Winter class registration opens Friday, October 10 at noon!

Classes will be viewable on Thursday, October 9.  Registration opens at 12pm on Friday, October 10.  
Students ages 8-18 registering for a class in Folsom are eligible to audition for High School Musical (to be rehearsed/performed at Oak Hills Church).

Students ages 8-18 registering for a class in Roseville are eligible to audition for Jungle Book, Kids or The Secret Garden (to be rehearsed/performed at Radiant Church). 

*High School Musical auditions will be held on November 12 & 13.
*Jungle Book, Kids and The Secret Garden auditions will be combined on November 21 & 22.

$275 Class Fee (total per session)
$250 Production Fee (ages 8 -18 who audition and are cast in a show)


CYT Sacramento offers classes over the course of three sessions during the school year: Fall, Winter, and Spring.  A variety of classes are offered in drama, voice, dance, and specialty classes each session. Most of the classes are small to ensure personal attention and growth. At the end of a CYT session, students will come away with improved skills in the area of emphasis. 

Classes may include but are not limited to:
  • Our Gang (Ages 5-7) 
  • Dance/Movement
  • Drama 
  • Voice
  • Musical Theater
  • Auditions and Callbacks 
  • Comedy and Improv 
  • Technical Theater; such as Makeup, Set Design, etc.
  • Stunts and Combat.
Classes are held once a week for two hours over a period of eight to ten weeks. The session culminates with a showcase in which each class performs a brief prepared presentation, showcasing what they have learned over the session. Every CYT student participates in the Class Showcase!  

Students aged 8 – 18 who are enrolled in a class have the opportunity to audition for a CYT Broadway-style musical! Younger students may serve as ushers at CYT shows, and students ages 14 and up may work on a backstage crew. Visit the Shows page for more information on auditions. 

CLASSES/CAMPS REFUND POLICY-
ATTENDANCE:
please make every effort to attend ALL classes.  Students missing more than two classes are in jeopardy of not performing at showcase and attendance may affect their role in a show, if they are currently cast in a show.

NO REFUNDS OF ANY KIND OR CHANGES 2 weeks before the first day camp/class begins. Prior to 2 weeks a $25.00 cancellation fee per class is applied to refunds. Refunds are returned to the original form of payment. Camp/class changes are subject to availability. Tuition must be paid in full in order to register online for camp/class.
If you are in need of financial assistance, please submit your application to ensure it is reviewed before registration opens.  Scholarship Information and Application  

Teachers

A CYT Teacher’s mission is to train and instruct students in such a way as to promote the development of character, self­ esteem, and confidence. CYT teachers are qualified and experienced in the area in which they teach. They have been trained in the CYT methods of instruction and agree with the CYT values and outcome goals. All CYT teachers have been background checked and adhere to our CYT Mission and Values. Our teachers truly care about their students and provide a constructive and fun environment for them to learn.

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 5­-10 minute presentation of something they have learned and rehearsed during the session. Don't miss the action!

How to Register

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. 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
  6. You will now have an option to sign up for audition times. Auditions are not required.
  7. If you don't sign up now, you will have that option later in your family account.

Current Classes:

Class: Age: Chapter: Location: Day: Time: Start: End:
Act I: Caffeinated Choreography 13-18 Roseville
(Winter 2026)
Radiant Church Thu 4:00pm - 6:15pm Nov 20 Feb 05
Act I: Fur-Ever Singing 8-12 Roseville
(Winter 2026)
Radiant Church Thu 4:00pm - 6:15pm Nov 20 Feb 05
Act I: Monday Night Live! Sketch Comedy Writing 13-18 Folsom
(Winter 2026)
Jesus Culture Mon 4:00pm - 6:15pm Nov 03 Jan 26
Act I: Wild About Dance 8-12 Roseville
(Winter 2026)
Radiant Church Thu 4:00pm - 6:15pm Nov 20 Feb 05
Act I: ABC / Do Re Mi! - Our Gang 5-7 Roseville
(Winter 2026)
Radiant Church Thu 4:00pm - 6:15pm Nov 20 Feb 05
Act I: Broadway Beats 10-15 Folsom
(Winter 2026)
Jesus Culture Mon 4:00pm - 6:15pm Nov 03 Jan 26
Act I: Power Ballads 13-18 Folsom
(Winter 2026)
Jesus Culture Mon 4:00pm - 6:15pm Nov 03 Jan 26
Act I: Thespians & Thugs 8-12 Folsom
(Winter 2026)
Jesus Culture Mon 4:00pm - 6:15pm Nov 03 Jan 26
Act II: Animals & Ancestors 10-18 Roseville
(Winter 2026)
Radiant Church Thu 6:30pm - 8:45pm Nov 20 Feb 05
Act II: CCT - Make a Scene! - Improv for Adults 18-79 Roseville
(Winter 2026)
Radiant Church Thu 6:30pm - 8:45pm Nov 20 Feb 05
Act II: Once Upon a Voice Class 13-18 Roseville
(Winter 2026)
Radiant Church Thu 6:30pm - 8:45pm Nov 20 Feb 05
Act II: Whose Class is it Anyway? Improv 13-18 Roseville
(Winter 2026)
Radiant Church Thu 6:30pm - 8:45pm Nov 20 Feb 05
Act II: Winter Tales 8-12 Roseville
(Winter 2026)
Radiant Church Thu 6:30pm - 8:45pm Nov 20 Feb 05
Act II: Street Beats 13-18 Folsom
(Winter 2026)
Jesus Culture Mon 6:30pm - 8:45pm Nov 03 Jan 26
Act II: You Can’t Stop the Beat! 8-12 Folsom
(Winter 2026)
Jesus Culture Mon 6:30pm - 8:45pm Nov 03 Jan 26

