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EMPRESS YOUTH THEATRE

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WHAT IS EMPRESS YOUTH THEATRE

Empress Youth Theatre (EYT) is a fun 3-week summer program open to children ages 8 – 18 to participate in a full junior-length musical production. The goal of EYT is to help youth gain theatrical education and experience through auditioning, rehearsals, workshops, games, and performances. Most importantly, to build relationships with peers in a unique environment. At the culmination of the program, students present a high quality performance for audiences.

 

EMPRESS YOUTH THEATRE ENROLLMENT

Empress Youth Theatre enrollment opens April 1st annually. Enrollment typically fills up fast, as spaces are limited to 50 students. Enrollment closes when spots fill up, or at a deadline set by the production team, whichever occurs first.​

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​2025 Scholarship Application (closes March 31, 2025)

2025 EYT Enrollment (opens April 1, 2025)​​​

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There are two types of EYT enrollment:

Half Day enrollment (Monday – Friday 9 AM – 12 PM) is open to:

  • Students ages 8 – 11

Full Day enrollment (Monday – Friday 9 AM – 3 PM) is open to:

  • Students ages 12 (or turning 12 by September 1st, 2025) - 18

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Program runs:

  • June 2 - June 19, 2025

  • Students (and a parent for half-day students) are required to stay after closing performance to help with striking the set.  (Strike means returning the stage back to its original state through breaking down the set and/or painting, putting props and costumes back, cleaning, etc)

Performances: 

  • 6/19 - 7:30 PM

  • 6/20 -  7:30 PM

  • 6/21 - 2 PM Matinee & 7:30 PM

  • 6/26 - 7:30 PM

  • 6/27 - 7:30 PM

  • 6/28 - 2 PM Matinee & 7:30 PM

 

INVESTMENTS

Empress Youth Theatre is a big obligation for a student to take on. As such, we believe in informing all parents and guardians of the commitments.

  • Half-Day enrollment is $175. Full day enrollment is $200. Tuition is due at the time of enrollment. These funds are utilized to provide students with a script, specialty makeup and hair items as needed, costumes, sets, scenic design, props, and high-quality workshops. All students also receive a show shirt. Students will be asked to provide a base modesty layer, certain makeup and basic costume items, and shoes appropriate for the show.

  • A limited number of program scholarships applications are available each year. The Empress Theatre never wishes for financial needs to preclude students from theatrical experiences.

  • Students are expected to invest their time in the program as well. Due to the intensive nature of the program, availability is necessary. Students who will have more than 3 conflicts during the run of the program will not be permitted to participate without prior written permission from the program director and show director. Students with conflicts during performances may not be permitted to participate.

 

MORE INFORMATION AND UPDATES

For more information, and to receive updates on this year’s program, join our general EYT Facebook Group here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/EmpressYouthTheatre/

Contact Krstyle Ricks (Program Director) directly via Facebook Messenger if you have additional questions/concerns.

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