Irving Youth Theatre

Irving Youth Theatre (IYT) began in January of 2023 and has since produced Aladdin, Jr., Finding Nemo, Jr. and Moana, Jr. and impacted the lives of at least 60 DFW-area kids and their families!  IYT is sponsored by Entertainment Series of Irving(ESI) which was organized in 1955.  ESI provides a wide variety of live, quality entertainment to the Irving community. ESI offers a superior level of programming which both entertains and expands the musical horizons of our patrons. ESI envisions extending its programs to local schools by offering to students workshop experiences conducted by individual arts and performing groups as a way to educate and encourage the "future patrons" of the arts. Concert selections are often based on their availability and cost of student outreach programs. ESI is an all volunteer organization and are considering the value of introducing the youth to live musical productions, ESI offers deep discounts for students as well as family groups to attend our season programs.

Irving Youth Theatre is open to all young people in the DFW metroplex no matter what school they attend. Our productions have featured children in Kindergarten through 12th grades, with each show having a targeted performer age range. These children, and the families and audiences who support the shows, have a life-changing experience of being a part of a musical theatre show! Live theatre helps create community, empathy, collaboration and promotes hard work, builds confidence, and brings joy to the cast, crew, and audience. Being a part of a show is truly a life-changing experience and we want every young person to have the opportunity to be a part of the show!

The budget for Beauty and the Beast, Jr is about $20,000 Little Mermaid, Jr will be about $15,000 The Lion King, Jr Summer Camp will be about $5,000 In addition to financial donations, we LOVE to have sweat equity - volunteers to help build and paint sets, gather and make props, help organize costumes, sell program ads, request donations, work backstage, usher, sell concessions and merchandise and purchase tickets to the show! How will you support Irving Youth Theatre?