Audition registration for Chicago: Teen Edition will open in January 2025!
Auditions: March 29, 2025 at PYT Studios
Performances: July 10-13, 2025 on the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts MainStage
In roaring twenties Chicago, Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap… until he finds out he’s been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another “Merry Murderess,” Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the “American Dream”: fame, fortune, and acquittal.
Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse. Music by John Kander. Lyrics by Fred Ebb.
Recommended for ages 11 and up due to mild sexual references and adult themes.
Audition registration for Chicago: Teen Edition will open in January 2025!
Auditions: March 29, 2025 at PYT Studios
Performance Dates: July 10-13, 2025
In roaring twenties Chicago, Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap… until he finds out he’s been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another “Merry Murderess,” Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the “American Dream”: fame, fortune, and acquittal.
For actors entering high school in Fall 2025 up to age 20.
Schedule Info
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Putting on a full-scale musical is an enormous undertaking. There are sets to paint, costumes to sew, lights to hang, and much more. Our shows would not be possible without our wonderful volunteers.
Peninsula Youth Theatre requires a minimum of 25 hours of volunteer time from each family participating in a musical production (15 hours for the second child and 5 hours per child after that). Without this contribution of time and energy, it would be prohibitively expensive for us to put these shows on stage.
Don’t have a child in the cast but still want to volunteer? PYT will be happy to have your help! Non-parent volunteers over 18 must be fingerprinted and pass a routine background check. For more information about how you can become a PYT volunteer, email connor@pytnet.org.
A few things to know about our show specific volunteer positions:
Now….which committee is right for you?
Do you like to be part of the action happening on stage during the show? The Backstage Crew moves set pieces between scenes under the direction of the Stage Manager. Must be reasonably fit and able to push, pull, lift, bend, etc. Must be available to work during Tech week and at least 5 Performances, including the 90-minute call time for a total of 30-35 hours. Must wear black and close-toed shoes.
Costumes
Can you thread a needle with the best of them? The Costume Committee assists the Costume Designer with fitting and costume construction and well as all of the logistics needed to assign, distribute, maintain, collect and store the costumes. The estimated time commitment is 25+ hours. Must have previous sewing experience.
Can you French braid? How about put on eyeliner without gouging out an eye? The Makeup and Hair Committee applies specialty makeup, executes specialty hair designs and puts on and takes off all wigs. The committee also ensures that cast members responsible for their own hair and makeup look good before going on stage. Must be available to work during Tech week and at least 5 performances, including the 90-minute call time for a total of 25-35 hours. The committee loads-in and strikes its own supplies.
Are you a quick draw with a glue gun? Do you love the thrill of a perfect thrift store find? Props include set dressing, furniture, table settings, costume accessories, various items actors carry, and various other objects used by the actors on stage. The committee buys, builds or borrows to add artistic elements to the show. This committee works during the rehearsal period and at least 5 performances including the 90-minute call time for a total of 25+ hours. The committee loads-in and strikes its own items.
Is your dream birthday present a power tool? The Set Building Committee works with the Technical Director to build the sets for the show. Carpentry skills are useful. Must be reasonably fit and able to lift, push and pull heavy objects. Close-toes shoes and proper clothing are required. The estimated time commitment is 25+ hours. Sets are assembled during load-in and disassembled during strike.
Did you love to paint-by-numbers as a kid? The Painting Committee is responsible for painting the scenery for the show. Artistic ability is not required. Committee members must reasonably fit and able to lift, push, and pull heavy objects. Some ladder climbing may be required as well. The estimated time commitment is 25+ hours. This committee loads-in and strikes its own supplies.
GA tickets go on sale this fall – school group reservations available now!
General Admission: $25
Dates: July 10 – 13, 2025
Location: Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts SecondStage, 500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041
Length: 2 hours, including 1 intermission
Recommended for ages 11 and up due to mild sexual references and adult themes.
Tickets may also be ordered through the box office:
500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041
PHONE 650-903-6000
performingarts@mvcpa.com
Box Office Hours: Wednesday-Saturday: Noon to 6pm, and one hour prior to ticketed events
Note: Additional charges apply for online orders. There are no service charges for walk-up sales.