MYT is celebrating 20 years at the YMCA with a huge event on Thursday, July 8th, 2027. We hope all our MYT families - past and present - can join us to celebrate 20 years of building great shows and great kids!
The Cabaret will be held at the Aqua Turf Club - dress to impress! The evening will feature the special 20th anniversary production, dinner, senior recognition, and more!
MYT Performer: Be a part of the celebration!
All participants will need to:
-Register for a 1 week camp session ($230 for Y Members, $255 for Program Members) where we will rehearse 5 days Mon-Fri from 9-3
---Grades K-5: June 28-July 2
---Grades 6-12: June 21-25
-Dress Rehearsals will be held July 5-7th in the evenings
-Pay for a Performer Dinner Ticket ($50)
-Purchase Guest Dinner Tickets ($60 each)
-Buy a Performer Costume T-Shirt ($15)
HOWEVER - If you put $100 Deposit down by October 1st…
-Your registration fees will be only $175 for Y Members ($200 for program members) - $55 savings
-Your Performer Dinner Ticket and Performer T-Shirt is FREE - $65 savings
-Guest Dinner Tickets will only cost $30 - $30 savings per ticket
Help us accurately plan the event by putting your deposit down by October 1st and you'll save at least $50!
Submit your deposit at myt.ludus.com! Click "Cabaret Registration!"
MYT Alumni: Welcome home!
We hope many alumni joining us as we celebrate 20 years! We are already planning a special alumni number and tribute - featuring a "where are they now" project.
Dinner tickets will be $60/person. However, if you put down a $20 deposit before October 1st, your ticket will just an additional $30 ($50 total, $10 savings).
If you decide to participate in the Alumni number, MYT will cover your performance t-shirt. There will likely be 2-3 rehearsals in evening the between June 21-July7. Stay tuned!
History of the MYT Cabaret
What was the Cabaret? In short, it was best night of the year!
Since our first year in 2008 up until the Covid-19 pandemic, MYT held an annual Cabaret to celebrate the season of shows, usually held at the former 4-Points hotel ballroom on Research Parkway. In everyone's hectic lives, it was special to get together with your family for dinner and dancing - and the anticipated special MYT cabaret performance. Each year had theme, such as "80s Prom Night" "Heroes and Villains" and "Masquerade." Raffles and Silent Auctions helped to raise funds for our program.
Since our first year in 2008 up until the Covid-19 pandemic, MYT held an annual Cabaret to celebrate the season of shows, usually held at the former 4-Points hotel ballroom on Research Parkway. In everyone's hectic lives, it was special to get together with your family for dinner and dancing - and the anticipated special MYT cabaret performance. Each year had theme, such as "80s Prom Night" "Heroes and Villains" and "Masquerade." Raffles and Silent Auctions helped to raise funds for our program.
The dedication of the parent committees over those first 10 years set the foundation for MYT's current success. Without them, the growth over the last 10 years would not have been possible. When our program began our program had 2 staff and 60 students. With such a small program, big ticket items like microphones or lights were out of the budget, however thanks to our amazing parents who believed in the program, they raised funds at the cabaret that allowed us to invest in the program ensuring each student was seen and heard on stage.
Today MYT has over 300 active participants, over 25 paid staff members, and a thriving youth development program. We have contributed meaningful advancements to Edison's auditorium and built out our summer home: the MYTent.
In addition to celebrating a fun season of MYT, the Cabarets set the foundation for MYT's success. To all the parents that helped plan our cabarets: thank you!
2017: 10 Year Anniversary
In 2017 we performed our 10th Anniversary cabaret at the Meriden Green! At the 10 year mark, MYT was performing 7 productions a year. Our spring show crossed 100 performers for the first time!
2021: Return to Live Performances
After the pandemic, MYT held its final Cabaret performance to "ease back into" live performances. Families gathered in a socially distanced outdoor picnic for our "Kings and Queens" cabaret. It was the first live MYT performance in over 500 days.
2026: The Encore! Era Begins
Thanks to some amazing volunteers, we brought back our spring banquet celebration under a new name: "Encore!" This year families and performers gathered at the AquaTurf for an end of season banquet to celebrate our amazing shows, enjoy a meal together, and party on the dance floor. We are so excited this tradition has evolved and look forward to many "Encores" to come!
2027: 20th Anniversary Cabaret
While we will still recognize our 2026-27 season as part of our 20th anniversary, we are returning to our "Cabaret" roots for this special anniversary celebration!
This year's special cabaret will include the dinner and dancing as we did with Encore, but also feature an MYT performance and raffles/silent auction, like the Cabaret's of yesteryear.
Annie Jr - 2008
Annie Jr - 2017
Since joining with the YMCA in 2008, MYT has tripled the number of participants and productions. In 2026, MYT produced 12 productions with 300 performers in grades K-12. Proceeds from our Cabaret raffles and silent auctions will ensure the continued growth of our program for the next decade!
MTC Mulan Jr 2009
MTC Mulan Jr 2019
