Learning at CYT

CYT offers weekly classes over the course of three separate sessions during the school year. Each 2-hour class runs for 9-10 weeks, and the variety of topics offered include drama, voice, dance, and specialty classes. Most of the classes are small to ensure personal attention and growth. 
 
At the end of each CYT session, students come away with improved skills in their area of emphasis and present a high-energy showcase to demonstrate to other students, family, and friends what they have learned. 

Class Information - Fall 2024

Registration opens: July 16
Register HERE!

Early Bird Expires: July 29
Registration Closes: September 13 

Class Starts: September 5
Class Ends: November 14 
No Class: October 31

Showcase: November 14

Class Location
Gurnee Community Church
4555 Old Grand Ave
Gurnee, IL 60031

Production Information - Fall 2024

Beauty and the Beast
November 22-24, 2024


Our show is cast!

For performance information and to purchase tickets,
go to 
Beauty and the Beast

Audition Sign-Ups Open September 6: Sign-up instructions will be posted to the class callboard at 8am. Auditions are reserved for those students participating in our educational programming. If you are interested in auditioning for this show, please select a Lake or Kenosha class HERE

Audition Date/Time: September 20 5:30-9:00pm
Callback Date/Time: September 21 9:30:00am-2:00pm

Rehearsal Dates:
9/27, 9/28, 10/4, 10/5, 10/11, 10/12, 10/18, 10/19,
10/25, 10/26, 11/1, 11/2, 11/8, 11/9, 11/15, 11/16

Mandatory Parent Meetings: September 28 and November 2

Move-In: 11/16
Tech Week Rehearsal Dates (Cast Attendance Required):
11/18, 11/19, 11/20
School Day Performance: 11/21

Location (Auditions, Callbacks, Rehearsals)
Gurnee Community Church
4555 Old Grand Avenue
Gurnee, IL 60031

Class Information - Winter 2025

Registration opens: October 8
Register HERE!

Early Bird Expires: October 22
Registration Closes: December 13

Class Starts: December 5
Class Ends: February 20
No Class: December 26, January 2

Showcase: February 20

Class Location
Gurnee Community Church
4555 Old Grand Avenue
Gurnee, IL 60031

Production Information - Winter 2025

The Wizard of Oz
February 28-March 2, 2025

Audition Sign-Ups Open December 6:
 Sign-up instructions will be posted to the class callboard at 8am. Auditions are reserved for those students participating in our educational programming. If you are interested in auditioning for this show, please select an Lake or Kenosha class HERE.

Audition Date/Time: December 20 5:30pm-9:00pm
Callback Date/Time: December 21 10:00am-2:00pm

Rehearsal Dates:
1/10, 1/11, 1/17, 1/18, 1/24, 1/25, 1/31, 2/1,
2/7, 2/8, 2/14, 2/15, 2/21, 2/22

Mandatory Parent Meetings: January 11 and February 15

Move-In: February 24 4:00pm-10:00pm
Tech Week Rehearsal Dates (Cast Attendance Required)
2/25, 2/26, 2/27 

School Day Performance: February 28

Location (Auditions, Callbacks, and Rehearsals)
First Christian Church
13022 Wilmot Road
Kenosha, WI 53142

Trisha Blaine - Class Coordinator

Kylie Brazda — Production Coordinator

Parent Hub

Want to see details about what families contribute to a show? Check out the Parent Hub!

Summary of costs

This is your starting point for information related to the show, and general costs related to participating in a production. 

Auditioning for a Show

Auditions are reserved for students participating in our educational programming. Auditions are a wonderful way for students to gain self-confidence and to show the best of their talents! Are you a new or established family looking for audition information? Check out our tips and rules! 

Program Ads and Show Sponsorships

Like you, CYT Chicago values family and community. In fact, thousands of families attend our Broadway-style musicals every year! CYT Chicago could not reach all of the kids we do without your support. Click below find more information on how to sponsor a student or advertise in a program.

Current Classes:

Class: Age: Chapter: Location: Day: Time: Start: End:
150 Dance 13-18 Lake
(Winter 2025)
Gurnee Community Church, Gurnee Thu 7:00pm - 9:00pm Dec 05 Feb 20
150 Dance Jr. 8-12 Lake
(Winter 2025)
Gurnee Community Church, Gurnee Thu 4:45pm - 6:45pm Dec 05 Feb 20
150 Voice 13-18 Lake
(Winter 2025)
Gurnee Community Church, Gurnee Thu 7:00pm - 9:00pm Dec 05 Feb 20
Comedy: The Stinky Cheese Man 10-14 Lake
(Winter 2025)
Gurnee Community Church, Gurnee Thu 4:45pm - 6:45pm Dec 05 Feb 20
Improv Team 12-18 Lake
(Winter 2025)
Gurnee Community Church, Gurnee Thu 7:00pm - 9:00pm Dec 05 Feb 20
Musical Theater: Let it Go 8-12 Lake
(Winter 2025)
Gurnee Community Church, Gurnee Thu 4:45pm - 6:45pm Dec 05 Feb 20
Musical Theater: The Greatest Show 13-18 Lake
(Winter 2025)
Gurnee Community Church, Gurnee Thu 7:00pm - 9:00pm Dec 05 Feb 20
Tune Town: Lions, Tigers, and Bears...Oh my! 5-7 Lake
(Winter 2025)
Gurnee Community Church, Gurnee Thu 4:45pm - 6:45pm Dec 05 Feb 20

Refer-A-Friend

Did you attend Friends Night in your local chapter? Were you referred by a current a CYT family? If so please submit a coupon request for $25 off your first CYT class!

** Please note: Coupon cannot be applied after registration. **

CYT Car Decal

Brand new CYT Chicago Car Decals are available for purchase!

Support CYT by representing us on the back of your car! Each sticker is a pro-cut white vinyl car decal, 5" x 5" with transfer mask. Want to see a photo before you purchase? Click HERE.

To purchase, please click the button below. This item is available for purchase online or through the callboard.