PYT Plays - Updated Fall 2021
PYT Needs Help Tues., Dec. 7th / Wed., Dec. 8th
Preparing PaperHand Puppet Gym/Studio for "High School Musical" Performances
Pittsboro Youth Theater needs a few capable volunteers to work at PaperHand's facility on Tuesday, Dec. 7th or Wednesday the 8th from 5 'til 8pm to help move puppets, clean up the old gym floor, and generally spruce up the fantastic place for our shows next weekend. It'll be something volunteers will never forget–not the kind of thing a person does everyday! If you're interested in helping fix up PaperHand's gym/studio for PYT's "High School Musical" performances, please send an email to CFTA.Cwitter1@gmail.com; be sure to mention if you're available Tuesday, Dec. 7th or Wednesday, Dec.8th from 5pm-8pm in your email.
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IMPORTANT COVID INFORMATION
for all attendees of shows
by Pittsboro Youth Theater
REQUIRED FOR ADMITTANCE
• PROOF OF COVID VACCINATION (Children too young for COVID vaccination welcome but must present negative COVID test taken within 48-hours before for admittance)
• FACE MASK (must be worn in facility)
• Bring a copy of YOUR TICKET RECEIPT EMAIL. Most folks simply show their ticket purchase receipt on their smart phone.
COVID Precautions in Sweet Bee Theater
• Proof of Full Vaccination required, or
proof of negative COVID test within 48-hours
• Face Mask worn at all times by all present except cast. Some cast members will not wear masks while on stage.
• Limit of 40 admitted per show
• Crew is vaccinated
• Cast members too young to be vaccinated required to pass a COVID test within 48-hours of performances
• All recommended COVID safety measures are in effect in theater
• Fresh Air Ventilation in theater increases audience safety but means DRESS WARMLY!
350 cast members have performed before over 14,000 audience members
at performances by 4 community theater organizations that call Sweet Bee Theater "Home".
Thank You! to all those who have supported us and Welcome! ...to all our new friends in 2021!
"Outstanding" Theater Performances in Triangle Two Years in a row!
Congratulations Pittsboro Center for the Arts Theater Community for being
repeatedly recognized as "Outstanding" in the Triangle region.
In Fall 2021 Pittsboro Youth Theater (PYT) celebrates 10th years in operation!
We now have our own Center for the Arts Pittsboro with the
1 and only public, live-performance theater in Chatham County
Sweet Bee Theater
PYT is proud to provide professional level performance arts training and local entertainment to area residents. As with any team activity, PYT plays demand cast member effort and commitment. Join PYT's award-winning community theater team
with a legacy of exceptional-quality live theater performances and loyal fan/Supporter base.
Schedule and Info. Below
"High School Musical"
PYT's Premiere
Fall Production
Dec. 11-19
2 Big Weekends
8 Spectacular Shows
Saturdays 12/11 & 12/18
4pm and 7pm
Sundays 12/12 & 12/19
3pm and 6pm
TICKETS on sale now
8 Shows
in Paperhand Puppets' Gym/Studio
in Saxapahaw, NC
• Sats and Suns, 3 & 6pm, Dec. 11-19
Disney Channel's smash hit movie musical "High School Musical" comes to life on stage. Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of first love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extra curricular activities.
It's the first day after winter break at East High. The Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater Dudes find their cliques, recount their vacations and look forward to the new year. Basketball team captain and resident jock, Troy, discovers that the brainy Gabriella, a girl he met singing karaoke on his ski trip, has just enrolled at East High. They cause an upheaval when they decide to audition for the high school musical, led by Ms. Darbus. Although many students resent the threat posed to the "status quo," Troy and Gabriella's alliance might just open the door for others to shine as well.
• "High School Musical"
Rocking Adolescent Musical
- for and by Middle and High Schoolers
- Rehearsals either outside or masked
Th 5:00-8:00pm & S Noon-3:00pm,
Starting Th, Sept. 16th
During rehearsals cast members will be social-distanced in an optimally ventilated space–masks required when rehearsing indoors.
- Cost: $165 per month due Oct., Nov. & Dec. 1st
Plus $125 deposit
Plus 3 private singing lessons at $30 each
Plus $85 production fee due Nov. 1st
- Artistic Director: Tammy Matthews
- Music Director: Parker Harris
- Technical Director: Craig Witter
- Dress Rehearsal: Th. Dec. 9, 5-8pm
- 8 Live Performances
Sat. Dec. 11,
Sun. Dec. 12
Sat. Dec. 18
Sun. Dec. 19
Multiple performances will be in-person on-stage (venue to be determined per COVID). Actors in in-person shows will be unmasked while onstage. Audience members must be vaccinated or show proof of recent covid test. Actors will be expected to either be fully vaccinated or show a negative covid test within 48 hours of the dress rehearsal on 12/9. We'll be as careful as possible throughout rehearsals and in the myriad activities and variables surrounding performances.
