Christian Youth Theater (CYT)

Christian Youth Theater (CYT) offers classes for ages 4-18 that include drama, voice, dance, and behind-the-scenes training in makeup, costumes, and tech. It also offers summer camps that are week-long musical theater day camps with performance skills, team competitions, and a concluding showcase. CYT also has APEX, an advanced performance track for dedicated dancers, vocalists, and improv actors.

Programs

• Classes — 4-18 · Fall, Winter, and Spring sessions; two hours once a week for ten consecutive weeks · Includes drama, voice, dance, and behind-the-scenes training in makeup, costumes, tech, and more. Each session ends with a Showcase.
• Camps — 4-18 · Summer months; week-long · Musical theater day camps with hands-on theater experience, performance skills, self-confidence, teamwork, and a concluding showcase.
• APEX - Advanced Performance Exhibition — Winter and Spring session during regularly scheduled CYT class times · Advanced track for dedicated dancers, vocalists, and improv actors; culminates in National adjudication and competition experience.
• Decathlon Award — Recognizes exceptional CYT students who have demonstrated a love for theater and a character consistent with CYT values.
• CYT@school — Eight weeks · Low-cost after school program that supports performing arts training in public and private schools.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old
• General schedule: Three ten-week sessions a year: Fall, Winter, and Spring. Summer session consists of camps, workshops, and performance opportunities.

About the provider

Christian Youth Theater was founded in 1981. It is an educational nonprofit not associated with any specific church or denomination, and all are welcomed and encouraged to participate without being required to adopt any specific religious beliefs. The mission of CYT is to develop character and creativity through quality theater arts training that brings families and communities together while reflecting Jesus.

CYT is an educational nonprofit not associated with any specific church or denomination. All are welcomed and encouraged to participate and are not required to adopt any specific religious beliefs.

What families say

“I have built friendships that I know will last & I have so many incredible memories of having an absolute blast at rehearsals & classes.” — CYT Student

“I cannot even begin to describe the impact that CYT has had on my life. There, I was welcomed with open arms, despite all of the flaws I thought made me so undesirable.” — Alexandra G., CYT Student

“There are a lot of kids learning integrity who will bring it into their communities later in life.” — CYT Director

Last updated October 16, 2026.