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Friday, September 11, 2026
Friday, September 4, 2026
Auditions for FREAKY FRIDAY: THE MUSICAL at Actor's Youth Theatre announced for September 12
FREAKY FRIDAY: THE MUSICAL — AUDITIONS!
Are you ready to trade places and step into the world of Freaky Friday? We’re looking for talented performers ages 8–19to join our cast!
Creative Team
Director & Music Director: Elise Stoffer
Assistant Director & Stage Manager: Liz Davidson
Choreographer: Bruce Goolsby
AUDITIONS
Life Community Church
717 W Ray Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85233
Saturday, September 12
1:00–3:30 PM
CALLBACKS
Sunday, September 13
5:30–8:30 PM
What to Prepare:
One 32-bar musical theatre vocal cut in the style of the show.
Can’t make auditions?
Submit a video audition by 9:00 PM on Friday, September 11 to mailto:boxoffice@aytaz.org with the subject line: “FREAKY FRIDAY auditions – Performer’s Name”
IMPORTANT:
All auditioners must complete the Google Form before auditions and reserve an audition time through the SignUpGenius link.
REHEARSALS
Tuesdays: 6:30–8:30 PM (as needed)
Wednesdays: 6:00–9:00 PM
Thursdays: 6:30–10:00 PM
Saturdays: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
First Rehearsal: Tuesday, September 15 | 6:00–9:00 PM
PERFORMANCES
November 12–20, 2026 at Life Community Church
Please review the full audition information, rehearsal schedule, performance dates, conflict policy, and parent expectations before auditioning. All conflicts must be listed before callbacks.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Thursday, August 27, 2026
TUCK EVERLASTING - Actor's Youth Theatre - September 9-19, 2026
What would you do if you had all eternity? Eleven-year-old Winnie Foster yearns for a life of adventure beyond her white picket fence, but not until she becomes unexpectedly entwined with the Tuck Family does she get more than she could have imagined. As her adventure unfolds, Winnie faces an extraordinary choice: return to her life, or continue with the Tucks on their infinite journey.
Friday, August 7, 2026
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Cast announced for DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID at Actor's Youth Theatre
Dinglehopper Cast list:
Emzy Freedman - Ariel
Dominic Cali - Eric
Zoey Kohl - Ursula
Karsyn Farnsworth - Sebastian
Rose Cali - Flounder
Ahnali Ahumada - Mersister
Piper Wallace - Mersister
Emery Bunton - Mersister
Brielle Geambasu - Mersister
Ever Behnken - Mersister
Laila Smith - Mersister
Sadie Holdeman - Scutte
Cole Madden - King Triton
Saniya Sapakie - Flotsam
Kinley Carothers - Jetsam
Zachary Ashton - Grimsby
James Lindsey - Chef Louie
Aiva Tereault - Ensemble
Aliya Ray - Ensemble
Charlotte Parks - Ensemble
Covey Smith - Ensemble
Eleanor Hover Rios - Ensemble
Emily Colmenero - Ensemble
Haizy Kovac - Ensemble
Hali Alvey - Ensemble
Harlow Miller - Ensemble
Hayden Foss - Ensemble
Huxton Smith - Ensemble
Jayda Jacobs - Ensemble
Katelyn Christensen - Ensemble
Olivia Pond - Ensemble
Stacy O'Dell - Ensemble
Dinglehopper Cast:
Wed, Aug 5th, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Fri, Aug 7th, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Thu, Aug 13th, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Sat, Aug 15th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Dinglehopper Snarfblat cast:
Haizy Kovac- Ariel
Cole Madden - Eric
Hali Alvey - Ursula
Emily Colmenero - Sebastian
Eleanor Hover Rios - Flounder
Saniya Sapakie - Mersister
Gwen Mower - Mersister
Hayden Foss - Mersister
Katelyn Christensen - Mersister
Stacy O'Dell - Mersister
Aliya Ray - Mersister
Jayda Jacobs - Scutte
Dominic Cali - King Triton
Harlow Miller - Flotsam
Rose Cali - Jetsam
James Lindsey - Grimsby
Zachary Ashton - Chef Louie
Aiva Tereault - Ensemble
Ahnali Ahumada - Ensemble
Brielle Geambasu - Ensemble
Charlotte Parks - Ensemble
Covey Smith - Ensemble
Emery Bunton - Ensemble
Emzy Freedman - Ensemble
Ever Behnken - Ensemble
Huxton Smith - Ensemble
Kinley Carothers - Ensemble
Laila Smith - Ensemble
Olivia Pond - Ensemble
Stacy O'Dell - Ensemble
Sadie Holdeman - Ensemble
Zoey Kohl - Ensemble
Dinglehopper Snarfblat cast:
Thu, Aug 6th, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Sat, Aug 8th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Wed, Aug 12th, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Fri, Aug 14th, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Actors Youth Theatre's Fall classes!
