ABOUT US
Pleasanton Youth Theatre Company is an in-house theatre program for youth run by The City of Pleasanton. Though we’ve been putting on productions for several years, 2019 marked the first year that we started to run year-round shows and theatre programming! Our programs offer an enriching and inclusive experience for young performers to explore the magical world of theater. Tailored to various age groups, our programs provide a safe and nurturing environment for children and teenagers to develop their acting skills, build confidence, and foster a love for the performing arts. Led by experienced theater professionals, our instructors guide participants through a range of theater techniques, including improvisation, character development, voice projection, stage movement, and script analysis. Through engaging workshops, rehearsals, and performances, students learn the importance of teamwork, collaboration, and effective communication. Our programs also emphasize creativity and self-expression, allowing young performers to explore their artistic potential and discover their unique voices. Additionally, our youth theater programs provide opportunities for students to showcase their talents in front of supportive audiences, fostering a sense of accomplishment and pride. Whether participants aspire to pursue a career in theater or simply want to explore their creativity, our youth theater programs create a vibrant and inclusive community where young performers can grow, learn, and create unforgettable memories. Join us and unleash your inner star on the theatrical stage!
PYTC Encore Ensemble
Take your passion to the next level and perform in a full-length production.
Coming this Summer, we are proud to present Hadestown Teen Edition on the Firehouse Stage, directed by Jeff Zavattero. Encore Ensemble is for ages 13-18, and audition based, so casting is not guaranteed.
Important Dates:
Auditions: Wednesday, April 2, 6p-8p at the Firehouse Arts Center
Auditions: Thursday, April 10, 4p-8p at the Firehouse Arts Center
Auditions: Sunday, April 13, 12p-4p at the Firehouse Arts Center
Auditions: Wednesday, April 13, 6p-8p at the Firehouse Arts Center
Vocal Callbacks (Invite Only): Monday, April 21, 4p-6p at the Firehouse Arts Center
General Callbacks (Invite Only): Tuesday, April 22, 5p-9p at the Firehouse Arts Center
Rehearsals: June 23-July 18, 5p-9p
Tech Rehearsals: July 21-24, 9a-3p
Performances: July 25-August 2.
To learn more about this show, please click here!
PYTC Center Stage
Our Center Stage program is the next step in your musical theater journey!
Our Fall Show, Anastasia Youth Editionwas an amazing success, and our Spring Show, Legally Blonde JR directed by Mackenzie McDonald, is set to be a dazzler! This Summer, don’t miss your chance to be a part of 13 JR!
Based on the award-winning Broadway musical and the smash hit motion picture, Legally BlondeThe Musical JR. is a fabulously fun journey of self-empowerment and expanding horizons. The show’s instantly recognizable songs are filled with humor, wit and sass — leaving cast members and audiences alike seeing pink!
Legally Blonde JR. follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. When Elle’s boyfriend, Warner, dumps her and heads to Harvard, claiming she’s not “serious” enough, Elle takes matters into her own hands, crafting a showy song-and-dance personal essay and charming her way into law school. Befriending classmate, Emmett, and spunky hairdresser, Paulette, along the way, Elle finds that books and looks aren’t mutually exclusive. As Elle begins outsmarting her peers, she realizes that law may be her natural calling after all.
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With a catchy rock score from Tony Award-winning composer, Jason Robert Brown, (Parade, The Last Five Years, The Bridges of Madison County) and a hilarious book by Tony winner Robert Horn (Tootsie, Shucked) and Dan Elish (13), 13 JR. tells a timeless story about fitting in – and standing out!
Evan Goldman is plucked from his fast-paced, preteen New York City life and plopped into a sleepy Indiana town following his parents’ divorce. Now the new kid at school, he needs to establish his place in the popularity pecking order. Can he situate himself on a comfortable link of the food chain… or will he dangle at the end with the outcasts?!?
Registration for 13 JR opens in April, don’t miss out!
PYTC Sprouts Performers and Lil Sprouts
Our Sprouts and Lil Sprouts programs are a great start into your musical theater journey! For new and experienced performers, participants will learn musical theater skills while rehearsing and performing for a musical performance!
Our 2024-25 Season Sprouts shows have been announced!
Disney’s Finding Nemo KIDS is a 30-minute musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.
Featuring memorable songs such as “Just Keep Swimming,” “Fish Are Friends Not Food,” and “Go With the Flow,” Finding Nemo KIDS brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure.
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Based on the beloved Disney animated film, and featuring a jazzy, upbeat score, Disney’s The Aristocats KIDS is a non-stop thrill ride of feline fun, complete with unbelievable twists and turns.
In the heart of Paris, a kind and eccentric millionairess wills her entire estate to Duchess, her high-society cat, and her three little kittens. Laughs and adventure ensue as the greedy, bumbling butler pulls off the ultimate catnap caper. Now it’s up to the rough-and-tumble alley cat, Thomas O’Malley, and his band of swingin’ jazz cats to save the day.
Registration opens January 8th for residents at PleasantonFun.com!
Spring Classes
Registration for Spring Programs opens for residents on January 8, 2025 at 8:00am. Check out our wonderful program offerings below!
Click here for more information and to sign up for auditions!
Dance for Theater
New and experienced young performers will add to their performing arts tool belts as Spring Drama Camp staff lead dance workshops through several genres of dance!
Drama One Acts
Step into a world of creativity and performance! Pleasanton Youth Theater Company offers youth the opportunity to shine on stage as they work together to put on a captivating one-act play. Through teamwork, artistic expression, and fun rehearsals, participants will develop their acting skills, boost self-confidence, and create unforgettable memories. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or new to the stage, our Drama One Acts camp is the perfect platform to unleash your inner actor and deliver an outstanding performance!
This session will culminate in a performance of Law and Order: Fairy Tale Unit by Jonathan Rand.
Summer Drama Camps 2025
Registration for Summer Drama Camps open for residents on April 9, 2025 at 8:00am. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of our wonderful Summer! More info coming soon.
