Youth Arts Celebration 2026
The Youth Arts Celebration is an incredible show of diverse performing arts by area student artists. These young performers have practiced tirelessly to hone their crafts and auditioned for this opportunity to perform on The Lyric stage. The artists were deliberately and thoughtfully selected, and we promise that these artists will impress you!
Our talented lineup:
"On My Own from Les Miserables" performed by Melania Apostolico
"Dances from Argentina composed by Alberto Ginastera" performed by Miya Chen
"Just a Memory composed by Eleeke Boney" performed by Eleeke Boney
"Stand Up" performed by Alana Taylor
"La campanella composed by Franz Liszt" performed by Sean Li
"Home from Beauty and the Beast" performed by Madeleine Rey
"I Feel Like Sleeping from Actor's Choice: Monologues for Men by Erin Derick" performed by Jeremiah Tackaberry
"Bach Sonata No. 1 in G minor" performed by Giselle Arana Cisneros
"Crazy by Patsy Cline" performed by Penny McAllister
"Confessions in the Moonlight composed by Joe Hisaishi" performed by James Baumgartner
"What I did for Love from A Chorus Line" peformed by Karley Kopacz
"7 Birds" peformed by Maleyah Vasser
"Poisoning Pigeons in the Park composed by Tom Lehrer" performed by Isa Hodges
Sponsors of The Lyric's Youth Arts Celebration:
Show Producers:
The Holt Family Foundation, Inc.
Eileen Morris
Stage Directors:
Brad & Diane Partridge
The Wong Family Foundation
Tour Managers:
Mary Laub Cowan
Eileen Morris
The Wong Family Foundation Inc
Linda Weiksnar, Esq. of Crary Buchanan
Headliners:
Sherry Dunn
Elizabeth Herold
Kristofer Lyon/Stuart Accounting, LLC
Vianne Nichols
Linda Weiksnar, Esq of Crary Buchanan
Talent Scouts:
Joe & Theresa Beditz
George F Bellows
Kia Fontaine & Luca Bradley
Linda Harlan
Todd & Margaret Laycock
Dave Milmore
Prepare to be amazed by Treasure Coast student performers in the 10th annual Youth Arts Celebration! Young entertainers, grades 12 and under, will take to The Lyric stage in this dynamic talent showcase to represent their passions and dedication through various forms of performing arts.
The Youth Arts Celebration is not a contest but rather an opportunity to recognize these students for their commitment to their craft, the courage to express themselves and their love of the arts. The emerging artists are diverse in their talents and backgrounds, but all are united by their love of performing. While not all of the participants have aspirations of performing professionally, they are clearly benefiting from their arts education, demonstrating positive, respectful, focused behavior and support for one another.
Beyond the appeal of the bright lights and thunderous applause, these talented performers also benefit from the sharing and exchanging of ideas, exposure to different styles of artistic expression and a sense of camaraderie. Reinforcing how arts education instills discipline and values so vital to becoming a quality human being. The parents and educators deserve equal credit, as there is no denying the level of commitment these families have made to their children.
Ticket sales and Sponsorships for The Youth Arts Celebration raise funds to expand The Lyric Theatre Arts & Education Programs affording Treasure Coast youth even more educational opportunities for cultural enrichment. The Lyric’s Arts & Education Programs provide master class and residency opportunities for students in area schools; The Discovery Series for Young Audiences, a series of school-time shows exposing students to live theatre and correlating theatrical content to standards-based curriculum; Family Fun Series provides the magic of live entertainment, reinforcing the fundamental values of time spent as a family; and building character on and off the stage at The Lyric’s AWESOME! Summer Camp.
For sponsorship information, contact Sue Nauss, Arts & Education Coordinator at 772-220-1942 ext. 203, Sue@LyricTheatre.com or by visiting https://www.lyrictheatre.com/youth-arts-celebration
