SUMMER CAMPS COMING YOUR WAY
Posted: February 23, 2012 Filed under: Camps Leave a comment »Check back in March 5, 2012 to register for our 20th Annual Summer Drama Camps!
Come Back in Time with CYPT to the year 1992!
Posted: February 23, 2012 Filed under: Events Leave a comment »Calgary Young People’s Theatre was born in the year 1992. Twenty years ago! Amazing! All of our current students at CYPT were not even around in that year! So we are inviting you to come back in time with us on SATURDAY MARCH 10, 2012 to re-live all that was great about 1992 and to celebrate the life of CYPT so far and what is to come.
The theme for the evening is PROM 1992 and the Inglewood Community Association (1740 24 Ave SE) will be transformed to fit the theme. Dig through your closets, or hit up value village to find your PROM attire. Prizes will be awarded for the BEST COSTUMES.
Doors open at 7:00pm, followed by the show at 8:00pm including staged readings from the upcoming season of productions and performances by the Zombie Sailor Moon Band with guest vocalists. Stick around after the show for an evening of dancing to hits from the 90s.
There will be an appetizer spread, toonie bar, a prom photo booth, costume competition and much more!
Tickets are $20.00 per person.
SPECIAL FAMILY OFFER: By 2 tickets at regular price ($20.00) and any subsequent tickets are $10.00 each.
All proceeds go towards programming at Calgary Young People`s Theatre.
Space is limited so call 403-230-2664 to book your tickets TODAY!
EXTRA EXTRA! Final Edition of Daily Mischief a Smashing Success All Around
Posted: February 23, 2012 Filed under: Events, Plays Leave a comment »The third instalment of the Daily Mischief Trilogy by Jason Long came to a close on Monday February 20, 2012 to an uproarious and supportive crowd. A huge congratulations to all who were involved in this hilarious and touching production. To Jason Long, for writing an amazing series packed full of wonderfully quirky characters. To Mat Mailandt for putting his heart and soul into directing the production. To Gillian for being there every step of the way, dedicated as ever. To Tonisha for running the behind the scenes. To the design team, Jed, Laura, Michael and Kristin for making the show look and sound fantastic. AND ESPECIALLY TO THE STARS OF THE SHOW: Dana, Jordan, Kieran, Aurora, Breanne, Katie, Nicole, Myles, Browyn, Curtis, Robert, Lexi, Melina and Shayan; congratulations on on a job well done.
During the production Daily Mischief: Golden Summer, we raised $470.00 in 50/50 sales that goes towards our bursary program. A big thanks to everyone who donated, especially to Pia Lohfink, Carol Sterenberg, Deidre Morton-Spaan and Bob Kyle who donated their 50/50 winnings back to our project.
The CYPT iTimes
Posted: January 7, 2012 Filed under: Uncategorized Leave a comment »Follow the CYPT blog as Mat Mailandt – director of Daily Mischief: Golden Summer – brings you into the process as he and a dynamic crew of young performers bring together the final chapter in the Daily Mischief… Saga? Chronicles? Epic? Not sure which name we should use; as long as it means a great story, it will fit! That Good reading is found here (and a blog button to come above soon enough!)
CYPT.ca is Under Renovation!
Posted: December 30, 2011 Filed under: Uncategorized Leave a comment »Hi.
You might have noticed that CYPT.ca looks a bit different.We are working to renovate the site, making it easier to navigate and look much better! You might find not everything is quite in it’s right place, but don’t worry! It will be soon enough! If there is info you need, please don’t hesitate to email us!
CAMPS UPDATE
Posted: December 30, 2011 Filed under: Camps | Tags: camps Leave a comment »FALL CLASSES ARE FINISHED AND A GREAT TIME WAS HAD BY ALL. THE FINAL PRESENTATIONS WERE PHENOMENAL. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR CYPT STUDENTS AND INSTRUCTORS!
REGISTRATION FOR SPRING BREAK CAMP IS NOW OPEN
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS!
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR WINTER CLASSES
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS!
FRANKENSTEIN Was a Success!
Posted: December 30, 2011 Filed under: Plays | Tags: Plays Leave a comment »CYPT’s production of FRANKENSTEIN was smashing success. We are extremely proud of everyone involved in the creation and production of this show and want to thank you for your hard work, dedication and creative genius. Also a huge thanks to everyone who came out and supported this show. We owe our success to you! Congratulations to the amazing cast, Peaches, Trevor, Rita, Simon, Noah, John, Rachel, Andrew, Emily, Cordell and Kyle. Also a huge shout out to our fabulous musicians Cole, Daniel and Ricky. Also one more huge thanks to the creative production team Kieran, Mike, Braden, Anton, Amanda and Michael. Extra props to Mr. Anton de Groot for writing such a beautiful adaptation of Mary Shelley’s amazing story. You have all made us so proud. We can hardly wait for what happens next!
During the production Frankenstein, we raised $576.50 in 50/50 sales that goes towards our bursary program. A big thanks to everyone who donated, especially to Dan Evans, Jennifer Scott, Paul Malloy and Bruce Comeau who donated their 50/50 winnings back to our project. Also a huge thanks to Komaluru Visvanathan who donated to the program as well.
AUDITION NOTICE
Posted: December 30, 2011 Filed under: Auditions | Tags: Auditions Leave a comment »Calgary Young People’s Theatre is pleased to announce that we will be represented on the Calgary International Children’s Festival site once again in 2012. Our presence on the Festival site will involve youth ages 10-17 creating and performing stories for audiences of all ages during the Festival which runs May 22-26, 2012. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ON THIS EXCITING OPPORTUNITY
CALGARY YOUNG PEOPLE’S THEATRE IS TURNING 20 THIS YEAR!
Posted: December 30, 2011 Filed under: Events | Tags: Event, Party Leave a comment »We are kicking off our 20th Anniversary with our Season Announcement Party and celebration on Saturday March 10, 2012. Come join us for a night of staged readings, games, dancing and a live band! The theme for our celebration is 1992 PROM! So come back in time with us to the year that CYPT was born, dig through your closets or hit up Value Village, dress up and come celebrate with us.
WHEN:
Saturday March 10, 2012
DOORS: 7:00pm
SHOW: 8:00pm
DANCING til 1:00am
WHERE:
The Inglewood Community Association (1740- 24 Ave SE)
THEME:
Prom 1992.
WHAT:
Join us as we kick off our 20th year by announcing our upcoming season of productions with staged readings of excerpts by youth from the decided season. The Zombie Sailor Moons, who made their band debute in CYPT’s production of Frankenstein will also be playing. Dance the night away after to DJ Mikey as he spins tunes from 1992.
TICKETS:
EARLY BIRD PRICE $20.00
AT THE DOOR: $25.00
Please call 403-230-2664 to book your tickets today!