Actors Youth Theatre's Fall classes are right around the corner!
Whether your performer is stepping on stage for the first time or ready to sharpen their skills, we have a class for every age and experience level.
2026 Fall Classes begin August 3rd at Life Community Church in Gilbert!
- Acting for Theatre & Film
- Broadway Beginners - a triple threat class for ages 4-7
- Broadway Bound - a triple threat class for ages 8-12
- Broadway Academy: a triple threat class for teens
- Hip Hop
- Homeschool Musical Adventure: The Little Mermaid Kids
Located inside Life Community Church
717 W Ray Rd, Gilbert, AZ
ESA funding accepted as payment
Register today: aytaz.org/classes
480-495-7498
We can’t wait to see both new and returning students this fall!
Monday, July 13, 2026
DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID - Actor's Youth Theatre - August 5-15, 2026
Ariel, King Triton's youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea.
Life Community Church
717 W. Ray Rd., Gilbert
Dinglehopper Cast:
Wed, Aug 5th, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Fri, Aug 7th, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Thu, Aug 13th, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Sat, Aug 15th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Dinglehopper Snarfblat cast:
Thu, Aug 6th, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Sat, Aug 8th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Wed, Aug 12th, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Fri, Aug 14th, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Sunday, July 5, 2026
Auditions for TUCK EVERLASTING at Actor's Youth Theatre announced for July 7
Audition Notice: Tuck Everlasting!
Auditions are just around the corner! If you're ages 8–18, we'd love to see you there.
Auditions: Tues, July 7th from 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Callbacks: Tues, July 14th from 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Prepare:
One 32-bar musical theatre vocal cut in the style of the show
One 60-second monologue
Can't make auditions? Submit a video audition by Tuesday, July 7 at 12:00 PM to boxoffice@aytaz.org with the subject line: "TUCK EVERLASTING Auditions – Performer's Name."
Performances: September 9–19
All roles are open to performers ages 8–18!
Friday, June 26, 2026
Actor's Youth Theatre's HERO & VILLAIN ACTING ACADEMY camp runs June 29-July 1
HERO & VILLAIN ACTING ACADEMY: CHOOSE YOUR DESTINY
Will you rise as a hero... or embrace your inner villain?
Join Actors Youth Theatre and our instructor, Cara Alvey, for an action-packed acting camp where performers ages 10–17 will create unforgettable characters, master stage presence, sharpen improvisation skills, and bring epic stories to life!
June 29 – July 1 with a performance on July 1st at 7:30pm.
$120
ESA Funds Accepted
Actors Youth Theatre is located inside Life Community Church, 717 W Ray Rd, Gilbert, 85233
Whether you're destined to save the world or take over the stage, this camp will challenge your creativity, build confidence, and help you develop powerful acting skills in a fun, supportive environment.
Choose Your Destiny. Claim Your Role. Take the Stage.
Register today at Aytaz.org—spaces are limited!
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Your first look at SEUSSICAL, JR at Actor's Youth Theatre
Photos by Jamie Jacobs
This production runs through Friday, June 26th.
