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    Los Altos Youth Theatre

    The Los Altos Youth Theatre is an educational program dedicated to developing skills and interest in the dramatic arts. Growing out of a series of theater programs going back as long as there has been a City of Los Altos Recreation Program, the program is now year-round, producing three plays and one musical per year. Plays suitable for audiences of various ages and at various levels of difficulty are included in each season.

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      Los Altos Youth Theatre

      Hillview Community Center 97 Hillview Avenue
      Los Altos, CA 94022

      Phone: 650-947-2796

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    • Member Reviews
      • Event Name: Oklahoma!
        5 out of 5 stars rating "Youth production of Oklahoma Rocks!"
        Review posted by: A. Wright from Los Altos, CA, Jul 19, 2009

        I love this show to begin with, but the LAYT production was great fun for me and my kids. And now they love it too. The leads had great voices and the characters were well performed. The chemistry was... Expand

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        I love this show to begin with, but the LAYT production was great fun for me and my kids. And now they love it too. The leads had great voices and the characters were well performed. The chemistry was palpable. If you get a chance to go see it, you will be pleasantly surprised by these young performers. Collapse

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      • Event Name: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
        5 out of 5 stars rating "Great show!"
        Review posted by: donna from Los Altos, Ca, Oct 27, 2008

        We took aoour kids to the show and were surprised by how well done it was. while not scary, it was really well acted and very enjoyable. Highly recommended.

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        We took aoour kids to the show and were surprised by how well done it was. while not scary, it was really well acted and very enjoyable. Highly recommended.

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      • Event Name: Lucky Duck
        4.5 out of 5 stars rating "All you chicks & ducks & geese better scurry..."
        Review posted by: Arts Junkie from Silicon Valley, Jul 23, 2008

        To Los Altos to see this show! Only 4 more performances! I saw it last weekend and laughed, groaned and overall enjoyed all the performers. It was engaging, edgy and cute at the same time. The... Expand

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        To Los Altos to see this show! Only 4 more performances! I saw it last weekend and laughed, groaned and overall enjoyed all the performers. It was engaging, edgy and cute at the same time. The characterizations and choreography were well done and well presented. The two areas that needed improvement were the volume of the combo and the vocal coaching. It is appropriate for all ages, young children will get the story but the 'adult' humor will whiz by them. If it doesn't and they ask questions, be a good parent and answer them and don't get uptight about it. This show deserves to be sold out for the remainder of their performances. You'll definitely get $15 or gulp $10 worth of entertainment. This reviewer gives it a 'run, don't walk'. Collapse

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      • Event Name: Lucky Duck
        4.5 out of 5 stars rating "Simply Ducky!"
        Review posted by: Roger from Sunnyvale, CA, Jul 18, 2008

        I went expecting to see a kids show. What I got was anything but! This show was great! From Wolf with his incredible timing, to the beautiful voice of the Serena, to the glorious arrogance of the... Expand

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        I went expecting to see a kids show. What I got was anything but! This show was great! From Wolf with his incredible timing, to the beautiful voice of the Serena, to the glorious arrogance of the prince, I was thoroughly entertained. I think the best part was the lack of drop off from the talent of the leads to that of the secondaries and ensamble. Armand Dillo and Goositella were enthralling! My favorite may even have been a set of small ensamble characters - Mrs. Baa and the asian waitress - played by the same girl (sorry I don't remember her name!). The direction was spot on for the stage space. There were a few great choices that I did not see coming - including the slow motion scene. Over all, this is a phenomenal value for $15, or even $10 if you're a student! Go see it! Collapse

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      • Event Name: Lucky Duck
        5 out of 5 stars rating "Amazing Show"
        Review posted by: SAS from San Jose, CA, Jul 18, 2008

        I was lucky enough to see this show and was really impressed. Los Altos Youth Theater gives youth theatre's a great names. The performers were so talented, the show extremely funny, and the music... Expand

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        I was lucky enough to see this show and was really impressed. Los Altos Youth Theater gives youth theatre's a great names. The performers were so talented, the show extremely funny, and the music beautiful. I hope everyone gets a chance to see this funny family show! Collapse

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      • Event Name: Lucky Duck
        4.5 out of 5 stars rating "Fun for the whole family!"
        Review posted by: tlc from Cupertino, CA, Jul 16, 2008

        This show was ADORABLE! I came the night after opening, and couldn't stop laughing. Many of the leads have great timing and amazing facial expressions. The music is fun and upbeat, with lots of clever... Expand

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        This show was ADORABLE! I came the night after opening, and couldn't stop laughing. Many of the leads have great timing and amazing facial expressions. The music is fun and upbeat, with lots of clever lyrics. All of this combined with fun choreography and bright colored costumes make it an ideal fun family outing. I would definitely recommend seeing this show!!! (And no, I'm not related to anyone in the cast! :D ) Collapse

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      • Event Name: Lucky Duck
        4 out of 5 stars rating "Comic Quakiness"
        Review posted by: David S from San Jose, CA, Jul 16, 2008

