Current Classes:

Class: Age: Chapter: Location: Day: Time: Start: End:
Acting for Kids 8-12 New Braunfels
(Fall 2023)
The CYT Blackbox Thu 4:30pm - 6:00pm Aug 24 Oct 23
Advanced Musical Theater for Teens 13-18 New Braunfels
(Fall 2023)
The CYT Blackbox Mon 6:30pm - 8:30pm Aug 21 Oct 23
Ballet for Kids 8-12 New Braunfels
(Fall 2023)
The CYT Blackbox Thu 4:30pm - 6:00pm Aug 24 Oct 23
Ballet for Teens 13-18 New Braunfels
(Fall 2023)
The CYT Blackbox Thu 6:30pm - 8:30pm Aug 24 Oct 23
Conquering Callbacks (Bridge) 12-16 New Braunfels
(Fall 2023)
The CYT Blackbox Mon 6:30pm - 8:30pm Aug 21 Oct 23
CYT Acapella Project 2.0 13-18 New Braunfels
(Fall 2023)
The CYT Blackbox Thu 6:30pm - 8:30pm Aug 24 Oct 23
Hip Hop for Kids 8-12 New Braunfels
(Fall 2023)
The CYT Blackbox Mon 4:30pm - 6:00pm Aug 21 Oct 23
Hip Hop for Teens 13-18 New Braunfels
(Fall 2023)
The CYT Blackbox Thu 6:30pm - 8:30pm Aug 24 Oct 23
Improv for Teens 13-18 New Braunfels
(Fall 2023)
The CYT Blackbox Mon 6:30pm - 8:30pm Aug 21 Oct 23
Intro to Tech 13-18 New Braunfels
(Fall 2023)
The CYT Blackbox Mon 6:30pm - 8:30pm Aug 21 Oct 23
Musical Theater for Kids (Monday) 8-12 New Braunfels
(Fall 2023)
The CYT Blackbox Mon 4:30pm - 6:00pm Aug 21 Oct 23
Musical Theater for Kids (Thursday) 8-12 New Braunfels
(Fall 2023)
The CYT Blackbox Thu 4:30pm - 6:00pm Aug 24 Oct 23
Musical Theater Voice (Bridge) 11-15 New Braunfels
(Fall 2023)
The CYT Blackbox Thu 6:30pm - 8:30pm Aug 24 Oct 23
Our Gang 4-7 New Braunfels
(Fall 2023)
The CYT Blackbox Mon 4:30pm - 6:00pm Aug 21 Oct 23
Our Gang 4-7 New Braunfels
(Fall 2023)
The CYT Blackbox Thu 4:30pm - 6:00pm Aug 24 Oct 23
Reader's Theater 13-18 New Braunfels
(Fall 2023)
The CYT Blackbox Thu 6:30pm - 8:30pm Aug 24 Oct 23
Stage Makeup for Kids 8-13 New Braunfels
(Fall 2023)
The CYT Blackbox Thu 4:30pm - 6:00pm Aug 24 Oct 23
Voice for Kids 8-12 New Braunfels
(Fall 2023)
The CYT Blackbox Mon 4:30pm - 6:00pm Aug 21 Oct 23
Voice for Teens 13-18 New Braunfels
(Fall 2023)
The CYT Blackbox Mon 6:30pm - 8:30pm Aug 21 Oct 23
Voice Overs and Commercials 8-12 New Braunfels
(Fall 2023)
The CYT Blackbox Mon 4:30pm - 6:00pm Aug 21 Oct 23

About

CYT offers classes for students ages 4-18 throughout the school year. Classes include drama, voice, dance, and behind-the-scenes training in makeup, costumes, tech, and more. Classes are held for one and a half to two hours once a week and run for ten consecutive weeks in Fall, Winter, and Spring sessions. Class sizes are small and offer supervision both inside and outside the classroom. Each session culminates in a high-energy showcase to demonstrate to family, friends, and fellow students the skills acquired.

Parents send their children to CYT classes to learn, and that's exactly what they will do! At the end of a CYT session, your student will come away with a new or improved skill in the area of emphasis. During the last week of class, a high-energy Showcase is presented by each class to show other students, family, and friends all that they've learned.

CYT registration fees cover the whole session. We think that's pretty cool! Sibling discounts are also applied on multi-sibling registrations. The session calendar can be found as a pdf at the top of this page. 

Showcase

Parents, friends, and relatives are invited to attend CYT's Showcase performance on the last day/evening of classes, free of charge! Showcase is the grand finale of each session of classes, at which every class makes a 5-8 minute presentation of something they have learned and rehearsed during the session. Don't miss the action!

Curriculum

CYT offers a wide variety of classes, and they all enable students to gain valuable theater arts training, develop confidence and make friends! Our curriculums are developed by teachers, directors, and performers both at our local branch and from CYT Inc. These classes vary per session and are modified depending on the class.

