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 - Winter 2025

Registration opens: October 8
Register HERE!

Early Bird Expires: October 22
Registration Closes: November 20

Class Starts: November 12
Class Ends: February 11
No Class: November 26, December 24,
December 31, January 28

Showcase: February 11

Class Location
Hope Covenant Church
451 Ackman Road
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
 

Production Information - Winter 2025

Shrek the Musical
January 31-February 1, 2024


Our show is cast!

For performance information and to purchase tickets,
go to 
Shrek the Musical

Audition Sign-Ups Open November 1: 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 Kane or McHenry class HERE.

Audition Date/Time: November 15 5:30pm-9:00pm
Callback Date/Time: November 16 9:30am-2:00pm

Rehearsal Dates:
11/22, 11/23, 12/6, 12/7, 12/13, 12/14, 12/20, 12/21,
1/3, 1/4, 1/10, 1/11, 1/17, 1/18, 1/24, 1/25

Mandatory Parent Meetings: November 23 and January 11

Move-In: January 27 4:00pm-10:00pm
Tech Week Rehearsal Dates (Cast Attendance Required):
1/28, 1/29, 1/30
School Day Performance: 1/31

Location (Auditions, Callbacks, Rehearsal)
Church on the Rock
17N230 Manning Road
Huntley, IL 60142

Alexia Kierzyk - Class Coordinator

Jenni Miller — 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 Camps:

Camp: Age: Chapter: Location: Start: End:

Current Classes:

Class: Age: Chapter: Location: Day: Time: Start: End:
Drama: Monty Python's The Argument Clinic 12-18 McHenry
(Winter 2025)
Hope Covenant Church, Crystal Lake Tue 7:00pm - 9:00pm Nov 12 Feb 11
Improv Team 12-18 McHenry
(Winter 2025)
Hope Covenant Church, Crystal Lake Tue 7:00pm - 9:00pm Nov 12 Feb 11
Musical Theater: Consider Yourself 10-14 McHenry
(Winter 2025)
Hope Covenant Church, Crystal Lake Tue 7:00pm - 9:00pm Nov 12 Feb 11
Musical Theater: Honk! 8-12 McHenry
(Winter 2025)
Hope Covenant Church, Crystal Lake Tue 4:45pm - 6:45pm Nov 12 Feb 11
Specialty: Accents and Dialects 8-12 McHenry
(Winter 2025)
Hope Covenant Church, Crystal Lake Tue 4:45pm - 6:45pm Nov 12 Feb 11
Tune Town: Lions, Tigers, and Bears...Oh my! 5-7 McHenry
(Winter 2025)
Hope Covenant Church, Crystal Lake Tue 4:45pm - 6:45pm Nov 12 Feb 11

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.