PONTIAC YOUTH THEATRE HOSTS INAUGURAL FUNDRAISING GALA:‘MANY STORIES, ONE STAGE’
- Encore Staff Writer
- Mar 27
- 2 min read
April 11, 2025 AT THE FLAGSTAR STRAND THEATRE IN PONTIAC
Enjoy a High Energy Production by Youth Artists, Afterglow Reception and
Live Music in Support of Pontiac Youth Theatre’s Performing Arts Training Program
WHAT: Pontiac Youth Theatre (PYT) invites the public to attend its ‘Many Stories, One Stage’ Gala, a memorable evening celebrating the power of youth in the performing arts. This special event will feature masterfully produced performances by talented young artists, an afterglow reception, and live entertainment. Proceeds from the Gala support PYT’s performing arts training program, which provides access to arts education, mentorship, and a peer community for Oakland County students ages 8-18.
The evening will showcase the talents of students enrolled in PYT’s renowned training program, which offers 60+ hours of vocal, dance, and acting instruction. Special guests, community leaders, and supporters of the arts will be in attendance to celebrate and contribute to the growth of this vital program.
WHEN: Friday, April 11, 2025
Doors Open: 6:30 p.m.; Performance Begins: 7:00 p.m.; Afterglow Reception: 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Flagstar Strand Theatre 12 N Saginaw St, Pontiac, MI 48342
TICKETS: Performance and Gala Afterglow Admission: $75-$85; Gala Patron Admission (Afterglow and Open Bar): $105-$110. Gala tickets (18+ only) include complimentary valet parking, performance with VIP seating, drinks, desserts, and entertainment.
General Performance Admission: $25.
Tickets are available now, visit www.pontiacyouththeatre.org.
WHY: PYT provides local youth with access to high-quality arts education, helping them develop confidence, leadership skills, and artistic excellence. While PYT currently offers two productions a year, increased funding will expand training opportunities and provide more performance experiences and scholarships for aspiring young artists.
About the Pontiac Youth Theatre
Established in 2022, Pontiac Youth Theatre is cultivating a transformative training ground for youth in our community, helping them understand their value and worth through the vehicle of the performing arts. Our mission is to bring young artists from diverse backgrounds together to foster unity through storytelling. The program offers 12-week courses for Oakland County-based youth ages 8-18, under the guidance of professional technical and artistic staff, culminating in masterfully produced performances. PYT is a program run by Encore Performing Arts Center. Visit www.pontiacyouththeatre.org for more information.
