THE BURIALS
by Caitlin Parrish
PERFORMED BY SFYT’S DREAM ENSEMBLE
Directed by Cliff Mayotte
San Francisco Youth Theatre is pleased to present the West Coast Premiere Caitlin Parrish’s The Burials.
Another day, another school shooting--only this time the shooter is the son of a prominent politician running for office.
While daughter Sophie struggles with whether to support her father or reject his pro-gun stance, her classmates turn
against her as they grieve the loss of their friends and their hope for the future.
Using the ancient Greek tragedy Antigone as inspiration,The Burials takes a long, hard look at how high school youth
affected by gun violence examine their place and value in the world. The play incorporates dynamic multimedia video
and sound design as it examines social media’s role in the continuing debate about mass shootings.
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Mission Academy of Performing Arts @ Brava presents...
Between Dirt & Sky
A musical inspired by the life of César Chávez
Written by Charles Eurydice Gray, playwright and librettist & Lisa Quoresimo, playwright, composer
Directed by Marcelo Pereira
Performed by:
San Francisco Youth Theatre
Cuicacalli Escuela de Danza
Mariachi Juvenil La Misión
Production Design by San Francisco Running Crew
Inspired by the life of American civil rights leader Cesar Chavez, Between Dirt & Sky fuses the early events of the American farm labor movement with the personal struggles of those who lived it. Set on the cusp of great change and social upheaval, it is a highly theatrical piece that invites contemplation and discussion.
Though inspired by historical events, Between Dirt & Sky is a topically relevant story that offers insight into present day issues such as immigration, labor practices, equality and national identity. Neither history recitation nor eulogy, Between Dirt & Sky explores the psyche of a uniquely American leader whose story is inspirational to both those steeped in the lore of La Causa (the cause) and to those new to its discovery.
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HOMEGROWN ONE ACT FESTIVAL
SFYT's First Student Written and Directed One Act Festival
It’s going down…
Eight SFYT playwrights have created a brilliant collection of one-act plays that tell stories of having an incarcerated parent,
Black Lives Matter, the Beauty Standard, LGBT relationships, being an artist, and yes, our changing San Francisco.
Directed, acted and produced by the playwrights.
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HOPE & THE MISSION
A Bilingual coming of age story at the intersection of self-discovery and a changing Mission.
Written by Javier Hurtado
Directed by Gendell Hing-Hernandez
Performed by SFYT 415 Teen Ensemble
Music by Emily Klion, George Brooks & Marcelo Pereira
Hope and the Mission is a bilingual coming-of-age story revolving around the young character Hope whose Mission District
family finds themselves on the sidelines of a changing neighborhood and at odds with each other over generational differences.
Alongside the theme of gentrification, the play examines cultural identity and gender fluidity through song, dance, and humor.
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THE LAST WILD WITCH
Book by Starhawk
Adapted and Directed by Sally Davis & Maica Folch
Music by Emily Klion
How can a group of children magically save their forest when the grown-ups are against them?
By listening to the dreams of a wise, wise woman of course.
This beautiful eco-fable is performed by SF Youth Theatre's Elementary Ensemble, MadCap Players.
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HAMLET
The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune. San Francisco 2016
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Cliff Mayotte
Music by Schuyler Karr
Performed by SFYT DREAM ENSEMBLE
San Francisco Youth Theatre is proud to present SFYT DREAM Ensemble in William Shakespeare’s
classic tragedy, Hamlet. SFYT’s production is set against the backdrop of present day San Francisco,
with Shakespeare's Danish monarchy transformed into tech giant Elsinore.com. This shortened version of
focuses on the domestic tragedy of Hamlet: power, love, violence and loss. The live musical score adds a
distinctly cinematic feel, complementing the play’s evocative language, beauty, and imminent dread.
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DON QUIXOTE
BY MIQUEL DE CERVANTES
Directed by Paul Collins
May 14-15, 2016
Adapted by John Litten
Music by Maggie McKaig and Emily Klion
Musical Direction by Marcelo Pereira
Costumes by Susana Aragón
Sets and Lighting by SF Running Crew
Miquel de Cervantes' timeless Don Quixote is the comical and inspiring story of an iconic visionary who
ees the world in a magical way. The story's colorful characters of Don Quixote, Sancho Panza, Dulcinea,
knights in shining armor, puppets and dueling windmills have inspired audiences for centuries.
Performed by SF Youth Theatre’s 415 Teen Ensemble.
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A SUMMER TO REMEMBER
It's the Fourth of July, and Alice is packing for college when she discovers a childhood box
filled with pictures and memories from a glorious summer gone by. The past and its characters
come roaring back to life with action, comedy, a little romance and whole lot of fireworks!
Created and Directed by John Litten
Performed by SFYT 415 Teen Summer Ensemble
