Greetings!
Spring shows are almost complete (go see Snow White June 4-6 in Kenosha!) and we are excited about summer and our 2010-2011 season! We had some awesome spring productions and wanted to share some great audience feedback on McHenry's Les Mis!
"My friend who is a SAG and AFTRA member was impressed with
the voices and caliber of talent. He saw the show on Broadway with the
original cast and said 'they did the show justice - I was not expecting
that' ".
"I had to take a minute to tell what a "jaw dropping" show
Les Mis was. It was completely
professional from beginning to end!!"
If you love the Point help us spread the word by sending it to your friends. You can also find old issues under "About Us- Newsletters" on our website!
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Help CYT and Win a Year's Tickets to CYT!
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Take our 2 min end of year survey and be entered to win a family 4 pack of tickets for fall, winter and spring! Your feedback will help us improve CYT for our patrons and students. We appreciate your time and honest feedback.
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CYT is Honored with Awards!
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CYT was recently chosen "One of the Best Live Theaters" by Northwest Herald Readers Choice Awards for the 2nd year, and was honored with a "Community Service Award" from NISRA for our partnership with the Inclusion Speical Needs program.
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What time is it? SUMMER TIME!
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Featuring
songs from the hit Disney musicals:
Mary Poppins, Tarzan, Lion King,
Beauty & the Beast, The Little Mermaid and Aida.
Ages: 5-6 (1/2 Day) 7-12 (Full Day)
Cost: $160 full day $110 half day early bird
$15 discount on 2nd week of camp!
Camp Parents Speak Out:
"She loved it all - even though this was her first time and she didn't know anyone, she was just thrilled to go each day."
"{My child enjoyed} Learning the songs and the dance moves and of course, performing for everyone in the show!"
"My child enjoyed the interaction and the music. The presentation at the end was impressive for children of this age."
"{They} loved every minute of it! From the activities to the staff, it made her want to try more areas of the program".
"My daughter really enjoyed the singing and the dancing, but especially meeting new friends".
Also check out GLEE & ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER CAMPS FOR TEENS!
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Family Memories by Joe Bennett
| Jillian  | My daughter is 4. We took her to Peter Pan in Rockton when she was 3.
This year we've taken her to Little Mermaid in Huntley and to Aladdin
in Rockford just today. We have had such wonderful experiences each and
every time. The first time was magical because we had no idea what to
expect. The second time she was very afraid of the Sea Witch. Your
staff comforted her and she wasn't afraid for long. Then afterwards she
met the young lady who played the Sea Witch, and it turned out to be a
picture perfect ending to a wonderful day. Today our whole family fell
in love with the production of Aladdin. I'm a 37 year old man and it
was a very emotional experience; the Bollywood-style dancing was so
good it gave me chills. Afterwards my daughter once again got to meet
the main characters - Aladdin, Jasmine, and the Genie - and they all
treated her like she was very special. I just want to thank you all and
your amazing casts for such a sweet and important experience for our
little girl; these are memories that our family will treasure.
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Alumni Corner
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Alumni are doing COOL things!
Special congrats to Carl Draper.... CYT alum who recently graduated and was cast in the National Tour of Spamalot!
Melissa
Scheele -
"I'm in my third and final year of St. Clair College's Musical
Theater Performance Program in Windsor, ON Canada. I'm played Dorine in 'The Rock 'n' Roll Project', Fiddler in 'Fiddler on the
Roof', and Cinderella in 'Tales from the Brothers Grimm'. I'm also the music director and choreographer for 'Aladdin'
with Riverfront Theatre Company and playing Mayella Ewell in 'To Kill
a Mockingbird' with The Actor's Theatre of Windsor."
Victoria
Gorman - "I just graduated
from Illinois State University with a degree in Elementary Education.
In the summer of 2007, I traveled to Ethiopia to teach math and
English in local schools and programs. It was honestly one of the
best experiences of my life."
Lexi
Hazen -
"I'm a junior at Eastern Illinois University majoring in Secondary
Education/Biology. I work at Six Flags Great America as a supervisor
for the Entertainment Department. This will be my 5th
summer working there."
Dustin
Turner - "It's been a year
since I graduated. My new passion is for film post-editing. I
believe CYT has helped spark this passion."
Attention Alum:
1. You know you wanna see your old CYT friends
2. You know you wanna come to FOOTLOOSE
3. You know you wanna save $$$
CYT Alum get $5 tickets to opening night of Footloose! Mark your calendars for July 30th, 7pm and call 847-516-2298 to reserve your Alumni tix!
