Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theatre

12/03/2025

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Ballet Western Reserve will return to Powers Auditorium this weekend with its annual performances of “The Nutcracker.”

12/02/2025

Giving Tuesday and Beyond — Power Hour Match Happening Now!
Today is GIVING TUESDAY, and a link has been set up to the Joseph E Scarvell Youth Theatre Foundation at the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley to collect donations to our Youth Theatre Endowment that will be matched by the Foundation.
https://cfmv.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1177&fbclid=IwY2xjawOb9SRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFpMUpZWVFMVElwc3poM0ZHc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlulX1KDFDvJ6TGWS984QouF6lmvtHikHsGBs12q9WHQdhPP7hOl-OnHNGzl_aem_g7m5vbShVZ0HeUVghtC9Ag

If you donate between 12pm and 1pm, they will double the amount. Any amount - $10 or more will be very welcome.
They will be accepting Giving Tuesday donations and matching them - up to $1400, all week - but only today from 12 -1 pm will they double your donation.

Supporting our Youth Theatre kids, which is a major focus of the Playhouse and a big part of our Non-profit status, makes a difference.

Please enjoy this video message from Joanne Scarvell (Joe Scarvell's first wife) to explain their involvement in the Endowment.

"Theatre changes who they (Youth Theatre performers) are and how they feel about themselves, when they're on stage."

12/02/2025

Good Morning! The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley's Giving Tuesday power hour starts at 8 AM. Please consider donating $10 or more to the Joseph E. Scarvell Youth Theatre Endowment and they will more than double it. For the kids!
https://cfmv.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1177&fbclid=IwY2xjawObwwZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFaOHVtZW9mYk9iRFFYZk1sc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHp5fDNax3mKAfZVxLaTfgvjgNOMSMxY-rKOVDDrUotLHYcgMMoRK5Sr7Xeid_aem_smrtvku0eb1FS9UeFdZxag

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11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!!

11/25/2025

The Youngstown Playhouse and Youth Theatre announces auditions for the second Youth Theatre production, the musical HONK, Jr. with music by George Stiles and book and lyrics by Anthony Drewe. Directed by Wayne Bonner III, auditions will take place Monday, December 8 and Tuesday December 9 from 5:30 pm. – 7:30 pm., at the Youngstown Playhouse. We will host callbacks Thursday, December 11 from 5:50 – 7:30 pm.

The cast size is flexible- up to 24 actors - anyone interested is welcome to come out! We're looking for all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds. Children and teens ages 6 years and up with strong acting and singing skills are needed. Auditioners please prepare a song of your choice that best shows your vocal ability. You may sing a ca****la or bring sheet music for our accompanist.

There will be a dance call as part of the audition process. We will be casting adults for Penny’s Mom and Dad. The Bullfrog role is already cast.

Based on the beloved fable The Ugly Duckling, and adapted for young performers, with a score by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe (Mary Poppins), Honk! JR. is a heart warming celebration of being different that is sure to delight audiences of all ages with its sparkling wit, unique charm and memorable score.

Performance dates: February 20 – 22, 2026 with at least one daytime school performance.

11/20/2025

NEEDED: Children and Teens 6 yrs and up with strong acting and singing skills. Auditioners please prepare a song of your choice that best shows your vocal ability. You may sing a ca****la or bring sheet music for our accompanist. There will be a dance call as part of the audition process. We will be casting adults for Penny’s Mom and Dad. The Bullfrog role is already cast. Auditions will take place at the Youngstown Playhouse.