National Youth Theatre, a Chicago-based organization known for blending creativity and Christian values, has opened its doors in Richmond at Grand Parkway Baptist Church.

The organization will host auditions, theater practices and full shows for families in Sugar Land, Richmond, Rosenberg and Katy areas, per a news release.

The gist

Founded in 2013 after two decades with Christian Youth Theater and Spotlight Theater in Chicago, National Youth Theatre was established to create a faith-centered, accessible theater program for youth communities across the country, per the website.

The program has since expanded to The Woodlands and Wisconsin, per the website. West Houston becomes the third official NYT location, aiming to serve local families who value a program rooted in faith, creativity and youth development.


Dates to know

After hosting the Summer Musical Theater Camp, NYT West Houston is preparing for its fall performance of "Frozen Jr." The show will brings the story of sisters Anna and Elsa to life on stage with songs from the Disney Pixar movie.

The dates, with ticket sales to soon open, include:
  • Friday, Nov. 14, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, Nov. 15, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Though auditions were held Aug. 5 for interested participants ages 8-18, a representative said participants can still be considered if they email the organization at [email protected].

About the owner


Cassandra Teel, longtime Sugar Land resident, is credited with bringing NYT to Fort Bend County and served as the Summer Camp Coordinator and the Show Producer for Disney’s "Frozen Jr."

“I’m delighted to help bring NYT’s unique model of youth theater to Fort Bend County,” she said in the release. “Fort Bend County is an amazing community in which to raise children. NYT is adding an exciting new way for children to gain confidence while having fun.”