NYT Technical Crew Experience

The Northglenn Youth Theatre (NYT) has been providing young people the opportunity to perform in professional live theatrical shows since 1994. Each year, NYT mounts six productions performed at the Parsons Theatre – three for NYT (12-18 year old performers) and three for NYT Jr. (8-12 year old performers). NYT has received numerous local and national awards, and since its inception had over 1000 participants.

If you love theatre but prefer to work behind the scenes, the NYT Tech Crew may be a great opportunity for you!

Each Northglenn Youth Theatre production requires a Technical Crew to perform. This is a registration-based program that allows youth participants ages 13 to 18 the opportunity to work with professionals in a hands-on environment. Participants learn some of the equipment and techniques used in the professional theatre world, giving them a complete backstage production experience.

The NYT Academy Intro to Tech Theatre Class is recommended to join an NYT3 Production Technical Crew, but not required.

Upcoming NYT Productions & Tech Crew Timelines:

NYT Jr – Fall Jr Musical

NYT3 Tech Crew – NYT’s Elf The Musical

Ages 13-18*

For each theatrical production staged by NYT/NYT Jr., we have a technical crew of teen participants who support all the needs of the show backstage, from costumes and props to lighting and scenery. If interested, please sign up for an interview. If selected, you will be a part of the production(s) from load-in week through to performances.

This is a registration-based program open to youth, ages 13-18, who have a strong interest in technical theatre. The selected interviewees will be a part of the production from tech rehearsals through performances.

Tech Crew Interviews: October 3rd & 5th

Parent Meeting & Tech Student Workshop: Wednesday, October 28th, 6p-8p

Performance Dates: November 13th-22nd

Cost: $30, payable only if selected – Needs-based scholarships are available

Click Here for the Preliminary Tech Crew Schedule

Show Description (from Music Theatre International): Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh realities that his father is on the naughty list and his half-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.

Interested in this opportunity but have questions or unable to attend interviews in person? Reach out to our Production Stage Manager, Veronica Legler, at vlegler@northglenn.org

*Technicians may turn 19 during the process, but must be 18 on October 28th, 2026.