Spring Class Registration is Open NOW!

Advance your SKILLS with our fabulous classes! 

At CYT, we believe in EDUCATION before APPLICATION. 
Our qualified teachers can help your child grow in all disciplines of musical theater!
Voice, Dance, Drama, Musical Theater, and Behind the Scenes Specialty classes are our forte'!
  • CYT Classes help students get stronger and gain confidence!
  • CYT Classes are a great place to grow in relationships with others of like interests!
  • CYT Class sizes are limited to ensure individualized instruction and encourage a strong community in our learning environments.
  • The Winter 9-week Session will run from mid-November through January
Classes are your ticket to the show!
If you are registered for a Spring class and between 8-18, you are eligible to audition for our Spring shows:
- Magic Treehouse (Klein/Bender)
- My Son Pinocchio (East/Bender)
- Bye Bye Birdie (Klein/Crighton) 

NEW FOR 2025-2026 - CYT Houston class levels have been renamed!
*Foundations (previously Beginning/Intermediate)
*Refinement (previously Intermediate/Advanced) - must be at least 12 years old and have met prerequisites 
*Mastery (Advanced/Master Class) - must be at least 14 years old and have met prerequisites 
Learn More about our Classes
If you have questions about classes, pre-requisites, or the registration process, please email your Class Coordinator:

East (Kingwood/Humble/Atascocita) area - Jen Shoemake at jen@cythouston.org
Houston (Spring/Klein/Woodlands) area - Kristie Erwin at kristie@cythouston.org
North (Magnolia/Woodlands/Conroe/Montgomery) area - Cindy Sommers at cindy@cythouston.org

Current Classes:

Class: Age: Chapter: Location: Day: Time: Start: End:
East (Humble): Drama Foundations - Toy Story 8-18 East
(Spring 2026)		 Kingwood Church of Christ Tue 5:00pm - 6:50pm Feb 17 Apr 27
East (Humble): Musical Theater - SpongeBob 10-18 East
(Spring 2026)		 Kingwood Church of Christ Tue 7:00pm - 8:50pm Feb 17 Apr 27
East (Humble): Our Gang - Pirates of the Caribbean-ish Sea 5-7 East
(Spring 2026)		 Kingwood Church of Christ Tue 5:00pm - 6:50pm Feb 17 Apr 27
East (Humble): Voice Foundations - Aristocats 8-18 East
(Spring 2026)		 Kingwood Church of Christ Tue 5:00pm - 6:50pm Feb 17 Apr 27
East (Kingwood): Dance Foundations - Contemporary Worship 8-18 East
(Spring 2026)		 Kingwood Church of Christ Tue 7:00pm - 8:50pm Feb 17 Apr 27
East (Kingwood): Dance Refinement - Tell the Story 12-18 East
(Spring 2026)		 Kingwood Church of Christ Tue 5:00pm - 6:50pm Feb 17 Apr 27
East (Kingwood): Drama Refinement - Stranger Things 12-18 East
(Spring 2026)		 Kingwood Church of Christ Tue 7:00pm - 8:50pm Feb 17 Apr 27
Houston (Spring) - Dance Foundations: Contemporary Dance 8-18 Houston
(Spring 2026)		 Klein United Methodist Church Mon 5:00pm - 6:50pm Feb 16 Apr 27
Houston (Spring) - Dance Refinement: Contemporary Dance 12-18 Houston
(Spring 2026)		 Klein United Methodist Church Mon 7:00pm - 8:50pm Feb 16 Apr 27
Houston (Spring) - Drama Foundations: A Hero’s Journey 8-18 Houston
(Spring 2026)		 Klein United Methodist Church Mon 5:00pm - 6:50pm Feb 16 Apr 27
Houston (Spring) - Drama Foundations: A Journey to Oz 8-18 Houston
(Spring 2026)		 Klein United Methodist Church Mon 7:00pm - 8:50pm Feb 16 Apr 27
Houston (Spring) - Our Gang: Zootopia 5-7 Houston
(Spring 2026)		 Klein United Methodist Church Mon 5:00pm - 6:50pm Feb 16 Apr 27
Houston (Spring) - Specialty: Backstage Bosses 12-18 Houston
(Spring 2026)		 Klein United Methodist Church Mon 7:00pm - 8:50pm Feb 16 Apr 27
Houston (Spring) - Voice Foundations: Songs for Summertime 8-18 Houston
(Spring 2026)		 Klein United Methodist Church Mon 7:00pm - 8:50pm Feb 16 Apr 27
North (Magnolia) - Vocal Foundations - Songs for Summertime! 8-18 North
(Spring 2026)		 Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy Tue 6:00pm - 7:50pm Feb 17 Apr 28
North (Magnolia): Dance Foundations - HUNTR/X - Dance Your Way to Golden 8-18 North
(Spring 2026)		 Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy Tue 6:00pm - 7:50pm Feb 17 Apr 28
North (Magnolia): Drama Foundations - Alice in Wonderland 8-18 North
(Spring 2026)		 Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy Tue 6:00pm - 7:50pm Feb 17 Apr 28
North (Magnolia): Musical Theater - Peter Pan 10-18 North
(Spring 2026)		 Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy Tue 6:00pm - 7:50pm Feb 17 Apr 28
North (Magnolia): Our Gang - Beauty and the Beast 5-7 North
(Spring 2026)		 Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy Tue 6:00pm - 7:50pm Feb 17 Apr 28

