Riverside Youth Theatre

Welcome to the Riverside Youth Theatre web site!

Riverside Youth Theatre was formed in 2000 to provide more theatre opportunities for youth in the growing Inland Empire. We are in our ninth 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.

NEWS RELEASES (Updated 12/09/08)

Announcement: Spring Musical 2009…High School Musical 2. Summer Youth Theatre Festival 2009 Musicals…Mulan Jr. and On Broadway Now. For audition requirements, see the Director Page…For more information about the musicals, see the Musicals Page.

Classes for the fall session will continue through December 11, 2008. Information about the Spring 2009 session is on the Classes page. Registration for continuing students: e-mail RiversideYouthTheatre@msn.com by January 1 to reserve your space. Registration for new students: Attend our January 2009 Parent Information Meeting and sign-up after the meeting.

Steve Wolgemuth (Mr. W) entered into the Kingdom of God on October 9 at 4:00 PM in the midst of family and friends. You can visit Stephen’s CaringBridge site at http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/stephenwolgemuth to read about his journey with acute endocarditis. Thank you to everyone who has supported the Wolgemuth family through this difficult time! In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Steve Wolgemuth Memorial Fund at RYT or caringbridge.org

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 making Riverside the “City of the Arts and Culture” in the Inland Empire!

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 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.

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.