FYT Season https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season Sun, 24 Apr 2016 12:55:20 +0000 Joomla! - Open Source Content Management en-gb [email protected] (Flint Youth Theatre) Huck Finn - LTT https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/learning-through-theatre/huck-finn https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/learning-through-theatre/huck-finn

MainStage

Travel down the Mississippi with Huck and Jim as they find home in their friendship with each other.
 
“Just because you’re taught that something’s right and everyone believes it’s right, it don’t make it right.” 
 
Adabted by Greg Banks
Directed by Janet Haley
Recommended for grades 3 and up
 
 
Learning Through Theatre School Performances
     Thursday, February 25, 10:00am & 12:15pm
     Friday, February 26, 10:00am & 12:15pm
     Thursday, March 3, 10:00am & 12:15pm 
     Friday, March 4, 10:00am & 12:15pm
 
Huck Finn Is Sponsored by Charles Stewart Harding Foundation
 
]]> [email protected] (Super User) FYT Season Fri, 12 Jun 2015 14:36:39 +0000 The Wizard of Oz - LTT https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/learning-through-theatre/the-wizard-of-oz https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/learning-through-theatre/the-wizard-of-oz

MainStage

2013’s breakout hit is back by popular demand.  Follow Dorothy on her trip to Oz and back, and learn along with her that there truly is “no place like home.”
 
“A heart is not judged by how much you love;
but by how much you are loved by others”
 
By L. Frank Baum
With music and lyrics from the MGM motion picture score by
Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg
Directed by Lynn Lammers 
Recommend for grades 1 and up
 
 
Learning Through Theatre School Performances
     Thursday, December 10, 10:00am & 12:15pm
     Friday, December 11, 10:00am & 12:15pm
     Thursday, December 17, 10:00am & 12:15pm
     Friday, December 18, 10:00am & 12:15pm
 
The Wizard of Oz is sponsored by The Whiting Foundation
 
]]> [email protected] (Super User) FYT Season Fri, 12 Jun 2015 14:35:33 +0000 The Most (Blank) City in America - LTT https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/learning-through-theatre/the-most-blank-city-in-america https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/learning-through-theatre/the-most-blank-city-in-america

MainStage

We are defined by the stories we tell each other about ourselves, so join FYT in redefining what it means to call Flint Home.
 
What’s in a name?
“Vehicle City”
“Murder Capital”
“Comeback”
 
By Andrew Morton
Directed by Jeremy Winchester
Recommended for grades 6 and up
 
 
Learning Through Theatre School Performances
     Thursday, April 21, 10:00am & 12:15pm
     Friday, April 22, 10:00am & 12:15pm
     Thursday, April 28, 10:00am & 12:15pm
     Friday, April 29, 10:00am & 12:15pm
 
The Most (Blank) City in America is sponsored by Tom Glasscock and Helen Bas, William Hentgen, Lindsay Pearson, Ron and Cathy Prevett, Dr. Erick and Gloria Vanduyne and Shelia Zorn.
 
]]> [email protected] (Super User) FYT Season Fri, 12 Jun 2015 14:37:17 +0000 Little Women - LTT https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/learning-through-theatre/little-women https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/learning-through-theatre/little-women MainStage
Louisa May Alcott’s timeless tale of the March girls, and their bravery in holding home together during the Civil War.
 
“I've got the key to my castle in the air, but whether I can unlock the door remains to be seen.” 

Adapted by Marisha Chamberlain
Directed by Carolyn M. Gillespie
Recommend for grades 4 and up

 
Learning Through Theatre School Performances
     Thursday, October 15, 10am & 12:15pm
     Friday, October 16, 10am & 12:15pm
     Thursday, October 22, 10am & 12:15pm
     Friday, October 23, 10am & 12:15pm
 
Little Women is sponsored by Olivia Maynard, Olof Karlstrom and The Ann D. Elgood Fund of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint
 
]]> [email protected] (Super User) FYT Season Fri, 12 Jun 2015 14:34:01 +0000 Go, Dog. GO! - LTT https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/learning-through-theatre/go-dog-go https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/learning-through-theatre/go-dog-go FirstStage

P.D. Eastman’s classic children’s book comes to life on stage in an exploration of movement, color and space. The dogs delve into life with gusto, creating a visual spectacle for the audience to enjoy. They snorkel. They ride a ferris wheel. They sing and dance and climb trees! This is a rollicking free-for-all is a world of doggy fun.

