Caryl Crane Youth Theatre is holding open auditions for its 2026-2027 Competition Team! In-person auditions are Sunday, May 17, 2026, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm in Sandusky, Ohio. 

Join the national award-winning team for the 2026 -2027 Season and share your love of theatre with the WORLD! 

CARYL CRANE YOUTH THEATRE 2026-2027 COMPETITION TEAM

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COMPETITION TEAM INFO BREAKDOWN

Composed of 24-50 students ages 10 and up who love theatre and want to share their passion and talent with other students from around the world! The team will participate in 1-3 musical theatre festivals between January and March 2027.

The Musical Theatre Competitions of America in Anaheim, CA

February 4-7, 2027

Participation: 15 TOTAL STUDENTS (8 Female, 7 male)

Production: BLOOD BROTHERS

Attendance By Invitation Only  (staff only, no extra chaperones, family attendees)

Cost: pre-fundraising cost per person - $1,900

Included: rehearsal materials, masterclasses and summer training sessions, round-trip flight, hotel accommodations for 3 nights, Disney Park and/or Knotts Berry Farm tickets, all festival activities. This fee includes 1 solo or duet category participation.  Additional Fee will apply to those chosen to compete in any extra competition categories.

National Performing Arts Festival 

February 17 - 21, 2027

Participation: 36 TOTAL STUDENTS

Production: PETER PAN

Ages 10+, chaperones needed and family invited to attend

Cost: pre-fundraising cost per person - $2,195

Included: rehearsal materials, masterclasses and summer training sessions, round-trip flight, hotel accommodations for 4 nights, Universal Park Tickets (including Epic Universe), breakfasts and some dinners, all festival activities. Additional Fee will apply to those chosen to compete in any extra competition categories (solos, duets, monologues).

The National Youth Theater Experience in Louisville, KY

March 5-7, 2027

Participation: 2 Teams with up to 20 students each. 

Production: BLOOD BROTHERS (SR.), FORBIDDEN COMPETITION (JR.)

Ages 10+ (2 teams), chaperones needed and family invited to attend

Cost: pre-fundraising cost per person - approximately $900/person

Included: rehearsal materials, masterclasses and summer training sessions, round-trip bus transportation, hotel accommodations for 3 nights, all festival activities. Additional fee will apply to those chosen to compete in the solo/duet competition.

For more information or to sign-up: www.spotlightonccyt.com

Questions: bmarshall@sanduskystate.com