CYT-Spokane About CYT

CYT is a non-profit, educational 501(c)(3) Washington Corporation. Funding for the organization is primarily through tuition, ticket sales, and outside contributions. Financial assistance or partial scholarships are available for those in need. CYT is a licensee of CCT/CYT (Christian Community Theater), located in San Diego, CA. CYT-Spokane has been operating for the past 10 years with an extremely positive influence on the community. Kids and families LOVE it.

Since CYT does not own classroom or production facilities, the organization relies on local community centers, churches, and/or schools in which to operate. Although we often use church locations, Christian Youth Theater is not affiliated with a particular church or denomination and welcomes children of all faiths.

Christian Youth Theater (CYT) is an after-school theater arts education program for children ages 6-18. Founded in 1981 by Paul and Sheryl Russell in San Diego, CYT has grown to be the largest children's theater program in the nation. There are currently 9 branches in 21 different areas stretching across the country from San Diego to Spokane to Richmond to Atlanta, providing training for thousands of kids.

CYT’s mission is to produce quality, wholesome, family entertainment and to reflect Judeo-Christian values through training in the arts. CYT is committed to the highest ethical, moral, technical, and artistic standards of excellence. Instructors are professionals who are qualified in teaching and/or performing. All staff and instructors must understand our mission statement, values and objectives, and goals.

What does CYT Offer?

CYT offers three 10-week sessions during the school year - Fall, Winter, and Spring Session. Children ages 6-18 may select one theater class per session. The cost for a 10-week session is $150 per student. A $20 discount is offered for early registraton. CYT also offers sibling discounts of $20 off.

There are a variety of classes (core classes in drama, voice, and dance, plus specialty classes which vary from session to session). CYT offers small classes (usually 12-14 students) with adequate supervision both inside the classroom (teacher) and outside the classroom (CYT area coordinator). Each class lasts for two-hours and runs for 10 consecutive weeks. After the 10th class, each class will present a high-energy "SHOWCASE" for the other students as well as family and friends. Every CYT student participates in the showcase.

Class are held at our CYT Studios, 6205 E Mansfield (near Felts Field). The studios are nearing the end of the renovation and house the CYT offices, classrooms, sets, props, and costumes. We are very excited about the new facility and having a place to call home! Classes are on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4:30pm-6:30pm.

Each Session, CYT-Spokane will produce a musical and a non-musical play. A student must be enrolled in a CYT class, and be 8-18 years old to audition. Students can audition for both shows, but they can only be in one production.