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Meet the Directors: Deb Hochstatter
| Deb Hochstatter just finished directing NWC's Peter Pan, and has directed and choreographed for CYT/CCT for 11 years. Deb and her husband own Cugino's Gourmet Foods.
 1. What is your favorite aspect of directing? I like helping kids recognize their gifts and share them. I enjoy building their confidence while providing the tools for them to be successful.
2. Do you have a favorite show/musical? It's a tight race between Joseph and Wicked
3. How many shows have you directed? Peter Pan marked the 13th show I've directed and 21st production I've been involved in for CYT/CCT
4. Favorite food? Anything Cugino's!
5. There should be a musical? Anastasia!
6. What stands out to you in an audition? When someone is able to perform with personality or character. Also exuding passion for performance.
7. Who should play you in a movie? My daughter Christina-we already look alike ;) Jennifer Garner if she was unavailable
8. What book should all aspiring actors read? I think they could glean some wisdom from a book by Corey Blake Character Development: How to create convincing characters.
9. Guilty pleasure? Turtle Sundae
10. What do you love about CYT? CYT provided a great environment for my children to develop their talents among Christian friends and leaders.
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| Footloose Summer Show!
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Everybody Cut FOOTLOOSE!
Location: Huntley High School Performing Arts Center
13719 Harmony Rd., Huntley IL
Fri July 30th - 7:00, Sat July 31st - 7:00, Sun Aug 1st - 3:00
Fri Aug 6th - 7:00, Sat Aug 7th - 7:00, Sun Aug 8th - 3:00 pm
Adults - $14.00 (All ticket +$2 at the door)
Children (2 - 17), Seniors (62 +), Groups (15 or more) - $10.00
Get Tickets!
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HS Camp Showcase Director
| Justin Caster- HS Showcase Director
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CYT welcomes Justin Caster back to direct our high school camp showcase!
Justin did his first production in 2001 and hasn't stopped
performing since. After 8 CYT (San Diego) shows, 10 CCT productions and an 8 month
dance intensive he moved on to professional work at The Lawrence Welk Theater in Escondido CA doing Hello Dolly, Bye Bye Birdie, and Gypsy. From
there his journey continued in the land of Oz performing in the Chicago cast of the hit
Broadway Musical WICKED. Justin has recently moved to LA to pursue an acting
career in TV/Film. When he's not acting in a short film, he continues to use his talents
as a principal dancer for Entertainment Plus, Benjamin Blue at The Pirate's Dinner
Adventure, and Prince Charming in "Princess Bean's Messy World." |
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Video of the Day
Madeleine on Ellen!
| Madeleine in Little Princess  | | One of our CYT DuPage students, Madeleine Dorren, was picked to perform on the Ellen show! Congrats Madeleine!
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CYT Chicago Announces
2010-2011 Shows
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- Legend of Pocahontas
- Narnia
- The Little Mermaid
DuPage
- The Sound of Music
- Peter Pan
- Alice in Wonderland
Kane
- Alice in Wonderland
- Sleeping Beauty
- Great American Tall Tales
Kenosha
- Schoolhouse Rock Live
- Willy Wonka Jr.
- Robin Hood
Lake
- Beauty & the Beast Jr.
- High School Musical Jr.
- Music Man Jr.
McHenry
- Honk!
- Pridelands (inspired by Lion King)
- Godspell
NW Cook
- Annie Jr.
- Fiddler on the Roof Jr.
- The Jungle Book
Oak Park
- Charlie Brown
- Charlotte's Web
- Schoolhouse Rock Live
Rockford
- A Christmas Carol
- Joseph....Amazing
- Cinderella
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Earn a FREE ticket to Shrek!
|  Get 4 friends to register for summer camp and get a free ticket! You KNOW that this summer will be amazing, right?
So bring friends along and we'll give
you a ticket to Shrek as
a thank you!
Contest Rules1. Contest ends Tues June 7th.
2. Campers must benew to camp,
but may have taken CYT classes.
3. Earn credit by having friends fill
in your name under "referred by"
online, by phone, or write on
paper form.
4. Credit must be at registration
(no retroactive credit).
5. You must get FOUR campers to
sign up per ticket.
6. You can earn more than one
than ticket- You earn a ticket for
every four
campers signed up.
Shrek Tickets: 1. Dates of shows are Aug 12 at 7:30 or Aug 15 at 6:30.
2. Seats will be balcony tickets.
3. Limited quantity available.
4. Limited parent tickets available for $30 on first come basis.
Questions? Call 847-516-2298 x218 or email lbranson@cytchicago.org Contest Details |
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