About Us
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The Crescent City Lights Youth Theater is New Orleans’ only theater company presenting musicals with casts of all children from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds. Celebrating our 20th anniversary, the national and state award-winning company presented two productions in our 2013 season.
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CCLYT’s unique program nurtures the development of each child’s performing arts talents through intensive rehearsal and instruction by performing arts professionals while developing the job and life skills needed for future success. CCLYT brings together children from across the Metro New Orleans area developing strong bonds between the cast members, their families and the staff.
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Business Mailing Address:
5500 Prytania St., #117
New Orleans, LA 70115
5500 Prytania St., #117
New Orleans, LA 70115
Mission
Stage to Stage, Inc. dba the Crescent City Lights Youth Theater transforms the lives of young people in the Greater New Orleans area by providing programming that brings together theater arts professionals and young people in a nurturing and multi-cultural environment to foster the learning of performing arts and life skills.
While the overall focus of CCLYT is on theater production, the program emphasizes the development of positive life and job skills in the formative years of youth.
While the overall focus of CCLYT is on theater production, the program emphasizes the development of positive life and job skills in the formative years of youth.
The impact of Stage to Stage programming through the Crescent City Lights Youth Theater is trans-formative for creative children. Through our programming, we impact the students’ lives through the following goals:
Motivating in each child a love and appreciation of the performing arts;
Increasing a child’s knowledge of skills in the areas of acting, voice, movement, and theater production;
Increasing a child’s knowledge of skills in the areas of acting, voice, movement, and theater production;
Developing in each child a sense of responsibility, discipline, and self esteem;
Encouraging self expression through the use of theater arts;
Uniting each member of the theater ensemble with the responsibilities of teamwork;
Encouraging self expression through the use of theater arts;
Uniting each member of the theater ensemble with the responsibilities of teamwork;
Guiding each child to a better future through enhanced social and life skills;
Appreciating for their individual talents and those around them;
And, most importantly, learning life and job skills by having fun!
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What they say
“Well when I came here I was very shy. When I came here it changed my life. I know a lot more about theater then what I knew before.” Alexis Cast Member |
History
Founded in 1993 by Julie Condy. Here she wears her Music Director hat, teaching proper technique the children of the first production How to Eat Like a Child in 1993.
Its goal was to fill a gap in arts programming for young people by providing affordable theater programs for children in the New Orleans area.
In 1995, the troupe was incorporated in Louisiana as a nonprofit corporation under the name Stage to Stage and produced it’s third show Runaways.
In 1997 CCLTYT received its 501(c) (3) non-profit organization status. It’s fifth summer produced a remount of How to Eat Like a Child and Luther, a new jazz musical by Delfeayo Marsalis.
Like so many organizations in New Orleans, Stage to Stage lost its home and many of its students as a result of Hurricane Katrina. Ever the visionary, Julie formed partnerships with the New Orleans Recreation Department (NORD). A community partnership with NORD allows CCLYT to use the NORD Ty Tracy Theatre on the 1st floor of the historic Gallier Hall, the former City Hall. Through this partnership we are able to continue a 60 year tradition of theater for youth within NORD.
The Dracula Spectacula was interrupted by
Katrina but brought back in the first season
in the NORD Ty Tracy Theatre.
Katrina but brought back in the first season
in the NORD Ty Tracy Theatre.
Schoolhouse Rock, Live! Too joined
The Dracula Spectacula in the opening
season in NORD Ty Tracy Theatre.
The Dracula Spectacula in the opening
season in NORD Ty Tracy Theatre.
CCLYT has produced over 40 fully staged youth productions – 20 at the NORD Theatre – for public performances, serving more than 600 young people, from ages 7 to 17.
CCLYT now sees its alums working as young adults in a variety of fields from professional dance, acting and opera to teachers, writers, artists, models, and advertising executives among others. In 2011 and 2012 CCLYT won Most Outstanding Achievement awards at the Junior Theater Festival, Atlanta GA.
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What they say
“I feel good with CCLYT. I love it. I used to feel shy and nervous and now I’m not.” Stephanie Cast Member |
Board and Staff
Board of Directors
James Holmes, President
Dionne Butler, Treasurer
Julie Condy, Secretary
Founder / Executive Director, Julie Condy
Julie Condy founded the Summer Stages Children’s Theater in 1993 as a summer church program which, in 1995, spun off into Stage to Stage, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
Ms. Condy holds a Bachelor of Music Education from Loyola University and studied voice for three years in Salzburg, Austria, with Frau Professor Cornelia Prestel, currently of the Vienna Hochschule fuer Kunst und Musik. A longtime member of the New Orleans Opera Chorus (30+ years), she has been choir director and soprano soloist at various churches in New Orleans including Grace Lutheran Church and First Presbyterian Church. She serves as a national board member for the American Guild of Musical Artists and is a lifetime member of AGMA.
