News & Notes
PYT Introduces the Judy Robe!
May 17th, 2018
Recently, Actors’ Equity Association—the labor union that represents professional actors—announced that they will be renaming the Gypsy Robe ceremony this fall. The announcement has shaken the theatre community as the Gypsy Robe has been an important and beloved tradition for the better part of a century. Spotlight asked Loryn Hatten, PYT’s Producing Artistic Director to […]
Why Kids Do Theatre Part 2: A Boy’s Perspective
February 6th, 2018
We know there are some great reasons on why kids should do theatre such as it builds confidence, teaches empathy, it’s creative, and it exposes kids to literature and history – just to name a few. Recently Spotlight interviewed several Peninsula Youth Theatre (PYT) male performers and asked them about their experiences in theatre. Here’s […]
Why Kids Do Theatre Part 1: A Boy’s Perspective
January 29th, 2018
We know there are some great reasons on why kids should do theatre such as it builds confidence, teaches empathy, it’s creative, and it exposes kids to literature and history – just to name a few. Recently Spotlight interviewed several Peninsula Youth Theatre (PYT) male performers and asked them about their experiences in theatre! Introducing Yonatan […]
A Theatre Dictionary for Newcomers
May 30th, 2017
Guest blogger Samantha Belding has been participating in Center Stage PYT shows since 2015 (Les Miserables). She has written a PYT theatre dictionary to help newcomers understand the “theatre lingo.” Theatre Dictionary You’ll never find a real theatre person who spells theatre, “theater” Casts: The two groups of actors that perform in the show. For […]
Auditioning – What It’s Like “In The Room Where It Happens”
May 9th, 2017
Spotlight welcomes guest blogger and current PYT actress Samantha Belding! Hi! My name is Samantha Belding and I have been participating in Peninsula Youth Theatre musicals since the production of Les Miserables in 2015. PYT is such a fun and welcoming place for new actors. Everyone has always been kind and helpful but there are […]
Spotlight On The Serial Stitchers!
December 12th, 2016
One of the best things about the Peninsula Youth Theatre is their dedicated group of volunteers, and there cannot be a more dedicated group than the Serial Stitchers. The Serial Stitchers (formally named after working on Sweeney Todd) spend hundreds of hours sewing costumes for each and every PYT Main Stage show. Their fearless leader, […]
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