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 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.

Current Classes:

Class: Age: Chapter: Location: Day: Time: Start: End:
Acting Foundations: Unleash Your Inner Performer 8-12 Tucson
(Fall 2024)
Christ Church United Methodist Tue 6:00pm - 8:00pm Aug 13 Oct 15
Acting with a Capital “A” 12-18 Tucson
(Fall 2024)
Christ Church United Methodist Tue 6:00pm - 8:00pm Aug 13 Oct 15
Everybody Loves CYT - a CYT Sitcom 8-18 Tucson
(Fall 2024)
Faith Community Tucson Mon 6:00pm - 8:00pm Aug 12 Oct 14
Group Voice 12-18 Tucson
(Fall 2024)
Christ Church United Methodist Tue 6:00pm - 8:00pm Aug 13 Oct 15
Intro to Dance 8-12 Tucson
(Fall 2024)
Faith Community Tucson Mon 6:00pm - 8:00pm Aug 12 Oct 14
Musical Theater Geeks Unite! 10-18 Tucson
(Fall 2024)
Christ Church United Methodist Tue 6:00pm - 8:00pm Aug 13 Oct 15
Our Gang 5-7 Tucson
(Fall 2024)
Christ Church United Methodist Tue 6:00pm - 7:30pm Aug 13 Oct 15
Ready, Set, Direct! 13-18 Tucson
(Fall 2024)
Faith Community Tucson Mon 6:00pm - 8:00pm Aug 12 Oct 14
Tips, Turns, and Tricks 8-18 Tucson
(Fall 2024)
Christ Church United Methodist Tue 6:00pm - 8:00pm Aug 13 Oct 15

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

 

Session Dates

Fall 2023
First Night of Class, Parent Orientation, and          
Mini-Audition Workshop:  August 28, 2023
Bring A Friend Night: September 4, 2023
Class Showcase:  November 6, 2023

Winter 2024
Master Class Series at Central Location Only
 
Spring 2024
First Night of Class, Parent Orientation, and
Audition Mini-Workshop:
 February 12, 2024
Bring A Friend Night:  February 19, 2024
Class Showcase:  April 15, 2024

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 

Session Dates

Fall 2023
First Night of Class & Parent Orientation and
Mini-Audition Workshop:
  August 29, 2023
Bring A Friend Night: September 5, 2023
Class Showcase:  November 7, 2023


Winter 2024
Master Class Series Schedule:
12/12/23, 1/9/24, 1/16/24, 1/23/24


Spring 2024
First Night of Class & Parent Orientation and
Mini-Audition Workshop:
  February 13, 2024
Bring A Friend Night: February 20, 2024
Class Showcase:  April 16, 2024

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.

Current Teachers:

Antonius D. Robello

Antonius D. Robello is thrilled to be able to be apart of this wonderful organization. Robello is 18 years old and has performed in over twenty productions across Tucson. He is an accomplished Director, Actor, and Writer. His passion for theater is undeniable as shown through his adeptness in directing, his captivating performances on stage, and his skillful storytelling in his written works, each embodying a deep-seated love for the craft and a commitment to its artistry. Robello has been both on sides of the casting table and wishes to share his token of knowledge to the stars of tomorrow.


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.


Christy Watson

Christy fell in love with theater at an early age and has been involved in it for the past 30 years. Over the years she has been able to share her talents and love of the theater in professional, community and church productions. Christy has worked as a Director, Technical Director, Set Designer, Lighting Designer, Stage Manager as well as an actor and a singer. Christy’s family shares her passion for the arts and is always there for her while giving her all the love, support and encouragement needed for each show she works on. Christy is excited to continue to work with CYT and to share that love and passion with others.


Guillermo Keymolent

Born in Nogales Sonora Mexico, award winning tenor, Guillermo Keymolent, currently holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of Arizona and a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from California State University Northridge. Mr. Keymolent most recently performed the role of Rodolfo in CSUN Opera’s production of Puccini’s La Boheme while also serving as children's chorus master, and was in the chorus, played guitar and covered Don Jose for Lyric Opera Orange County's production of Bizet's Carmen. Mr. Keymolent has also sung with other companies such as Arizona Opera, Oro Valley Theater Company and Southern Arizona Performing Arts Co. Mr. Keymolent was the K-8th Music Teacher for Academies of Math and Science in the Tucson-Phoenix Arizona area. and choir teacher at Magnolia Science Academy-7 in Los Angeles as well as the voice instructor for CSUN's Teenage Drama Workshop. Mr. Keymolent is now the K-4th Music Teacher at Agua Caliente Elementary and 5th/6th Elementary Choir Director for Tanque Verde Unified School District in Tucson Arizona.


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.


Lydia Chandler

Lydia has been dancing since she was nine years old with most of her experience in Musical Theatre, Hip-Hop, and Jazz. She studied Theatre at Pima Community College and currently is working as a full time performer in the Tucson community. Her biggest strength lies in emoting through movement and believes dance is a beautiful tool of self expression, discovery, and story telling. She hopes to inspire these young artists to learn more about themselves, their craft, and their love for the arts. Lydia is thrilled to work with such an amazing team and can't wait to share what she has gathered in her journey thus far.


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.