Riverside Youth Theatre

Welcome to the Riverside Youth Theatre web site!

NEWS RELEASES (Updated 10/27/09)

WANT TO GET YOUR CHILD INVOLVED? Attend our next Parent Information Meeting will be in early January 2010. We’ll explain how to get involved, what are expectations of participating in theatre, audition hints and much more! Navigate the website to see what musicals we will be performing this season as well as upcoming spring classes. The next registration date is after the January 2010 Parent Information Meeting and there are no pre-registrations.

THEATRE IDOL: A Talent Competition for Singers, Dancers and Actors! Watch for more information. Auditions will be in December for ages 6-18. Semi-final and Final Competition will be in January 2010.

“Riverside Youth Theatre Equals Quality Youth Theatre” http://ietheatre.blogspot.com/2009/08/riverside-youth-theatre-equals-quality.html. Check out our review in the IE Theatre blog!

Riverside Youth Theatre was formed in 2000 to provide more theatre opportunities for youth in the growing Inland Empire. We are celebrating our tenth season and remain committed to this goal! Our vision…to provide quality training for youth in the theatre arts in a fun, family-friendly environment. Our love for children and the arts make a great combination. Rehearsals are fun and cast members develop great friendships with others interested in theatre. All musicals and plays are reviewed for content that is appropriate for youth. Program costs are kept as low as possible by efficient management and parent volunteers.

Riverside Youth Theatre

Where future “stars” in our community shine bright!

Riverside Youth Theatre is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization proudly working toward creating quality live performing arts for youth in Riverside!

What Makes Us Different?

Character is a word we use often in rehearsals and classes. Remember that teacher you had as a child, who encouraged you to exhibit old fashioned values…ones that seem to be forgotten today, like having a strong work ethic, cooperative spirit and good clean fun? This is what sets us apart from other theatre groups. We encourage these traits in ALL we do.

Incentives and rewards are given not just to the “star performers,” but to those who star in what matters most. Our highest production award is the STAR AWARD given for exceptional character throughout the rehearsal and performance process.

Distinctives of Riverside Youth Theatre

· Affordable (Registration Fees are listed on Classes & Musical pages).
· Old Fashioned Values, Character is stressed.
· Teamwork is expected from students AND parents.
· After-School Program (Few late nights for young children on school nights).
· No Waiting Lists.
· Two Performing Divisions: Elementary (1st-6th grades) & Teen (7th-20 years).
· Classes Separate From Musicals: You do not have to attend classes to participate in our musicals. Generally, class study helps students improve in acting, dance and singing skills necessary for musical theatre.
· Audition Based Theatre Company: Students audition to participate in our musicals. If you audition, you are not guaranteed a spot in the production. We cast the right amount of kids (generally about 40-60) for each production to be a quality theatre experience for your child.
· Riverside Youth Theatre provides costumes for cast members. We ask that cast members provide their own shoes and undergarments for performances.
· Riverside Youth Theatre DOES NOT require you to sell a certain amount of tickets for each musical. We encourage and promote ticket sales through a contest.
· Parent Volunteers: We ask parents to volunteer “behind-the-scenes” on committees and provide a gift basket for our raffle fund raisers. You can create a raffle basket, donate a gift card or request donations from local businesses too. · Quality Educational Experience: Our overriding goal is for each student is to receive a quality theatre experience after participating in our classes or productions. Students will learn to improve their skills, apply their own make-up, build and paint sets, and teens serve on the production team for some musicals.

This is the foundation of Riverside Youth Theatre. Please e-mail us at RiversideYouthTheatre@msn.com if you would like to be added to our e-mailing list. We will do our best to inform you of upcoming auditions, registration dates, classes, and performances.