MYT's Teen Company
Musical Theatre for students in grades 9-12
MYT's Teen Company productions are designed to challenge actors and actresses to bring their performances to the next level! Rehearsals emphasize advanced choreography, multipart harmony, music workshops such as sight-reading, ear training, in-depth character development, teamwork, and confidence building. The program concludes with a full-length production, readying teens for any theater challenge.
Upcoming Registrations:
Show TBA - Fall 2026
Grades 9-12. 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
Registration: Now open! Register before August 15 to save $100.
Early Bird Pricing: Y Member: $199. Program Member: $249.
After Aug 14th: Y Member: $299. Program Member: $349.
Auditions: Saturday, September 5th at the MYT Rehearsal Hall (14 W Main).
Times TBD.
Rehearsals: Saturdays 9-1 PM at MYT Rehearsal Hall (14 W Main).
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?
Dec 19
Dress Rehearsals: Mandatory at Edison
Saturday, Jan 2, 9-5
Monday, Jan 4, 5:30-9
Tuesday, Jan 5, 5:30-9
Wednesday, Jan 6, 5:30-9
Thursday, Jan 7, 5:30-9
Performances:
Jan 8-10th (Fri 7/Sat 1/Sat 6/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)
Our Program
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 Teen Company program runs for 4 months in the Fall and for a 4-week session 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
Lindsay Porter is the director of our Teen Company program. She is joined by Nich Palumbo (Choreographer), Joe Oblon (Technical Director), Jalina Secchiaroli (Assistant Director), Maureen Ruhe (Music Director), and Keira Flynn (Choreographer). Carolyn Daniels is the MYT program director. You can contact her at cdaniels@meridenymca.org.
Our Teen Company staff is led by 4 full time educators who are committed to building great shows and great kids. Learn more about our staff!
Teen Company History
2015: Shrek TYA & Little Shop of Horrors
2016: The Wiz & Grease: School Edition
2017: Seussical JR & Into the Woods JR
2018: Aladdin JR & 13: The Musical
2019: Camp Rock & Chicago: High School Edition
2020: Once on This Island JR
2021: High School Musical 2 JR & Legally Blonde
2022: Elf JR & Descendants: The Musical
2023: Spongebob The Musical & Cinderella
2024: Grease: School Edition & Christmas Carol
2025: Rock of Ages: Teen Edition & Once Upon A One More Time