Tickets available at aytaz.org/tickets
Sunday, June 7, 2026
SEUSSICAL, JR - Actor's Youth Theatre - June 18- June 26, 2026
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!
Monday, May 18, 2026
Auditions for Actor's Youth Theatre's Summer Intensive production of SEUSSICAL, JR announced for June 1
Update for our Summer Intensive!
Our production has changed — we are now excited to announce we will be performing Seussical Jr.
Directors: Elise Stoffer & Bruce Goolsby
Music Director: Elise Stoffer
Choreographer: Bruce Goolsby
Stage Manager: Saniya Sapakie
Auditions:
Monday, June 1st | 10:00am–12:00pm
Life Community Church
717 W Ray Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85233
Prepare:
One 32-bar cut or 60 seconds of a song in the style of the show
Sign up for an audition time:
Required audition form (must be completed before auditions):
Video auditions (if needed):
Due by Sunday, May 31st at 12:00pm
Email: boxoffice@aytaz.org
Subject: Seussical Jr auditions: [performer name]
Rehearsals: June 3–17 (weekday daytime schedule)
Performances: June 18–26 (multiple showtimes)
Production fee: $250 due at first rehearsal
Parent commitment: 5 volunteer hours pre-production + 5 during the run (or $75 buyout per 5-hour block)
All rehearsals & performances at Life Community Church
ALL auditioners must complete BOTH the SignUpGenius AND Google Form prior to auditions.
We can’t wait to see you bring this story to life!
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Auditions for DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID at Actor's Youth Theatre announced for May 19
Dive under the sea with us for auditions for Disney’s The Little Mermaid!
Life Community Church
717 W Ray Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85233
AUDITIONS
Tuesday, May 19th | 5:00pm–8:00pm
CALLBACKS
Saturday, May 23rd | 9:00am–12:00pm
Prepare one 32-bar musical theatre vocal cut in the style of the show!
Can’t make it in person? Video auditions are accepted until noon on May 19th! Send to: boxoffice@aytaz.org
Ages 8–18
All roles open
Performances August 5th–15th
Sign up Link:
ALL auditioners must fill out the Google Form before auditions:
Reserve your audition time now and come be part of our world!
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Your first look at LES MISÉRABLES: SCHOOL EDITION at Actor's Youth Theatre
Photo credit: Max Kurtz-Williams & Marie South
Friday, April 24, 2026
Auditions for SOMETHING ROTTEN! JR at Actor's Youth Theatre announced for May 11
“Welcome to the Renaissance!” …and to our Something Rotten Jr. Summer Intensive!
AUDITION INFO
Life Community Church
717 W Ray Rd, Gilbert, AZ
Auditions: Monday, May 11
6:00–8:00 PM
Callbacks: Saturday, May 16
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Ages: 12–18
WHAT TO PREPARE
32 bars or ~60 seconds of a song
Preferred: a song from Something Rotten Jr. for your desired role
Or: any song of your choice if unfamiliar
Can’t attend?
Submit a video audition by NOON May 11 to: mailto:boxoffice@aytaz.org
Subject: Something Rotten Jr auditions
Be ready to sing and dance — wear clothes you can move in!
You’ll be there for the full 2-hour audition block
Reserve a time + fill out the required Google Form BEFORE auditions
REHEARSALS
June 1–12
Mon–Thurs: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Fri: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
TECH WEEK
June 13–16 (varied times)
All conflicts must be listed before callbacks
PERFORMANCES
June 17–27
Evening shows at 7:00 PM + Saturday matinees at 11:00 AM
Production Fee: $250 (due first rehearsal)
Parent Volunteer Requirement:
• 5 hours pre-production
• 5 hours during show run
• $75 buyout per 5-hour shift if needed
Directed by Jere Van Patten
Music Director: Elise Stoffer
Choreographer: Taylor Hull
Stage Manager: Saniya Sapakie
Don’t be “Hard to Be the Bard”…come audition!
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