It is with great sadness that I have to announce the closing of Classic Youth Theatre. We did our best to launch the program in its new space, but I’m afraid the funds needed to keep it going just haven’t been generated. There is a small core of very devoted individuals, whose service to the theater has been instrumental in keeping it alive all these years. You are my heroes. Without you- nothing could have been accomplished. I will be storing the bulk of the theater’s more valuable accessories here in the house for about a year in the chance that free space becomes available.

Thank you for your support

Loralie

For tickets to all performances, please call (858)794-9447.

Here is our schedule of benefit events during the month of June:

June 10th and 11th

Stogie Kenyatta: “The World is My Home – The Life of Paul Robeson”

“Using Theater as a vehicle for Social change.

Stogie Kenyatta brings a unique interpretation to the stage, where he
majestically captures the essence of Paul Robeson. Portraying 10 characters,
he chronologically takes us through the life of history’s first Black
Renaissance man & one of America’s most complex, brilliant citizens.

Magnificently performed without intermission, with props, several wardrobe
changes & an inspiring finger-snapping Jazz, Bebop, Gospel, Big band
soundtrack. The play opens as Robeson’s father, a 15-year-old runaway slave,
rides the Underground Railroad to freedom. As laugh-out-loud funny &
entertaining as it is educational.”

Tickets $15 in advance; $20 at the door; $5 children

8:00 p.m. curtain

June 17th

Todd Day Wait

“Stories of folk, raw feelin’ blues, simple country, everything gospel,
kickin’ rock, being yourself through reggae, the realness of jam, a
different look through psychedelic and body-movin’ music through Memphis
soul and New Orleans funk. Look inside yourself, you will find everything you
need to know.”

Tickets $8 in advance; $10 at the door

Todd goes on at 8:00 p.m.

June 18th

The Art of Silent War + Guests

“The Art of Silent War formed in San Diego when guitarist Danny Ortega and
singer/songwriter Stephanie Nesbitt decided they wanted a music project that
allowed them to be creative and put together a driving force of songs that
were catchy, fun, and ready for the radio.

With a mixed sound that could relate to bands such as Paramore and artists
such as Eisley, The Art of Silent War is all about the creative force behind
music and how to gently walk that fine line between expression and
marketability. They’re talented at their craft, well versed in music, and
have a passion that shows in their stage performances.”

Joined by artists who will have their artwork for sale at the event:

Ahmet Ustunel

Carey Soghomonian

Gabriel Trujillo

Jeremy Merrill

Tickets $8 in advance; $10 at the door

Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

June 25th

Prairie Tenor String Band

“Raw, honest, and from the gut, the Prairie Tenor String Band is an echo of a
time before the mass commercialization of music, when music was not in the
hands of corporate executives, but in the hearts of common people. With a
repertoire of old-time favorites, folk melodies, and working-class anthems,
this string band is sure to get your spirits high and your feet on the floor.”

Tickets $7

Band goes on at 8:00 p.m.

Directions to The Black Zebra 101 (home of Classic Youth Theatre):

Take Lomas Santa Fe off the 5 and go west

Go left on the 101

We’re halfway down the block behind Beachy Toes and The UPS Store

(Look for the CVS on the right; we’re just north of the CVS)

There will also be a performance at the Theatre, 263 S. HWY 101, Solana Beach, at 7 pm on Friday December 17th.

We will be doing a matinée performance at the Elks Lodge in Cardiff, 1393 Windsor Drive, at 2pm on Sunday December 12th.

Our show will include…

Adriana singing Mary’s Song by Taylor Swift
Adventure for Santa – An original skit by Leah McManus and Emmy Harrah
Cassi Mack Sings Christmas Carols
The Mack Boys singing Australian Jingle Bells
Gaetano Irrera singing Doofenshmertz
Brian & Loralie doing Scenes from Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead

And Featuring…

Jeremy Price and his Blues Guitar

Please join us for this special community event! Even if you can’t attend the show, just buying a ticket helps to support the Theatre!