Tuition

Tuition for most CYT classes is $225.

Project Play tuition is $275: includes production rights, venue charges, sets, costumes, props, and extra rehearsal time.  Project Play classes are not offered in every session.

Refund policy - NO REFUNDS will be given after classes are purchased, or if in-person classes move to an online format due to government regulations or safety protocols. There will be no refunds for classes or production fees if a student is removed due to excessive absences (more than 3).

Scholarships are available for those who qualify up to 1/2 class tuition 
Scholarship Application

I have grown up in CYT. It has been a huge part of my life. My love for CYT runs deep because it has given me a place to belong and create with some of my best friends. I am grateful for all my mentors who have helped me grow in my faith and craft. I have also loved that my whole family has been a part of my CYT journey and served alongside each other. CYT has truly been my family.

Royce Reid

About CYT Classes

CYT offers classes for students ages 5-18 throughout the school year. 
  • Class sizes are small and offer supervision both inside and outside the classroom. 
  • Classes are 2 hours, once a week, and run for 9 weeks
  • CYT hosts 3 sessions each year - Fall, Winter, and Spring.
  • Registration begins in July (Fall), October (Winter), and January (Spring)

Curriculum

CYT Houston offers a wide variety of classes that will enable students to gain valuable theater arts training, develop confidence, and make friends! CYT's goal is for our classes to be Vibrant, Imaginative, Inclusive, and Uplifting! 

CYT Offers classes of varying levels in these disciplines:
  • Drama/Acting
  • Voice Training
  • Dance - various styles ie. ballet, jazz, musical theater, tap and others
  • Improv/Comedy
  • Musical Theater 
  • Specialty - ie. sets, costumes, props, makeup, technical behind-the-scenes
  • Our Gang - Multi-faceted Musical Theater classes for our 5-7 year-old students

Showcase

Parents enroll their children in CYT Houston classes so that they have the opportunity to learn, and that’s exactly what they do! By the end of the session, students will have gained new or improved theater arts skills in the area of class emphasis. During the last class session, students will Showcase their skills, and it is always exciting to see what they’ve learned! 

Parents, friends, and relatives are invited to attend the free CYT Showcase performance during which every class makes a 5-10 minute presentation of something they have learned and rehearsed during the session. Don't miss the action!
 

Attendance Policy

Attendance Policy:
Quality performing arts education and character development are primary goals of CYT. Therefore, students should not plan to miss more than 3 classes. These absences should only be for school events or other unavoidable conflicts.
Special consideration may be granted regarding absences due to illness or a family emergency. In these instances, please make requests to the Class Coordinator in advance and as promptly as possible for consideration.
All communication regarding absences must be done by contacting the Class Coordinator.

