Since 1989, Valley Youth Theatre has made an impact on over a million children and their families through performances, workshops, showcases and youth development programs. Our mission is to inspire young people to be the best they can be through a wide variety of performing arts opportunities. Valley Youth Theatre has always been a safe place where ALL Valley young people can learn and grow as individuals, performers and leaders through a transformational performing arts experience. VYT cast members pay no fees to participate in our productions. Families are never charged for costumes and there are no quotas for ticket sales, making VYT one of the most accessible and diverse theatre programs in the Valley. Winner of nearly 100 National Youth Arts awards, voted “Best Star-Making Machine" and “Best Live Theater” on azcentral.com, heralded as “Best Place to Take a Bow” by Phoenix Magazine and rated one of the “Top Ten Places to Become a Future Star” by The Arizona Republic, VYT produces six mainstage shows each season including two at the Herberger Theater Center. For more information, visit VYT.com. Valley Youth Theatre is a 501(c)3 non profit.