Remember that registration will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis based on the timestamp at the time you submit your registration. When an age/gender is full, the names will be placed on a wait list according to the same timestamp information. Thank you for your interest in joining EYT!
Saturday, April 23, 2016
Saturday, April 9, 2016
A Letter from JJ - Your 2016 Director
So, Andrea asked me to write something up for you to get to know me. I find it hard writing about
myself but I was determined to try. I started like a 3rd person YA story, but it didn’t feel right. Next I
started a 1st person story but it sounded conceited and unrealistic. I have settles instead to just write a autobiography. I hope it accomplishes all that Andrea hoped it would.
I come from a heritage of performers. My grandmother was a performer in college and went on to be a vocal coach, which she still does today. She taught my mother and my aunt to sing at a very early age. They went on to be on Tv at the ages of 8 and 10, They traveled the world with the USO and my aunt still performers today with the Silva Sister around Utah.
I loved music and movement from the time I was old enough to stand. I grew up singing and dancing
with my family. I was 3 years old when I performer with my mother in front of hundreds of people. As a teen I performed in places like Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farms, SeaWorld, The London Bridge, Branson, St Louis, Six flags.
I wasn’t much of a singer, I had to learn to sing and it took years for me to be able to hold my own
against my siblings. Dance and movement however came naturally to me. I loved it. I went to college at Southern Utah University. I knew I wanted to pursue a degree in dance, at the time they didn’t have one so I did a theater art major with a dance minor. I was the only freshmen on the modern dance company and I got to be involved in my first theater experience. I was hooked.
When I finished an LDS mission I got involved in Community Theater. I learned all I could about theater and the art of bringing something magical to life. I had wonderful mentors who fanned my excitement about the craft.
I’m not going to go in to everything I’ve done- that would be pages of me rambling on about how each experience changed me. I will include my resume for you to see my body of work. Instead I’m going to tell you two experiences; how I came to know Andrea (who you know and respect) and they story of one of my favorite productions.
I was in my early 20’s when I got involved at the Draper Arts Council. There I meet the Casdorph family. They were an amazing talented family. I got to be in many productions with them. I remember thinking how Andrea was so suited to this art. Outside of the theater she became my friend. When I was asked to put together a productions team for the Dickens Christmas festival she was top on my list. She and I have worked so seamlessly together for so many years that it was an easy yes for me when she ask me to take on this adventure with her.
One of my most favorite productions was Fiddler on the Roof. On the first day we broke the cast up into families. My intention in doing this was that it would be easy to block that way as well as schedule rehearsals. What happened was that they became like families- caring for each other, helping each other, practicing together. We became a close nit town like Anatevka-even though many of us did not live near one another. Every night we were transported to Russia- and here is the part that if you taking nothing else from all my rambling take this. We were not actors and audience but equal participants in the experience of Fiddler on the Roof. I cried every night of the show when my families one by one left Anatevka. I learn from that experience and I was changed.
So, it’s a youth workshop but it is also a play. We will work hard and I will expect your best effort. We will learn and I will help you discover something new about yourself and your abilities. We will laugh and dance and sing and work hard and have sore muscles and possibly hurt other things and we will have homework, and did I mention we will work hard? But I promise you’ll grow and learn and have fun. I’m looking forward to this summer and meeting all of you. Now go do something and be great!
-- Jacqueline Vuki (JJ)
myself but I was determined to try. I started like a 3rd person YA story, but it didn’t feel right. Next I
started a 1st person story but it sounded conceited and unrealistic. I have settles instead to just write a autobiography. I hope it accomplishes all that Andrea hoped it would.
I come from a heritage of performers. My grandmother was a performer in college and went on to be a vocal coach, which she still does today. She taught my mother and my aunt to sing at a very early age. They went on to be on Tv at the ages of 8 and 10, They traveled the world with the USO and my aunt still performers today with the Silva Sister around Utah.
I loved music and movement from the time I was old enough to stand. I grew up singing and dancing
with my family. I was 3 years old when I performer with my mother in front of hundreds of people. As a teen I performed in places like Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farms, SeaWorld, The London Bridge, Branson, St Louis, Six flags.
