The Lighthouse Youth Theatre was founded by Artistic Director John Fanelli in 2006. LYT produces three major Mainstage productions during the school year as well as three sessions of Summer Camp, each producing a different musical, in New York and Connecticut.

Highest quality student productions performed at professional venues:
Westchester Broadway Theatre
JCC of Pleasantville
Ridgefield Playhouse (Ct.)

The Youth Arts Center, our 6000 square foot studio space was opened in Thornwood to provide a gathering place for the growing number of talented young people to explore their artistic abilities. The Youth Arts Center was conceived and developed to offer all facets of Arts Education at an affordable price.

Classes and private lessons available with the highest quality teaching artists:
Acting * Singing and Voice
Dance *Instrumental Music
Fine Art *Rock-n-roll