Shows | Youth Theatre at the U

Youth Theatre is dedicated to the ideals of Theatre for Young Audiences: a system of artistic creation whereby young members of the community gather together to create a product to be enjoyed as both a creative process and an artistic product. It is this model, in an environment of professional leadership, and with an emphasis on the educational process, which we seek to perfect. In order to achieve this, we believe that our theatre must provide high-quality opportunities for exploration of the theatrical art form on both sides of the proscenium.

Upcoming Shows and Events

Music and Lyrics by Robert B. Sherman, Richard M. Sherman, Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez
Music Adapted & Arranged and Additional Music & Lyrics by Will Van Dyke
Book and Additional Lyrics by Cheryl Davis
Based on the stories of A.A. Milne and the 2011 Disney Animated feature film

Wednesday, May 11 at 7 pm
Monday, May 16 at 7 pm
Babcock Theatre
Tickets: $6.00

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Welcome to the Hundred Acre Wood, where Winnie the Pooh is once again in search of honey. Along the way, he meets his pals Tigger, Piglet, Rabbit, and Owl, but soon discovers that Christopher Robin has been captured by the Backson! As they prepare for a rescue operation, the animals learn about teamwork, friendship, and sharing snacks! Based on the beloved characters of A.A. Milne and the 2011 Disney animated film, featuring a score by Tony® and Oscar®-winning duo, Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez.

By Del Martin

May 21 at 2 pm and 7 pm
PAB 115 the Lab Theatre
Tickets: $6.00

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Thirteen students are compelled by their dreams to play a game in the woods to keep a mysterious monster at bay. Not everyone gets to play it again.

Performed by Youth Theatre Conservatory. This group is made up of high school students from across the Wasatch Front.

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Auditions

Matilda Jr. Auditions

Music and Lyrics by Tim Minchin

Based on the book, Matilda by Roald Dahl

Directed by Alicia Washington

The story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.

Auditions: January 7th from 5 pm - 8 pm for youth ages 8 to 12; January 8th from 2 pm - 5 pm for youth ages 13 - 18
Rehearsals begin January 29th. Rehearsals will be at the Price Theatre Arts Building (PTAB) on Monday, Wednesday, Friday evenings from 6 - 9 pm (excusing most students at 8 pm), and Saturdays from 1 - 4 pm. Some cast members (depending on their role) may not be needed for each rehearsal. For tech week, which is the week of March 14, we will rehearse every day from 5 pm - 9 pm.
Performance dates: Thursday, March 17, at 11 am, Friday, March 18 at 11 am and 7 pm, and , Saturday, March 19, at 11 am. All performances will be at Kingsbury Hall on the University of Utah campus.

Please sign up to audition by going to the audition form.
See the calendar below for rehearsal and show times.
Auditions will take place in the Price Theatre Arts Building. See the map below.
Our auditions are run like a callback. Everyone will participate in three parts of the process - singing, dancing, and acting. Auditionees will be taught a song from the show and asked to sing 16 bars individually. They will also learn a short dance combination and asked to dance in a small group. Auditionees will also be given a short scene to read in a small group, too. Not only are we looking for talented young people, but we also like to see how well they work with others and how quickly they can pick up music and other material.
These materials (scenes and music) will be sent out prior to the audition for those who have filled out the audition form.
Auditionees should plan to be there for the entire time of their audition block.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Rebellion is nigh in Matilda JR., a gleefully witty ode to the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the "revolting children" who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson.

Matilda has astonishing wit, intelligence... and special powers! She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don't abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils' saving grace!

Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, Matilda JR. is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.

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Matilda Jr. Auditions

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