Adapted By P.D. Eastman
Directed by Samuel J. Richardson
Recommend for grades Pre-K and up

Bower Theatre

Learning Through Theatre School Performances
Tuesday, May 10, 10:00am & 12:00pm
Wednesday, May 11, 10:00am & 12:00pm
Thursday, May 12, 10:00am & 12:00pm
Friday, May 13, 10:00am & 12:00pm

FirstStage is Sponsored by Dr. Venkat and Dr. Rama Rao

]]> [email protected] (Super User) FYT Season Fri, 12 Jun 2015 14:33:31 +0000 Chicken Dance - LTT https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/learning-through-theatre/chicken-dance https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/learning-through-theatre/chicken-dance FirstStage

Marge and Lola are two feisty barnyard chickens on a mission: to win the barnyard talent contest. They’re hearts are set on the first place prize of tickets to see the great Elvis Poultry in concert! But first they must face tough competition against a flock of very talented and overly confident ducks. Tammi Sauer’s award-winning book takes stage in this new rock’n’roll musical.

An ArtsPower USA Touring Production
Recommend for grades Pre-K and up

Bower Theatre

Learning Through Theatre School Performances
     Tuesday, March 29, 10:00am & 12:00pm
     Wednesday, March 30, 10:00am & 12:00pm
     Thursday, March 31, 10:00am & 12:00pm
     Friday, April 1, 10:00am & 12:00pm

FirstStage is Sponsored by Dr. Venkat and Dr. Rama Rao

Click to view the Educational Performance Guide HERE

]]> [email protected] (Super User) FYT Season Fri, 12 Jun 2015 14:32:04 +0000 The Monster Who Ate My Peas - LTT https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/learning-through-theatre/the-monster-who-ate-my-peas https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/learning-through-theatre/the-monster-who-ate-my-peas FirstStage

The battle over peas and will power is on! A musical version of Danny Schnitzlein’s award-winning book tells the funny and poignant story of a young boy who doesn’t want to eat his peas. He tries to make a deal with a monster to eat the peas, but, when the monster raises the stakes, will the boys make the difficult decision to face his own fears?

An ArtsPower USA Touring Production
Recommend for grades Pre-K and up

Bower Theatre

Learning Through Theatre School Performances
     Tuesday, January 26, 10:00am & 12:00pm
     Wednesday, January 27, 10:00am & 12:00pm
     Thursday, January 28, 10:00am & 12:00pm
     Friday, January 29, 10:00am & 12:00pm

FirstStage is Sponsored by Dr. Venkat and Dr. Rama Rao

Click to view the Educational Performance Guide HERE

]]> [email protected] (Super User) FYT Season Fri, 12 Jun 2015 14:31:12 +0000 Madeline and the Bad Hat - LTT https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/learning-through-theatre/madeline-and-the-bad-hat https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/learning-through-theatre/madeline-and-the-bad-hat FirstStage
This amusing tale traces the adventures of the much loved Madeline. This precocious young girl starts off on the wrong foot with a mischievous new neighbor, but comes to learns that first impressions aren’t everything. Ludwig Bemelmans’ popular Parisian bursts onto the stage accompanied by a beautiful musical score and signature wit. 
An ArtsPower USA Touring Production
Recommend for grades Pre-K and up

Bower Theatre

Learning Through Theatre School Performances
     Tuesday, November 10, 10:00am & 12:00pm
     Wednesday, November 11, 10:00am & 12:00pm
     Thrusday, November 12, 10:00am & 12:00pm
     Friday, November 13, 10:00am & 12:00pm

FirstStage is Sponsored by Dr. Venkat and Dr. Rama Rao

Click to view the Educational Performance Guide HERE

]]> [email protected] (Super User) FYT Season Fri, 12 Jun 2015 14:28:30 +0000 Auditions https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/auditions https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/auditions Auditions for student roles are open to students in grades 7 through 12. Please call to confirm date and time one week prior to the audition; the audition schedule is subject to change. For more information about auditions for adult roles, please call 810.237.1530.
 
2016 SUMMERSTAGE
A fun-filled summer festical of plays for both very young children and older audiences. 
 
Stuart Little & The Tempest
Student Auditions: Tuesday, May10, 6pm - 9:30pm
Call-backs:
Wednesday, May 11, 6pm - 9:30pm
Rehearsals:
Mondays-Fridays, 1pm - 3:30pm, 4pm - 6:30pm
Beginning July 11
Performances: August 11 - August 21
 
2016-17 MainStage
Imaginative, daring and insightful, these main-stage plays for all audiences are drawn for literature, folklore, fantasy, history and social issues. 
 