Should your child’s attendance in classes (or rehearsals) exceed the maximum allowed absences, he/she is subject to replacement in the production in which they are currently cast and they may be removed from the class Showcase. 

NOTE: If you choose to participate in a show in a different area from your class location, it is possible that your Tech Week and Showcase may fall on the same week. In this case, your child needs to attend Tech Week and will be excused from Showcase. Please be sure to check the online calendar for any conflicts before registering. Unfortunately, there is no way to always avoid these schedule conflicts due to venue schedules

Teaching Artists

At CYT Houston, a Teaching Artist's mission is to train and instruct students in such a way as to promote the development of character, self-esteem, and confidence. CYT Houston Teaching Artists are qualified and experienced in the area in which they teach. They have been trained in the CYT methods of instruction and agree with the CYT values and outcome goals.  All CYT Houston Teaching Artists have been background checked and adhere to our CYT Mission and Values. Our teachers truly care about their students and provide a constructive and fun environment for them to learn. 

Current Teachers:

Hannah Watson

Hannah is a CYT Houston alumni who has enjoyed serving on artistic teams and coordinating shows. She loves the mission of CYT and working with the students to find their God given gifts. She is mom to 4 beautiful girls.

Julie Broussard

I am blessed to teach for CYT Houston East. I am a child of God, mother of three beautiful girls and wife to Aaron. I have spent my childhood singing, dancing and performing in school and church productions. At an early age, I knew that I was called to work with children. I earned a B.A. in Human Development and Family Studies, a M.A. in Psychology, and am a Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE). I have also previously worked as an elementary school teacher. It is my goal to teach with a loving heart, inspire creativity and encourage children to reach their full potential.

Leslie Reese

Leslie is in her sixth year at Salem Lutheran Church and where she serves as the Worship Coordinator for the church. This is her second year at CYT having taught classes last year and been on the AT for Annie and You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Leslie's love of theatre began at the age of six when she was asked to play Gretl in The Sound of Music. She has been acting, singing, and dancing ever since. She obtained her BFA in Musical Theatre from Elon University in North Carolina, and has many years of experience both onstage performing and backstage directing, choreographing, stage managing, and teaching. Some of her students have even gone on to careers on Broadway and television. Leslie has worked with many theatre companies including A.D. Players, The Alley Theatre, and Red Mountain Theatre. Some of her favorite credits include A Chorus Line, Children of Eden, I Ought to be in Pictures, Steel Magnolias, Annie, Charley's Aunt, 42nd Street, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, and The Little Foxes. Previous productions at Salem include Frozen Jr., Beauty and the Beast Jr., The Wizard of Oz, Youth Edition, and Dear Edwina Jr. Outside of theatre, Leslie is a huge Astros fan, and loves to travel. She is also a professional organizer and former gymnast and gymnastics coach. Her favorite Bible verse is Phil 4:13!

Lexie Hutson

Hi, I'm Lexie Hutson! I currently teach 9th grade English in Aldine ISD, and I have a B.A. in English from Texas A&M. During high school and college, I was on my school's improv team and part of many theater productions, both on and off of the stage. I have experience with acting, improv, tech theater, and playwriting. I am incredibly excited to be working with CYT and to help kids develop a love for all things theater!

Lindsay Elgin

Lindsay Elgin is a returned CYT voice teacher and a professional choral singer in the Houston Area. She has sung with the Kingwood based a cappella choir Evōk and was a part of the choir that sang backup for Josh Groban. Community and church ensembles are her favorite and speciality. She has been in three community theater productions with The Players Theater Company. Working with the Owen Theater was her lead into working with CYT. She started with CYT in the Spring of Lockdown in 2020. During her CYT sabbatical she has produced and performed in a musical review of Stephen Sondheim's greatest hits, graduated from Houston Christian University with a Bachelors of Music, completed her first year of teaching middle school choir in Aldine ISD, and is leading her church’s youth choir. She is happy to be working with CYT again and is excited serve Christ through song.

