Young Performer's Theater Archives

Young Performers Theater returns with all of the fun, but none of the pressure of a live show

by KCAW News | Sep 1, 2020 | The Morning Interview

Young Performers Theater is back! Director Zeke Blackwell says his crew has given a lot of thought to running a safe and effective program this season. Although there won't be live shows, Blackwell says YPT will have numerous creative and training opportunities for elementary, middle, and high school students. Read More

Huzzah! The very model of a major musical captures the Sitka stage with ‘Pirates of Penzance’

by KCAW News | Feb 27, 2020 | The Morning Interview

Young Performers Theater director Zeke Blackwell is joined by actors Morgan and Elliot to discuss this weekend's "Pirates of Penzance." The classic Gilbert & Sullivan operetta will be staged this Friday (7 p.m.), Saturday (2 p.m. and 7 p.m.), and Sunday (2 p.m.) at the Odess Theater on the historic Sheldon Jackson campus. 46 students ranging in age from 7 to 18 comprise the two casts for the show, along with 8 students running tech. Read More

Bring your best British accent to auditions for ‘Penzance’

by KCAW News | Nov 14, 2019 | The Morning Interview

Auditions have been scheduled November 20-23 for the Young Performers Theater production of The Pirates of Penzance. YPT directors Zeke Blackwell and Rhiannon Guevin say all kids -- even those new to theater -- are welcome to try out for the classic Gilbert & Sullivan operetta. Read More

Charlotte’s Web teaches kids, adults meaning of friendship

by Enrique Pérez de la Rosa, KCAW | Oct 23, 2018 | Local News, Syndicated

The cast members of Young Performers Theater's production of Charlotte's Web aren’t just here to put on a show, They’re learning how be expressive, how to be confident, how to listen and the true meaning of friendship. And they hope the adults in the audience will take a lesson home from the play as well. Read More

See youth performance of E.B. White classic “Charlotte’s Web” this weekend

by KCAW News | Oct 16, 2018 | The Morning Interview, Uncategorized

Another season of performances starts this weekend for the Young Performers Theater at the Sitka Fine Arts Camp. Their first show, directed by Zeke Blackwell, will be an interpretation of the E.B. White classic "Charlotte's Web" from Friday, October 19 to Sunday, October 21. Read More