The Jungle Book
Student Auditions: Tuesday, August 16, 6pm - 9:30pm
Call-backs: Wednesday, August 17, 6pm - 9:30pm
Rehearsals:
Mondays-Fridays, 6pm - 9:30pm
Beginning September 6
Performances:
October 8 - October 23

 

Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka
Student Auditions: Tuesday, October 11, 6pm - 9:30pm
Call-backs: Wednesday, October 12, 6pm - 9:30pm
Rehearsals:
Mondays-Fridays, 6pm - 9:30pm
Beginning October 24
Performances: December 3 - 18

 

The Watsons Go To Birmingham, 1963
Student Auditions: Tuesday, December 13, 6pm - 9:30pm
Call-backs: Wednesday, December 14, 6pm - 9:30pm
Rehearsals:
Mondays-Fridays, 6pm - 9:30pm
Beginning January 9
Performances: February 11 - February 26

 

Together
Student Auditions: Tuesday, March 7, 6pm - 9:30pm
Call-backs: Wednesday, March 8, 6pm - 9:30pm
Rehearsals:
Mondays-Fridays, 6pm - 9:30pm
Beginning March 20
Performances: April 22 - May 7
]]> [email protected] (Super User) FYT Season Tue, 14 Apr 2015 17:26:33 +0000 Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/summer-stage/cat-in-the-hat https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/summer-stage/cat-in-the-hat SummerStage
Dr. Seuss’ classic story brought to vibrant life in this delightful new adaptation.
 
“We looked!
Then we saw him step in on the mat!
We looked!
And we saw him!
The Cat in the Hat!”

By Dr. Seuss
Adapted by Katie Mitchell
Directed by Samuel J. Richardson
Recommended for ages 3 and up
 
 
Thursday, August 13, 2pm
Saturday, August 15, 7pm
Sunday, August 16, 2pm
Wednesday, August 19, 2pm
Friday, August 21, 7pm
Saturday, August 22, 2pm
 
Dr. Seuss' The Cat In The Hat is sponsored by Howard and Rita Shand
 
 
 

The Cat in the Hat Cast

Alyssa Banister - Kitten*
Bret Beaudry - Cat
Paige Benner - Thing 1*
Kenneth Brown - Kitten
Sam Carter - Kitten*
Alazsha Donerson - Kitten*
Elsa Harchick - Mother
Macey Henry - Kitten*
Jadah Kirkland - Thing 2*
Macy Mortimer - Kitten*
Bary Lehr - Fish
Danny Osborne - Kitten*
Kate Spademan - Sally*
Enrique Vargas - Boy*
Leo Williams - Kitten*

The Cat in the Hat Crew

Jewel Brown - Rehearsal Assistant, Deck Hand, Fly Operator*
Teisa Chima - Usher*
Sandy Doll - Deck Hand, Fly Operator*
Leah Dunlap - Usher*
David A. Guster - Sound Operator*
Anastasia Kondrashin - Usher*
George Lieber - Sound Operator*
Jennifer Lynn - Props*
Mack Marshall - Usher*
Layla Meillier - Usher*
Quinlan Olsen - Light Operator*
 
*FYT Student
 
 
 
   

 

]]> [email protected] (Super User) FYT Season Fri, 20 Feb 2015 18:49:44 +0000 Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/off-the-press/who-s-afraid-of-virginia-woolf https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/off-the-press/who-s-afraid-of-virginia-woolf Off The Press

George and his wife, Martha, have just returned home, drunk from a Saturday night party. Martha announces that she has invited a young professor and his new bride to stop by for a nightcap. When they arrive, the drinks flow and inhibitions melt. It becomes clear that Martha is determined to seduce the young professor, and George couldn't care less. But underneath the edgy banter between both couples, lurks a tragedy at the heart of George and Martha’s despair. In the end, the mystery in which they have taken refuge is exposed, once and for all revealing the degrading mess they have made of their lives.

"A multi-award-winning play and signature work of one of America’s best regarded playwrights, Edward Albee’s marital-warfare masterwork remains in a class of its own.” – The Hollywood Reporter

By Edward Albee
Recommended for adult and older teens 

Elgood Theatre

Sunday, May 15, 4pm

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is sponsored by Sheila Zorn

]]> [email protected] (Super User) FYT Season Fri, 20 Feb 2015 15:43:52 +0000 Rapture, Blister, Burn https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/off-the-press/rapture-blister-burn https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/off-the-press/rapture-blister-burn Off The Press

After grad school, Catherine and Gwen chose polar opposite paths. Catherine built a career as a rockstar academic, while Gwen built a home with her husband and children. Decades later, unfulfilled in polar opposite ways, each woman covets the other's life, commencing a dangerous game of musical chairs—the prize being Gwen's husband. With searing insight and trademark wit, this comedy is an unflinching look at gender politics in the wake of 20th-century feminist ideals. 

