THEATRE IS FAMILY
Thee SRYT Board of Trustees are committed to sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable space where everyone who walks through our theater doors — patrons, artists, employees, volunteers, and vendors — feels valued and respected regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, education, or ability.
Walk the walk every day by caring for your own mental health, and helping others do the same. Be sure to announce it so everybody knows and gets excited about it. Reducing stigma is crucial for creating a more inclusive and supportive society that allows individuals to seek help, access appropriate treatment, and lead fulfilling lives.
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Mission + Vision
Twenty-Nine years ago when I first founded the Saddle River Youth Theatre, we had 15 students. Today, we offer a safe place for our students to learn and grow, with over 200 cast families involved throughout the year and serving an audience of over 11,000, we offered 444 classes and 50 performances in 2023. Come see why the Bergen County Division of Cultural Affairs rates the Saddle River Youth Theatre as an, "Outstanding Theatre Program For Young People!"
Saddle River Youth Theatre is celebrating it's 29th Anniversary this year with a full season acting classes , broadway workshops and performance auditions in our historic theater and performance venue in Allendale.
SRYT, Inc. is a 501c3 not-for-profit art
organization since 1996.
MISSION
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Theater provides children with the opportunity to express their narratives about different environments and situations, to develop characters, and to cultivate empathy.
Students acquire a sense of responsibility as they practice their lines and choreography at home, then come to the theater to further develop vital social skills such as:
- **Taking Turns**
(applicable both in games and during performances)
- **Receiving Constructive Feedback**
(enabling them to grow and learn from their peers and mentors)
- **Exploring Emotions in a Safe Environment**
(through guided discussions about characters and conflicts, such as "What do you think your character is feeling?" or "How would you resolve this situation?")
- **Prioritizing Enjoyment**
(as happiness fosters curiosity and imaginative play, which is a critical form of learning for individuals of all ages, including children, teenagers, and adults.)
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Our professional staff is dedicated to offering both individual and personalized instruction in addition to teaching our students the rewards of teamwork and belonging.