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"She Kills Monsters:
Young Adventurers"
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Live On-Stage Performances
Sat., Nov. 20, 4:00 and 7:00pm
Sun., Nov. 21, 2:00 and 6:00pm
This play includes:
• Dungeons and Dragons references
• stage combat
• some strong language
• mild adult themes
Agnes stumbles upon her sister Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook. Tilly has recently died. Agnes finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and ’90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.
• "She Kills Monsters..."
A modern classic, high energy, D&D, snappy-cool, rockin'-fun adventure comedy.
- for actors aged 12-18
- Rehearsals either outside or masked
W 6:00-8:00pm & S 10:00am-Noon
- Starting W, Sept. 15th
During rehearsals cast members will be social-distanced in an optimally ventilated space–masks required when rehearsing indoors.
- Cost: $155 per month due Oct. & Nov. 1st
Plus $110 deposit
Plus $85 production fee due Nov. 1st
- Artistic Director: Tammy Matthews
- Technical Director: Craig Witter
- Live Performances
Sat., Nov. 20, 4:00 and 7:00pm
Sun., Nov. 21, 2:00 and 6:00pm
Multiple performances will be in-person on-stage (venue to be determined per COVID). Actors in in-person shows will be unmasked while onstage. Audience members must be vaccinated or show proof of recent covid test. Actors will be expected to either be fully vaccinated or show a negative covid test within 48 hours of the dress rehearsal on 11/17. We'll be as careful as possible throughout rehearsals and in the myriad activities and variables surrounding performances.
"Seussical Jr." (the Dr. Seuss Musical)
TICKETS on sale now
4 Shows in
Sweet Bee Theater
in downtown Pittsboro
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• Sat. Dec. 4, 2:00pm & 6:30pm
• Sun. Dec. 5, 2:00 & 5pm
Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical Jr., a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony-winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.
Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, and he must also guard an abandoned egg that's been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant!
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• "Seussical Jr." Musical
- for Elementary & Middle Schoolers
- Rehearsals either outside or masked
M & T 5:00-6:30pm
Starting M, Sept. 13th
During rehearsals cast members will be social-distanced in an optimally ventilated space–masks required when rehearsing indoors.
- Cost: $165 per month due Oct. - Nov. 1st
Plus $125 deposit
Plus 3 private singing lessons at $30 each
Plus $85 production fee due Nov. 1st
- Director: Parker Harris
- Technical Director: Craig Witter
- Live Performances
December 4-5
Multiple performances will be in-person on-stage (venue to be determined per COVID). Actors in in-person shows will be unmasked while onstage. Audience members must be vaccinated or show proof of recent covid test. Actors will be expected to either be fully vaccinated or show a negative covid test within 48 hours of the dress rehearsal on 12/3. We'll be as careful as possible throughout rehearsals and in the myriad activities and variables surrounding performances.
• • •
" Sir Gawain
and the Green Knight"
Live On-Stage Performances
Sun., Nov. 14, 2:00 and 4:00pm
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
This fast-moving comedy centers around poor Sir Gawain, whose courage is questioned by the other knights. Alas! Morgan le Fay, the evil enchantress, desires nothing more than to see Camelot destroyed, and she will not leave unless the kingdom can produce a knight who can pass her tests of bravery, honesty, and loyalty.
Sir Gawain, needing to prove his bravery, accepts the challenge. The trial begins with the knight getting to strike the monstrous Green Knight three times, blows that the Green Knight will return in a year’s time. During the year, Sir Gawain successfully completes the tests of honesty and loyalty in comic style, but the hapless knight still must meet the Green Knight again with hopes of winning the hand of Lady Elaine, saving Camelot, and upholding the reputation of the Knights of the Round Table.
" Sir Gawain..."
- for ages 8 -12
- Rehearsals either outside or masked
W 5:00-6:00pm & S 9:00-10:00am
Starting W, Sept. 15, 2021
During rehearsals cast members will be social-distanced in an optimally ventilated space–masks required when rehearsing indoors.
- Cost: $140 per month due Oct. & Nov. 1st
Plus $100 deposit
Plus $65 production fee due Nov. 1st
- Artistic Director: Tammy Matthews
- Technical Director: Craig Witter
- 2 Live Performances
Sunday, November 14th at 2pm and 4pm
Multiple performances will be in-person on-stage (venue to be determined per COVID). Actors in in-person shows will be unmasked while onstage. Audience members must be vaccinated or show proof of recent covid test. Actors will be expected to either be fully vaccinated or show a negative covid test within 48 hours of the dress rehearsal on 11/13. We'll be as careful as possible throughout rehearsals and in the myriad activities and variables surrounding performances.
WATCH
LATE 2020 SEASON PLAYS
on PYT'S YouTube Channel
• "Can Mrs. Claus Save Christmas?"
Young children's Christmas/Adventure play
• The Mystery of the Peanut Butter Space Man!