James Holmes, President
Dionne Butler, Treasurer
Julie Condy, Secretary
Founder / Executive Director, Julie Condy
Julie Condy founded the Summer Stages Children’s Theater in 1993 as a summer church program which, in 1995, spun off into Stage to Stage, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
Ms. Condy holds a Bachelor of Music Education from Loyola University and studied voice for three years in Salzburg, Austria, with Frau Professor Cornelia Prestel, currently of the Vienna Hochschule fuer Kunst und Musik. A longtime member of the New Orleans Opera Chorus (30+ years), she has been choir director and soprano soloist at various churches in New Orleans including Grace Lutheran Church and First Presbyterian Church. She serves as a national board member for the American Guild of Musical Artists and is a lifetime member of AGMA.
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What they say
“Well when I came here I was very shy. When I came here it changed my life. I know a lot more about theater then what I knew before.” Alexis Cast Member |
Work With Us
The Crescent City Lights Youth Theater is New Orleans’ only theater company presenting musicals with casts of all children. Begun in 1993, CCLYT has presented over 40 musicals with casts of all children at various venues throughout New Orleans.
CCLYT’s unique program nurtures the development of each child’s performing arts talents through intensive rehearsal and instruction by performing arts professionals while developing the job and life skills needed for future success. CCLYT brings together children from across the Metro New Orleans area developing strong bonds between the cast members, their families and the staff.
Artistic positions with CCLYT are on a short-term contract basis. CCLYT is re-vamping their program. Creative theater artists can submit their resume through November 4, 2016 to be considered for the upcoming season. For more info, see the link below.
Creative Theater Artist wanted!
CCLYT’s unique program nurtures the development of each child’s performing arts talents through intensive rehearsal and instruction by performing arts professionals while developing the job and life skills needed for future success. CCLYT brings together children from across the Metro New Orleans area developing strong bonds between the cast members, their families and the staff.
Artistic positions with CCLYT are on a short-term contract basis. CCLYT is re-vamping their program. Creative theater artists can submit their resume through November 4, 2016 to be considered for the upcoming season. For more info, see the link below.
Creative Theater Artist wanted!
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What they say
“Well when I came here I was very shy. When I came here it changed my life. I know a lot more about theater then what I knew before.” Alexis Cast Member |
Media Resources
Stars in the Spotlight
Julie Condy
Julie is the founder and Executive Director of CCLYT. It is her vision and integrity that has shaped the Crescent City Lights Youth Theater for the past 20 years.
Lindsey, 14
I love doing theater, it is definitely one of my favorite activities.
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What they say
“Well when I came here I was very shy. When I came here it changed my life. I know a lot more about theater then what I knew before.” Alexis Cast Member |
Blog
It’s time for a Crescent City Lights reboot! HIRING creative theater artists!
Posted on October 13, 2016 by admin
Crescent City Lights Youth Theater seeks creative theater artists to teach elementary age students on a part-time contract basis. Do you love working with kids and want to make a difference their lives? You will be a positive mentor/teacher in a fun, creative environment putting kids on the road to success. This is a ground-up opportunity for the right teachers to re-invent the program for the 2017 season.
To apply for this position, please email us your resumé detailing your experience. Please also include at least 250 words on why you’d love to join our inspiring team of teachers. We look forward to hearing from you!
Application deadline: November 4, 2016
Creative Theater Artist wanted!
To apply for this position, please email us your resumé detailing your experience. Please also include at least 250 words on why you’d love to join our inspiring team of teachers. We look forward to hearing from you!
Application deadline: November 4, 2016
Creative Theater Artist wanted!
Main Street Kids’ Club is in rehearsal!
Posted on June 12, 2014 by admin
The first show of the summer is now in rehearsal!!! With a small cast of eight amazingly talented kids, this show will be fun for the entire family!
Based on the book series, the show follows the club members as they tackle math concepts such as mapping and graphs while having fun creating their own activities for their club.
Show dates: July 11 – 18
For more info on the show, go to http://www.mainstreetkidsclub.com/ to see cartoon videos and hear song excerpts.
