About PTYA and VCCT

PTYA - A California Nonprofit Organization, The Performance Theatre
for Young Artists provides education, training and experience to the
young artists of Ventura County by offering workshops, year ‘round
community theater and other performance activities.  Through these
programs, children learn and develop acting, singing, dance, literacy,
technical theater, and performance skills, as well as build self-esteem,
self confidence and experience in teamwork, decision-making,
communication, and other important life skills.   

VCCT - Ventura County Community Theatre is a division of PTYA and
presents theatrical productions which include adults as well as children
working together on an artistic project or production.   We find that both
groups learn a great deal from each other and discover new perspectives,
ideas and ways of communication.  
SOME OF PTYA'S HIGHLIGHTS OVER THE YEARS
Summer 2007
 "THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE" - PTYA young artists  
presented this 1920's musical comedy to audiences
from around the county, receiving a great response.
Spring 2007
 "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF" - VCCT and PTYA joined
forces to present this powerful and beloved production.  
Seasoned actors and singers from around the county,
as well as our youth core came together to create this
very special production.
Fall 2006
 "SINGIN' IN THE RAIN" - PTYA assembled an excellent
cast of talented local artists to bring this beloved but
rarely performed musical classic to the stage in Ventura
County, highlighted by real rain falling on stage during
the performance.  What a glorious feeling!
Summer 2006
 "OKLAHOMA!" - PTYA once again presented this
classic musical favorite at Ventura College Theater as
well as Oceanview Pavilion in Port Hueneme.
Spring 2006
 "PIRATES OF PENZANCE" - PTYA presented an
incredibly successful county tour of this great Gilbert &
Sullivan operetta at three theaters in Ojai, Thousand
Oaks and Port Hueneme thrilling audiences all over
Ventura County.
Fall 2005
 Ventura Art Walk - Ventura City Hall.  PTYA was invited
to perform for the public in the City Hall Atrium as part of
the Fall 2006 Art Walk. This was PTYA's 6th Art Walk.
Fall 2005
 City of Ventura LemonFest-Pacific View Mall.  PTYA
was asked to perform for the 2nd year in a row at this
city sponsored festival.
Summer 2005
 Disney's "BEAUTY AND THE BEAST" -PTYA performers
wowed audiences with its largest scale production yet,
presenting 10 performances to sell out crowds at
Ventura College Theater in Ventura.
Summer 2005
 Camarillo Premium Outlet Concert -  PTYA was asked
to perform two, 3 hour variety show concerts at the
Premium Outlets in Camarillo, as it has done
numerous times over the past few years.
Spring 2005
 "LES MISERABLES" -PTYA presented a very successful
run of this popular musical for the 2nd time in 3 years.  
This time at the Oceanview Pavillion in Port Hueneme
for enthusiastic crowds.
Spring 2005
 Los Primeros Elementary School -After School
Program- Musical Theater Workshop.  PTYA  
instructors worked with students to learn, develop &
present a musical in this acting, singing and dance
workshop.
Winter 2005
 Rodgers & Hammerstein's "CINDERELLA".  Presented
at the Oceanview Pavilion in Port Hueneme, PTYA had
another very successful run of this popular musical fairy
tale, to audiences of all ages.
Holidays 2004
 Pacific View Mall Holiday Performance - PTYA
performed Holiday favorites as grateful shoppers
rested and enjoyed the sounds of our PTYA performers.
Summer 2004
 Rodgers & Hammerstein's "OKLAHOMA!" - Presented
at Ventura College Theatre to sell out crowds, this great
musical included a cast over 40 youth and adult
performers.
Spring 2004
 "ANNE OF GREEN GABLES" PTYA and VCCT delighted
audiences by presented a musical version of this
beloved classic story, performed at Ventura College
Theater by a cast of youth and adult performers.
Winter 2003
 "ANNIE" - A cast that included both youth and adult
performers, PTYA presented performances of this
popular musical at Ventura High School Auditorium
Summer 2003
 "THE SOUND OF MUSIC" - One of the greatest musicals
ever, a PTYA cast of nearly 50 performers was proud to
present this classic to full house audiences at Ventura
College Theatre.
Spring 2003
 "LES MISERABLES" - PTYA was the first in Ventura
County to present this youth edition of the popular
Broadway musical to record crowds.
Fall 2002
 "WEST SIDE STORY" - PTYA teen and young adult
performers presented this riveting musical to the public.
Summer 2002
 "THE KING AND I" - PTYA's production of this great
musical was a turning point in the presentation of large
scale musicals by our organization.
Spring 2002 - 2001
 Santa Clara Elementary School  - PTYA's After School
Musical Theater Production Program - PTYA offered 8
week after school programs in acting, singing and
dance, to students who then presented public
performances at the end of these workshops.
Location:  Our studio and offices are located at the beautiful Poinsettia
Pavilion in Ventura, CA where performers come from all over Ventura
County to participate in various PTYA and VCCT activities.  Our studio
consists of rehearsal rooms, practice stage, music room, scene and set
shops, costume shop as well as our business offices.  Our address is:
           
                                         3451 Foothill Rd.
                                         Ventura, CA 93003
                                         (805)653-1962

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