Fall Class Registration Opens July 15th!!

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 Fall class and between 8-18, you are eligible to audition for our Fall shows:
-Trolls Jr!
-Into the Wood Jr!
-Mary Poppins!

CYT Houston class levels are designed to foster growth of skills over your years in CYT!
*Foundations - Beginning/Intermediate level classes that lay a strong foundation for our performers
*Refinement  - Intermediate/Advanced level classes the stretch skills to new levels; must be at least 12 years old and have met class prerequisites 
*Mastery - Advanced classes that are for the most seasoned performers; 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 (Kingwood): Dance Foundations - Tutus Not Required! 8-18 East
(Fall 2026)		 Kingwood Church of Christ Tue 5:00pm - 6:50pm Aug 11 Oct 13
East (Kingwood): Dance Refinement - Leaps, Turns & Flexibility 12-18 East
(Fall 2026)		 Kingwood Church of Christ Tue 7:00pm - 8:50pm Aug 11 Oct 13
East (Kingwood): Drama Foundations - Big Al's Day Out 8-18 East
(Fall 2026)		 Kingwood Church of Christ Tue 7:00pm - 8:50pm Aug 11 Oct 13
East (Kingwood): Drama Foundations - Inside Out 8-18 East
(Fall 2026)		 Kingwood Church of Christ Tue 5:00pm - 6:50pm Aug 11 Oct 13
East (Kingwood): Drama Mastery - Character Development in the Spotlight! 14-18 East
(Fall 2026)		 Kingwood Church of Christ Tue 5:00pm - 6:50pm Aug 11 Oct 13
East (Kingwood): Musical Theater - You Can't Stop The Beat! 12-18 East
(Fall 2026)		 Kingwood Church of Christ Tue 7:00pm - 8:50pm Aug 11 Oct 13
East (Kingwood): Our Gang - Game On Together! 5-7 East
(Fall 2026)		 Kingwood Church of Christ Tue 5:00pm - 6:50pm Aug 11 Oct 13
East (Kingwood): Specialty - Props 12-18 East
(Fall 2026)		 Kingwood Church of Christ Tue 7:00pm - 8:50pm Aug 11 Oct 13
East (Kingwood): Vocal Foundations - Lion King 8-18 East
(Fall 2026)		 Kingwood Church of Christ Tue 7:00pm - 8:50pm Aug 11 Oct 13
East (Kingwood): Vocal Refinement - Lord of the Rings 12-18 East
(Fall 2026)		 Kingwood Church of Christ Tue 5:00pm - 6:50pm Aug 11 Oct 13
Houston (Spring) - Dance Foundations: Theatrical Dance 8-18 Houston
(Fall 2026)		 Klein United Methodist Church Mon 5:00pm - 6:50pm Aug 10 Oct 12
Houston (Spring) - Dance Refinement: Theatrical Dance 12-18 Houston
(Fall 2026)		 Klein United Methodist Church Mon 7:00pm - 8:50pm Aug 10 Oct 12
Houston (Spring) - Drama Foundations: Acting? More Like REacting! 8-18 Houston
(Fall 2026)		 Klein United Methodist Church Mon 7:00pm - 8:50pm Aug 10 Oct 12
Houston (Spring) - Drama Foundations: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland 8-18 Houston
(Fall 2026)		 Klein United Methodist Church Mon 5:00pm - 6:50pm Aug 10 Oct 12
Houston (Spring) - Drama Refinement - Clown College 12-18 Houston
(Fall 2026)		 Klein United Methodist Church Mon 7:00pm - 8:50pm Aug 10 Oct 12
Houston (Spring) - Our Gang: Toy Story 5-7 Houston
(Fall 2026)		 Klein United Methodist Church Mon 5:00pm - 6:50pm Aug 10 Oct 12
Houston (Spring) - Specialty: Whatcha Makin’ There? - An Intro to Props 12-18 Houston
(Fall 2026)		 Klein United Methodist Church Mon 5:00pm - 6:50pm Aug 10 Oct 12
Houston (Spring) - Voice Foundations: Imagine. Sing. Shine. 8-18 Houston
(Fall 2026)		 Klein United Methodist Church Mon 7:00pm - 8:50pm Aug 10 Oct 12
Houston (Spring) - Voice Mastery: Reach New Heights 14-18 Houston
(Fall 2026)		 Klein United Methodist Church Mon 7:00pm - 8:50pm Aug 10 Oct 12
Houston (Spring) - Voice Refinement: Elevate Your Voice 12-18 Houston
(Fall 2026)		 Klein United Methodist Church Mon 5:00pm - 6:50pm Aug 10 Oct 12
North (Magnolia) - Dance Refinement: The Greatest Showman! 12-18 North
(Fall 2026)		 Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy Tue 6:00pm - 7:50pm Aug 11 Oct 13
North (Magnolia) - Drama Foundations: Acting? More like Reacting! 8-18 North
(Fall 2026)		 Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy Tue 6:00pm - 7:50pm Aug 11 Oct 13
North (Magnolia) - Musical Theater- You Can't Stop the Beat! 12-18 North
(Fall 2026)		 Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy Tue 6:00pm - 7:50pm Aug 11 Oct 13
North (Magnolia) - Our Gang: Annie! 5-7 North
(Fall 2026)		 Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy Tue 6:00pm - 7:50pm Aug 11 Oct 13
North (Magnolia) - Vocal Foundations: Villians Are Singers, Too! 8-18 North
(Fall 2026)		 Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy Tue 6:00pm - 7:50pm Aug 11 Oct 13