Madison Stone

Madison Stone graduated Summa Cum Laude from Sam Houston State University with a BA in Communication Studies with a minor in Psychology. Along the way, Madison served in several organizational leadership positions and was recognized for her work in the community. Madison started as a performer with CYT in 2012 and continued performing with multiple companies until she aged out as a student performer and began performing as an adult. She has done everything from stage performance to lighting design to teaching classes and leading camps, as well as serving on numerous artistic teams that have served thousands of patrons. Madison is a seasoned theater veteran, having won multiple awards across various companies. She loves the art of theater and sharing her gifts to equip young performers to reach their fullest potential. She embraces the motto of CYT, “character over competition,” in every aspect of her life. When not onstage or serving on a team, Madison is a devoted wife and mother to four sweet children.

Matthew Hurt

Matt Hurt is a Houston based actor with a BS in Theatre from Lamar University in Beaumont, TX with several years of experience working with Main Street Theater for Youth. He has a passion for helping young performers grow in confidence and creativity. As a professional children’s theatre actor, Matt brings real-world stage experience into the classroom, giving students hands-on insight into acting, storytelling, and character development. He creates a supportive, high-energy environment where students feel safe to take risks, explore their imaginations, and develop strong performance skills. Through theatre games, scene work, and collaborative projects, Matt focuses on building communication skills, teamwork, and self-expression — all while making the process fun and engaging.

Melanie Miller

I am a CYT alum and I am overjoyed to be teaching this session! I have been taking piano lessons for 12 years and voice lessons for three and a half years. I have also worked with children for 8 years in many capacities, from volunteering in Sunday School to teaching music. I cannot wait to continue my teaching journey by working with my favorite organization and with my favorite people!

Melody Johnson

Melody has been dancing for 25 years. She is classically trained in ballet, modern, contemporary, and jazz with Excelsior School of Dance and Performing Arts (Sonshine Curriculum, ABT Curriculum). She has also received training in ballroom, hip hop, acrobatics, fosse, tap, acting, and stage combat. Melody has worked as a professional freelance choreographer for 15 years, partnering with many theater and film companies around the Spring/Houston area. In 2010 Melody founded her professional dance company, ReFine Arts Productions. Since then, she has produced several original productions in the Conroe, Spring, and Houston areas. Melody's original choreography has been seen in many shows and festivals, including RAW Artists, and the Houston Fringe Festival. Melody has won multiple awards for her choreography, including the Broadway World Regional award for Best Choreographer in Houston. Her shows have been included in the top five things to see in Houston by Houston Press.

Morgan Yovanovich

Howdy! I’m Morgan and am thrilled to be teaching classes for CYT! I’ve participated in dance, to include ballet, tap, jazz and partner dancing, since the age of 4 and in musical theater productions since the age of 12. I found my real theater family after moving to Texas my freshman year of high school and joining CYT where I participated in 17 productions throughout high school. My hope is that all students at CYT will be blessed with the same joy, friendships, love of theater and growth in faith that I’ve experienced here!

Sasha Dovzak

Dance teacher, choreographer, performer, and producer of the Romani Roses show at the Texas Renaissance Festival. Sasha has been dancing and performing from a very young age , and it has become an integral part of her life. Coming from a Slavic cultural background, she grew up dancing and performing Slavic folk dancing and Russka Roma dance. She is very passionate about bringing the arts to kids and believes them to be a very important part of education. She believes that with acting, dancing, and singing courses/education students acquire important life skills that can be carried over into everyday life.

Ziggy Bernard

Ziggy was in CYT for five years, involved in shows such as The Music Man, Alice in Wonderland, and High School Musical (twice!). Ziggy has a deep passion for all things that involve theater, but especially character building and thusly bringing those characters to life. When not on stage, Ziggy enjoys learning new songs on the piano, drawing, and teaching. Their ultimate goal is to give back what CYT has given them; joy, friendship, and laughter!