Christian Youth Theater North Idaho

Christian Youth Theater North Idaho offers classes in acting, singing, and dancing, along with specialty classes that can include improvisation, audition techniques, costuming, and props. It also offers week-long musical theater day camps in summer and Broadway-style musical productions each session. HYPE is a leadership training group for ages 14 and up who are at least freshmen in high school, and CYT@school includes eight weeks of drama, voice, and dance training with an end-of-session showcase.

Programs

• Classes — 6-18 · Fall, Winter, and Spring; weekly classes, 10 consecutive weeks; Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday, 4:30-6:30
• Shows — 8-18 · One Broadway-style musical each session
• Camps — 5-18 · Summer months; week-long musical theater day camps
• Programs — Programs beyond class, camp, or show; includes HYPE, CCT, and CYT@school
• HYPE — 14+ and at least a Freshman in High School · Leadership training group; application and selection only
• CCT - Christian Community Theater — Offers an opportunity for everyone who wants to perform on-stage to do so, allowing families the opportunity to perform together
• CYT@school — Eight weeks of drama, voice, and dance training · Low-cost after school program supporting performing arts training in public and private schools; includes an end-of-session Showcase
• CORE classes — 8-18 · Mondays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays, 4:30-6:30 · Core classes in acting, singing, and dancing
• Specialty classes — 6-18 · Fall, Winter, and Spring sessions · Offerings vary by session, including improvisation, audition techniques, costuming, props, and more

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Current session: Fall 2026 (Sep 14–Nov 19, 2026); Winter 2027 (Dec 7–Feb 25, 2027); Spring 2027 (Mar 8–May 19, 2027)
• General schedule: Classes run 10 consecutive weeks on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays from 4:30-6:30; three sessions during the school year: Fall, Winter, and Spring; week-long summer camps

About the provider

Christian Youth Theater began in 1980 and trains more than 14,000 young people annually. Its mission is to develop character and creativity through quality theater arts training that bring families and communities together while reflecting Jesus. The program also includes Christian Community Theater, which allows families the opportunity to perform together.

Class sizes are small and offer supervision both inside and outside the classroom. Students not cast in a show are encouraged to participate in other ways, depending on age, including backstage crew, props, technical team, or the costume committee. All students ages 8-18 registered for a class are eligible to audition for that session's production. No other prequalifications required.

What families say

“If it weren't for CYT, I wouldn’t be where I am today.” — Daniel Renz, CYT Alumni

Last updated November 4, 2026.