MYT's Rising Stars
Music & Theater Education for students in grades K-2
Our youngest performers jump into the magic of theater! Through movement, music, crafts, and games, students build confidence, teamwork, and self-expression. The program wraps up with a delightful short showcase for family and friends.
Upcoming Rising Stars Registrations:
Fall 2026
Show TBA. Registration opens in August.
Our Program
MYT is a year round program for students in grade K-12 staging 12 productions in this 2025-26 season. In addition to preparing for the show, our rehearsals also focus on teamwork, teaching music skills, and creative arts. Our Rising Star program runs for 2 months in the Fall and for two 1-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
The Rising Star program is led by our Program Director, Carolyn Daniels. You can contact her at cdaniels@meridenymca.org.
