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Year
gala
standing ovation
june 2025
City Youth Theater/City Stage Company invites you to celebrate five years of artistry, community, and inspiration at our 5-Year Gala: Standing Ovation. This milestone event will feature an evening of networking, live performances, awards, and heartfelt reflections at the historic Palace Theater in Waterbury, CT. Join us as we honor the individuals and organizations that have supported our mission and spotlight the talented artists who bring our vision to life. Together, we’ll celebrate the power of the performing arts to transform lives and unite communities.
Special guests (more to come)
Sean O’Reilly is a New England-based singer-songwriter, harpist, pianist, producer, and mixer. His latest release, Silver Silverado EP, blends earthy folk storytelling with baroque instrumentation and dramatic vocals, all produced, mixed, and mastered in his home studio. A seasoned performer, O’Reilly honed his craft in piano bars and has played top Connecticut venues like Oakdale Theatre, FTC Stage One, Toad’s Place, and Park City Music Hall. A self-taught musician and tech enthusiast, he launched a multi-camera, request-driven livestream during the pandemic, which still airs regularly on his YouTube channel.
Sean O’Reilly