The Need for Charitable Support

Our annual budget pays for costumes, sets, props, sound, lights, rental of theaters and classroom space, teacher stipends, artistic team stipends, curriculum writing and design, royalties and many other training and production costs. Only about 80% of the total comes from ticket sales and tuition and fees.  CYT must raise support each year to ensure that all the productions and student programs are adequately funded. Philanthropic support is also critical to CYT to continue to make the program affordable.  CYT has made a conscious effort to keep both tuition and ticket prices low, often providing scholarships, in order to make the program accessible for families throughout the Richmond area. Without charitable support, the CYT program could not be sustained at a reasonable cost to the students.

Because the CYT program involves a new group of students every year – in addition to those who continue in the program – it is critically important for CYT to generate consistent sources of revenue. CYT is looking to the leaders of today, who truly believe that funds invested in youth is an investment in our future, which goes to the heart of the CYT mission. Charitable support allows CYT to grow and enhance the quality of the training and productions.

A gift to CYT is an investment with an established, family-oriented organization that helps provide children a safe, wholesome environment and provides them with skills to make better life choices and become positive contributing members of their community.  Thank you for your support!

"I've been so blessed to grow up with this organization!" Amanda Doyle Age 16

"I have been given opportunities to do things I never would have been able to do… " Logan Gibson Age 18

"I finally felt the security and the freedom to let go and be myself…" Sarah Lowry Age 17

"My children have blossomed under the direction and training of CYT leaders…"
D. Ray and Kim Davis, CYT Parents

"Being involved with CYT has completely changed my life!" Jonathan Goff, CYT Graduate 2008

Standing "O" Club

The Standing "O" Club (formerly Circle of Angels) is a great way to give to CYT.  Join one of our five levels today and enjoy program benefits!  To join, contact Donna Amadee at (804) 306-9159 or you can donate online.  All current COA members will be transferred to the Standing "O" Club and receive all of the same benefits.

BRONZE
LEVEL
•
$100
donation                        SILVER
LEVEL
•
$300
donation
Receive benefits for one year:                              All Bronze level benefits, plus:
• Exclusive entrance to our                                    • Advance online ticketing privilege
   VIP “Standing O” Lounge!                                     for up to 20 tickets 1 day before
• Recognition in show program!                                Box Office opens
• Standing "O” lapel pin and                                 • Group ticket price advantage for
   car decal                                                                all tickets purchased 
                                                                              • 20 free raffle tickets per show


GOLD
LEVEL
•
$500
donation                              PLATINUM
LEVEL
•
$1,000
donation
All Bronze level benefits, plus:                              All Bronze level benefits, plus:
• 5 free show tickets per year                                • 2 annual ENCORE tickets
• Advance online ticketing privilege                     • 10 free show tickets per year
   for up to 30 tickets 1 day before                         • Advance online ticketing privilege
   Box Office opens                                                   for up to 40 tickets 1 day before
• Group ticket price advantage for                           Box Office opens
   all tickets purchased                                          • Group ticket price advantage for
• 30 free raffle tickets per show                                all tickets purchased 
                                                                              • 40 free raffle tickets per show

DIAMOND LEVEL
•
$2,500
donation  NEW!!!!
All Bronze level benefits, plus:
• 4 annual ENCORE tickets
• 15 free show tickets per year
• Advance online ticketing privilege 
   for an UNLIMITED number of tickets
   1 day before Box Office opens
• Group ticket price advantage for
   all tickets purchased
• 100 free raffle tickets per show