"There's nothing more enjoyable than watching super-smart characters make exceedingly dumb decisions…an almost unbelievable chain of sometimes comic, mostly tragic events…Thoughtful, funny…One of the top ten plays of 2012." —Entertainment Weekly.

By Gina Gionfriddo
Recommended for adults and older teens

Elgood Theatre

Sunday, March 20, 4pm

Rapture, Blister, Burn is sponsored by William and Kathleen Duso

]]> [email protected] (Super User) FYT Season Fri, 20 Feb 2015 15:43:33 +0000 Detroit '67 https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/off-the-press/detroit-67 https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/off-the-press/detroit-67 Off The Press

Chelle and her brother Lank are making ends meet by turning the basement on their Detroit home into an after-hours joint. It’s 1967 and the sounds of Motown set the mood. But when a mysterious woman finds her way into their lives, the siblings clash over much more than the family business. As their pentup feelings erupt, so does their city, and they find themselves caught in the middle of the '67 riots. 

“You feel the pulse and vibrations of her (Dominique Morisseau) characters, all working-class sheroes and heroes, as they navigate, in their space and time (with humor, with sadness), the chaos pounding the smoke-stained windows of their basement after-hours spot.” – The Huffington Post

By Dominique Morisseau
Recommended for adults to older teens

Elgood Theatre 

Sunday, February 7, 4pm

Detroit '67 is sponsored by Dr. Daniel and Donna Anbe

]]> [email protected] (Super User) FYT Season Fri, 20 Feb 2015 15:43:26 +0000 Shipwrecked! An Entertainment: The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/off-the-press/shipwrecked https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/off-the-press/shipwrecked Off The Press

The adventurous Louis de Rougemont invites you to hear his amazing story of bravery, survival and celebrity that left nineteenth-century England spellbound. Dare to be whisked away in a story of the high seas, populated by exotic islanders, flying wombats, giant sea turtles and a monstrous man-eating octopus.

"The audience is left to judge whether he is an inspirational figure touched by imaginative genius or a mere con man. We can also consider the possibility that the hero of this true story based on an untrue story is a little of each." —The New York Times

By Donald Margulies
Recommended for adults and older teens

Elgood Theatre

Sunday, November 8, 4pm

Shipwrecked is Sponsored by Robert and Paula Bottinelli

]]> [email protected] (Super User) FYT Season Fri, 20 Feb 2015 15:43:16 +0000 Off The Press https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/off-the-press https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/off-the-press Presented for adults and older teens, these staged reading of the latest plays from Broadway and American Regional Theatre are followed by a talk-back with the performers and light refreshments.

Off The Press is sponsored by Fandangles’

Shipwrecked! An Entertainment: The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (As Told by Himself)

By Donald Margulies
Recommended for adults and older teens.

Elgood Theatre

November 8, 4pm

Detroit '67

By Dominique Morisseau
Recommended for adults and older teens

Elgood Theatre

February 7, 4pm

Rapture, Blister, Burn 

By Gina Gionfriddo
Recommended for adults and older teens

Elgood Theatre     

March 20, 4pm

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

By Edward Albee
Recommended for adults and older teens

Elgood Theatre

May 15, 4pm

]]> [email protected] (Super User) FYT Season Fri, 20 Feb 2015 15:43:07 +0000 Learning Through Theatre https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/learning-through-theatre https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/learning-through-theatre For school groups and their teachers, these matinees bridge the gap between theatre and the classroom. To book a show for your school or get a Learning Throught Theatre brochure, call FYT at 810.237.1530

The Most (Blank) City in America

Learning Through Theatre School Performances
     Thursday, April 21, 10:00am & 12:15pm
     Friday, April 22, 10:00am & 12:15pm
     Thursday, April 28, 10:00am & 12:15pm
     Friday, April 29, 10:00am & 12:15pm
 
By Andrew Morton
Directed by Jeremy Winchester
Recommended for grades 6 and up
 

Go, Dog. Go!

Learning Through Theatre School Performances
Tuesday, May 10, 10:00am & 12:00pm
Wednesday, May 11, 10:00am & 12:00pm
Thursday, May 12, 10:00am & 12:00pm
Friday, May 13, 10:00am & 12:00pm
 
Adapted by Roald Dahl
Directed by Samuel J. Richardson
Recommended for grades Pre-K and up
 
 
Learning Through Theatre School Performances
     Thursday, October 15, 10am & 12:15pm
     Friday, October 16, 10am & 12:15pm
     Thursday, October 22, 10am & 12:15pm
     Friday, October 23, 10am & 12:15pm
 
Adapted by Marisha Chamberlain
Directed by Carolyn M. Gillespie
Recommended for grades 4 and up
 
 