Download the flyer here for details including show times. mathstart8.5×11
Based on the book series, the show follows the club members as they tackle math concepts such as mapping and graphs while having fun creating their own activities for their club.
Show dates: July 11 – 18
For more info on the show, go to http://www.mainstreetkidsclub.com/ to see cartoon videos and hear song excerpts.
Download the flyer here for details including show times. mathstart8.5×11
Cool Musical Theater videos at pbs
Posted on January 7, 2014 by admin
There is so much information on the internet. Crescent City Lights is working on updating their resources as a reference for you, our visitor who is interested in musical theater.
The first week in January brings musical theater to the forefront of the PBS LearningMedia website. Chockful of short videos, the arts section has a terrific series about about the many aspects of musical theater and theater in general. It’s great opportunity for you, our interested audience members, to learn more about the musical theater process in short chunks of time. Great, too, to share with your family and learn along with your kids.
Broadway or Bust takes a peek behind the curtain with this dynamic look at the development of a live musical theater performance.
Annie of Broadway is a collection of short videos about all of the behind the scenes jobs needed for a successful musical.
These are only two of the topics available on theater at the PBS Learning Media site. Click here for the link to their recent e-newsletter. You do have to register for their site to use it however it’s FREE!
The first week in January brings musical theater to the forefront of the PBS LearningMedia website. Chockful of short videos, the arts section has a terrific series about about the many aspects of musical theater and theater in general. It’s great opportunity for you, our interested audience members, to learn more about the musical theater process in short chunks of time. Great, too, to share with your family and learn along with your kids.
Broadway or Bust takes a peek behind the curtain with this dynamic look at the development of a live musical theater performance.
Annie of Broadway is a collection of short videos about all of the behind the scenes jobs needed for a successful musical.
These are only two of the topics available on theater at the PBS Learning Media site. Click here for the link to their recent e-newsletter. You do have to register for their site to use it however it’s FREE!
CCL Carolers at the French Market and around town
Posted on November 29, 2013 by admin
Cool shot of Jackson Square while the CCL kids carol!
The CCL Carolers are on the loose!
Check out our upcoming performances at the French Market and the Convention Center!
Check out our upcoming performances at the French Market and the Convention Center!
- Saturday, November 30, 5:00 pm at the New Orleans Convention Center for “Flipping of the Switch” for Christmas in the District
- Wednesday, December 4, 5:30 pm at the New Orleans Convention Center
- Saturday, December 7, 4:00 pm at the National Jazz Historic Park, French Market
- Saturday, December 14, 3:00 – 4:30, caroling at the French Market
- Saturday, December 21, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Whole Foods Markets on Veterans Blvd.
- Saturday, December 21, 3:00 – 4:30, caroling at the French Market
CCL Carolers performing at Jackson Square 11/16/13
Jazz Fest Performance
Posted on April 25, 2013 by admin
Our young actors were interviewed before their performance at Jazz Fest on Saturday! Check out the new logos and limited edition Jazz Fest t-shirts!
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What they say
“I feel good with CCLYT. I love it. I used to feel shy and nervous and now I’m not.” Stephanie Cast Member |
FAQ
What is the Crescent City Lights Youth Theater?
Now in our 20th year, CCLYT is the award-winning children’s theater company whose work consists entirely of productions performed by young people instructed by a staff of professional performing artists. Begun in 1993 as Summer Stages, CCLYT changed their name in 2006 to demonstrate their commitment to the City of New Orleans after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.
In the summer of 2006, CCLYT began performing at the NORD Ty Tracy Theater on the 1st floor of the historic Gallier Hall in downtown New Orleans continuing the NORD Theatre tradition of summer youth theater at a time when the city experienced tremendous budget cuts due to the storm. Since 2006, CCLYT has become a partner program with the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission and has produced over 20 productions in the NORD Ty Tracy Theatre.
Since 2011, CCLYT has attended the Junior Theater Festival in Atlanta, GA winning a trophy each year. In 2012, we were awarded the Best Kept Secret award by the DDD Downtown Awards. So if you haven’t heard about us yet, it’s time that you knew about CCLYT, children’s theater in the heart of downtown New Orleans.
In the summer of 2013, CCLYT celebrated their 20th production at the NORD Ty Tracy Theater as well as their 20th consecutive summer of productions with all-kid casts.
Is there a cost associated with the program?
