Peninsula Youth Theatre

We had a very successful cleanup day at PYT last Saturday! Our studio and shop look better than they have all year. We had to say goodbye to a few beloved pieces (including this Tavern on the Green sign from last fall's ), but we've made lots of room for the new things coming!

Sending out a HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who helped - from our prep team who got things in a good place to DO clean up day, through everyone who helped stack and pile and sort and clean and paint. You rock!!

Register now for PYT’s Fall Studio Classes! We have classes in Improvisation, Musical Theatre, Scripted performances, Audition prep and Theatre Fundamentals! Classes are open for kids ages 4-12!

Classes begin the week of September 16th and run through the week of November 19th, except Monday classes, which end on November 25th. There is no class on October 14th, October 31st, or November 11th.

Fall registration closes at midnight on Sunday, September 8th.

Visit www.pytnet.org to register!

Catch the Pacific Cast of swimming into their opening performance TONIGHT at 6:30pm at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts! They'll also be up this Saturday at 1pm or Sunday at 3pm. Get tickets at the door 1 hour before curtain at the door, or reserve seats online via the link in our bio.

Happy opening night to the Atlantic Cast of ! Check out this sneak peek from their dress rehearsal, and see them perform tonight, July 11 at 6:30pm, Sat July 13 at 6:30pm, and Sun July 14 at 11am. Get tickets 1 hour before curtain at the door, or reserve seats online at https://pytnet.org/box-office
Thank you to our volunteer producer and photographer Lyn Flaim Healy for capturing these moments for our cast and their fans!

Stills from our Finding Nemo Judy Robe ceremony last night from our volunteer photographer Lyn Flaim Healy 📷
See all award winners and their stellar castmates bring their Big Blue World to the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts MainStage July 11-14! Get tickets at https://pytnet.org/box-office

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Tech week begins today for PYT's summer production of "Finding Nemo JR." 🌊 Come explore the big blue world with us! Performs July 11-14 on the View Center for the Performing Arts MainStage. Tickets are available at the MVCPA box office or online at https://pytnet.org/box-office

Bravo Bees!! 🐝 Several of our Spelling Bee cast members celebrated their successful show run with a pool party hosted by our technical director Rick Van Mell and his boss (wife) Sandy. Thank you Rick and Sandy for your hospitality and the delicious cake - and bravo again to our cast and crew!

Only 3 more chances to see this hilarious group of young actors in “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” - tonight at 7:30p, and tomorrow at 1p and 6:30p! Tickets available at the door 1 hour before curtain or online at https://pytnet.org/box-office

Keep an eye out for a surprise celebrity appearance during the show…

Opening night is upon us for PYT's "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"! Grab your juice boxes and come out to support our talented cast through this spelling championship of a lifetime. Performing THIS WEEKEND ONLY, June 27-30 on the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts SecondStage. Reserve tickets in advance at the link in our bio, or purchase at the door 1 hour before curtain.

MEET THE CAST OF “THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE”:
Ria is the third and final member of our Bee Staff. She is a ninth grader who has been in theatre for seven years. This is her eleventh drama production and second with PYT after her role of Chava in Fiddler on the Roof. Outside of theatre, Ria enjoys reading, crocheting, and solving puzzles. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Keep an eye on our stories this week as our Bee Staff help us look behind the curtain during our tech rehearsals!

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” performs June 27-30 on the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts SecondStage. Get tickets online now at https://pytnet.org/box-office or at the MVCPA box office!

MEET THE CAST OF “THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE”:
Sophie is our second member of the Bee Staff and thrilled to be joining the cast of PYT in her 23rd show overall! Some of her favorite past roles include Maria (The Sound of Music) and Kendra (13: The Musical) at CMTSJ, and SpongeBob (The SpongeBob Musical) and Fiona (Shrek the Musical) at Roberta Jones Jr. Theater. Outside of theater, Sophie loves listening to music and hanging out with her friends.

Keep an eye on our stories this week as our Bee Staff help us look behind the
curtain during tech rehearsals!

