{"id":68,"date":"2023-10-25T19:11:13","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T19:11:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bytfoundation.org\/staging\/?page_id=68"},"modified":"2024-02-23T04:21:09","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T04:21:09","slug":"programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bytfoundation.org\/staging\/about\/programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"nfd-container nfd-my-0 nfd-py-0 nfd-pb-lg nfd-text-base wp-block-group alignfull has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-cc6ddfb40eac27ee6c1f01846b44ed18 is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a77db08e wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" id=\"features\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a77db08e wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"nfd-my-0 nfd-text-md wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28232c24 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"md:nfd-order-2 nfd-p-md md:nfd-px-0 wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8eebadab wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0effa23f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Concessions\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Welcome to our BYT Concession Stand! We\u2019re here to enhance your theatre experience with a delightful array of snacks and beverages.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Tempting Treats:<\/strong> Our concession stand is stocked with a variety of classic theatre snacks. From familiar chocolatey favorites to sweet candy that adds a dash of excitement to the performance you&#8217;re watching, we\u2019ve got it all.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Refreshing Sips: <\/strong>Quench your thirst with our selection of beverages. Choose from fizzy sodas, low calorie beverages, or bottled water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Souvenirs:<\/strong> We offer special items such as discounted shirts from previous shows and BYT branded shirts, sweatshirts and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Candy Grams<\/strong>: Send a \u2018sweet\u2019 message by purchasing a Candy gram for a performer; they will receive your note &amp; treat after the show.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Every purchase you make at our concession stand directly supports the Bellevue Youth Theatre. The proceeds help fund our productions, costumes, set designs, and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">So next time you join us for a performance, don\u2019t forget to stop by our concession stand. Enjoy the show and savor the snacks! Your taste buds (and our young performers) will thank you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/bytfoundation.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/BYT_Concessions-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"BYT Concessions\" class=\"wp-image-236\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:auto;height:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bytfoundation.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/BYT_Concessions-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bytfoundation.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/BYT_Concessions-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bytfoundation.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/BYT_Concessions-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bytfoundation.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/BYT_Concessions-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bytfoundation.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/BYT_Concessions-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"is-style-wide wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Theatre Enhancements&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In order to provide a differentiated experience for both the theatre participants and staff, the Bellevue Youth Theatre Foundation invests funds in enhancement areas to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">To attract and retain top tier staff talent and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Strive for a world-class theatre experience accessible to all theatre participants. Examples of funded projects include:&nbsp;\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Streaming equipment for audience accessibility, expanding viewership options to the support network of the theatre.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Stipends for designers and costumers.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Specialized choreography instruction (ie fencing for Peter Pan and Captain Hook)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Custom projections to enhance set design&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Provide no cost, accessible youth programming opportunities to cultivate community in the middle school to high school student range. Showcased efforts include <strong>TAB\u00a0(Teen Advisory Board)<\/strong> and <strong>Amplify<\/strong>. More information, see below.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Teen Advisory Board (TAB)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">TAB provides a platform for high school students to have a voice in our theatre through programming and volunteering. By participating in TAB, teens can build confidence, learn how to manage time and resources, communicate with adults, in addition to acquiring community service hours. TAB develops leadership and communications skills, with the core goal of creating community.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Applications to join TAB are on a need be basis.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Joining is a large commitment with requirements, some of which are volunteering for the theatre, attending and planning events in addition to meeting attendance.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">TAB is a bridge between theatre staff and the Bellevue Youth Theatre Foundation.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">This group does exciting things!\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Amplify<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Amplify is a summer theatre program for youth aged 13-18 years old. Our teen show was offered for free, rehearsing and performing in the amphitheater.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The majority of the 2023 cast was made up of teens who\u2019d never participated in theater before, much less at BYT. The group comprised of students that 64% were female-identifying, 18% male identifying, and 18% non-binary. A few had also experienced homelessness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The Foundation is focused on providing theatre based outdoor recreation for underserved and\/or economically disadvantaged youth. Cost is a barrier for some teens and the BYT Foundation&#8217;s support in summer 2024 <strong>will eliminate the cost barrier to participation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0effa23f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"is-style-wide wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Concessions\u00a0 Welcome to our BYT Concession Stand! We\u2019re here to enhance your theatre experience with a delightful array of snacks and beverages.\u00a0 Every purchase you make at our concession stand directly supports the Bellevue Youth Theatre. The proceeds help fund our productions, costumes, set designs, and more.\u00a0 So next time you join us for a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":6,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-68","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bytfoundation.org\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/68","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bytfoundation.org\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bytfoundation.org\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bytfoundation.org\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bytfoundation.org\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=68"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/bytfoundation.org\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/68\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":327,"href":"https:\/\/bytfoundation.org\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/68\/revisions\/327"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bytfoundation.org\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bytfoundation.org\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=68"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}