Each summer musical production has a $10 audition application fee and $325 tuition fee. If your child would like to audition for both shows, the audition application fee is $20. The actual cost per child is $1,500 however CCLYT raises funds through grant writing and admissions to the performances to help offset the overall cost. All families are expected to help with fund raising efforts through the program. NORDC contributes a portion of programming expenses and the use of the NORD Ty Tracy Theater, then CCLYT raises all of the remaining funds. See the audition application for further details.
Why are there fees for a NORDC partnership program?
CCLYT receives limited funding through the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission that is not nearly enough to staff and run the theater program. Funds generated from tuition fees are applied directly to the cost of putting on the show including the staff. All families are expected to assist with fundraising for cost the remaining program costs. To raise additional funds, CCLYT sells tickets to performances as well as program ads, concessions. We have a summer donor campaign and additional fundraising events.
Tuition covers 1/5 of the cost per student. CCLYT’s own fundraising efforts through grants, sponsorships, ticket sales and program ad donations assist in covering the remaining costs.
CCLYT cannot operate without all of these funding sources. CCLYT strives to keep the tuition low allowing families with low and moderate income.
CCLYT is proud to transform the lives of New Orleans area children through the performing arts.
Are scholarships offered?
A limited number of need based scholarships are available. Please download the need based scholarship application below for complete information. These scholarships are limited and are intended for families with serious financial concerns.
Who are the children that perform with the Crescent City Lights Youth Theater?
CCLYT casts children in the 4th through 12th grade in their productions with the majority in the upper elementary/middle school age group. The cast members come from a variety of backgrounds from across the Greater New Orleans area with the majority from Orleans Parish. CCLYT looks for children who truly want to participate in a theater production and who are willing to make a significant commitment of time and effort to put on an excellent production which is advertised for public attendance. Through our rehearsal process, CCLYT creates a team of young thespians who becomes fast friends within the first two weeks of rehearsal.
What is the audition like?
CCLYT is geared to be an even playing field for children of all levels of talent. For our auditions, students do not need prepared material. Our staff will teach you a song and dance steps in a group situation. Everyone learns together and then performs as a large group and then as smaller groups for the staff only. The audition ends with a reading of the script together as a group. For our cast, we look for natural ability and enthusiasm. Please note that these auditions are closed to parents.
How big is the cast of a show?
Each show will have no more than 30 performers on stage. The NORD stage is small and 30 kids fill the stage.
Do your shows have a few leads with everyone else in the chorus?
Absolutely not! CCLYT selects shows that have many parts. If the show itself has limited parts, then the staff of CCLYT works creatively to make the parts work for the talent that has been cast in the show. CCLYT shows are intensive for all of the children in the cast.
Will I know what my role is before the rehearsals start?
CCLYT works in a unique and creative manner when casting our shows. The final cast list is of all of the members of the theater ensemble as a whole. The initial rehearsal are the auditions for specific roles. These first rehearsals double as theater workshops where all ensemble members are given the opportunity to show where their talents are and where they need to be developed. Roles are assigned usually by the end of the first week of rehearsals.
With many years of experience, CCLYT finds this method works well to put all of the children on a even level where they can see for themselves who will work best in each role. This method allows the staff to get to know each of the children’s talents and cast them in a role that will both challenge their talents and allow them to shine.
Once all of the cast have been vetted In our many years of experience, we find this method to work best for our style of casting roles. The staff gets to know the cast members a bit before the casting occurs and allows the staff to be more creative in the casting of the production. We strive to showcase all cast members in some manner in the actual production.
In fact, alumni tell us that they like being an ensemble member more than having a role because they get lots of costume changes!
Why is the audition application so long?
CCLYT views our summer program to be an introduction to the professional world of theater and the entertainment industry. CCLYT teaches the performing arts skills of dance, drama and voice. Beyond those skills, the life and job skills learned through the CCLYT process are even more important to be successful in any field not just the performing arts. All performers are part of a team and children must learn how to have outstanding personal skills that will serve them in their current interest in the performing arts and beyond.
Our application gives the parent all the information on the program operation upfront before they make a commitment. The CCLYT staff is committed to giving your child an exceptional theater experience. That experience is only possible with the full support and commitment of the cast member families. We include the complete rehearsal calendar so that you know exactly how intensive our rehearsal process is for the good of the final performance. Once all of this paperwork is complete, it’s a done deal. The CCLTY staff can do their work to the best of their ability knowing that you, the parents, have been fully informed on how our program operates and will be cooperating with us throughout the entire rehearsal/performance process for the good of your kids and the final production.
How can I purchase tickets?
Advance sale tickets for CCLYT performances are only available online via Eventbrite (on this website) for several weeks prior to the performances. The box office opens one hour before showtime for ticket sales at the door.