Tuition

Tuition for most CYT classes is $235.

Project Play tuition is $295: 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:

Allie Talbert

Hi, I’m Allie! I spent 10 years as a part of CYT, and it has been such a special part of my life. I love encouraging young performers, helping them build confidence, and creating a fun space where they can grow, learn, and shine! I’ve always been called a “ray of sunshine,” and I hope to spread that same joy, kindness, and light to every student I get the chance to teach.

David Horn

David Brooks Horn is a professional opera singer, director, and teacher, having performed with Houston Grand Opera for 12 years, and has even sung at Carnegie Hall. He has starred in numerous musicals and always enjoys the fellowship and fun. He played Beast in CCT’s Beauty and the Beast. He has also been an instructor with CYT since 2009, and has directed many musicals with CYT through the years. He is currently the HYPE Advisor, and an Elementary Music Teacher and Choir Director. He is also the Contemporary Worship Leader at St. Dunstan's Episcopal. He is married to his beautiful wife, Diana, who is the Costume Director for CYT, and father to his son, Lucius.

Leslie Moore

Leslie Moore has been an active props committee member and chair since Fall of 2022. She has created 4 ft tall ice crystals for an ice queen, a progressively growing peach and a 6 ft Empire State Building. She has created a fancy meal for a bookworm and a beast and controlled a rose that lost its petals with flair and suspense. She has been a theater parent for five years. She is a hospital administrator and physical therapist that has a 20 plus year career of teaching students of all ages with creativity and enthusiasm. She has participated in her first CYT Houston CCT production this past August where she also co-chaired props. She loves learning and teach and she cannot wait to work with you!

Leslie Reese

Leslie is in her third year at CYT having taught classes 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.

Madeline Driver

Madeline Driver is a CYT Houston Alum. After nine years of being a CYT student, she immediately began teaching and directing summer stocks and camps for the past five years. Maddie is also a private performance coach where she teaches both voice and acting techniques. Her love for the theater doesn’t stop at performance though. Maddie has been heavily involved in the backstage aspects of theatre since high school. Theatre and teaching are her greatest joys, and she cannot wait to work with you!

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.

Mary Ann Lepley

Mary Ann Lepley has loved theatre for as long as she can remember. Whether acting, singing in choirs, directing shows, teaching students, or cheering on young performers, she has always believed in the power of the stage to build confidence, creativity, and connection! Mary Ann holds a master’s degree in elementary teaching, a degree in special education, and a minor in music education. She has served as an elementary school teacher, special education teacher, theatre director, and now education consultant. She brings her experience as an educator, advocate, wife of 22 years, and mom of four into everything she does! Mary Ann is excited to help students explore their imaginations, take creative risks, and discover just how much fun it can be to bring a character to life!

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 delighted to be teaching at CYT! Music has been a big part of my life from an early age, including playing the piano and clarinet, taking voice lessons, singing in choir, and performing in theater productions. A few years ago, the Lord made it clear to me that I was meant to combine my love of music with my love of teaching. Since then I've had so much fun teaching music and theater to children of many ages. I am so blessed to be 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 playing instruments and teaching. Her ultimate goal is to give back what CYT has given her; joy, friendship, and laughter!