We had a great run! This show was a huge success. Thanks to everyone who participated. You are all Superstars!
Summer Program for Young People:
High School Show
Addams Family, A New Musical
Auditions Saturday May 7th at 3 or 7 PM (choose 1)
Rehearsals Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:30-9:00 and Friday 6:00-9:00
starting May 23rd.
Shows: July 28, 29, 30 at Orion Performing Arts Center
Elementary School Shows
Grades K-2
A Year with Frog and Toad
Auditions Friday May 13th at 4 PM or Saturday May 14th at 12 PM (choose 1)
Rehearsals Monday, Wednesday, Friday 4-5 PM starting May 16th
Shows: July 14, 15, 16 at Orion Performing Arts Center
Grades 3-5
Aladdin, Jr.
Auditions Friday May 13th at 6 PM or Sat. May 14th at 2 PM (choose 1)
Rehearsals Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5:00-6:30 starting May 16th
Shows: July 14, 15, 16 at Orion Performing Arts Center
Middle School Show
The Wizard of Oz, Young Performers Edition
Auditions Friday June 3rd 5-7 PM or Sat. June 4th 1-4 PM
(choose 1)
Rehearsals Tuesday and Thursday 5:00-6:30 and Wednesday 6:30-8:00
Shows: August 11, 12, 13 at Orion Performing Arts Center
Addams Family, A New Musical
Auditions Saturday May 7th at 3 or 7 PM (choose 1)
Rehearsals Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:30-9:00 and Friday 6:00-9:00
starting May 23rd.
Shows: July 28, 29, 30 at Orion Performing Arts Center
Elementary School Shows
Grades K-2
A Year with Frog and Toad
Auditions Friday May 13th at 4 PM or Saturday May 14th at 12 PM (choose 1)
Rehearsals Monday, Wednesday, Friday 4-5 PM starting May 16th
Shows: July 14, 15, 16 at Orion Performing Arts Center
Grades 3-5
Aladdin, Jr.
Auditions Friday May 13th at 6 PM or Sat. May 14th at 2 PM (choose 1)
Rehearsals Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5:00-6:30 starting May 16th
Shows: July 14, 15, 16 at Orion Performing Arts Center
Middle School Show
The Wizard of Oz, Young Performers Edition
Auditions Friday June 3rd 5-7 PM or Sat. June 4th 1-4 PM
(choose 1)
Rehearsals Tuesday and Thursday 5:00-6:30 and Wednesday 6:30-8:00
Shows: August 11, 12, 13 at Orion Performing Arts Center
Family Show for All Ages: Beauty and the Beast: December 15-18 at Crooker Theater. Details will be posted late summer.
Join Us for Our Last Show of the Summer!
Come join us for this fast-paced, fun journey down the rabbit hole! Thursday and Friday, August 13th and 14th at 7 PM and Saturday August 15th at 2 PM at the Chocolate Church Arts Center. Tickets, $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors, available at the door or online by clicking here.
Please Support our Sponsors!
Our last summer show will be Disney's Alice in Wonderland, Junior on August 13th-15th. We'd like to thank our show sponsor, Perreault and Daughters Construction whose support makes this show show possible. Please support our sponsors!
A Witty Thriller: Thursday 7/30 thru Saturday 8/1
Midcoast Youth Theater presents High School aged performers in a dark and witty thriller: Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. This is a tale of loss, love, revenge and murder told with the dynamic, chilling, and compelling music of Stephen Sondheim. It tells the tale of an unjustly exiled barber of 19th Century London when, finally able to return, he seeks to exact his revenge. Sweeney Todd (Brian Sidders) teams up with Mrs. Lovett (Emma Berkowitz), the proprietress of an unsuccessful pie shop. Unable to punish the Judge who destroyed his family, Sweeney uses his barber shop to exact revenge against any customer who walks in the door. The resourceful Mrs. Lovett discovers how Todd’s penchant for murder can provide her with a secret ingredient for her pies. Suddenly her pie shop is a success. But success is not long-lasting. The duo is stopped. While it is arguably the most macabre tale ever set to music, the depth of it’s themes are matched by the extraordinary musical score and the talent of the performers. Joining Berkowitz and Sidders are Kobi Appleby as Anthony and Kaitlyn Prophett as Joanna, as well as a talented ensemble, and a 9 person orchestra.