Madeline and the Bad Hat

Learning Through Theatre School Performances
     Tuesday, November 10, 10:00am & 12:00pm
     Wednesday, November 11, 10:00am & 12:00pm
     Thrusday, November 12, 10:00am & 12:00pm
     Friday, November 13, 10:00am & 12:00pm
 
Adapted by Roald Dahl
Directed by Samuel J. Richardson
Recommended for grades Pre-K and up
 

The Wizard of Oz

Learning Through Theatre School Performances
     Thursday, December 10, 10:00am & 12:15pm
     Friday, December 11, 10:00am & 12:15pm
     Thursday, December 17, 10:00am & 12:15pm
     Friday, December 18, 10:00am & 12:15pm
 
By L. Frank Baum
With music and lyrics from the MGM motion picture score by
Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg
Directed by Lynn Lammers 
Recommended for grades 1 and up
 
 

The Monster Who Ate My Peas

Learning Through Theatre School Performances
     Tuesday, January 26, 10:00am & 12:00pm
     Wednesday, January 27, 10:00am & 12:00pm
     Thursday, January 28, 10:00am & 12:00pm
     Friday, January 29, 10:00am & 12:00pm
 
Adapted by Roald Dahl
Directed by Samuel J. Richardson
Recommended for grades Pre-K and up
 

Huck Finn

Learning Through Theatre School Performances
     Thursday, February 25, 10:00am & 12:15pm
     Friday, February 26, 10:00am & 12:15pm
     Thursday, March 3, 10:00am & 12:15pm 
     Friday, March 4, 10:00am & 12:15pm
 
Adabted by Greg Banks
Directed by Janet Haley
Recommended for ages 10 and up
 

Chicken Dance

Learning Through Theatre School Performances
     Tuesday, March 29, 10:00am & 12:00pm
     Wednesday, March 30, 10:00am & 12:00pm
     Thursday, March 31, 10:00am & 12:00pm
     Friday, April 1, 10:00am & 12:00pm
 
Adapted by Roald Dahl
Directed by Samuel J. Richardson
Recommended for grades Pre-K and up
 
]]> [email protected] (Super User) FYT Season Fri, 20 Feb 2015 15:42:48 +0000 A Midsummer's Night Dream https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/summer-stage/midsummer-s-night-dream https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/summer-stage/midsummer-s-night-dream SummerStage
Shakespeare’s great comedy about love and nature, magic and mortals. 
 
“The course of true love never did run smooth.”
 
By William Shakespeare
Adapted and Directed by Jeremy Winchester
Recommended for ages 12 and up
 
 
Friday, August 14, 7pm
Saturday, August 15, 2pm
Thursday, August 20, 2pm
Friday, August 21, 2pm
Saturday, August 22, 7pm
Sunday, August 23, 2pm

A Midsummer Night’s Dream is sponsored by Howard and Rita Shand

A Midsummer Night’s Dream Cast

Deirdre Baker - Hippolyta/Titania
LaTroy Childress - Robin Starveling
Teisa Chima - Cobweb*
Matt Coggins - Francis Flute
Sandy Doll - Mustardseed*
Leah Dunlap - Moth*
Victor Galea - Musician
Dan Gerics - Egeus/Puck
Mark Gmazel - Nick Bottom 
Anthony Guest - Theseus/Oberon AEA 
David A. Guster - Demetrius* 
Chazz Irwin - Snug
Anastasia Kondrashin - Peaseblossom*
George Lieber - Lysander* 
Jennifer Lynn - Helena
Mack Marshall - Marigold*
Layla Meillier - Hermia*
Marwan Prince - Tom Snout
Brittany Reed - Quince

 

A Midsummer Night’s Dream Crew

Alyssa Banister - Sound Operator* 
Paige Benner - Wardrobe* 
Jewel Brown - Usher* 
Sam Carter - Props*
Alazsha Donerson - Wardrobe* 
Macey Henry - Light Operator*
Jadah Kirkland - Usher*
Macy Mortimer - Usher*
Quinlan Olsen - Deck hand*
Danny Osborne - Usher*
Kate Spademan - Usher*
Enrique Vargas - Usher*
Leo Williams - Props*

*FYT Student

 

 

 

 

]]> [email protected] (Super User) FYT Season Fri, 20 Feb 2015 15:42:35 +0000 SummerStage https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/summer-stage https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/summer-stage A fun-filled summer festival of plays for both very young children and older audiences.

