History of the Highland Park Youth Theatre Company (HPYTC)
The Highland Park Youth Theatre Company began in the fall of 2011 as a place where budding young artists could work on their acting, singing and dancing skills. Operating through Highland Park Recreation, the HPYTC is open to childern ages 8-16 years of age. The HPYTC produces 4 musicals a year, one of which is performed at the town wide Fireworks Celebration. No experience necessary, this program introduces children to the world of theatre through improvisation, games, acting, singing and dancing. The HPYTC serves over 100 local children a year. Founded and directed by Tova Halpern, CEO and Artistic Director of Fresh Theatre Arts, LLC and musically directed by Avi Wolf.
For more information on how to become involved with the HPYTC, contact Highland Park Recreation at 732-819-0052
"An Introduction to Musical Theatre" ----- Fall 2011
"Story Book Theatre" ----- Spring 2012
"Musical Review" -----Summer 2012
"Musical Review of Seussical" ----- Fall 2012
Musical Review of High School Musical" ----- Spring 2013
"Movie Musicals" ----- Summer 2013
"Once On this Island, Jr" ----- Fall 2013
"Aladdin, Jr" ----- Spring 2014
"Kids on Broadway" ----- Summer 2014
"The Little Mermaid, Jr" ----- Fall 2014
"Annie, Jr" ------ Spring 2015
"Kids on Broadway" ----- Summer 2015
"Shrek, Jr" ----- Fall 2015
"Seussical, Jr" ----- Spring 2016
"Broadway Favorites" ----- Summer 2016
"Beauty and the Beast, Jr" ----- Fall 2016
"High School Musical, Jr" ----- Spring 2017
"Musical Review" ------ Summer 2017
"The Lion King, Kids" ----- HPYTC Summer Camp 2017
"Legally Blonde, Jr" ----- Fall 2017
"Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" ----- Spring 2018
"Musical Review" -----Summer 2018
"Aladdin, Kids" -----HPYTC Summer Camp 2018
