WELCOME TO YAP

I love being the Coordinator for the YAP program because of how unique it is. It is so exciting to every high school student who has come through our doors and it is truly a pre-professional training program.

I have the opportunity to constantly connect YAP students to professional people, concepts and experiences. I hire professional friends from our local universities, theatres, and organizations to instruct our masterclasses and direct shows. Being an NYC resident and Broadway performer for over 15 years, I have many connections to dear friends from Broadway who have worked with our students: Jacob Brent (original Mr. Mistofelles/CATS), Donna Vivino (original Young Cosette/LES MISERABLES), James T Lane (CHICAGO, AIN’T TOO PROUD, KISS ME KATE), Jessica Philips (DEAR EVAN HANSEN) Becca Petersen (MEAN GIRLS dance captain), Karlee Ferreira (HAMILTON dance captain), etc. I have had the pleasure of doing shows with many of the LEGALLY BLONDE Original Broadway Company members too so we have a lot of fun plansthis year with Legally Blonde being our summer 2023 mainstage show.

This program is great for every level from those with passion but no experience to those wishing to have a career in the Arts. Our vast array of masterclasses throughout the year are a GREAT way to come experience all YAP has to offer. Our summer productions are so rewarding and summer 2022 was definitely a perfect example of that. I created REVUE! several years ago and the cast builds a show together to tell personal stories and teach life lessons. The cast was phenomenal and had students with a wide array of previous experience. Our 2022 maintage show, 42ND STREET, received rave reviews. There were only a few who had tapped significantly before being cast and by opening night they blew their audiences away with their tap skills and professionalism. It was wonderful to see so many proud parents in awe.

So in conclusion, I am proud that Civic ignites this program for high schoolers to serve the community, enjoy these opportunities, and participate in a safe and inclusive environment where they can engage, learn, thrive, and build. YAP is special. YAP is vibrant. YAP is a community and a family. Please check us out, take a workshop, and audition in March for our 2023 shows. We look forward to welcoming you!

Anne Beck YAP Coordinator

JUNE 27, 2023 IN THE STUDIO THEATER

REVUE! is a unique experience for high school students to write and perform their own cabaret-style show. This opportunity allows students to tell their personal stories through song, connecting with each other and audience members. In

2023 AUDITIONS - MARCH 25 OR MARCH 26, 2023

REVUE! 2022

JULY 27-30, 2023 IN THE TARKINGTON

Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady and her friends devise a “Revenge Party” to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a Queen Bee without getting stung.

Adapted from Fey’s hit 2004 film, Mean Girls was nominated for a staggering

2023 AUDITIONS - MARCH 25 OR MARCH 26, 2023

AUDITION PREP SESSIONS - MARCH 4 OR 5. 2023

Audition prep sessions are not required to audition. However, they will give you a leg up on the competition! These prep sessions are aimed at those auditioning for MEAN GIRLS. However, those interested in auditioning only for REVUE! are welcome to attend as well.

If you would like to audition for MEAN GIRLS or REVUE! but cannot make the dates listed above, feel free to reach out to Anne Beck at anne@civictheatre.org to get information on virtual auditions.