The Parent Hub is for parents with students in a CYT production. This is your "one-stop-shop" for all information and forms related to the show: everything from the audition process ... to parent production teams... to strike!

If you are looking for information and forms related to CYT Classes, please go to the Classes web page.


 

Here's a quick timeline-based overview of what to expect for both students and parents.

Classes: Students must be enrolled in class to audition for a show. Classes run for ten weeks ending with a showcase performance. Students must attend 80% of classes to maintain production elegibilty.
Auditions:  Students sign up for an audition spot. (See audition FAQs for more information)
Callbacks:  Directors may call a student back if they want to see more.
1st Parent Meeting: If your child is cast, this meeting is a must for parentsI
Rehearsals:  Rehearsals on Friday and Saturday for ten weeks.
Production Teams:  Parents meet during rehearsals to work on sets, costumes, props, etc.
2nd Parent Meeting:  Parents final information for the show
Load-In:  All hands on deck to move sets, costumes, etc. into the rehearsal space.
Tech Week:  Three nights of rehearsal the week of the show. 
Performances: There are 6 performances, including two school days performances, all during one week.  Your child will miss school for school days performances. Parent and student volunteers work during performances.
Strike: After the last show everybody cleans up.

Unlike many children’s theater programs, parents are essential to CYT. Not only does CYT welcome parents to all aspects of our program, CYT requires parent involvement at a number of levels. First and foremost, CYT depends on parents to get their children to class, to rehearsals, and to shows on time and prepared.

If your child is cast in a show, there are two mandatory Parent Meetings; one the first weekend of rehearsals, and one midway through the 10-week session.  You will receive the information you need for the weeks to come at these meetings. Each cast member must have at least one parent (or representative 18 years or older) attend these meetings.

Likewise, at least one parent (or adult family representative) is required to be involved in preparing for the session production. CYT has found that “Parent Production Teams” are the best way to get the essential jobs done! You will actively serve on one of the many Parent Production Teams throughout preparation for the show and/or during the show. Working side by side enables families to share a common goal.