Young Performers' Theatre (YPT)

Performances: Saturdays at 2:00pm; and closing weekend Friday 7:00pm, Saturday 2:00pm, Sunday 2:00pm. School matinees also available.

We invite you to see our talented youth perform!

Contact us at ypt@dmtc.org

The Davis Musical Theatre Company's Young Performers' Theatre (YPT) is an all-volunteer organization. Actors ages 7 through 17 may participate - 18-year-old high school students are also encouraged to participate. No experience is required, but selection is by audition.

2024 - 2025 Season - Upcoming Shows

Annie, Jr. - May 3 through May 25, 2025

School Matinees: May 6, 2025; 9:15am and noon

A red-haired mop-top orphan, yearning to break out of her dreary life in an orphanage run by an iron-fisted, boozy matron, charms billionaire Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks into adopting her—but what she really wants is to find her real parents. Includes “Hard Knock Life”, “A New Deal for Christmas”, and the classic “Tomorrow”.

Recommended for all ages

Directed by Tea Pusey
Choreographed by Logan Sexton
Musical direction by Montana Monce

Auditions: Mar 17, 2025 & Mar 18, 2025

2025 - 2026 Season - Upcoming Shows

Shrek the Musical, Jr. - September 13 through October 5, 2025

School Matinees: September 30, 2025; 9:15am and noon

Once upon a time, in a far-away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he's handed a task - if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad but a fairytale wouldn't be complete without a few twists and turns along the way.

For all families and ages!

Directed by Megan Richmond
Choreographed by Megan Richmond
Musical direction by Montana Monce

Auditions: Jul 21, 2025 & Jul 22, 2025

Seussical Jr. - November 15 through December 7, 2025

School Matinees: December 2, 2025; 9:15am and noon

Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, and he must also guard an abandoned egg that's been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird.  Although Horton faces ridicule, danger and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him.  Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant!

For all families and ages!

Directed by Jan Isaacson
Choreographed by Megan Richmond
Musical direction by Montana Monce

Auditions: Sep 15, 2025 & Sep 16, 2025

SpongeBob the Musical, Youth Edition - May 2 through May 24, 2026

School Matinees: May 5, 2026; 9:15am and noon

Plunge into this stunning dynamic stage show! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world!

Ages 5 and up

Directed by Morgan Bartoe
Musical direction by Montana Monce