Theater education is more than just offering children an opportunity to explore their artistic and creative talents; it is also a wonderful medium for keeping children active and healthy. It is a disciplined approach to critical thinking, intellectual insight and problem solving. It can boost self-esteem, improve public speaking and confidence. It builds a strong sense of community trust and interpersonal relationships. These are all skills that can fundamentally impact their success in school and beyond – no matter what career they choose.
Unfortunately, due to limited and continued cuts in education funding, art programs are often the first things to go. And in today’s struggling economy where families are scrambling to pay for life staples and keeping up with soaring gas prices, the arts and afterschool programs can be difficult to afford.
While many local non-profit theater and art programs, including San Diego Christian Youth Theater (CYT), are facing challenges they know it is even more necessary to provide these opportunities for children.
For years, CYT has enriched the lives of thousands of our children and young adults by developing leadership, confidence, skills, and teamwork through theater education. As a matter of fact, CYT originated in San Diego in 1981. Since then, CYT has grown to be the largest youth theater in the nation. There are affiliates across the country working with thousands of students a year.
Locally as an afterschool program, CYT offers theater arts training for student’s ages four to 18. Of these, more than 80 youth take part in South County season productions showcasing their singing, dancing and acting talents or crewing backstage and assisting with lighting and stage pieces.
Unfortunately, due to limited and continued cuts in education funding, art programs are often the first things to go. And in today’s struggling economy where families are scrambling to pay for life staples and keeping up with soaring gas prices, the arts and afterschool programs can be difficult to afford.
While many local non-profit theater and art programs, including San Diego Christian Youth Theater (CYT), are facing challenges they know it is even more necessary to provide these opportunities for children.
For years, CYT has enriched the lives of thousands of our children and young adults by developing leadership, confidence, skills, and teamwork through theater education. As a matter of fact, CYT originated in San Diego in 1981. Since then, CYT has grown to be the largest youth theater in the nation. There are affiliates across the country working with thousands of students a year.
Locally as an afterschool program, CYT offers theater arts training for student’s ages four to 18. Of these, more than 80 youth take part in South County season productions showcasing their singing, dancing and acting talents or crewing backstage and assisting with lighting and stage pieces.
CYT is currently presenting its season’s most anticipated production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr. in Chula Vista at Mater Dei Catholic High School Theater. Expect to be captivated by dramatic set designs, songs from the award winning musical and refined performances by local youth. What you wont’ find is a bad seat or inflated ticket prices. All seats are reserved and prices range from $10 to $12.
Show times are March 4, 5, 11 & 12 at 7 pm; March 6 at 5 pm and March 5, 6, 12 & 13 at 2 pm. For more information please visit www.CYTSanDiego.org or call 800-696-1929.
CYT is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization funded primarily through its tuition, ticket sales and outside contributions. Your patronage at Beauty and the Beast Jr. helps CYT continue to offer these experiences for youth and provide scholarships as well.
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