Valley Youth Theatre
Valley Youth Theatre (VYT) is a community theatre located in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Established in 1989, VYT produces six mainstage shows each season, two of which are produced at the Herberger Theater Center.[1][2][3]
An old storefront was gutted in 1998 and rebuilt to include a 30-foot-wide (9.1 m) proscenium stage with orchestra pit, 202-seat continental-style audience seating, a lobby with box office, and "backstage" areas: a lighting and sound booth, small scene and costume shops, and rehearsal and dressing rooms.[1]
Notable alumni
- Emma Stone, Academy Award winner[4]
- Jordin Sparks, Grammy Award nominee[5]
- Chelsea Kane, actress[6]
- Max Crumm, actor[7]
References
- ^ a b Costello, Taylor (October 14, 2025). "Meet Bobb Cooper, a Phoenix Community Alliance "City-Shaper"". Downtown Pheonix. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
- ^ "Exec Producer Bobb Cooper to Retire from Valley Youth Theatre". AMERICAN THEATRE. 2025-03-17. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
- ^ "Little Shop of Horrors in Phoenix at Valley Youth Theatre 2025". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
- ^ Kristianto, Josh (2024-03-11). "'She is a woman of character': Valley Youth Theatre celebrates Emma Stone's Oscar win". KNXV. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
- ^ "Jordan Sparks: Credits, Bio, News & More | Broadway World". www.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
- ^ Cristi, A. A. "Performers Across The Decades Hit The Stage For Valley Youth Theatre Fundraiser, August 21". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
- ^ Lengel, Kerry. "AZ actor Max Crumm lands 'Fantasticks' Off-Broadway". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2025-11-27.