NYTE
NATIONAL YOUTH THEATRE EXPERIENCE
MARCH 6-8, 2026
LOUISVILLE, KY
Open to ages 8-18
​This group will be headed up by Mr. James, Ms. Anna, and Ms. Scheu.​
The National Youth Theater Experience (NYTE) is a festival for aspiring performers in grades K-12. NYTE is an expansion of the Alabama Youth Theatre Experience (AYTE).
AYTE was started as a way to celebrate the young and aspiring performers living in Alabama. After ten amazing years of competition, they have decided to share our passion with the nation!
- Acting, Dacing, and Singing Workshops
- Solo and Monologue Competitions
- 20 Minute Group Performance
- Themed Finale Party
- Award Ceremony
Festival kicks off Friday, March 6th, at 6pm and
concludes Sunday, March 8th, at 10pm ​
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TRAVEL DATES​
Friday, March 6th - Fly to Louisville
Monday, March 9th - Fly to Tampa
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AUDITIONS
Auditions will be held in early October 2025.
More information COMING SOON!​
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REHEARSALS
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Once a week group rehearsals starting in December 2025​
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Solos & Monologues will have times to sign up with the team starting in January 2026
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MANDATORY REHEARSAL January 31st 9:00-5:00pm
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COMPETITION COSTS
$210 due at casting (student ticket cost)
$250 due December 1st (plus any chaperone tickets), includes;
-$50 solo or monologue*
-$200 class fee; students get individual lessons with staff
to prep for NYTE, also used to cover travel for the staff
*$50 additional due if doing both a solo and monologue
Hotel Fee (approx. $600 per room) due February 1st.
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Additional costs include
Travel, Food, Team Jacket ($65)
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Additional Travel Details
High School Students can attend under the supervision of the Center Stage Team. They will be bunked 2 per room.
All Elementary and Middle School Students are welcome to attend and must travel with a chaperone.
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FUNDRAISERS
November Calendar
Students will collect money from friends and family to fill their calendar to help cover costs of their ticket.
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December Caroling Fundraiser
More info to come!
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1-2 Parents Night Out!
These will be organized by the NYTE parent team.
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