Penn Yan Theatre Company-PYTCo.

06/12/2026

Our production team and counselors are meeting Tuesday evening. Time is running out to register for this summers youth theatre program. Get your child registered to rock with us this July!

Our youth theatre summer program is back for our 22nd season! This year we'll again be hosting a 3-week program and putting on a full one-hour musical production of "We Will Rock You" to be performed live at the end of July. Sign up using this form to join the three-week program. Weeks 1 and 2 will....

06/12/2026

Happy Pride Month from all of us at PYTCo! Theatre has always been a place where stories are shared, voices are heard, and people from all walks of life come together through creativity and connection. This month, we celebrate the diversity that strengthens our community and the many individuals who help make our stage, and our audience, a welcoming place for everyone.

Thank you to our volunteers, performers, patrons, and supporters for helping create a space where people can express themselves, build friendships, and share in the joy of live theatre.

Here's to a month of celebration, inclusion, and great storytelling. 🌈🎭

06/07/2026

We are hanging out with First Knight Racing - Swim/Bike/Run today for the Keuka Tri and doing our annual duty of manning the run aid station. It’s always amazing to watch these incredible athletes.

06/02/2026

Tonight we presented our two annual scholarships to two seniors. The Charlotte Grady Fitzpatrick Award went to Owen Droney. This is given to a student that has shown interest and enthusiasm in theatre and been involved in our organization. Then we presented the Brian Cerow Memorial Scholarship to Campbell McCroskey. Brian was an incredible pianist and board member at the time of his passing. A graduate of the Eastman School of Music, he was an avid supporter of the arts. Candidates for this scholarship must be either majoring in theatre or music. Campbell will be studying Vocal Performance and Dramatic Arts at Trevecca Nazarene University in the fall. Congratulations to both of you and all of the recipients at tonight’s award ceremony.

05/16/2026

We are a little biased but we think our kids are the most talented young performers out there. With only one “refresher” rehearsal, they did a phenomenal job this afternoon at the Milly’s Market Grand Reopening Celebration. Songs from the last five years of PYTCo Youth and a preview of this summer.

05/12/2026

Who doesn’t love a good rehearsal? We certainly do! “But what are you rehearsing for right now?” Great question, we’d love to tell you! We were invited to perform at the Milly’s Pantry Grand Opening this Saturday at 2:00. We will be performing a selection of songs from recent youth summer productions and a medley preview of this years show! Stop by at see us and celebrate this big milestone!

05/11/2026

Our historic marker signifies the proud history of the Sampson Theatre. From a vaudeville house, to talkie movies, mini golf, a Chrysler dealership, and a storage facility: these walls have sure seen a lot. That’s all about to change REAL SOON! Bids for a GC are due at the end of the week and we are about to take off on phase 1A: structural stabilization. The building is pretty solid, but we need to ensure it’ll stand another 100+ years!

05/08/2026

Flashback Friday: Someone in this photo from 2015 just had their college graduation this week. Can you name the person AND the show?

We will give one hint: their ceremony was for athletes competing in NCAA championships this weekend during the normal ceremonies.

05/04/2026

May the Fourth Be With You. Which Star Wars movie do you think would make the best stage adaptation? It would certainly be a technical spectacle!

04/28/2026

Thanks to everyone that came out to breakfast yesterday. It was great seeing many familiar faces and meeting new ones. Supporting the arts brings our community together. (One slice of bacon at a time!)