Dr. Seuss's The Cat In The Hat

By Dr. Seuss
Directed by Samuel J. Richardson
Recommended for ages 3 and up

Bower Theatre

    Thursday      August 13      2pm
    Saturday       August 15     7pm
    Sunday         August 16     2pm 
    Wednesday   August 19     2pm
    Friday           August 21     7pm
    Saturday       August 22     2pm

The Cat In The Hat is sponsored by Howard and Rita Shand

A MidSummer Night’s Dream

By William Shakespeare
Adapted & Directed by Jeremy Winchester 
Recommended for ages 12 and up

    Friday         August 14     7pm
    Saturday     August 15     2pm
    Thursday     August 20    2pm 
    Friday         August 21     2pm
    Saturday     August 22     7pm
    Sunday       August 23     2pm

A Midsummer Night’s Dream is sponsored by Howard and Rita Shand

]]> [email protected] (Super User) FYT Season Fri, 20 Feb 2015 15:40:57 +0000 Go, Dog. GO! https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/first-stage/go-dog-go https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/first-stage/go-dog-go FirstStage

P.D. Eastman’s classic children’s book comes to life on stage in an exploration of movement, color and space. The dogs delve into life with gusto, creating a visual spectacle for the audience to enjoy. They snorkel. They ride a ferris wheel. They sing and dance and climb trees! This is a rollicking free-for-all is a world of doggy fun.

Adapted by P.D. Eastman
Directed by Samuel J. Richardson
Recommended for ages 3 and up

Friday, May 13, 7pm
Saturday, May 14, 2pm
FirstStage is sponsored by Dr. Venkat and Dr. Rama Rao
]]> [email protected] (Super User) FYT Season Fri, 20 Feb 2015 15:40:45 +0000 Chicken Dance https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/first-stage/chicken-dance https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/first-stage/chicken-dance FirstStage

Marge and Lola are two feisty barnyard chickens on a mission: to win the barnyard talent contest. They’re hearts are set on the first place prize of tickets to see the great Elvis Poultry in concert! But first they must face tough competition against a flock of very talented and overly confident ducks. Tammi Sauer’s award-winning book takes stage in this new rock’n’roll musical.

By Tammi Sauer
Recommended for ages 3 and up

Bower Theatre

Friday, April 1, 7pm
Saturday, April 2, 2pm

FirstStage is sponsored by Dr. Venkat and Dr. Rama Rao

]]> [email protected] (Super User) FYT Season Fri, 20 Feb 2015 15:40:31 +0000 The Monster Who Ate My Peas https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/first-stage/the-monster-who-ate-my-peas https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/first-stage/the-monster-who-ate-my-peas FirstStage

The battle over peas and will power is on! A musical version of Danny Schnitzlein’s award-winning book tells the funny and poignant story of a young boy who doesn’t want to eat his peas. He tries to make a deal with a monster to eat the peas, but, when the monster raises the stakes, will the boys make the difficult decision to face his own fears?

By Danny Schnitzlein
Recommended for ages 3 and up

Bower Theatre

Friday, January 29, 7pm
Saturday, January 30, 2pm

First Stage is sponsored by Dr. Venkat and Dr. Rama Rao

]]> [email protected] (Super User) FYT Season Fri, 20 Feb 2015 15:40:17 +0000 Madeline and the Bad Hat https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/first-stage/madeline-and-the-bad-hat https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/first-stage/madeline-and-the-bad-hat FirstStage
This amusing tale traces the adventures of the much loved Madeline. This precocious young girl starts off on the wrong foot with a mischievous new neighbor, but comes to learns that first impressions aren’t everything. Ludwig Bemelmans’ popular Parisian bursts onto the stage accompanied by a beautiful musical score and signature wit. 
By Ludwig Bemelmans
Recommended for ages 3 and up
Friday, November 13, 7pm
Satruday, November 14, 2pm
FirstStage is sponsored by Dr. Venkat and Dr. Rama Rao
]]> [email protected] (Super User) FYT Season Fri, 20 Feb 2015 15:40:01 +0000 FirstStage https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/first-stage https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/first-stage Building a lasting memory by introducing the young children in your life to the wonder and magic of live theatre. Tailored for children age three and up and their families, this series is a great first step in a life-long journey of celebrating the arts. 

FirstStage is Sponsored by Dr. Venkat and Dr. Rama Rao

Madeline and the Bad Hat

By Ludwig Bemelmans
Recommended for ages 3 and up

Bower Theatre

Friday, November 13, 7pm
Satruday, November 14, 2pm

The Monster Who Ate My Peas

By Danny Schnitzlein
Recommended for ages 3 and up

Bower Theatre

Friday, January 29, 7pm
Saturday, January 30, 2pm

Chicken Dance

By Tammi Sauer
Recommended for ages 3 and up

Bower Theatre     

Friday, April 1, 7pm
Saturday, April 2, 2pm

Go, Dog. Go!

