For the fourth consecutive year, Gentry Magazine (www.gentrymagazine.com) and the Stanford Park Hotel (www.stanfordparkhotel.com) are presenting Hollywood Hosts, a special event that benefits Peninsula Youth Theatre. For those who've attend in years past, you know firsthand how unique and fun an event this is: It is held in the charming European courtyard of the Stanford Park Hotel. This is the only Five Star Diamond-Rated hotel in the Silicon Valley and San Francisco Peninsula. There isn't a more beautiful background for this memorable event.

The theme is old Hollywood and this year six design teams will be creating fabulous tablescapes based upon one of their favorite movies. These tablescapes aren't just eye-candy for the evening because guests have a chance to win everything these creative designers put on display. Tiffany & Co pays homage to the bling and glamour of Ocean's Thirteen. Viscusi Elson Interior Design, invites you to a gothic feast with their darkly romantic tablescape inspired by Phantom of the Opera. The group from Neiman Marcus at Stanford takes you on an under the sea adventure with their design inspired by The Little Mermaid. Leah McIntosh of Ready to Propose & Ready to Say Yes! was inspired by two of the most famous lovers in literary history and the moment when Mr. Darcy proposes to Elizabeth in Pride and Prejudice. You'll be stunned by the exquisite details in The King and I by designer Stephen DaSilva. Bloomingdale's tablescape inspired by Scent of a Woman will surely please the most important lady in your life.

One of the evening's highlights is the local chefs from restaurants all over the Peninsula who come to share their gourmet specialties with us. This year, we're fortunate to have chefs from The Duck Club, Soleil at Westin Palo Alto, The Poolside Grill at Sheraton, Izzy's Steaks & Chops, Classic Residence by Hyatt, Oak City Bar & Grill and Day Break Gourmet Restaurant & Catering with French Master Chef Patrick Farjas. Dessert will be presented by Bebecakes Cupcakery.

Order tickets now for your chance to walk on the red carpet in style with Gentry as you support PYT!

PYT participants have an exciting opportunity to take a master class with professional actor Mark Ledbetter.

Mark Ledbetter currently appears in the First National Tour as Robert Martin, the Bridegroom in The Drowsy Chaperone. His numerous Broadway and regional credits include Jimmy in the First National Tour of Thoroughly Modern Millie and The Producers: The Movie Musical.

Mark will teach part of the choreography from The Drowsy Chaperone, and discuss various aspects of Broadway dance, as well as conduct a Q&A session.

The master class is open for ages 12 and up, and will be held on Friday, August 8 from 12pm - 2pm. The cost is $50 per student.

To register, call Karen at (650) 988-8798 x303.

As announced previously, PYT's production manager Joan Adelman is retiring at the end of the season.

Joan has been involved with PYT since the very beginning. Before accepting the position as PYT's Production Manager, Joan produced numerous shows and served as Vice-President on the PYT board of directors. Joan has been instrumental in the growth and development of PYT, and she will be deeply missed.

The August 8th performance of All Shook Up is dedicated to Joan, in honor of the many years she has given to PYT. Come to that show for an opportunity to say thank you to Joan for all she has done for PYT.

After a thorough search, PYT has hired Elisa Rupert to succeed Joan in the position.

Elisa comes to us with a wealth of experience. Most recently she has been the company manager/production stage manager for the 1st National Tour of The Kennedy Center's production of Willy Wonka. She was previously the production manager for Cedar Lake Ensemble, the production stage manager for TheatreWorks USA, Entertainment Events, and production manager for Cabrillo Stage. She has extensive experience working with children, having been both a vocal director for children's theater and managing four casts of children for Monterey Bay Repertory Theatre.

Make sure to say hi when you see her, and make her feel welcome!

PYT's fall class schedule will be posted for enrollment starting August 4! We apologize for the delay in getting the listings posted.

For those of you who have also had problems logging into your account, we have been working all summer with our service provider to correct this problem. Please email info@pytnet.org if you continue to have problems logging into your PYT account so that we can reset it for you.