PYT presents Les Misérables: School Edition, the author-approved student edition of one the greatest musicals ever written, running August 1 - 9 at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts.

A bishop's unexpected act of kindness transforms social outcast Jean Valjean into a champion of the wretched, but a relentless inspector refuses to let past sins lie buried. This author-approved school edition of the world-renowned musical introduces a young audience to Victor Hugo's great humanitarian novel of love, valor and compassion at the deadly barricades of 19th -century Paris. Peninsula Youth Theatre's production is directed by Elise Marinkovich, with music direction by Christine Nielsen and choreography by Alex Acevedo.

PYT would like to give our sincere thanks to the Fleishhacker Foundation of San Francisco for their very generous grant of $10,000 in order to help subsidize our Center Stage productions. Especially in light of the current economy, their support and generosity is appreciated more than ever. We could not continue bringing high quality theatre arts educational programs to our students and family entertainment to our community without organizations such as the Fleishhacker Foundation.

The Mortimer Fleishhacker Foundation was founded in 1947 by Mortimer Fleishhacker, a banker and businessman who was active in many non-profit and educational institutions in the San Francisco Bay Area. He had been a founder of the Community Chest (forerunner of the United Way) and was for many years a Trustee of the University of California. He also served on the boards of various cultural organizations in the City.

By 1990, the Foundation's assets totaled $6.5 million. Its two grant categories, arts and education, were structured into program interest areas, allowing a range of needs to be funded within a stated set of priorities.

In 1998 the Foundation moved to the Presidio which had been de-commissioned as an Army base and put to civilian use. As of January 2008, assets had grown to approximately $16 million.

PYT is deeply grateful to the Fleishhacker Foundation for their belief in our programs!

PYT is holding auditions for our holiday touring troup of carolers. The Carolers perform at community events, such as the Mountain View Tree Lighting Celebration and San Jose's Christmas in the Park, as well as at private parties and functions. Last year the group also performed at Magic Music Days at Disneyland. Rehearsals are held every Sunday from 5 - 6:30pm starting in October. More information about specific performances will be given to the group as dates are booked.

Ages: 12 and up
Audition Dates: July 18 at 10am in Studio B
Requirements: Come ready to sing - you will be taught a selection.
Participation Fee: $100

Limited Cast

The Foothill Theatre Conservatory has established itself as a major training ground for actors qualifying for college entrance. Each quarter acting technique is vigorously pursued through methods influenced by Stanislavsky, Uta Hagen and Richard Seyd, among others. Additional training is offered in voice and diction, movement and dance, directing, improvisation, stage management, dramatic literature and history, and stage make-up, as well as exposure to performance of fully staged productions.

AUDITION INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS · Admission to the program is by audition only. · Prepare two contrasting monologues, one modern and one classical, each of no more than 2 minutes in length. · Complete the conservatory application. · Submit a headshot or personal photo. · Compose a short personal essay addressing why you would like to be a part of the Conservatory, and what assets you feel you will bring to the program. · Submit two letters of recommendation from persons who have been in positions of some authority in your life, such as teachers, directors, and employers.

Auditions will be held August 2. For an audition appointment and/or to obtain an application form, please call (650) 949-7053 or e-mail ftc@foothill.edu.