I wasn’t much of a singer, I had to learn to sing and it took years for me to be able to hold my own
against my siblings. Dance and movement however came naturally to me. I loved it. I went to college at Southern Utah University. I knew I wanted to pursue a degree in dance, at the time they didn’t have one so I did a theater art major with a dance minor. I was the only freshmen on the modern dance company and I got to be involved in my first theater experience. I was hooked.
When I finished an LDS mission I got involved in Community Theater. I learned all I could about theater and the art of bringing something magical to life. I had wonderful mentors who fanned my excitement about the craft.
I’m not going to go in to everything I’ve done- that would be pages of me rambling on about how each experience changed me. I will include my resume for you to see my body of work. Instead I’m going to tell you two experiences; how I came to know Andrea (who you know and respect) and they story of one of my favorite productions.
I was in my early 20’s when I got involved at the Draper Arts Council. There I meet the Casdorph family. They were an amazing talented family. I got to be in many productions with them. I remember thinking how Andrea was so suited to this art. Outside of the theater she became my friend. When I was asked to put together a productions team for the Dickens Christmas festival she was top on my list. She and I have worked so seamlessly together for so many years that it was an easy yes for me when she ask me to take on this adventure with her.
One of my most favorite productions was Fiddler on the Roof. On the first day we broke the cast up into families. My intention in doing this was that it would be easy to block that way as well as schedule rehearsals. What happened was that they became like families- caring for each other, helping each other, practicing together. We became a close nit town like Anatevka-even though many of us did not live near one another. Every night we were transported to Russia- and here is the part that if you taking nothing else from all my rambling take this. We were not actors and audience but equal participants in the experience of Fiddler on the Roof. I cried every night of the show when my families one by one left Anatevka. I learn from that experience and I was changed.
So, it’s a youth workshop but it is also a play. We will work hard and I will expect your best effort. We will learn and I will help you discover something new about yourself and your abilities. We will laugh and dance and sing and work hard and have sore muscles and possibly hurt other things and we will have homework, and did I mention we will work hard? But I promise you’ll grow and learn and have fun. I’m looking forward to this summer and meeting all of you. Now go do something and be great!
-- Jacqueline Vuki (JJ)
Thursday, March 31, 2016
Priority Registration
Priority registration is now open.
Steps:
1. Fill out the form located at http://empressyouththeatre.blogspot.com/p/registration.html.
2. Look for enrollment confirmation via email.
3. Choose a payment option ($15 registration fee + tuition later; or pay full tuition now).
4. Sit back and know you have signed up for the BEST way to spend your summer!
3. Choose a payment option ($15 registration fee + tuition later; or pay full tuition now).
4. Sit back and know you have signed up for the BEST way to spend your summer!
Friday, March 4, 2016
To Add to Your Radar
A few EYT related items to add to your radar:
1. The scholarship application is now officially live, and I am really excited to be able to offer SIX $50 scholarships and EIGHT $25 dollar scholarships. I am so grateful to a generous donor for making that option available to us this year. Check the applications tab for more info, but then feel free to message or text or email if you have any questions.
2. After meeting with the director this morning, I have added two more leadership applications. One (ASSISTANT DIRECTOR) is for a young adult not planning to enroll this summer. The other (DANCE CAPTAIN) is for a chance to be a leader within the cast. Check out those details and apply soon; I need to get this well-oiled machine assembled!
3. Because our 2016 director is brand new to EYT, we will need to hold a callback this year. This will take place on Thursday, July 7th in the afternoon and will affect on the FULL DAY students. While it is not absolutely required to attend the callback, chances of getting cast in a large role certainly improve with attendance. So put that important date on your calendar now.
4. I am also starting to assemble a team of parents and other adults to help do all the work that it takes to have a successful EYT year. Contact me in the Facebook group if you are interested in being involved!
1. The scholarship application is now officially live, and I am really excited to be able to offer SIX $50 scholarships and EIGHT $25 dollar scholarships. I am so grateful to a generous donor for making that option available to us this year. Check the applications tab for more info, but then feel free to message or text or email if you have any questions.
