RSVP Youth Theatre

01/02/2023

Dearest RSVP Youth Theatre Family,

Happy New Year! Here's hoping you all have a wonderful and theatrical 2023!

It's with deep sadness that I write to you with an announcement about the future of our organization. After months of tears, anguish, trial, and dutiful effort, I have decided to close our organization for good.

The decision was not easy to make, nor was it made lightly. Riding the success of our Summer 2022 show, I was thrilled and looking forward to many projects in the new year with you all. However, due to a combination of factors (money, the low number of participants, Ali’s resignation in September, and the cost of running the business, among other personal matters), I felt it was best to close down operations until further notice.

I believe I can speak for Ali when I say that we have loved every moment we’ve shared together over the past two years, whether eating meals together after practice, sharing funny dances at rehearsal, singing show tunes at the top of our lungs, performing for audiences or spreading cheer to our community. None of it would have been possible without YOU! YOU made my dream come alive, and the support I’ve received in return is greater than I could have imagined.

I hope you can take your lessons from RSVP Youth Theatre out into the world and continue to be the unique and unforgettable humans and artists you are. I’m writing this with tears in my eyes because I’m so grateful for each of you, and I’m sad we will no longer be meeting under the guise of RSVP Youth Theatre. Our website will remain active with links to past show videos and photos for you to watch and save for later.

Thank you for TWO phenomenal years and FOUR outstanding productions! I can’t wait to work with you all again sometime soon! Please feel free to reach out for anything!

With love and appreciation,
Blake Wieseler, Founder-RSVP Youth Theatre

01/01/2023

Happy New Year from all of us at RSVP Youth Theatre!

12/24/2022

From our family to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

With Love,
RSVP Youth Theatre

12/21/2022

After reviewing the weather forecast for the next three evenings, we have decided to cancel our Holiday Caroling this week.

This decision was made as a result for the safety of our participants and their families as well as members of our community!

We appreciate your understanding in this matter. Please stay tuned for future updates!

12/21/2022

Congratulations to the RSVP Youth Theatre Students who performed at the combined Yankton High/Middle School Choir Concert this evening!

You all sang splendidly! (Blake even got to sing tonight as part of the A Capella Choir Alumni)

Pictured (from L to R): Julia Reyes, Blake Wieseler, Briley Steffensen, and Karmen Baya Emery-Gallardo.

Not pictured: Ronnie Anderson and Addison Puthoff

11/24/2022

Happy (almost) Thanksgiving, everyone!

Based on the survey results, we will be having a musical theater singing/acting workshop (date and location TBD). This said we had several people indicate interest in the Sondheim in Concert option.

If you were one of the people who indicated that you'd be interested in this option, please respond to our email or message us by Friday, December 2, 2022. Your response does not commit you to the concert but instead lets us know who's interested. After we've heard back from you, we'll send more information regarding this opportunity!

We hope to hear from many of you soon!

11/19/2022

Yesterday afternoon RSVP Youth Theatre was notified of the tragic passing of our dear friend and fellow artist, Liz Stibral.

Liz was an actress with RSVP Youth Theatre and Yankton High School and Lewis and Clark Theatre Company. Her joy and passion for theatre are something we're going to miss most of all. The Yankton theatre community will not be the same without her presence.

Our condolences and thoughts are with the Stibral family as they embark on a new stage of their life-one without their daughter and sister.

Liz, from all of us at RSVP Youth Theatre, we love you and miss you!

11/15/2022

There are still TWO DAYS left to submit your preferences for our Spring 2022 season!

Please complete this form to help us decide what RSVP Youth Theatre should do this Spring (AKA March 25-April 1, 2023). We currently have two options: 1. Holding a workshop of sorts either March 25 or April 1 on Musical Theatre Singing, Dancing/Choreography, Acting, or Directing 2. Performing a 45-m...

11/07/2022

We're seeking your input about our Spring 2022 performance opportunity! Please fill out the form at the link below before Wednesday, November 16, 2022!

Also, stay tuned for information about Christmas Caroling soon!

Form:

Please complete this form to help us decide what RSVP Youth Theatre should do this Spring (AKA March 25-April 1, 2023). We currently have two options: 1. Holding a workshop of sorts either March 25 or April 1 on Musical Theatre Singing, Dancing/Choreography, Acting, or Directing 2. Performing a 45-m...

10/21/2022

Congratulations to RSVP Youth Theatre Artists Francisco Reyes, Conor Mulloy, Karmen Baya Emery-Gallardo, Noah Harrell, Addison Puthoff, and Kayleigh Renton on receiving roles in Lewis and Clark Theater Company's production of "A Christmas Story: The Play!" We're super proud of you and cannot wait to see you onstage in December!

10/08/2022

Our friends at the Lewis and Clark Theatre Company asked us to share this importanr invitation to you all about their upcoming auditions:

"Wanted to send an invitation to auditions for "A Christmas Story" this coming Sunday and Monday at 7:00 pm at the Dakota Theatre.

I'm super excited to direct this classic Christmas story! I'm looking for actors of all ages with all levels of experience! This will be a wonderful all ages show that audiences, both young and old, can enjoy together as they share in the Christmas spirit!

If you can't make the scheduled audition dates and times just contact me at 605-760-1415 to set up an alternative audition.

Hope to see you there!
Vicki"

We highly encourage you to audition!