MYT's Junior Company
Music & Theater Education for students in grades 6-8
Junior Company is all about leveling up. Students focus on layered choreography, singing in harmony, and more advanced character work. They practice responsibility, collaboration, and are expected to prepare material ahead of rehearsals. The program culminates in a full 60-minute musical that highlights their growth as young performers.
Upcoming Junior Company Registrations:
Once Upon A Mattress - Fall 2026
Grades 6-8. Registration now open!
Main Stage - Spring 2027
Grades 1-12. Registration opens in Fall 2026.
To Register:
YMCA Members or Program Members: Click Here to Register
Not a member? Visit the Downtown YMCA Front Desk (110 W Main) or call (203) 235-6386!
If this is your first MYT show, you MUST fill out this Google Form after registering with the YMCA!
Fall 2026 - Once Upon A Mattress YE
Registration: NOW OPEN!
Y Member: $299. Program Member: $349.
Auditions: Saturday, September 5th at the MYT Rehearsal Hall (14 W Main).
Times TBD.
Rehearsals: Saturdays 1-5 PM at MYT Rehearsal Hall (14 W Main). Call time will likely be everyone 1-4 and then certain characters from 4-5 depending on what scenes we are rehearsing that week.
Sept 12
Sept 19
Sept 26
Oct 3
Oct 10
Oct 17
Oct 24
Oct 31 - at Edison time TBD
Nov 7 - at Edison time TBD
Nov 14 - at Edison time TBD
Nov 21
Nov 28 (Thanksgiving Weekend, there IS rehearsal)
Dec 5
Dec 12 - at Edison 9 AM - 3 PM
Dress Rehearsals: Mandatory at Edison
Sunday, Dec 13 1-4:30
Tuesday. Dec 15, 5:30-9
Wednesday. Dec 16, 5:30-9
Thursday. Dec 17, 5:30-9
Performances:
Dec 18-20th (Fri 7/Sat 2/Sat 7/Sun 2)
Spring 2027
Registration: Opens in Fall 2026
Y Member: TBA. Program Member: TBA.
Auditions: Saturday, January 23rd at the MYT Rehearsal Hall (14 W Main).
Times TBD.
Rehearsals: Saturdays 9-4 PM at MYT Rehearsal Hall (14 W Main). Students will rehearse for 2-4 hours each Saturday. The schedule will depend on ensemble groups and what scenes we are working on that day. You must be available from 9-4 to participate. We are no longer able to accommodate AM or PM rehearsal preferences.
Jan 30
Feb 6
Feb 13
Feb 20
Feb 27
Mar 6
Mar 13 - at Edison
Mar 20 - at Edison
Mar 27 - at Edison
Apr 3 - at Edison
April 10 - at Edison
Dress Rehearsals: Mandatory at Edison
Saturday, April 17, 9-5
Monday, April 19, 5:30-9
Tuesday, April 20, 5:30-9
Wednesday, April 21, 5:30-9
Thursday, April 22, 5:30-9
Performances:
April 23-25th (Fri 7/Sat 11/Sat 3/Sat 7/Sun 1/Sun 5)
General Program Information
MYT is a year round program for students in grades K-12, staging 12 productions in this 2025-26 season. In addition to preparing for the show, our rehearsals also focus on teamwork, music, dance, and character development. Our Junior Company program runs for 4 months in the Fall and for two 2-week sessions in the summer. In the Spring, everyone works together on the same musical.
Rehearsals and Performances
Our program rehearses at the Y-Arts Building (14-16 W Main) in the fall and spring, with performances at Edison Middle School. Our summer camp programs rehease and perform under the MYTent at Mountain Mist Day Camp
Registration
Registration for all MYT programs is processed by the Meriden YMCA. If you are not a member of the Y, you can purchase a program membership to sign up for Y programs like MYT. Current Y members may register online. Others may call or visit the front desk (110 W Main).
Our Staff
Nich Palumbo is the director of our Junior Company program. He is joined by Joe Oblon (Technical Director) Priscilla Baldwin (Assistant Director/Choreographer), Maureen Ruhe (Music Director) Louis Apuzzo (Choreographer), and Lilly Bazinet (Stage Manager). Carolyn Daniels is the MYT program director. You can contact her at cdaniels@meridenymca.org.
Our Junior Company staff is led by 3 full time educators who are committed to building great shows and great kids. Learn more about our staff!
Junior Company History
2019: Mulan JR & Madagascar JR
2020: School House Rock JR
2021: James and the Giant Peach JR & Frozen JR
2022: Junie B Jones JR & Wizard of Oz
2023: Finding Nemo JR & Sister Act JR
2024: Alice in Wonderland JR & Curtains Y@P
2025: Dear Edwina JR & Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer JR
