​This group will be headed up by Mr. James, and Ms. Scheu.​

 

The National Youth Theater Experience (NYTE) is a festival for aspiring performers in grades K-12. NYTE is an expansion of the Alabama Youth Theatre Experience (AYTE).

AYTE was started as a way to celebrate the young and aspiring performers living in Alabama. After ten amazing years of competition, they have decided to share our passion with the nation! 

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WHAT TO EXPECT

- Acting, Dancing, and Singing Workshops

- Solo and Monologue Competitions

- 20 Minute Group Performance

- Themed Finale Party

- Award Ceremony

 

Festival kicks off Friday, March 5th, at 6pm and
concludes Sunday, March 7th, at 10pm ​

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TRAVEL DATES​

Friday, March 5th - Fly to Louisville

Monday, March 8th - Fly to Tampa

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HOW TO AUDITION

Video Submissions are due October 5th by 9:00pm​

1 - Select which part you want to audition for using the Character List,

if you would like to play a character that does not have a song please pick any of the songs listed on the Character List and name the character you would like to audition for on the Form

2 - Record yourself singing that section of the music with the tracks 

3 - Fill out and Submit the Form​​​

4 - Callbacks will be sent out on October 6th

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CALL BACKS

Call backs will be held on Saturday, October 10th from 9:00-11:00am

*Call back materials delivered on October 6th​

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REHEARSALS

Wed. Dec. 2, 5:30–8:30

Wed. Dec. 9, 5:30–8:30

Wed. Dec. 16, 5:30–8:30*

Wed. Jan. 6, 5:30–8:30
Wed. Jan. 20, 5:30–8:30

We will be schedule TWO rehearsals dedicated to solos/monologues between Jan 20 and Mar 3*

We will be schedule ONE group rehearsal between Jan 20 and Mar 3**

MANDATORY REHEARSAL & PARENT NIGHT Wed, Mar 3

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*Starkey Magnet Night, this rehearsal will be a solo/monologue rehearsal to help students select pieces

**dates will be based on cast availability

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COMPETITION COSTS

$210 due at casting (student ticket cost)

$250 due December 1st (plus any chaperone tickets, $160), includes;

-$50 solo or monologue*

-$200 class fee; students get individual lessons with staff
to prep for NYTE, also used to cover travel for the staff

*$50 additional due if doing both a solo and monologue

Hotel Fee (approx. $600 per room) due February 1st, students are allowed to share rooms.

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Additional costs include

Travel, Food, Team Jacket ($65)

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Additional Travel Details

High School Students can attend under the supervision of the Center Stage Team. They will be bunked 2 per room.

All Elementary and Middle School Students are welcome to attend and must travel with a chaperone.

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FUNDRAISERS

November Calendar

Students will collect money from friends and family to fill their calendar to help cover costs of their ticket. ​

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1-2 Parents Night Out!

These will be organized by the NYTE parent team.

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