Your favorite summer camps and classes are now available for enrollment online at the PYT Web site. Choose from 24 different camps at four different sites, including Landels School in Mountain View, Saratoga Recreation Center in Saratoga and Congregation Beth Am in Los Altos Hills.

New this year - a one-week "beginners" camp for 5-and 6-year-olds, with a final performance at PYT. "A lot of parents ask about drama camp for kindergartners," said PYT camp coordinator Katie O'Bryon. "This new one is a great way for kids to ease into drama."

PYT also offers favorite weekly classes during the summer: Story Stretchers, Munchkin Players and Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance.

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Lilly is so excited to show off her new purse to her friends in class, she can't wait until show and tell! She plays with the musical purse while Mr. Slinger is trying to teach, and he takes it away. Lilly is so mad, she draws a mean picture of her heretofor favorite teacher and slips it in his bag. Lilly is beside herself with grief when she discovers that Mr. Slinger has not only given back her purse, but also included some candy and an encouraging note.

Find out all about the irrepressible Lilly and her friends Chester and Wilson in PYT's upcoming production of Kevin Henkes Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. Directed by Elizabeth McClelland, this Stories on Stage show will delight audiences of all ages.

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On January 31, more than 150 guests enjoyed delicious tastings from Park Place Restaurant at the Cypress Hotel, Bebecakes Cupcakery, the British Bankers Club, Esther's German Bakery and Whole Foods Market. They were also entertained by fabulous PYT youth who performed "The Candyman" from Willy Wonka, "Green Eggs and Ham" from Seussical, "A Little Bit O' Spring" from Narnia and "Footloose" from Footloose.

Guests had the opportunity to bid on beautiful tablescapes from Tiffany and Company, Brick Monkey, Katherine Phelps of Vkoos Design, Kathy Goodman of Well Rehearsed and Bloomingdale's/ Stanford. We also held an exciting"fund-a-need" for show sponsorships and a silent auction. PYT raised approximately $20,000 from this event, and we would like to thank all our guests and volunteers who made it such a success.

PYT also would like to give a big thank-you to event sponsors Gentry Magazine, the Cypress Hotel and SkinSpirit, who provided wonderful gifts for our guests at the end of the fun-filled evening. Special recognition also goes to our amazing event chair, Jodi Murphy, without whom this annual fundraiser would not have been possible!

PYT is seeking teaching interns for the School Play in a Box program this spring and Theatre in the Park this summer. This is a great opportunity for teens who are considering a career in teaching. Work and learn with experienced theater professionals in a fun environment.

Play in a Box classes meet one afternoon a week at various local elementary schools. The schedule is flexible. Theatre in the Park interns work weekdays from 8:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. for a minimum two-week commitment. Interns must be at least 15 and have reliable transportation. Previous experience working with children is a plus. This is a volunteer position that may be used to fulfill community service requirements at your high school. A stipend is available for returning interns. For more information, email Karen Simpson at ksimpson@pytnet.org and please make sure to list if you are interested in School Play in a Box, Theatre in the Park or both.