Pleasanton Youth Theater Company is an in-house theater program for youth run by The City of Pleasanton. Though we have been producing shows for several years, 2019 marked the first year we began running year-round shows and theater programming! Our programs offer an enriching and inclusive experience for young performers to explore the magical world of theater. Tailored to various age groups, our programs provide a safe and nurturing environment for children and teenagers to develop their acting skills, build confidence, and foster a love for the performing arts. Led by experienced theater professionals, our instructors guide participants through a range of theater techniques, including improvisation, character development, voice projection, stage movement, and script analysis. Through engaging workshops, rehearsals, and performances, students learn the importance of teamwork, collaboration, and effective communication. Our programs also emphasize creativity and self-expression, allowing young performers to explore their artistic potential and discover their unique voices.
Additionally, our youth theater programs provide opportunities for students to showcase their talents before supportive audiences, fostering a sense of accomplishment and pride. Whether participants aspire to pursue a career in theater or simply want to explore their creativity, our youth theater programs foster a vibrant, inclusive community where young performers can grow, learn, and create unforgettable memories. Join us and unleash your inner star on the theatrical stage!
The Sprout Performers & Lil Sprouts program is the first step in your musical theater journey! We are thrilled to announce the Sprout Performers & Lil Sprouts shows for the 2026-27 Season! Our Fall 2026 show will be Shrek KIDS, and our Spring 2027 show will be Music Man KIDS. Summer 2027 shows will be announced this August!
Shrek KIDS
Registration opens August 2026
Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical KIDS, based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It’s a “big bright beautiful world” as everyone’s favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, Shrek KIDS is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family.
Music Man KIDS
Registration opens August 2026
Master showman Harold Hill is in town and he’s got “seventy-six trombones” in tow. Can upright, uptight Marian, the town librarian, resist his powerful allure? The story follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band he vows to organize. The catch? He doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, whose belief in Harold’s power just might help him succeed in the end in spite of himself.
Our Center Stage program is the next step in your musical theater journey! We are thrilled to announce the Center Stage shows for the 2026-27 Season! Our Fall 2026 show will be School of Rock – Young Actors Edition, and our Spring 2027 show will be Into the Woods JR. These productions are audition-based. To be considered for casting, you must sign up for and attend an audition. Casting is not guaranteed. Summer 2027 shows will be announced this August!
School of Rock – Young Actors Edition
Auditions coming July 2026
Rock got no reason, rock got no rhyme… You better get me to school on time! Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock: Young Actors Edition is a dynamic, one-hour version of the musical based on the hit movie, designed especially for young performers. The tuner follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn an extra bit of cash by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight-A pupils into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. But can he get them to the Battle of the Bands without their parents and the school’s headmistress finding out?
Tuesday, July 21 | 12-4 PM
Thursday, July 23 | 12-4 PM
Tuesday, July 28 | 4-8 PM
Monday, August 3 | 4-8 PM
Callbacks: Wednesday, August 5 | 4-8 PM
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:30 – 7:30 PM
Saturdays | 11 AM – 2 PM
Tech Rehearsals: November 2-5 | 4-8 PM
Fridays at 7 PM
Saturdays at 2 PM & 7 PM
Sundays at 2 PM
Into the Woods JR
Auditions coming December 2026
Be careful what you wish for, as Stephen Sondheim’s and James Lapine’s cockeyed fairytale comes to life in this adaptation of their groundbreaking, Tony Award-winning musical. Into the Woods JR. features all of your favorite characters — Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (and his beanstalk) and the Witch — in this lyrically rich retelling of classic Brothers Grimm fables.The musical centers on a baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse, and wind up changed forever.
Our Cabaret Program combines the vibrant energy of musical theater with the intimate and expressive nature of cabaret performances. Our instructors provide comprehensive training in singing, acting, and stage presence, helping students develop their skills and confidence on stage. Through a carefully curated repertoire of show tunes, solos, duets, and ensemble numbers, participants have the opportunity to showcase their talents in a supportive and dynamic environment. Our program also includes workshops on stage movement, character development, and storytelling, enabling teenagers to deepen their understanding of musical theater as a unique art form. Furthermore, the program encourages collaboration and teamwork, fostering a sense of camaraderie and friendship among participants. With regular rehearsals and performance opportunities, our musical theater cabaret program empowers teenagers to embrace their creativity, express themselves authentically, and shine on stage. Join us for an unforgettable journey into the world of musical theater and cabaret!
PYTC Cabaret Auditions
Participants must be in or entering High School in the Fall of 2026
Auditions: August 16-17 | 4-6 PM
First Rehearsal: Saturday, August 29 | 2:30 – 5:30 PM
Friday, November 20
Friday, April 2
Friday, June 25
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