2011-2012 Season
Annie
directed by Pierre-Jacques Brault
Friday, October 14, 21 & 28, 7 PM
Saturday, October 15, 22 & 29, 2 PM
Sunday, October 23, 2 PM
Leapin’ lizards! The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie is back, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. Boasting one of Broadway’s most memorable scores, including “It’s the Hard-Knock Life,”“Easy Street,” “N.Y.C.” and the ever-optimistic “Tomorrow,” Annie is a delightful theatrical experience for the entire family.
Disney's Beauty and the Beast
directed by Sean Szaller
Beauty and the Beast Cast List
December 2, 9 & 16, 7 PM
December 3, 10 & 17, 2 PM
December 4 & 11, 2 PM
**TICKETS FOR THIS SHOW WILL BE $10 FOR EVERYONE**
Disney's most magical tale, "Beauty and the Beast" sweeps onto the HYT stage for the first time this holiday season! Based on the Academy Award-Winning 1991 animated film, this show is one of the most profound tales of love, magic, and redemption ever told! A selfish young prince is transformed into a hideous beast as the result of his own arrogance. Belle, a beautiful outsider in her small French village, becomes a prisoner of the beast in exchange for her father's freedom. Thus begins this story of love's transformative powers. "Be Our Guest" as the HYT stage is electrified with Disney magic! This show will feature some of the most incredible costumes and scenic elements that HYT has ever created! And, of course, the stage will be filled with some of Cleveland's most talented young performers who will truly bring this story to life! "Beauty and the Beast" is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season with the whole family! Let your heart be transformed by one of the most famous love stories ever told!
The King and I
directed by Treva Offutt
March 2, 9 & 16, 7 PM
March, 3, 10 & 17, 2 PM
March 11,
2 PM
Dream a dream of a time past. It is the 1860’s, and you are in the exotic kingdom of Thailand. Imagine that you are the ruler of this kingdom. Filled with golden palaces, elephants in the streets, and children, children, children everywhere, you have been safe and happy in your own little corner of the world, yet the world begins to creep in on you. What wonders will you discover? How do you know if the rules of the kingdom are correct if you are the one making them up? Based on an incredible, true story, The King of Siam recognizes that the world outside of his realm is changing. He takes pride in his kingdom and family, and hires a teacher from England that will bring them all up to speed on world thought and culture. Now, imagine that you are a young mother from England. You and your son are entering a place that is unimaginable. The King has 37 wives and over 400 children! Do you speak your mind, or only say what is expected of you? Has the king met his match in the spirited, strong woman, or she in him? Should he keep his customs, or adopt ways that would throw his world out of balance. How much power should a woman have? How about a man? Where do love and respect meet? Can you love someone that you disagree with? What are you willing to do for love if it is forbidden? It’s a puzzlement! Come experience the vibrant colors, dazzling dance, star-crossed lovers, political puppetry and endlessly exciting et cetera, et cetera, et cetera’s of The King and I. Shall We Dance? YES WE SHALL!!!
Chicago
directed by Nathan Motta
May 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 & 20, all performances at 7 PM
(Please note: The May 20 performance will be at Dobama Theatre and will be a special benefit performance)
Prohibition-era Chicago was overrun by murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery, and treachery-all those things we hold near and dear to our heart. Chicago is a dark musical comedy that tells the tale of two of the merry murderesses of the Cook County Jail, Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, through the vehicle of a vaudeville show. Set in a 1920s speakeasy, Kander and Ebb’s most famous score gives us Broadway jazz standards such as All That Jazz, Razzle Dazzle, Mr. Cellophane and the Cell Block Tango. Join us for a Chicago like you’ve never seen before! This Heights Youth Theatre production will be true to the period of the roaring twenties, highlight the farcical nature of the original libretto, and will assure a good time for any “flappers” who catch the show.
Our season is made possible by the generous support of:
Hawken School Huntington Bank Laurel School Playhouse Square Susan Delaney-Howard Hanna