Current Teachers:

Alison Hall

Alison had been a dancer from kindergarten through college. She has learned many different styles of dance including tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical, and contemporary. She went on to be a gymnastics coach at Tricks for a few years. Most recently, Alison has received a MA in Special Education Teaching and is working as a special education teacher at an elementary school in the San Juan Unified School District. She is excited for this opportunity to work at CYT.


Alyssa Seeley

Starting at age nine, Alyssa began performing in local church shows. She joined El Dorado Musical Theater and for five years took multiple dance, singing and acting classes (including advanced jazz and tap) and performed in numerous shows. At Ponderosa High School she’s enjoyed lead roles as Cinderella in “Into the Woods”, Dorothy in “Wizard of Oz” and Belle in “Game of Tiaras” to name a few. She also directed her first show “Radium Girls”. Most recently Alyssa performed at Sutter Street Theater as well as choreographed shows including “Be More Chill- The Revival” and “Legally Blonde”. In May, 2022 Alyssa graduated from Ponderosa High School and Folsom Lake College with two associate degrees and recently completed her Bachelors degree in Childhood Development from Sacramento State. She plans to continue in theater and to teach dance for many years!


Iris Dahlstrom

Iris is so excited to be teaching at CYT. She is a CYT alumni, and has been involved and been in love with theater since she was young. She has been providing childcare in one form or another for about 5 years. She is so grateful she gets to share her enthusiasm and passion for theater arts with your kids!


Jeanette Hall

Jeanette Hall has been a CYT Mom since 2016. She has been on many different parent teams and driven countless miles to and from rehearsals and performances. With a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from CSUS and a teaching credential from Simpson University, God has led her to join the Teaching Staff at CYT. Jeanette has performed in many musicals over the years both at CSUS and in the community. Some of her favorite roles include Newsboy in Working, Elsie Darling in Very Good Eddie, and Peter in Peter Pan. She currently works for a local construction company in Labor Compliance. CYT gives her the opportunity to use her education and experience to help students learn to glorify God through the arts.


Jessilee Windhaus

Jessilee Windhaus is an improviser, actor, instructor, and entrepreneur born and raised in Sacramento. She brings over 10 years of experience in leadership in the performing arts and over 20 years of expertise in improv performance and instruction. She is currently a Teaching Artist at B Street Theatre. Additionally, Jessilee is the Founder and Executive Director of Haus of Comedy (hausofcomedy.com), Co-Founder of Empire Arts Collective, and Founder of That Plus Chips live sketch and improv comedy group. Jessilee has trained with the Upright Citizen's Brigade, The Groundlings, and many other esteemed improv instructors. She holds a Bachelor's in Theatre from CSU Sacramento. She has performed both nationwide and locally at comedy hubs like Sacramento Comedy Spot, STAB! Comedy, ComedySportz Sacramento, Empire Arts Collective, Dinner Detective, and Sutter Street Theatre. She served as the Director of High School League at ComedySportz Sacramento, Tour Actor/Director with the world-renowned Missoula Children's Theatre and is proud to join the team at CYT!


Jinnae Stuckey

Jinnae Stuckey holds a BA in theatre from California Baptist University and a MA in Education from University of Southern California. She started dancing at the age of three and danced her way through high school. During her college years she worked on plays and musicals in every capacity possible, from house managing to choreographing to being on stage. Since graduating she has created a theatre program for the Boys and Girls Club of Auburn, worked as the theatre director and teacher for Horizon Charter Schools, taught dance at the Conservatory of Dance, and served as the Visual and Performing Arts Specialist at Community Collaborative Charter School. Now she enjoys staying home with her daughter Everleigh and working for Inspire Charter School as a homeschool teacher.