When and where are the public performances?
Public performances take place in the summer usually in July and August held at the NORD Ty Tracy Theatre on the 1st floor of the historic Gallier Hall, 545 St. Charles Ave.
Additional performances in the community occur throughout the year and are posted on the website.
Can I take pictures of my child during performances? What about videotaping?
Yes but only without flash and as long as you are not disturbing your seating neighbors in the audience. Cellphone are not permitted because their use disturbs the audience and the flash is not easily controlled.
No videotaping is permitted.
My child is interested, but can’t attend auditions. Can they still participate?
Sorry but all participants must attend the group audition so that staff can judge how well the child interacts with other children.
Are there group discounts for tickets?
Yes, contact us via email or telephone for details. Please note that our ticket price is already discounted and one of the lowest ticket prices of live theater in town. In fact, it costs the same as a seat at an IMAX theater.
My child hasn’t completed 3rd grade, can they audition?
Sorry but children must have completed the 3rd grade to quality for an audition. The CCLYT program is an intensive one that is geared towards public performance. Children younger than 4th grade are not emotionally ready for this type of intensive experience. While they may certainly have demonstrated talent, they do not have the emotional maturity to handle the CCLYT schedule. This is based on our years of experience working with talented children.
Do you have any programming for younger children?
Not at this time. A future development will be programming for the 3rd grade and younger age group.
Do you offer any programming during the school year?
At this time our school year programming is only for those children who have successfully completed a production with CCLYT. Again, CCLYT is looking to grow programming in the future.
Now in our 20th year, CCLYT is the award-winning children’s theater company whose work consists entirely of productions performed by young people instructed by a staff of professional performing artists. Begun in 1993 as Summer Stages, CCLYT changed their name in 2006 to demonstrate their commitment to the City of New Orleans after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.
In the summer of 2006, CCLYT began performing at the NORD Ty Tracy Theater on the 1st floor of the historic Gallier Hall in downtown New Orleans continuing the NORD Theatre tradition of summer youth theater at a time when the city experienced tremendous budget cuts due to the storm. Since 2006, CCLYT has become a partner program with the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission and has produced over 20 productions in the NORD Ty Tracy Theatre.
Since 2011, CCLYT has attended the Junior Theater Festival in Atlanta, GA winning a trophy each year. In 2012, we were awarded the Best Kept Secret award by the DDD Downtown Awards. So if you haven’t heard about us yet, it’s time that you knew about CCLYT, children’s theater in the heart of downtown New Orleans.
In the summer of 2013, CCLYT celebrated their 20th production at the NORD Ty Tracy Theater as well as their 20th consecutive summer of productions with all-kid casts.
Is there a cost associated with the program?
Each summer musical production has a $10 audition application fee and $325 tuition fee. If your child would like to audition for both shows, the audition application fee is $20. The actual cost per child is $1,500 however CCLYT raises funds through grant writing and admissions to the performances to help offset the overall cost. All families are expected to help with fund raising efforts through the program. NORDC contributes a portion of programming expenses and the use of the NORD Ty Tracy Theater, then CCLYT raises all of the remaining funds. See the audition application for further details.
Why are there fees for a NORDC partnership program?
CCLYT receives limited funding through the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission that is not nearly enough to staff and run the theater program. Funds generated from tuition fees are applied directly to the cost of putting on the show including the staff. All families are expected to assist with fundraising for cost the remaining program costs. To raise additional funds, CCLYT sells tickets to performances as well as program ads, concessions. We have a summer donor campaign and additional fundraising events.
Tuition covers 1/5 of the cost per student. CCLYT’s own fundraising efforts through grants, sponsorships, ticket sales and program ad donations assist in covering the remaining costs.
CCLYT cannot operate without all of these funding sources. CCLYT strives to keep the tuition low allowing families with low and moderate income.
CCLYT is proud to transform the lives of New Orleans area children through the performing arts.
Are scholarships offered?
A limited number of need based scholarships are available. Please download the need based scholarship application below for complete information. These scholarships are limited and are intended for families with serious financial concerns.
Who are the children that perform with the Crescent City Lights Youth Theater?
CCLYT casts children in the 4th through 12th grade in their productions with the majority in the upper elementary/middle school age group. The cast members come from a variety of backgrounds from across the Greater New Orleans area with the majority from Orleans Parish. CCLYT looks for children who truly want to participate in a theater production and who are willing to make a significant commitment of time and effort to put on an excellent production which is advertised for public attendance. Through our rehearsal process, CCLYT creates a team of young thespians who becomes fast friends within the first two weeks of rehearsal.
