Monthly Archives: May 2010

Two CYT Show Reviews, One Dr. Seuss

Posted on May 27, 2010 by jcortez

This week the Examiner reviewed CYT San Diego’s South County’s Seussical, while The Advertiser reviewed CYT Lafayette’s production, Suessical Jr. BOTH shows got rave reviews! Read the excerpts below. CYT San Diego’s South County’s Seussical Review: “Christian Youth Theatre’s (CYT) … Continue reading →

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2010 HYPE Leadership Conference Chatter From Janie Russell

Posted on May 22, 2010 by jcortez

The 2010 HYPE At Conference is less than two months away, and there are already two AWESOME workshops lined up. Workshop leaders include Justin Caster, who has performed in the Chicago cast of the hit Broadway Musical “Wicked”, and Chris … Continue reading →

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The Legend of Pocahontas Film: Q & A With Director Chris Ninness

Posted on May 20, 2010 by jcortez

The Legend of Pocahontas, produced by CastFam Productions, is a film you don’t want to miss! Read my Q & A with Director, and CYT Alum, Chris Ninness: How did the initial project pop into your head? It was really … Continue reading →

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McHenry County Tackles Les Miserables

Posted on May 16, 2010 by jcortez

The Daily Herald interviewed the McHenry County cast of CYT Chicago’s Les Miserables: School Edition this week. The young actors performed at Huntley High School, “bringing the message of love, redemption and revolution” to the stage. The article, by Holly … Continue reading →

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CYT SD’s ‘Wizard of Oz’ Director Talks To The Pomerado Newspaper

Posted on May 16, 2010 by jcortez

The Pomerado Newspaper recently chatted with Chas Shay, director of CYT SD’s The Wizard of Oz. The production is double cast- more than 60 students will be on stage, as well as behind the scenes. According to the article, Shay, … Continue reading →

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CYT Chicago’s Maddie Jane on Ellen!

Posted on May 12, 2010 by jcortez

CYT Chicago’s Maddie Jane made an appearance on Ellen yesterday! Currently Maddie is performing in CYT Chicago’s production of Little Princess (Dupage). She sang “Breakeven” on Ellen’s “Wonderful Web of Wonderment” segment. View Maddie Jane on Ellen now!

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KC Stage Reviews CYT Kansas City’s Seussical

Posted on May 10, 2010 by jcortez

CYT Kansas City’s production of Seussical was reviewed today, by KC Stage. Here is an excerpt: “Even though ‘Seussical’ is a long show and it runs nearly 2 1/2 hours with a 15 minute intermission the time seemed to fly … Continue reading →

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