Sweeney Todd is presented by special arrangement with Music Theater International. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by Hugh Wheeler, Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors. Recommended for mature audiences. Tickets will be available at the door or on-line at www.MidcoastYouthTheater.org. Thursday July 30th and Friday July 31st at 7:00 PM and Saturday August 1st at 2 PM at the Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington Street in Bath. FMI 207-837-8567.
Double Feature This Week: July 16, 17 and 18, 2015
"Goin' Buggy" is a musical comedy where insects demand respect. The show is directed by Merissa Madarasz and choreographed by Rowan Joyce, both longtime youth members of the theater group. The cast includes 6- to 8-year-olds from around Bath, Brunswick and Topsham. “Disney's Jungle Book, Jr.” is directed by Henry Eichman, founder of Midcoast Youth Theater. Courtney Babbidge is music director for the show, which features well-known tunes such as "The Bare Necessities" and "I Wan'na Be Like You." Thirty children between the ages of 7 and 11 comprise the cast, and Joyce and Pam Tondreau handle the choreography.
Why Multi-Age Shows?
Why does Midcoast Youth Theater produce 2 multi-age shows every year?
The multi-age shows add value to our overall mission because developing communication skills and team-work across different age-groups supports youth development. It is not uncommon to see adults and older teens coloring in coloring books with the youngest members back stage or holding group sing-alongs during intermission.
These shows also bring family members together. While some of the adults in a multi-generational show may have years of theater experience, others are new to it, joining just because doing theater with their children is fun and builds closeness.
MYT Mentors Young Musicians
Where can a young musician play live music with adult musicians? At MYT, our young musicians rehearse with and play live music during shows, side by side with an experienced, professional Music Director and teacher, as well as other adult musicians. The opportunity to work this closely with professional musicians and to learn and perform a musical score in accompaniment to live theater is a rare opportunity. Qualified musicians of any age are welcome. Please contact us for more information.
Leadership Opportunities for Young People at MYT
Part of our mission at MYT is to foster leadership skills in our participants. Over the years, we have supported many young people in becoming accomplished directors and choreographers.
When a young person takes on a new leadership role for a production, it is as part of a larger creative team with experienced, professional adults who are both excellent leaders and teachers. Providing adequate supervision and support ensures a successful outcome for all. Please contact us if you're interested in learning more.
Welcome Local Business Sponsors!
A big thanks to our 2015 Season Sponsors!!
- Bath Savings Institution
- The Ameriprise Financial Planning office of Scott Lemieux
- The George P. Davenport Trust
- The Acupuncture office of Julie Meyer
And big thanks to our show sponsors this season!!
- Shrek the Musical Sponsor: The Dental Office of Jeremy Burden, DDS
- Jungle Book, Jr. Sponsor: Miss Annabelle's Dance
- Disney's Alice in Wonderland, Jr. Sponsor: Perreault and Daughters Construction
MYT: A Non-Profit, Youth-Focused Community Theater
Midcoast Youth Theater (MYT) is a non-profit arts organization founded in 2003. We provide equal opportunities for all children to perform in full length musicals, without regard for past experience or financial resources.
We produce 2 multi-generational shows for all ages in the spring and fall and 4 youth-only shows in the summer. The multi-generational shows give young people the opportunity to perform with family members and people of all ages. The youth-only shows give young people more focused opportunities to develop honed theatrical, dancing and singing skills as they practice team-work with peers. All productions are run by an experienced team of director, music director, choreographer, stage managers, producers and assistants. Young people have opportunities to work as creative team assistants and leaders, and qualified student musicians play in the pit during performances under the leadership of the music director, Courtney Babbidge.