Rachus Children's Mystery/Comedy/Adventure play
• • • AND • • •
• "A Virtual Christmas Carol"
Youth Christmas/Adventure play
WINNER OF 3 "BEST OF" REGIONAL THEATER AWARDS IN 2020
Wont Be Pittsboro Youth Theater's first time at
the Theater During COVID Rodeo.
If worse comes to worst, Pittsboro Youth Theater has the chops to quickly switch up our rehearsals and performances. Read Article 1, 2, 3.
Check out the virtual performances of past casts on our YouTube channel. Subscribe while you're there; new episodes are being added all the time.
What if COVID Worsens?
In 2020 and 2021 PYT learned how to produce award-winning theater with increased ventilation, social distancing, masks, going outside and, if need be, online. When in the theater every cast and staff member is required to social distance and wear a mask 100% of the time. Increased ventilation has been proven to mitigate indoor COVID risk. So we always keep doors and windows at the ends of our building ajar with a fan blowing air out our middle room.
If being indoors is deemed too dangerous this season, we can rehearse outdoors as much as possible, and if need be due to cold and dark conditions, we can rehearse online until the situation improves or it's show time. PYT shows always go on one way or another. In October 2020 we performed the musical "Heal 2020" drive-in movie style.
How does virtual theater work?
When need be virtual casts will rehearse together with their Director on Zoom. If COVID gets too nasty at show time, PYT will provide props and costumes and train up the cast to perform their play on ZOOM. This works better for some plays than others, but it's nice to know that in a pinch virtual rehearsals and performances are doable. Videos of online performances stay on our YouTube channel for family, friends and the public to watch after the performance.
PYTs Technical Director and Co-founder, Craig Witter, raises the level of all our virtual theater video programs. Mr. Craig is a national award winning videographer with decades of professional video production skills, experience and equipment.
INFORMATION FOR CAST MEMBERS
COVID-19 Rules For In-person PYT Activities
SPECIAL CAST MEMBER TICKET INFO.
Pods and Limits and Restrictions... OH MY!
Fine shows deserve fine print. Come enjoy and support community performances by Pittsboro Youth Theater, winners of 9 "Best of 2020" Triangle-wide theater awards!
• SPECIAL CAST FAMILY POD ADMISSION IS FOR 1 FAMILY GROUP (UP TO 6 PEOPLE) OF PYT CAST MEMBERS OF "WIZARD OF OZ".
SPRING 2021 COVID-RELATED CHANGES
Safely continuing Pittsboro Youth Theater (PYT) operations during COVID requires flexibility. As of Dec. 1, 2020, we expect that there will be sufficient COVID vaccinations received by our casts and crew to conduct mandatory in-person rehearsals and performances sometime in Spring 2021. PYT will consider cast member families' wishes before decisions are made.
Rehearsals
PYT currently plans for our Spring 2021 plays to begin with online rehearsals. When PYT determines it is safe and warm enough for in-person rehearsals with masks and social distancing, mandatory in-person outdoor rehearsals will be conducted starting with Saturday rehearsals. When PYT determines with input from cast member families that in-person rehearsals will begin, those rehearsals will be mandatory for all cast members affected. Any special variance from this must be approved in advance by Tammy Matthews, PYT Artistic Director.
Performances
All Spring 2021 plays will have live performances, in-person on-stage, if possible, possibly outdoors. If in-person on-stage performances are deemed by us with parent input to be too risky, then some or some casts will perform live online. "Descendants" musical will be performed live on-stage inside if possible, outside if necessary. All live-online performances will be able to be viewed live by performer families and probably the general public.
Performance specifics will be determined as early as possible; we'll all have a better idea through spring.
Pittsboro Youth Theater (PYT) has established and will enforce the following COVID-19 Rules. We consider this our responsibility in preventing the spread of COVID-19.
When PYT determines with input from cast member families that in-person rehearsals will begin, those rehearsals will be mandatory for all cast members affected.
Until COVID-19 regulations are eased, all in-person cast member rehearsals and performances will be conducted according to the following:
OUTSIDE - All in-person cast activities will be outside, weather permitting, or be cancelled.
SOCIAL DISTANCING - Cast members must stay 6-feet away from others not in their immediate household during the entire time they are at or near the PYT activity. This includes before, during and after official PYT activities.
MASKS - Cast members must wear a mask over their mouth and nose at all times at or near the location of the PYT activity. This includes before, during and after official PYT activities. One exception to this mask rule is that the cast members of "Heal 2020" may remove their mask while actively speaking or singing during performances.
VACCINE - Once a COVID vaccine which is certified "safe and effective" becomes available to us, the PYT crew, we will get vaccinated. This will support our goal of safely rehearsing and performing plays on stage in Sweet Bee Theater. We highly encourage cast members and their families to do the same. In this way we can all enjoy live performance theater the way it was supposed to be performed. Whoo Hooo!!!
