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CYT is dedicated to developing character in children and adults through training in the arts and by producing wholesome family entertainment, all of which reflect Judeo-Christian values.About Us...
Christian Youth Theater (CYT) is an after-school theater arts education program for children ages 6-18. CYT classes offer many benefits and opportunities to the young people of the community. Training in voice, dance, acting, directing, auditioning, comedy and improv are just some of the topics offered in three 10-week terms each year in each area. Classes are taught by experienced, working theater arts professionals.Since its founding in 1981 in San Diego California, CYT has grown to be the largest youth theater in the nation. There are affiliates across the country training thousands of students a year. CYT is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization funded primarily through its tuition, ticket sales and outside contributions.
Because CYT does not own facilities for classes or productions, the organization works through the local community, utilizing classrooms and stages in churches, schools and local theaters. CYT is not affiliated with a church body, and people of all faiths are welcome.
CYT stands in the forefront in its commitment to the highest ethical, moral, technical and artistic standards of excellence. Instructors are professionals, qualified in teaching and/or performing, who must understand our mission statement, values, objectives and goals. All CYT staff strive to be excellent role models.
Every session (fall, winter and spring) CYT offers theater arts classes for children as an after-school activity. Each local program conducts three ten-week sessions throughout the school year, teaching drama, voice, dance and a broad spectrum of specialty theatrical workshops at weekly two-hour classes. Enrolled students have the opportunity to work behind the scenes, or audition and perform on stage in a Broadway-style musical performed for the community.
Just as important as the teaching excellence in theater arts skills is the positive effect that theatrical experience and performance has on the self-discipline, self-confidence and self esteem of young people. Some CYT students go on to pursue careers in entertainment, but they all gain poise, experience, self-confidence and an appreciation for the arts that only comes from participating in a stage production.
CYT offers young people an opportunity to keep busy, to learn, to develop their talents, to interact with friends and to be positive members of their community.
Values & Objectives
- Placing the maximum worth on people and treating each individual with respect and significance
- Developing character values in individuals including commitment, discipline, self-esteem, confidence, and integrity
- Supporting the family unit through the direct involvement of each family member's talents, interests, and abilities
- Providing a quality product without compromising a wholesome environment
- Being a Godly role model promoting the awareness of a higher accountability
Did you know that...
...in the 2010 year alone, nationally CYT has......Produced 286 full scale musicals,
attended by 275,603 audience members.
Held 630 classes with a total
of 15,519 students.
Held 120+ summer camps
attended by 8,613 children
What are you waiting for?.......join in the fun!!!!!!
You can get information on our parent organization, CYT in San Diego, CA, and access links to many other branches of CYT all over the country...