By P.D. Eastman
Recommended for ages 3 and up
 
 
Friday, May 13, 7pm
Saturday, May 14, 2pm
]]> [email protected] (Super User) FYT Season Fri, 20 Feb 2015 15:39:45 +0000 The Most (Blank) City in America https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/mainstage/the-most-blank-city-in-america https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/mainstage/the-most-blank-city-in-america

MainStage

We are defined by the stories we tell each other about ourselves, so join FYT in redefining what it means to call Flint Home.
 
What’s in a name?
“Vehicle City”
“Murder Capital”
“Comeback”
 
By Andrew Morton
Directed by Jeremy Winchester
Recommended for ages 12 and up
 
 
Saturday, April 16, 7:00pm
Sunday, April 17, 2:00pm
Friday, April 22, 7:00pm
Saturday, April 23, 2:00pm* & 7:00pm
Sunday, April 24, 2:00pm
Friday, April 29, 7:00pm
Saturday, April 30, 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Sunday, May 1, 2:00pm**

*This performance is part of FYT’s Earth Day celebrations. Tickets for this performance are free and may be obtained by visiting FYT beginning Thursday, April 21 at 9am. Tickets will be provided on a first come, first serve basis. Please call 810.237.1530 if you have any questions.

**A discussion with the creative team will precede this performance. Following the performance, FYT will host a symposium on the role of Art in times of Crisis. Click HERE to learn more.

The Most (Blank) City in America is sponsored by Tom Glasscock and Helen Bas, William Hentgen, Lindsay Pearson, Ron and Cathy Prevett, Dr. Erick and Gloria Vanduyne and Shelia Zorn.
 
]]> [email protected] (Super User) FYT Season Fri, 20 Feb 2015 15:39:08 +0000 Little Women https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/mainstage/little-women https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/mainstage/little-women MainStage
Louisa May Alcott’s timeless tale of the March girls, and their bravery in holding home together during the Civil War.
 
“I've got the key to my castle in the air, but whether I can unlock the door remains to be seen.” 
 
Adapted by Marisha Chamberlain
Directed by Carolyn M. Gillespie
Recommended for ages 10 and up
 

Saturday, October 10, 7:00pm
Sunday, October 11, 2:00pm 
Friday, October 16, 7:00pm
Saturday, October 17, 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Sunday, October 18, 2:00pm
Friday, October 23, 7:00pm
Saturday, October 24, 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Sunday, October 25, 2:00pm    

Little Women is sponsored by Olivia Maynard, Olof Karlstrom and The Ann D. Elgood Fund of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint

]]> [email protected] (Super User) FYT Season Fri, 20 Feb 2015 15:38:47 +0000 The Wizard of Oz https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/mainstage/the-wizard-of-oz https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/mainstage/the-wizard-of-oz

MainStage

Follow Dorothy on her trip to Oz and back, and learn along with her that there truly is “no place like home.”
 
“A heart is not judged by how much you love;
but by how much you are loved by others”
 
By L. Frank Baum
With music and lyrics from the MGM motion picture score by
Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg
Directed by Lynn Lammers 
Recommended for ages 6 and up
 
 
Saturday, December 5, 7pm
Sunday, December 6, 2pm 
Friday, December 11, 7pm
Saturday, December 12, 2pm & 7pm
Sunday,December 13, 2pm
Friday, December 18, 7pm
Saturday, December 19, 2pm & 7pm
Sunday, December 20, 2pm
 