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” performs June 27-30 on the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts SecondStage. Get tickets now at https://pytnet.org/box-office or in-person at the MVCPA box office.

MEET THE CAST OF “THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE”:
Our first member of the Bee Staff, Ruby Lindsay, is 15 years old and is so excited to do her first show at PYT! She enjoys doing musicals, singing and spending time with her friends. Other shows she has done include Mean Girls (Cady), The Sound of Music (Liesel), and Into the Woods (The Witch). Keep an eye on our stories this week as our Bee Staff help us look behind the curtain as tech rehearsals begin!

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” performs June 27-30 on the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts SecondStage. Get tickets online now at https://pytnet.org/box-office or at the MVCPA box office!

MEET THE CAST OF "THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE":
Mitch Mahoney is the comfort counselor for this year's bee, providing consolation prizes to our eliminated spellers. Full disclosure: he was not our first choice. However, the role is part of his assigned community service. He hopes to make our spellers feel better about losing, and perhaps place misspelling words in a wider perspective.

"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" performs June 27-30 on the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts SecondStage. Get tickets now at https://pytnet.org/box-office

MEET THE CAST OF "THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE":
Vice Principal Douglas Panch of Lake Hemingway Dos Passos Junior High is a last-minute addition to the bee's staff. He will be stepping in as word pronouncer in lieu of the county superintendent. Mr. Panch says he fell into his career in education less out of love and more from his general ability and demeanor. He is open to referrals for school principal jobs anywhere they may be available.

"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" performs June 27-30 on the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts SecondStage. Get tickets now at https://pytnet.org/box-office

MEET THE CAST OF "THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE":
Olive Ostrovsky is a word lover whose favorite hobby is reading the dictionary. This is her first time participating in a spelling bee. Her mother is unable to attend the bee as she is currently travelling in India. Fortunately, Olive's Dad is able to attend, but will be arriving late due to work obligations. Ms. Ostrovsky has requested a front row seat to be reserved for him. Don't worry - there are plenty of other great seats for ticketed attendees of the bee!

"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" performs June 27-30 on the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts SecondStage. Get tickets now at https://pytnet.org/box-office

MEET THE CAST OF "THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE":
Marcy Park is new to our County, having competed in the National Spelling Bee last year as a representative of Virginia. She is a high-achieving student who has skipped two grades thus far and currently attends a local parochial school. Other than spelling, Ms. Park's many talents include piano, dance, gymnastics, guitar, martial arts, and speaking several languages including ASL.

"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" performs June 27-30 on the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts SecondStage. Get tickets now at https://pytnet.org/box-office

MEET THE CAST OF "THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE":
William Barfeè (pronounced barf-AY) made it to the finals of last year's bee but was unfortunately taken out of the competition due to an ill-timed allergic reaction. He is known on the spelling circuit for his unique and remarkable technique: spelling words out on the floor with his foot. Mr. Barfeè spends his free time participating in several scientific and marine-based hobbies.

"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" performs June 27-30 on the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts SecondStage. Get tickets now at https://pytnet.org/box-office

MEET THE CAST OF "THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE":
Leaf Coneybear was the second alternate of the Putnam Basin district bee, but is thrilled to be serving as the Basin representative for the County bee in lieu of the winner... and first runner up. Mr. Coneybear is home-schooled with his many siblings. He may have severe Attention Deficit Disorder though it only adds to his excitement of participating in this bee. However, his mother has made him wear his protective helmet to the bee.

"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" performs June 27-30 on the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts SecondStage. Get tickets now at https://pytnet.org/box-office

MEET THE CAST OF "THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE":
Logainne Schwartzandgrubenniere is the youngest contestant of the bee. She is a politically active student at her school, the Magna Magnet Grammar School. Ms. Schwartzandgrubenniere prepared for the bee by drilling words for hours a day with her two fathers, from which she takes her combined last name. She encourages all eligible voters to exercise their right in this important election year.

