| Thank you all for two fantastic Spring Shows! Thank you to the cast, crew, and production team for making the Lion King Jr. and Fiddler on the Roof the amazing productions they were!
Thank you to all of our Sponsors for this 2024 season for making this possible!
Bresnahan Insurance, Valley Kids Pediatric Dentistry, Northeast IT Systems, Inc., Pelham Auto Service, Tandem Bagel, Dave’s Natural Garden, Amherst Insurance Agency, Inc., Amity Street Dental, Greenfield Cooperative Bank, Greenfield Savings Bank, Peoples Bank, USA Waste & Recycling, Wohl Family Dentistry, Berkshire Design Group, Daily Hampshire Gazette, Heather Ferrari Homes, High Five Books, Martin M Landscaping, Massachusetts Soccer School, Pasta E Basta, Ray Croteau Electric, Sean T Sullivan Attorney at Law, Summerlin Floors, Tailgate Picnic, The Prindle School, UMass Five College Credit Union, Amherst Office Park, LLC, Sam’s Outfitters, Atkins Farm, Northampton Area Pediatrics, Moore IP Solutions, Green Collar, LLC, Common School, Stamell Stringed Instruments, The Bement School, Herrell’s Ice Cream, Bean Restaurant Group, Amherst Community Theater, Mill District, St. Germain, Florence Bank, Vann Group, Ohana, and The Andy Yee Memorial Scholarship Fund
And of course thank you to the parents and volunteers that truly make the magic happen!
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| Registration for Seussical is full! We’re excited to have you in classes this summer or otherwise see you at the show! |
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A Note from the Starlight’s Youth Theatre, Inc. Board of Directors:
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The YOUTH of Starlight’s Youth Theatre are back and we are so proud of their hard work.
A few big initiatives to talk about. One is our new volunteer designation of the “Magic Makers.” Volunteers help in a variety of ways and those gifts can last for years. For example, if you were able to come see our younger students in Lion King in March, then you saw the lion headpieces made by Magic Makers from 6 years ago under Amy Coulthard’s costume design and we are forever grateful. This spring new “Magic Makers” arrived on the scene and supported our amazing youth. Thank you to all of them.
Can we imagine our own theater home? The non-profit board of Starlight is excited to be partnering with other area arts groups imagining a future where we could build sets and rehearse in a dedicated space. We appreciate Maple Ridge where we rent space now, it is clean and safe. But it is not a theater (Cyn, and anyone who shows up early to help, spends a few hours each day prepping the space for our use) Imagine the performing arts organizations of the Amherst region sharing a dedicated building in which to rehearse, create costumes, sets, and props, all under one roof. This is the goal of PAEC, Performing Arts and Education Cooperative. If you or someone you know is willing to join in this endeavor, please contact Clare Bertrand clarebertrand@gmail.com
The Board for Starlight’s Youth Theatre is a blend of community members whose kids were part of Starlight years ago but who still believe in the program as well as parents of students today. All contribute in many ways and we want to express our appreciation to all of them. Special Thanks to our Artistic Director, Cyn Strycharz, who continues to bring dedication and passion to all the young people who join Starlight and step into the magic of theater.
– Clare Bertrand and Sharon Carlson, co-Presidents of the Starlight’s Youth Theatre, Inc board of Directors |
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Grades 1-3 – Story Book Theater
Saturdays, 9:00am – 9:45am at Mapleridge Community CenterThis class will focus on having stage presents and being aware of the audience, standing forward, projection, listening to others for their lines so they know when to come in and creating stories. They will present several different stories, many in unison. For example- The Giving tree, Stone soup and the Ugly Duckling.Start date Sat. Sept. 7
Show date Sat. Nov. 2 at Eric CarleGrades 4-5 – Jungle Book
Saturdays, 9:45am – 10:30am at Mapleridge Community CenterThis class will focus on character development- how their character walks, talks, acts, and reacts. They will learn about the importance of using those skills to express the character’s emotions, motivations, and actions. They will also learn about the importance of telling the story and working as an ensemble.Start date Sat. Sept 7
Show date Sat. Nov. 2 at Eric Carle
Grades 6-7 – The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Saturdays,10:30am – 11:30am at Mapleridge Community Center
When Lucy comes across the old wardrobe standing alone in the spare room, she thinks she has found a good place for hide and seek. But then she tumbles headlong into a magical world of fauns, dwarves, and giants, of animals that talk and horses that fly – the land of Narnia. It is so extraordinary that at first her brothers and sister don’t believe it could be real. Soon, though, Peter, Edmund and Susan find Narnia too and the adventures really begin.
This class will focus on the play in its entirely- sets, costumes props and sound effects to bring this magical story to life.
Start date Sat. Sept 7
Show date Sat. Nov. 2 at Eric Carle
Grades 8-12 – Act Now!
Saturdays, 11:45am – 1:00pm at Mapleridge Community Center
This class will focus on strengthening your acting skills. We will
first work on selecting, developing, and presenting monologues. Then your growth will continue as you
work within an ensemble on short one acts and scenes.
Start date Sat. Sept 7
Show dates tba. |
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