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 is a great way to give to CYT. Join one of our five levels today and enjoy program benefits! To join, contact Nancy Tynes at (804) 387-6363 or you can donate online.

BRONZE
LEVEL
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$100 - $299 donation
Receive benefits for one year:
• Exclusive entrance to our VIP “Standing O” Lounge
• Recognition in show program
• Standing "O” lapel pin and car decal

SILVER
LEVEL
•
$300 - $499
donation
• Exclusive entrance to our VIP “Standing O” Lounge
• Recognition in show program
• Standing "O” lapel pin and car decal
• Advance online ticketing privilege (20 tickets 1 day before Box Office opens)
• Group ticket price advantage for all tickets purchased
• 20 free raffle tickets per show

GOLD
LEVEL
•
$500 - $999
donation
• Exclusive entrance to our VIP “Standing O” Lounge
• Recognition in show program
• Standing "O” lapel pin and car decal
• Advance online ticketing privilege (30 tickets 1 day before Box Office opens)
• Group ticket price advantage for all tickets purchased
• 30 free raffle tickets per show

PLATINUM
LEVEL
•
$1,000 - $2,499 donation
• Exclusive entrance to our VIP “Standing O” Lounge
• Recognition in show program
• Standing "O” lapel pin and car decal
• Advance online ticketing privilege (40 tickets 1 day before Box Office opens)
• Group ticket price advantage for all tickets purchased
• 40 free raffle tickets per show

DIAMOND LEVEL
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$2,500 and up donation
• Exclusive entrance to our VIP “Standing O” Lounge
• Recognition in show program
• Standing "O” lapel pin and car decal
• Advance online ticketing privilege (100 tickets 1 day before box office opens)
• Group ticket price advantage for all tickets purchased
• 100 free raffle tickets per show