CYT Shows Winter 2009 Press Relase

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Cathie Stanner
Phone: 800-696-1929
Fax: 619-588-4384
Email: cstanner@cctcyt.org
Date: February 2009


Six Exciting Musicals Set for CYT – February and March 2009

CYT will present six musical theater productions for family audiences to be performed at theater venues across San Diego and Riverside County. Each production features student performers and stage crew ranging in age from 8 to 18 in a fully-staged musical, guaranteed to offer quality, live theater entertainment for audiences of all ages to enjoy. All seats are reserved and tickets are available for all productions by calling 619-588-0206 or 800-696-1929. Tickets are also available at each theater location one half hour prior to each performance. Ticket prices are $12 for adults ($15 at the door) and $10 for youth (ages 3-19), ECPAC show prices reflect a renovation fee and are $2 more. Attendees of the Bargain Day performance and groups of 10 or more receive a discounted rate at the child’s price.

Fallbrook - Christian Youth Theater (CYT) students will present a musical adaptation of the timeless classic story of Pinocchio. The Italian author, Carlo Collodi, wrote the story of Pinocchio in the 1870s. It appeared first as a serial in 1881, then in book form in 1883. Pinocchio is perhaps one of the best known and best loved of all fairy tales. Granted, people may not remember the name, or even the whole story, but almost everyone has heard the story of the boy whose nose grew when he lied. Pinocchio is also a song of praise to parents everywhere; Geppetto illustrates the ideal parent – loving, patient, and forgiving, not giving up and willing to give one more chance. Pinocchio finally learns to be brave, truthful and honest. Performance dates for Pinocchio are May 28 & 29 at 7:00pm and May 30 at 1:00pm, 4:00pm, and 7:00pm at the Bob Burton Center, May 28 - 30.

Escondido- Christian Youth Theater (CYT) students will present the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. One of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s most widely performed musicals, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, is a cantata that tells the story of Joseph and his 11 brothers. Music includes One More Angel in Heaven, Go, Go, Go Joseph, Any Dream Will Do and many, many more. Performance dates for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat are May 15, 16, 22 & 23 at 7:00pm and May 17, 23 & 24 at 2:00pm at the American Spirit Theater, 1868 East Valley Pkwy, Escondido 92027.

El Cajon - Christian Youth Theater (CYT) students will present the musical Cinderella, the magical and romantic story of a young girl living under the strict rule of her stepmother and two spoiled stepsisters. In this Roger’s and Hammerstein classic, Cinderella dreams of attending the Prince’s ball, but her evil stepsisters find a way of keeping her from going. Her dreams come true when her Fairy Godmother gives Cinderella a complete makeover, and sends her off to the ball in style. It’s the magic of Cinderella’s charm, however, that captures the Prince’s heart, sending him searching all throughout the kingdom for the mysterious beauty. Performance dates for Cinderella are May 1, 2, 8 & 9 @ 7:00pm and May 3, 9 & 10 @ 2:00pm at the East County Performing Arts Center, 210 E. Main St, El Cajon 92020.

San Diego – Christian Youth Theater (CYT) is thrilled to announce its production of Tom Sawyer, Mark Twain’s first novel published in 1876. Incorrigible American boys are certainly nothing new. Mark Twain captured some of the excitement of boys running wild and free at a time in American history when the pranks were more innocent and running away could be a great, harmless adventure. This classic story of youth is full of adventure, suspense and excitement. Join Tom Sawyer, Huck Finn and Becky Thatcher during a time of innocence in American history as they explore their hopes and dreams along the celebrated Mississippi River. Performance dates for Tom Sawyer are May 15, 22 & 23 at 7:00pm and May 16, 17 & 23 at 2:00pm at Pacific Beach Middle School, 4676 Ingraham, San Diego 92109.

Oceanside - CYT students will present Snoopy!!! Only the “Peanuts” gang knows how to delight an audience as thoroughly as they do in Charles Schultz’ musical creation Snoopy!!! Based on the world-renowned “Peanuts” comic strip, Snoopy!!! Deserves each of its three exclamation points and will entertain audiences with the quiet knowledge and wit of its characters. Performance dates for Snoopy!!! are May 30 & June 6 @ 7:00pm and May 30, 31, June 6 & 7 at 2:00pm at the historic Star Theater, 402 N, Coast Highway, Oceanside 92054.

Chula Vista - CYT will present the musical Charlotte’s Web. Based on the popular book by E.B. White, Charlotte’s Web tells the story of Wilbur, the smallest pig of the litter, and how he grows up in the barnyard. Loved by Fern, who begs her father to let her raise the baby pig, Wilbur finds his best friend living in a spider web. Charlotte, the spider, teaches Wilbur about life and he learns about the world from the other animals in the barn. Wilbur grows to be a famous pig, thanks to a few web-based miracles crafted by Charlotte, who sacrifices much to help the pig. Performance dates for Charlotte’s Web are May 15 at 7:00pm, May 16 at 3:00pm & 7:00pm, and May 17 at 1:00pm & 4:00pm at the Mater Dei Catholic High School, 1615 Mater Dei Dr, Chula Vista 91913. Performance dates for Charlotte’s Web are May 15 at 7:00pm, May 16 at 3:00pm & 7:00pm, and May 17 at 1:00pm & 4:00pm at the Mater Dei Catholic High School, 1615 Mater Dei Dr, Chula Vista 91913.

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