Classes

CYT’s class sessions are designed to offer students performing arts classes at every skill level in drama, voice, and dance.  Along with those classes, specialty theatrical opportunities such as makeup, film, and stage combat classes may also be available during the year. Enrolled students are not required to audition for a show, and may just participate in a class.

Our Fall and Spring Sessions consist of a 10-week session, with weekly classes offered at two locations. Our Winter term consists of stand-alone Master Classes focusing on various aspects of the performing arts. Students are encouraged to try different classes in each session to broaden their performing arts training.  There may also be pre-requisites needed in order to enroll in certain classes.  Classes without enough participants may be cancelled.

Classes for students ages 8-18 are two hours long.  The Our Gang class for students ages 5-7 runs for 90 minutes.  All classes culminate in a showcase performance where each class presents a mini-performance of what they learned over the previous 9 weeks.
Register Now!

Current Classes:

Class: Age: Chapter: Location: Day: Time: Start: End:
Advanced Musical Theatre Duets 13-18 Tucson
(Fall 2025)		 Faith Community Tucson Mon 6:00pm - 8:00pm Aug 11 Oct 13
Advanced Scene Study 12-18 Tucson
(Fall 2025)		 Christ Church United Methodist Tue 6:00pm - 8:00pm Aug 12 Oct 14
Beginner/Intermediate Vocals 8-13 Tucson
(Fall 2025)		 Christ Church United Methodist Tue 6:00pm - 8:00pm Aug 12 Oct 14
Dramaturgy Workshop: Exploring Oliver! 13-18 Tucson
(Fall 2025)		 Christ Church United Methodist Tue 6:00pm - 8:00pm Aug 12 Oct 14
Intro to Jazz 8-12 Tucson
(Fall 2025)		 Faith Community Tucson Mon 6:00pm - 8:00pm Aug 11 Oct 13
Intro to Scene Study 8-12 Tucson
(Fall 2025)		 Faith Community Tucson Mon 6:00pm - 8:00pm Aug 11 Oct 13
Intro to Tap 8-12 Tucson
(Fall 2025)		 Christ Church United Methodist Tue 6:00pm - 8:00pm Aug 12 Oct 14
Lyrical, Contemporary and Experimental Movement 12-18 Tucson
(Fall 2025)		 Faith Community Tucson Mon 6:00pm - 8:00pm Aug 11 Oct 13
Ms. Amber's Intermediate Theatrical Makeup and Special Effects 8-14 Tucson
(Fall 2025)		 Faith Community Tucson Mon 6:00pm - 8:00pm Aug 11 Oct 13
Ms. Amber's Intermediate Theatrical Makeup and Special Effects 14-18 Tucson
(Fall 2025)		 Christ Church United Methodist Tue 6:00pm - 8:00pm Aug 12 Oct 14
Our Gang Class 5-7 Tucson
(Fall 2025)		 Christ Church United Methodist Tue 6:00pm - 7:30pm Aug 12 Oct 14

Northwest Classes

Monday Evenings
  • Ages 5 - 7:  6:00pm to 7:30pm
  • Ages 8 - 18:  6:00pm to 8:00pm
Faith Community Church
2551 W. Orange Grove Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741

Site Coordinator: Monica Hardcastle

Class Cost:  $250

Session Dates

Fall 2025
First Night of Class, Parent Orientation, and          
Mini-Audition Workshop:  August 11, 2025
Bring A Friend Night: August 18, 2025
Class Showcase:  October 13, 2025

Winter 2025
Master Class Series at Central Location Only
 
Spring 2026
First Night of Class, Parent Orientation, and
Audition Mini-Workshop: February 23, 2026
Bring A Friend Night:  March 2, 2026
Class Showcase:  April 27, 2026

Central Classes

Tuesday Evenings
  • Ages 5 - 7:  6:00pm to 7:30pm
  • Ages 8-18:  6:00pm to 8:00pm
Christ Church United Methodist (CCUM)
655 N Craycroft Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85711

Site Coordinator: Lisa Foster 

Class Cost:  $250
Our Gang Class:  $175 (ages 5-7)

Session Dates

Fall 2025
First Night of Class & Parent Orientation and
Mini-Audition Workshop:  August 12, 2025
Bring A Friend Night: August 19, 2025
Class Showcase:  October 14, 2025


Winter 2025
Master Class Series Schedule:
11/4/25, 11/18/25, 12/9/25, 1/6/26, 1/20/26


Spring 2026
First Night of Class & Parent Orientation and
Mini-Audition Workshop:  February 24, 2026
Bring A Friend Night: March 3, 2026
Class Showcase:  April 28, 2026

Financial Assistance

We give consideration for scholarships to help offset the cost of classes and productions for families that meet Title One Full Meal guidelines. Please visit the scholarship page for full details, deadlines for submission, and online application form.
Scholarship Information

Current Teachers:

Amber Lackmann

Amber is a Tucson native, who has been an active volunteer at CYT Tucson since 2017. She has done hair, makeup, and wigs for numerous CYT shows, as well as live basic stage makeup tutorials. Amber loves making new looks and helping actors physically embody their role and character development.

Aurora Hunter

Aurora is a CYT alumna (2018) and graduate of Colorado Christian University where she earned her BA in directing and education. Favorite past show credits include Nancy in “Oliver!” (Arts Express), Tzeitel in “Fiddler on the Roof” (Ovation West), Mae Tuck in “Tuck Everlasting” (CCU), and Miss Andrew in “Mary Poppins” (CCU). Aurora recently returned to Tucson after spending the last 3 years working at Walt Disney World. Greater Orlando area and Disney credits include “Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular”, “Powerline Party Pack, Boo To You Parade”, “Candlelight Choir”, and “Hymnsong” (Encore Performing Arts).

Brooke La France

Brooke is a CYT alumni who has been involved in theatre and performance for over ten years. She is experienced in directing and writing, and trained in acting, music, and voice. She is currently pursuing a degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Arizona. In her free time, she loves reading, playing piano and guitar, and hiking. She has loved creating and performance her whole life, and is excited and grateful for the opportunity to bring the concepts of theatre alive for the younger crowd in Our Gang.

Hannah Taylor

Hi! I am so excited to be a part of CYT team! I have years of dance and theater training. I have danced with Dance Force-1, Ballet Arts, and Tanque Verde High School. My dance training has given me many opportunities in theater and in cheerleading. I was a Varsity Cheerleader in high school and continued to cheer in college. I attended Southern Virginia University for three years working on my Liberal Arts degree. I met my husband while attending school in Virginia and we have been together for 9 years. We enjoy performing together and love raising our 5 year old daughter together.

Sam Sierra-Feldman

Sam is a graduate of the University of Arizona. She teaches 5th Grade at Casas Christian School and frequently works as a director and instructor for Christian Youth Theater. Most recently, she has worked on CYT’s productions of Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland Jr,” “High School Musical,” “Annie,” “The Wizard of Oz,” Disney’s “My Son Pinocchio Jr,” and Disney’s “Descendants: The Musical!” as well as The Inner Voice Studio’s productions of “Ride the Cyclone,” “The Theory of Relativity,” and “Alice by Heart.” Sam enjoys singing in her church choir and continues to work on her published series of children's books, "Sam the Ant," which she first conceptualized with her father when she was four years old.