Thanks in advance for your support!

The Barnes & Noble Book Fair is on Thursday!

Performing Selected Scenes from our upcoming production of The Strange Case of  Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde

When: Thursday October 21^st, 6-8pm

Where: Barnes & Noble, 1040 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA

Please join us for this important Fund Raiser! The Theatre receives 20% on all  sales when “Classic Youth Theatre” is mentioned at checkout from 9 am to 10pm.

If you can’t come to the Book Fair, you can still support the Theatre by shopping online from 10/21 – 10/26 by visiting www.bn.com/bookfairs and entering 10325868 at checkout.

Thanks for your support!

This Program is sponsored in part by:

The City of Encinitas and the Mizel Family Foundation

The entire community is welcome and to tell you a bit more about this incredible endeavor…

Classic Youth Theatre, Inc. (CYTI) is opening an arts studio and performance arts space for its tuition-free youth theatre company and the community.  Art classes, workshops for sewing, acting, and paper mache, and CYTI rehearsals will all be held in the space.  Art from local artists will also be showcased in the studio and will be available for retail sale. This Grand Opening/ community fund raiser is a long time in the making for CYTI. The program has survived for years mostly on donated rehearsal space and this is a huge step in growing the program.  Please stop by for some treats and trinkets. The actors will be on hand to tell you about their upcoming show, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde!

Artist Loralie McGill will be doing a FREE paper mache workshop at 11 am.  Artist Cassi Mack will be doing a FREE drawing lesson at 12 pm.  Open rehearsal! See the children work on the upcoming production of Jekyll and Hyde from 1-3 pm. Rachel Dovsky will be singing at 3 pm, a real treat you don’t want to miss!  Yes, there will face painting for children, balloons, and food available.
Our Grand Opening will also have on display and for sale the artwork of local artists.  Some of the artists with work on display include Susan Gumm (Painter), Norm Daniels (Painter), Wendy Starling (Painter/Poet), Connie Govier (Glass Artist), Cindy Mcquade Blown (Glass Artist), Katie Rose Murphy (Artist/Poet), Loraine Inglis (Bead Weaver), and more….

We hope to see you there!  Thank you!

Classic Youth Theatre will be holding a 5 day Directors Workshop: Cost $85

You do not have to take the workshop in order to audition. There are no audition requirements. Youths wishing to audition (ages 8-18) will be asked to do a cold reading from the play. There is no cost to participate in the production.

To sign up for the workshop call Loralie at 760-632-9447 or pay for the workshop through PayPal at www.classicyouththeatre.org

You can check out their website at www.innovativebodyscience.com

Delaney Hulshof as Joan.
Lucas Vilicich as Charlie.
Megan McEldowney as Dunois, D’estivet.
Dalton Woods as The Inquisitor, Robert, Blue Beard.
Kaden Strong as The Archbishop.
Bryce Ayers as Polly.
Steven Dominguez as Executioner.
Gabrielle Garruto as Ladvenu.
Gaetano Irrera as Gentleman, Page Inquisition, Page River, Page Court, and Steward.
Taylor Gates as Courcelles.
Kara Gates as The Soldier.
Kevyn Mesa as Lattire.
Chloe Sherman as the Chaplin (de Stogumber).
Alondra Diaz as Cauchon.
Alexander Keyon as Warwick.
Jordan Clark as La Tremouille.
Vanessa Lee as The Duchess.

Assistant Directors
Dalton Woods
Vanessa Lee
Brenda Diaz

Backstage
Dalton Woods
Vanessa Lee
Kevyn Mesa
Gaetano Irrera
Brenda Diaz

At the moment, we are short of four actors for our next production “Saint Joan.” If you are interested in participating in the play, please notify Loralie McGill (director) for more information.

She can be reached at (760) 730-9447 or director@classicyouththeatre.org