Some of our classes include:
Wiggles and Giggles - An Introduction to the arts (4-5)
Our Gang - Theater Basics for Kids (6-7)
Acting 101 (8-12)
Voice for Kids (8-12)
Musical Theater for Kids (8-12)
Tap for Kids (8-12)
Hip Hop for Kids (8-12)
Voice for Teens (13-18)
Theatrical Street Jazz (13-18)
Shakespeare for Teens (13-18)
Off the Top of Your Head - Improv (13-18)
CYT Players - A One Act style acting class (13-18)
Set the Stage - an introduction to theatrical design (13-18)

Teachers

A CYT Teacher (or as we call them, Teaching Artist) has a mission is to train and instruct students in such a way as to promote the development of character, self-esteem, and confidence. Teaching Artists  are qualified and experienced in the area in which they teach. Many of them actively performing and working in the performing arts industry, or working as educators outside of CYT either in the education system or in dance studios, private studios, and more. They have been trained in the CYT methods of instruction and agree with the CYT values and outcome goals. All our Teaching Artists at CYT have been background checked and adhere to our CYT Mission and Values. Our Teaching Artists truly care about their students and provide a constructive and fun environment for them to learn!

We strive to not just teach theater arts skills in our classes, but life skills through the arts. All of our instruction is tailored to the students in our classes, and each instructor brings something different to the classes we offer. No two CYT classes will ever look the exactly the same!

FAQ's for Classes

How do I register for a class?
Set up a Family Account before you register for classes!
  1. Click on the "person" icon at top right corner of our website (to right of "DONATE" on any page).
  2. Click on "NEW ACCOUNT" in the pop up window.
  3. Fill out the information required, with the parent's info first.
  4. To add a child to the account, click on the +Family Member button.
If you are already have a Family Account, then (while logged in) follow these steps:
  1. Register for Classes- Go to the "Classes" page
  2. First select your "Student's Age"
  3. Click on the Class Name of your choice
  4. Click on the "Register Now" button
  5. Select the family member that will be in the class.
Are parents allowed to sit in during classes?
While we love to have parents involved at CYT, classes are closed. This is for several reasons. Some students do not perform well with parental supervision, and other students sometimes get nervous when another related parent is in the room. We also want the Showcase performance to be an awesome surprise for you and your family! If you feel like you need to sit in on a class for any reason, please contact our Class Coordinator.

What should we expect on the first day of class?
When you arrive, you'll be greeted by our staff and our HYPE team! We'll make sure we have you registered in the right class, then all parents and students will head into our Main Studio Room for a brief welcome meeting before the students head to class. If it is you first time in a CYT Class, one of our HYPE Students will be available to answer any questions and help your student feel at home! Our Class Coordinator will send out an email with specific instructions for the first night of class, so be on the lookout for that!

What does my child need to bring to class?
A water bottle, a pencil, closed toe shoes, and good attitude are all good things to have! If your child needs anything specific to their class (especially for dance classes) you should receive an email from your instructor detailing what you need.

What is the refund policy?
Refunds are not issued once classes begin. Classes cancelled two weeks before start date are subject to a $25 cancellation/processing fee. For any questions, please contact our Managing Director at md@cytsanantonio.org

I've already registered for a class, but I want to switch to a different class. Is that ok?
We are totally fine with students moving to another class. HOWEVER, any requests to move to another class must be submitted and approved two weeks before the class begins. If you need to switch classes in that two week time period, a $25 fee will apply.

Current Teachers:

Bobby Tschoepe

A native Texan, Bobby Tschoepe is recent graduate of Texas Lutheran University receiving his Music Education degree with Vocal Emphasis. Bobby has performed in many environments, including church dramas, choirs, and several worship teams, including his home church, Northpoint. Bobby is currently an active performer at the Magik Theater in San Antonio and has also been seen at the The Public Theater of San Antonio (Newsies as Crutchie) and has also recently performed at the Zilker Hillside Theater in Austin in The Little Mermaid (Jetsam) & Shrek the Musical (Pinocchio). As a CYT alumni, Bobby has been in shows including Peter Pan Jr. and Seussical the Musical, and he has assisted with several seasons of CYT shows in multiple capacities, including directing, choreography, music, green room, tech and backstage crew. He enjoys helping kids develop the gifts and abilities God has given them. Bobby looks forward to working further with our awesome CYT students and parents this year, and looks forward to an awesome season of classes and shows! Psalms 92 and 103


Devon Zukowski

I'm a mother of 3 and wife to Joe! I have a vocal performance degree from the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor and LOVE jazz and blues and musical theatre! I sing on the praise team at FBCNB. I'm so glad to be back teaching at CYT and to have my son and daughters try out for shows! We love our CYT family and think this is a very special safe place for kids to learn theater skills, music and dance. I have been the musical director for Aladdin Jr., Annie Jr. anf Frozen Jr. and have also been the Director for The Little Mermaid!! Next up my whole family will be involved with CCT's Beauty and the Beaest! We love CYT!


Jeremiah Jordon

Jeremiah is so excited to be teaching at CYT again this session! He has taught at CYT the past three sessions, has aided the choreographer for CYT's production of Shrek, and most recently choreographed Fame Jr., CYT's Summer Intensive Production. Jeremiah has taught dance all over the state of Texas and has a passion to help students grow.


Lyndsea Woodall

An alumna of CYT Houston, Lyndsea was so inspired by her many years spent with CYT, that she decided to pursue music full time. She received her degree in music education with a Classical Voice emphasis at Texas State University. She works full time as an elementary music teacher and voice teacher to students in the New Braunfels area. In addition to teaching, Ms. Lyndsea performs regularly across Texas with both the Texas State Chorale and VocaLibre. She has also performed in various musical theater productions and operas, including the title role in Massanet’s Cendrillon (Cinderella), and The Sound of Music (Maria von Trapp). Outside of Texas State, she has won several awards through the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) including being named a finalist in Classical Voice and winning 1st place in Musical Theater. She was named teacher of the year at her school in 2021.