2. After meeting with the director this morning, I have added two more leadership applications. One (ASSISTANT DIRECTOR) is for a young adult not planning to enroll this summer. The other (DANCE CAPTAIN) is for a chance to be a leader within the cast. Check out those details and apply soon; I need to get this well-oiled machine assembled!
3. Because our 2016 director is brand new to EYT, we will need to hold a callback this year. This will take place on Thursday, July 7th in the afternoon and will affect on the FULL DAY students. While it is not absolutely required to attend the callback, chances of getting cast in a large role certainly improve with attendance. So put that important date on your calendar now.
4. I am also starting to assemble a team of parents and other adults to help do all the work that it takes to have a successful EYT year. Contact me in the Facebook group if you are interested in being involved!
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Applications and Enrollment
First things first - the dates for priority and general registration!
The priority registration window will be from April 1st to April 15th. This registration window is for returning EYT students or the siblings of current/former students. Be prepared to pay either a $15 registration fee or the full $100 (full day) or $75 (half day) tuition at that time.
General registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 23rd and will remain open until the 72 available registration spots have been filled. I do not anticipate this window being very long this year, so make sure your friends and neighbors who are hoping to get in have this date and time in mind! These new students should also be prepared to pay either a $15 registration fee or the full $100 (full day) or $75 (half day) tuition at that time.
In addition to all of that, I am very excited to announce two brand new application forms this year (and there are a few more to come)!
HALF-DAY LEADER APPLICATION:
The Empress Youth Theatre program strives not only to provide education and opportunities for youth in theatre but also to provide opportunities for young adults to grow into leadership positions in their local communities. The Empress Youth Theatre program is currently looking for four qualified young adults (ages 18 to 25) who want to give back to the youth theatre community while gaining this leadership experience.
"Half-Day Leaders" are responsible for a group of 10 elementary school children during the Empress Youth Theatre summer workshop experience (M-F July 11-29). Half-Day Leaders spend 4 hours a day at the theater (8:30 am to 12:30 pm) providing the following for their summer workshop group:
1. Friendly guidance throughout the workshop experience
2. Choreography and vocal support, reviewing scenes and songs per the Director
3. Supervision during educational workshops, arrival, and dismissal
The position of "Half-Day Leader" is a volunteer position. However, half-day leaders will receive a show t-shirt and two complimentary tickets to the production.
YOUTH COUNCIL APPLICATION:
The Empress Youth Theatre program strives not only to provide education and opportunities for youth in theatre but also to provide opportunities for teenagers to grow into leadership positions in their local communities. The Empress Youth Theatre program is currently looking for seven hard-working high school students who want to give back to the youth theatre community while gaining this leadership experience.
Youth Council members are responsible for aiding the EYT Program Staff, Production Staff, and Parent Volunteer Committee in accomplishing a variety of tasks leading up to the summer workshop series. Youth Council members are expected to be enrolled in the summer program.
Council positions include:
1. President - works directly with with program coordinator (Andrea Fife)
- organizational tasks regarding enrollment, auditions, workshop materials, etc
2. Production Assistant - works directly with the director (Jacqueline Vuki)
- organizational and creative tasks regarding costume, set, and technical elements
3. Volunteer Liaison - works directly with the parent volunteer committee head (to be determined)
- organizational tasks related to volunteer opportunities such as ushering and building cleaning
4. Educational Outreach - works directly with workshop coordinator (Jamie Victor)
- public relations tasks related to greeting and hosting workshop instructors
5. Half-Day Ambassador - works directly with Half-Day Leaders (to be determined)
- public relations tasks related to befriending and recognizing half-day EYT students
6. Publicity Chairperson - works directly with producer (Andrea Fife)
- organizational and creative tasks related to social media updates and ticket sales
7. Social Coordinator - works directly with program coordinator (Andrea Fife)
- organizational, creative, and public relations tasks related to organizing and hosting parties and events
All positions on the Youth Council are volunteer positions.
The priority registration window will be from April 1st to April 15th. This registration window is for returning EYT students or the siblings of current/former students. Be prepared to pay either a $15 registration fee or the full $100 (full day) or $75 (half day) tuition at that time.
General registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 23rd and will remain open until the 72 available registration spots have been filled. I do not anticipate this window being very long this year, so make sure your friends and neighbors who are hoping to get in have this date and time in mind! These new students should also be prepared to pay either a $15 registration fee or the full $100 (full day) or $75 (half day) tuition at that time.
In addition to all of that, I am very excited to announce two brand new application forms this year (and there are a few more to come)!
HALF-DAY LEADER APPLICATION:
The Empress Youth Theatre program strives not only to provide education and opportunities for youth in theatre but also to provide opportunities for young adults to grow into leadership positions in their local communities. The Empress Youth Theatre program is currently looking for four qualified young adults (ages 18 to 25) who want to give back to the youth theatre community while gaining this leadership experience.
"Half-Day Leaders" are responsible for a group of 10 elementary school children during the Empress Youth Theatre summer workshop experience (M-F July 11-29). Half-Day Leaders spend 4 hours a day at the theater (8:30 am to 12:30 pm) providing the following for their summer workshop group:
1. Friendly guidance throughout the workshop experience
2. Choreography and vocal support, reviewing scenes and songs per the Director
3. Supervision during educational workshops, arrival, and dismissal
The position of "Half-Day Leader" is a volunteer position. However, half-day leaders will receive a show t-shirt and two complimentary tickets to the production.
YOUTH COUNCIL APPLICATION:
The Empress Youth Theatre program strives not only to provide education and opportunities for youth in theatre but also to provide opportunities for teenagers to grow into leadership positions in their local communities. The Empress Youth Theatre program is currently looking for seven hard-working high school students who want to give back to the youth theatre community while gaining this leadership experience.
Youth Council members are responsible for aiding the EYT Program Staff, Production Staff, and Parent Volunteer Committee in accomplishing a variety of tasks leading up to the summer workshop series. Youth Council members are expected to be enrolled in the summer program.
Council positions include:
1. President - works directly with with program coordinator (Andrea Fife)
- organizational tasks regarding enrollment, auditions, workshop materials, etc
2. Production Assistant - works directly with the director (Jacqueline Vuki)
- organizational and creative tasks regarding costume, set, and technical elements
3. Volunteer Liaison - works directly with the parent volunteer committee head (to be determined)
- organizational tasks related to volunteer opportunities such as ushering and building cleaning
4. Educational Outreach - works directly with workshop coordinator (Jamie Victor)
- public relations tasks related to greeting and hosting workshop instructors
5. Half-Day Ambassador - works directly with Half-Day Leaders (to be determined)
- public relations tasks related to befriending and recognizing half-day EYT students
6. Publicity Chairperson - works directly with producer (Andrea Fife)
- organizational and creative tasks related to social media updates and ticket sales
7. Social Coordinator - works directly with program coordinator (Andrea Fife)
- organizational, creative, and public relations tasks related to organizing and hosting parties and events
All positions on the Youth Council are volunteer positions.
Sunday, January 24, 2016
2016 Workshop Dates
I know it is time to start planning your summers, and I can't believe I didn't publish this yet! Mark your calendars now with the official EYT dates.
Also, check back frequently for details and updates. A few things to come soon include:
Also, check back frequently for details and updates. A few things to come soon include:
- Priority and general enrollment dates
- Audition dates and times
- EYT Youth Council applications
- Scholarship information and applications
- Production staff information
- NEW "production crew" information
- Parent Volunteer Committee meeting and information
- Workshop instructors (so many great things coming!)
And, I am certain, plenty more exciting things! Remember to sign up for updates via email to make sure you never miss out on an update.
Can't wait to get started!
Andrea K. Fife
Producer
Monday, September 7, 2015
2016 Season Schedule and EYT Show!
Have you heard the exciting news? Here it is - the 2016 Empress Season, including the announcement of the 2016 EYT show: Li'l Abner. If you are like the kids who got to perform for the Gala, you have probably never heard of this fun show. Check out the tabs above to start your research early, and get excited for what promises to be yet another amazing year at EYT!
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