"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" performs June 27-30 on the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts SecondStage. Get tickets now at https://pytnet.org/box-office

MEET THE CAST OF "THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE":
Chip Tolentino, the reigning spelling champion of Putnam County, is back to clinch his second win! He is an athletic and social young man who plays as pitcher on his little league team. Spelling, baseball, and WINNING are his life. He admits he has been going through some weird changes lately, though he says they will NOT affect his performance in the bee.

"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" performs June 27-30 on the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts SecondStage. Get tickets now at https://pytnet.org/box-office

MEET THE CAST OF "THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE":
Rona Lisa Peretti, a local realtor, is back for her 9th consecutive year of hosting the Putnam County Spelling Bee. Ms. Peretti was the champion of the 3rd annual Putnam bee. As hostess, she introduces each speller, upholds protocol, and helps keep the bee running smoothly. Ms. Peretti wishes to thank our Bee sponsor, the Putnam Optometrists, for their generous support in donating the prize for this year's winner. "You gotta see us to believe us!"

"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" performs June 27-30 at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. Get tickets now at https://pytnet.org/box-office

Introducing PYT's 2024-2025 season! Read the full announcement at: https://mailchi.mp/pytnet/2024-2025-season-announcement
🪁 performing Fall 2024
🕰 performing Spring 2025
🎷 performing Summer 2025
🐇 performing Summer 2025
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PYT's 2024-2025 season titles will be announced Tuesday, May 28 at 8am! The first clues for our four musicals are included here, and keep an eye on our social media stories throughout this holiday weekend for more hints. Can you guess the titles before Tuesday? 🎭👀

Join PYT for our ⭐️world premiere⭐️ stage adaptation of "The Princess and the Pea" performing for general audiences TOMORROW 5/11 @ 11:30a & 1:30p at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts SecondStage! Tickets are $15 at the door, or secure your seats in advance at https://pytnet.org/box-office
Directed by Jen Tipton, Adapted by Karen Simpson, Photos by Lyn Healy.

Early bird registration for PYT's "Finding Nemo JR." ends this Saturday, 4/20! Auditions are May 4-5 at PYT Studios or via video submission. Rehearsals begin May 13, and performances run July 11-14. Register now and save $30 on main cast registrations (ages 8-15) at https://pytnet.org/auditions
(Also only 2 spots left for Young Performers ages 5-7!)

Auditions Looking for a monologue for auditions? The PYT monologue binder is available at the children’s reference desk of the Mountain View Public Library! You can use it at the library during normal library business hours.

Don't miss the mystifying talents of our special 4-legged cast member of "The Talented Clementine", performing for general audiences TOMORROW, 4/13 @ 11:30a & 1:30p at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $15 at the door, or skip the line and order ahead at https://pytnet.org/box-office
Directed and adapted by Karen Simpson. Photo (and pupper) thanks to Shiboune Thill.

Love a good talent show? Then you'll love the cooky talents of our cast in PYT's adaptation of "The Talented Clementine", performing for general audiences TOMORROW, 4/13 @ 11:30a & 1:30p at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $15 at the door, or skip the line and order at https://pytnet.org/box-office
Directed and adapted by Karen Simpson. Photos by Shiboune Thill.

Join PYT on April 13 for a stage adaptation of the book "The Talented Clementine" by Sara Pennypacker! Clementine does N-O-T want to be in her class talent show because she doesn’t think she has a talent to share. She tries all of the talents her neighbor Margaret isn’t doing. Will she find the perfect act before she has to miss the show?

"The Talented Clementine" performs for general audiences Saturday, April 13 @ 11:30 & 1:30 at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $15 at the door, or skip the line and order in advance at https://pytnet.org/box-office

The Talented Clementine Clementine does N-O-T want to be in her class talent show, because she doesn’t think she has a talent to share. She tries all of the talents her neighbor Margaret isn’t doing – will she find the perfect act before she has to miss the show? The Talented Clementine was adapted by Karen Simpson f...

LAST CALL for Spelling Bee audition signups! Actors entering grades 9+ in Fall 2024 are invited to audition for "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" this Saturday, March 23. For more info and to register, head to: https://pytnet.org/boxoffice/the-25th-annual-putnam-county-spelling-bee/