About CSYP

Overview | Bios

CSYP is a non-profit charitable organization that provides an educational forum for children to learn musical theater skills. The organization's goal is to help youth develop their talents, self-esteem and imagination in a fun, safe and stimulating environment through rehearsals, performances and classes.

This year, over 4500 children will be exposed to the magic of musical theater through a CSYP program. They will be audience members, participants in workshops and classes, and performers in live productions.

CSYP was founded to provide children from all racial, economic and social backgrounds a place where they can develop individual talents while being a vital part of a group. Any child who has an interest in or passion for any element of musical theater is welcomed through our doors.

Youth come to CSYP in search of an outlet for their unique talents. Some are already aware of their talents, but lack the means (financial or otherwise) to nurture their skills and take them even further. Others, may have the financial means, but haven't found a place to explore their own talents. Some are simply looking for something creative and fun to do in their after-school hours.

Since CSYP is an educational forum, we offer our programs on a first come, first serve basis - not by audition only. In addition, we offer tuition trades and discounts for youth and families needing a financial break and for multiple family members. By doing so, we have opened the doors to youth who may not have otherwise been able to participate in our program.

How you can help! CSYP is funded by the tuition paid by our participants. However, we try to keep this tutition very low, and unfortunately this makes it so we are always looking for additional funding. This funding is largely obtained through grants and donations.  If you would like to donate a specific item to CSYP, feel free to peruse our Wish List. To donate goods or services please contact Emily at (801) 785-1977 or mail a check to: Center Stage Youth Peformers, P.O. Box 763, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062. (Checks should be made payable to "Pleasant Grove City".)   All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.