What is the audition like?
CCLYT is geared to be an even playing field for children of all levels of talent. For our auditions, students do not need prepared material. Our staff will teach you a song and dance steps in a group situation. Everyone learns together and then performs as a large group and then as smaller groups for the staff only. The audition ends with a reading of the script together as a group. For our cast, we look for natural ability and enthusiasm. Please note that these auditions are closed to parents.
How big is the cast of a show?
Each show will have no more than 30 performers on stage. The NORD stage is small and 30 kids fill the stage.
Do your shows have a few leads with everyone else in the chorus?
Absolutely not! CCLYT selects shows that have many parts. If the show itself has limited parts, then the staff of CCLYT works creatively to make the parts work for the talent that has been cast in the show. CCLYT shows are intensive for all of the children in the cast.
Will I know what my role is before the rehearsals start?
CCLYT works in a unique and creative manner when casting our shows. The final cast list is of all of the members of the theater ensemble as a whole. The initial rehearsal are the auditions for specific roles. These first rehearsals double as theater workshops where all ensemble members are given the opportunity to show where their talents are and where they need to be developed. Roles are assigned usually by the end of the first week of rehearsals.
With many years of experience, CCLYT finds this method works well to put all of the children on a even level where they can see for themselves who will work best in each role. This method allows the staff to get to know each of the children’s talents and cast them in a role that will both challenge their talents and allow them to shine.
Once all of the cast have been vetted In our many years of experience, we find this method to work best for our style of casting roles. The staff gets to know the cast members a bit before the casting occurs and allows the staff to be more creative in the casting of the production. We strive to showcase all cast members in some manner in the actual production.
In fact, alumni tell us that they like being an ensemble member more than having a role because they get lots of costume changes!
Why is the audition application so long?
CCLYT views our summer program to be an introduction to the professional world of theater and the entertainment industry. CCLYT teaches the performing arts skills of dance, drama and voice. Beyond those skills, the life and job skills learned through the CCLYT process are even more important to be successful in any field not just the performing arts. All performers are part of a team and children must learn how to have outstanding personal skills that will serve them in their current interest in the performing arts and beyond.
Our application gives the parent all the information on the program operation upfront before they make a commitment. The CCLYT staff is committed to giving your child an exceptional theater experience. That experience is only possible with the full support and commitment of the cast member families. We include the complete rehearsal calendar so that you know exactly how intensive our rehearsal process is for the good of the final performance. Once all of this paperwork is complete, it’s a done deal. The CCLTY staff can do their work to the best of their ability knowing that you, the parents, have been fully informed on how our program operates and will be cooperating with us throughout the entire rehearsal/performance process for the good of your kids and the final production.
How can I purchase tickets?
Advance sale tickets for CCLYT performances are only available online via Eventbrite (on this website) for several weeks prior to the performances. The box office opens one hour before showtime for ticket sales at the door.
When and where are the public performances?
Public performances take place in the summer usually in July and August held at the NORD Ty Tracy Theatre on the 1st floor of the historic Gallier Hall, 545 St. Charles Ave.
Additional performances in the community occur throughout the year and are posted on the website.
Can I take pictures of my child during performances? What about videotaping?
Yes but only without flash and as long as you are not disturbing your seating neighbors in the audience. Cellphone are not permitted because their use disturbs the audience and the flash is not easily controlled.
No videotaping is permitted.
My child is interested, but can’t attend auditions. Can they still participate?
Sorry but all participants must attend the group audition so that staff can judge how well the child interacts with other children.
Are there group discounts for tickets?
Yes, contact us via email or telephone for details. Please note that our ticket price is already discounted and one of the lowest ticket prices of live theater in town. In fact, it costs the same as a seat at an IMAX theater.
My child hasn’t completed 3rd grade, can they audition?
Sorry but children must have completed the 3rd grade to quality for an audition. The CCLYT program is an intensive one that is geared towards public performance. Children younger than 4th grade are not emotionally ready for this type of intensive experience. While they may certainly have demonstrated talent, they do not have the emotional maturity to handle the CCLYT schedule. This is based on our years of experience working with talented children.
Do you have any programming for younger children?
Not at this time. A future development will be programming for the 3rd grade and younger age group.
Do you offer any programming during the school year?
At this time our school year programming is only for those children who have successfully completed a production with CCLYT. Again, CCLYT is looking to grow programming in the future.