        A great comedic piece for any company, youth or adults. I've had the opportunity to see both casts and they both have their strengths and weaknesses. One Serena is lyrical, the other a belter ... each... Expand

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        A great comedic piece for any company, youth or adults. I've had the opportunity to see both casts and they both have their strengths and weaknesses. One Serena is lyrical, the other a belter ... each of them shining in different places of the show. In all, the highlights are the main male character, Wolf, and the secondary characters Armand Dillo and Goositella. I've been in theater a long time, and their delivery is spot-on, providing loads of laughs throughout. There's singing and story for children, hilarious dialogue for adults, and fun for the whole family. For $10, it's a great night out for everyone. Collapse

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      • Event Name: Lucky Duck
        4 out of 5 stars rating "Great Fun!"
        Review posted by: kelly from Santa Clara, Ca , Jul 16, 2008

        It was a great show to see. I had never seen it before and I would love to be in it myself. Even though it was a youth production, these actors had great comedic timing and a good hand on their... Expand

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        It was a great show to see. I had never seen it before and I would love to be in it myself. Even though it was a youth production, these actors had great comedic timing and a good hand on their characters. It's a performance that can be enjoyed by all! Collapse

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      • Event Name: Lucky Duck
        3.5 out of 5 stars rating "Rubber Ducky, you're the one..."
        Review posted by: BGW from San Jose, Jul 14, 2008

        I had to opportunity to see cast A over the weekend and I would recommend that people check this show out, as long as you remember that this is youth theatre. Some of the actors are really good, some... Expand

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        I had to opportunity to see cast A over the weekend and I would recommend that people check this show out, as long as you remember that this is youth theatre. Some of the actors are really good, some are weak and that's O.K. It's a cute show, pretty adult to be done by a youth theatre and that's even after they've removed even more of the adult content!! The show is cleverly written and you'll walk away remember many of the lines and humming a happy tune. It's worth a night out at the theatre. Collapse

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      • Event Name: Shakespeare's As You Like It
        5 out of 5 stars rating "Shakespeare as we like it"
        Review posted by: Erica Vener from Los Altos Hills, CA, Mar 22, 2008

        This is a high-energy production by a group of young actors who bring depth, wit, and understanding to their characters. The music, Western costumes(complete with bad guys in black hats and good guys... Expand

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        This is a high-energy production by a group of young actors who bring depth, wit, and understanding to their characters. The music, Western costumes(complete with bad guys in black hats and good guys in light ones), and wonderful physical comedy all add to the fun. Recommended! Collapse

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    • Past Events
      10/23/09-
      11/07/09 
      Cheaper by the Dozen
      Bus Barn Theater
      07/17/09-
      08/01/09 
      Oklahoma!
      Bus Barn Theater
      03/06/09-
      03/21/09 
      Willy Wonka
      Bus Barn Theater
      10/24/08-
      11/08/08 
      The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
      Bus Barn Theater
      07/11/08-
      07/26/08 
      Lucky Duck
      Bus Barn Theater
      03/14/08-
      03/29/08 
      Shakespeare's As You Like It
      Bus Barn Theater
      10/26/07-
      11/10/07 
      Terry Pratchett's Wyrd Sisters
      Bus Barn Theater
      07/13/07-
      07/28/07 
      Anything Goes
      Bus Barn Theater
      03/16/07-
      03/31/07 
      David Copperfield
      Bus Barn Theater
      10/20/06-
      11/04/06 
      Disney's Aladdin Junior
      Bus Barn Theater
      08/11/06-
      08/26/06 
      The Wiz
      Bus Barn Theater
      04/28/06-
      04/30/06 
      Final Dress Rehearsal
      Bus Barn Theater
      04/21/06-
      04/23/06 
      Midsummer Night's Dream
      Bus Barn Theater
      03/03/06-
      03/12/06 
      The Adventure of the Speckled Band
      Bus Barn Theater
      10/21/05-
      11/05/05 
      A Little Princess
      Bus Barn Theater
      08/12/05-
      08/27/05 
      You're a Good Man Charlie Brown
      Bus Barn Theater
      04/29/05-
      05/07/05 
      Sarah Plain and Tall
      Bus Barn Theater
      02/18/05-
      02/20/05 
      The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf
      Bus Barn Theater
      10/22/04-
      11/06/04 
      That's All Folks
      Bus Barn Theater
      08/13/04-
      08/28/04 
      Gretel and Hansel
      Bus Barn Theater
      04/30/04-
      05/08/04 
      Alice
      Bus Barn Theater
      02/27/04-
      03/06/04 
      Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
      Bus Barn Theater
      10/24/03-
      11/08/03 
      The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
      Bus Barn Theater
      08/16/03-
      08/31/03 
      Bye Bye Birdie
      Bus Barn Theater
      02/27/03-
      03/06/03 
      Agatha Christie's Black Coffee
      Bus Barn Theater
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