The Wizard of Oz is sponsored by The Whiting Foundation
 
 
CAST
Cathleen L. ArnoldM .....................Sue, Cowardly Lion
Deirdre S. BakerM........................ Miss Almira Gultch, West Witch
Syd Brown ..................................Chorus
LaTroy Childress .........................Tinman
Teisa Chima................................Chorus
Matt CogginsM.............................Hunk, Scarecrow
Anna Dietrich...............................Chorus
Alazsha DonersonD......................Chorus
Mario Duncan..............................Chorus
Kourt Frame ...............................Chorus
Mark Gmazel ..............................Professor Marvel, Wizard of Oz
Elsa HarchickM............................Aunt Em, Glinda
Jazzy Harris ...............................Chorus
Brandon Hart ..............................Chorus
Olivia Johnson ...........................Chorus
Gary L. JonesM ..........................Uncle Henry, Emerald City Guard
Molly JonesD .............................Chorus
Chloe LaFave-Hale .....................Dorothy
Bary Lehr ..................................Nikko – Commander of the Monkeys
Steven Sherman ........................Chorus
Kate Spademan D  .....................Chorus
Tayler Swartz  ...........................Chorus
Enrique Vargas  .........................Chorus
Therese Wofford   ......................Chorus
Musicians
Gary King...................................Music Director, Piano
Owen AnanichM..........................Bass
Dan Gerics ................................Percussion
Annadelle KimberM ....................Flute
Will MintlineM.............................Percussion
Britton PaigeM............................Violin
Aaron WeeksM...........................Clarinet, Bass Clarinet
Production staff
Alyssa Banister .........................Rehearsal Assistant             
Cat Boss M ...............................Costume Coordinator             
Jewel Brown.............................. Deck Crew
Sandy Doll.................................Deck Crew
Paul DocterM ............................Carpenter
Zachary KentalaM .....................Carpenter, Follow Operator
Bary Lehr ..................................Prop Master
Jean McDaniel ..........................Costumer
Gene OliverM.............................Technical Director
Quinlan OlsenD .........................Deck Crew
Char Pierson .............................Stitcher
Nada Radakovich.......................Vocal Coach
Aaron Snider M...........................Assistant Lighting Designer
Sydney Szumowicz D................ Light Board Operator
Dave ThompsonM.......................Master Electrician
Alejandra Vargas ........................Deck Crew
Amanda VelasquezM ..................Assistant Stage Manager
Jessica WilkowskiM.....................Scenic Charge, Follow Operator
 
MUniversity of Michigan-Flint Student, Alumni, Faculty or Staff    
DEnrolled in an FYT Drama School class
]]> [email protected] (Super User) FYT Season Fri, 20 Feb 2015 15:38:37 +0000 Huck Finn https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/mainstage/huck-finn https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/mainstage/huck-finn

MainStage

Travel down the Mississippi with Huck and Jim as they find home in their friendship with each other.
 
“Just because you’re taught that something’s right and everyone believes it’s right, it don’t make it right.” 
 
Adabted by Greg Banks
Directed by Janet Haley
Recommended for ages 10 and up
 

Saturday, February 20, 7:00pm
Sunday, February 21, 2:00pm 
Friday, February 26, 7:00pm
Saturday, February 27, 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Sunday, February 28, 2:00pm
Friday, March 4, 7:00pm
Saturday, March 5, 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Sunday, March 6, 2:00pm

Huck Finn is sponsored by Charles Stewart Harding Foundation

]]> [email protected] (Super User) FYT Season Fri, 20 Feb 2015 15:38:22 +0000 MainStage https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/mainstage https://www.thefyt.org/fyt-season/mainstage Imaginative, daring and insightful, our signature productions are drawn from literature, folklore, fantasy, history and social issures. These professionally-produced plays are for audiences of all ages. 

MainStage is sponsored by 

With support from James A. Welch Foundation

Little Women

Adapted by Marisha Chamberlain
Directed by Carolyn M. Gillespie
Recommended for ages 4 and up


Saturday, October 10, 7:00pm
Sunday, October 11, 2:00pm 
Friday, October 16, 7:00pm
Saturday, October 17, 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Sunday, October 18, 2:00pm
Friday, October 23, 7:00pm
Saturday, October 24, 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Sunday, October 25, 2:00pm    
 
Little Women is sponsored by Olivia Maynard, Olof Karlstrom and Community Foundation of Greater Flint
 

The Wizard of Oz

By L. Frank Baum

With music and lyrics from the MGM motion picture score by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg
Directed by Lynn Lammers
Recommended for ages 6 and up

Saturday, December 5, 7:00pm
Sunday, December 6, 2:00pm 
Friday, December 11, 7:00pm
Saturday, December 12, 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Sunday, December 13, 2:00pm
Friday, December 18, 7:00pm
Saturday, December 19, 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Sunday, December 20, 2:00pm
 
The Wizard of Oz is sponsored by The Whiting Foundation

Huck Finn

Adapted by Greg Banks
Directed by Janet Haley
Recommended for ages 10 and up
 

Saturday, February 20, 7:00pm
Sunday, February 21, 2:00pm 
Friday, February 26, 7:00pm
Saturday, February 27, 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Sunday, February 28, 2:00pm
Friday, March 4, 7:00pm
Saturday, March 5, 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Sunday, March 6, 2:00pm
 
Huck Finn Is Sponsored by Charles Stewart Harding Foundation

The Most (Blank) City in America

By Andrew Morton
Directed by Jeremy Winchester
Recommended for ages 12 and up
 
 
Saturday, April 16, 7:00pm
Sunday, April 17, 2:00pm
Friday, April 22, 7:00pm
Saturday, April 23, 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Sunday, April 24, 2:00pm
Friday, April 29, 7:00pm
Saturday, April 30, 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Sunday, May 1, 2:00pm
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