Spring 2026: Main Stage
Grades 1-12
In the spring, youth and teens work together on the same production. The staff creates an environment of teamwork that allows performers to act alongside their peers (casts are usually organized by elementary, middle, and high school) while supporting the other casts as the ensemble. This provides our younger students with the best role models and our older actors with leadership opportunities.
Registration
Registration will open soon with the Meriden YMCA.
You must be a Y Member or a Program Member to participate.
Early bird pricing thru Dec 6: $249 full member, $279 program member.
Pricing starting Dec 7th: $349 full member, $379 program member.
You can register by calling the YMCA (203) 235-6386 or visiting the front desk (110 W Main). Current members can also register online.
Auditions
Saturday, January 17th:
9-5. Time slots TBD based on registration.
14-16 W Main. You must be registered and all invoices paid to audition.During the auditions, students can try for as many parts as they wish. We will call forward interested students for each part and have them sing and possibly read the different characters. Students will sing along with the guide vocals. Audition selections will be provided in advance by January 1st.
If you are unable to attend the auditions on January 18th, you may submit an audition video.
If you are only interested in the ensemble, we still encourage you to attend auditions so we can meet you!
Any Hidden Fees?
Other than your Y membership fee and registration fee for Spring 2026, there are no other charges. Families will need to purchase tickets to the performances, which range from $10 to $25. Additionally, you will need to provide specific costume items for your child. We will send a costume document approximately 1-2 months before the show, detailing the required footwear and costume pieces, as well as the items MYT will provide.
If you wish to support MYT, you have the option to donate and become a Gold or Silver Family sponsor. However, this is entirely optional.
We are expecting over 150 students to participate this spring! Rehearsals will be held between 9 AM and 5 PM on Saturdays. Expect to to be called for 3-4 hours each week. Our youngest performers may only be called for 2 hours.
We do our best to cast siblings in the same show and rehearsal group when possible. However, sometimes due to age differences or other circumstances, we will place siblings in different casts if that arrangement provides the best learning and theater experience for that child.
Performances
Performances are held at Edison Middle School on Broad Street!
Rehearsal and Performance Dates
Auditions: Jan 17th
Rehearsals: Saturdays at MYT unless noted.
Jan 24
Jan 31
Feb 7
Feb 14 (+ Anthem performance at Qu BBall + Hockey Game)
Feb 21
Feb 28
Mar 7
Mar 14
Mar 21 - at Edison
Mar 28 - at Edison
April 4 - at Edison
April 11
Sunday April 12 - at Edison
Dress Rehearsals: Mandatory at Edison
April 18
Mon-Thur April 20-23th, 5:30-9. Grades 1-2 may leave early at parent discretion.
Performances:
Fri April 24: 7 PM
Sat April 25: 11 AM, 2 PM, 7 PM
Sun April 26: 2 PM, 6 PM
Spring Production History
2017: Annie JR
2018: The Lion King JR
2019: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
2020: The Music Man JR and Shrek JR
2022: Fiddler on the Roof JR
2023: Guys and Dolls JR
2024: Mary Poppins JR
2025: Seussical JR