Kim Dahlstrom

Kim has enjoyed doing hair and makeup since her early teens, and got her Cosmetology License at the peak of spiral perms, mullets and big hair. Her decade of professional experience included working as a hair stylist, teaching hair cutting techniques, doing makeup for a local photographer and competing in local and national hairstyling competitions. It has been her pleasure to volunteer on the hair and makeup team at CYT. She loves the challenges, such as learning to style wigs, create hair pieces like Queen Victoria's bun for the show A Little Princess, and how to create bruises. Most of all, Kim really enjoys getting to know the students and helping them bring their role to life. She is excited to share her skills with the creative, adventurous students at CYT.


Naomi Hogan

Naomi is a CYT alum, excited to be back! She has a Bachelors degree in theater arts from Vanguard University, with an emphasis in musical theater. She has a love for the arts, (both visual and performing) and loves theater, partly because it combines so many different artistic forms. She has been learning, teaching, and choreographing various styles of dance for many years, and loves the puzzle of creating exciting pictures for the stage. Some of her favorite shows she has been in are Tuck Everlasting, the Great Divorce, and Frozen jr. As a choreographer, she has created beautiful storytelling for Junie B. Jones, Cinderella and Alice by Heart.


Ronni Ernenputsch

Ronni has been a CYT mom for the past 2 years and has loved every minute of it. Ronni is thrilled to be teaching a class this session and sharing her passion for theater arts with young people. Ronni has been in the education field for nearly 20 years. She has a Masters in Secondary Education and holds a teaching credential in English, with an authorization to teach theater. Ronni is a teacher at Clarksville Charter School and has taught drama in previous years. She has a strong musical background and started her own theater journey in high school and went on to perform in college and beyond. She currently sings in her church choir and performed with CCT in Hunchback. Ronni likes to make learning fun and is confident that all who take her classes will learn while having a good time!


Thais Doyle

Thais Doyle is a native Californian and was raised in the Bay Area. She graduated from San Jose State University with a B.A. in Music Performance and Music Education with an emphasis in voice, piano and choral music. She went on to receive her Masters degree from Hope University in Southern California in Worship Ministry administration and leadership. Thais has spent almost forty years working in churches as a Worship Arts Pastor; teaching piano and voice lessons and working with bands and choirs of all ages in church, school and theater settings. Thais joined the teaching and directing staff at CYT in 2021 and has since been honored to teach, direct and be a part of the amazing CYT Family!


Wendy Hoover

Wendy Hoover has worked professionally as a singer, actor and violinist. At age ten, Wendy’s love for the theater was sparked when she first took to the stage as one of the original students in the founding years of CYT San Diego. She co-founded CYT Sacramento in 2012 and in addition to teaching various classes, Wendy has directed and/or music directed more than fifteen shows. She also teaches private voice lessons and enjoys working with singers of all skill levels to cultivate beautiful and healthful singing. She sang before she talked, started studying the violin at age four, and eventually attended the University of New Mexico, earning her degree in Music with an emphasis in voice. After gaining experience in dinner theater, cabaret, musical theater and opera, Wendy returned to Southern California and went on to play lead and supporting roles in theater, television, and film. Wendy is a principal artist with The Classic Theatre here in Placer County. She has played a variety of onstage roles including The Narrator in CCT's production of Joseph, Madame Vodskaya in The Gift of the Magi, Alice in Alice in Modernland, Christine in The Phantom in Concert, Sandy in Grease, and she even starred in a one-woman show called Marilyn...Sleepless Nights at the American Theater in Kansas City. However, people get most excited about Wendy’s appearance in the Hallmark Movie, Santa Jr. (you sappy Hallmark fans know who you are!). She also worked as a principal actor in a number of national, regional, and local commercials. Wendy and her husband Cris moved to the Sacramento area with their three dynamic kids in 2010. She’s deeply grateful to God for allowing her to use her peculiar array of gifts to serve Him and to serve this wonderfully awkward CYT family.


Wesley Schofield

Wesley has been dancing since he was nine years old. He now enjoys teaching and creating choreography. His specialty is Hip-Hop and has competed in many competitions throughout California and the west coast for 3 years while training under a variety of excellent choreographers. Wesley is a CYT alumni and has participated in 19 CYT shows. He has been blessed by the CYT organization in countless ways. Wesley is excited to teach his first CYT class! He is looking forward to getting to know all of his students and hopes everyone will have a great time learning the exciting dance style of Hip Hop!


Zane Hall

Zane Hall is a CYT Alumni who has been a part of various shows such as Godspell, Newsies, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and more! He is currently in his sophomore year at American River College majoring in elementary education, and is continuing his hobby of theatre by participating in shows at community theaters in the Sacramento area. Some of his favorite things include baseball (Go A’s), Phineas and Ferb, and family game nights. He has worked and volunteered at his church with the children’s ministry for the past 4 years fulfilling his passion for teaching and telling young people about Jesus.