2023 Summer Show
For over 50 years, Cortland Youth Bureau’s Summer Drama program has provided opportunities for local students to grow and thrive, both onstage and off, through active participation in theatre. We offer students of all ages the chance to take part in a theatrical production while learning the fundamentals of acting, singing, dancing, and theatre tech from our highly qualified and passionate staff.
We rehearse and perform a fully staged musical every summer that includes Elementary, Jr. High, High School, and College-aged performers from several schools in the area. No one who auditions is ever cut and all participants are given the opportunity to strengthen their skills in a wide variety of theatrical disciplines.
Our main goal is to create life-long learners and lovers of theatre while producing quality performances that everyone in the community can enjoy!
"All children need to be exposed to the arts. It develops their minds, bodies, senses, ability to interact with others and learn to be comfortable in their own skins. We are so fortunate to have these fabulous programs available to us! Encourage your child to come and try out. Or even to watch others try out. It may open up the world for them." - Susan Dovi, community member and parent
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"Through the CYB summer drama program I have improved greatly as an actor. As well as made new friends along the way. If you like theatre and aren't sure if you want to join this summer program, I strongly suggest at least trying it once. You won't regret joining us."
-River Milsapp, CYB Drama Alumn |
"The CYB Drama program has brought me so much happiness in the years I’ve participated. As a freshman from homer, I was warned that I might not get a great role, but Mr Wells and Susie didn’t let age or where I was from affect casting at all! Each year I have made more friends, been in great shows, and had a wonderful summer! I’m going to college for Musical Theater and wouldn’t be where I am without this program! I highly recommend auditioning and participating!!"
-Jenniellen Withers, CYB Drama Alumn
-Jenniellen Withers, CYB Drama Alumn